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Dear Dr. Donath,

I just wanted to write to thank you for everything. It has been one  year since my surgery and I continue to be so pleased with my  results. I spent years unhappy with the size and shape of my nose,  trying to convince myself that I should just "live" with it even  though it made me very unhappy. I got used to it, but even after it  no longer consciously bothered me, I would notice that upon meeting  new people or taking photographs I would make a big effort to keep my  profile out of view by looking at them head on, because inwardly I  really hated my profile because of my nose. I came to a place where I  felt I was an attractive person, but even though I was happy with  myself, my nose took away from the rest of my face rather than  complementing it. I finally got the nerve to see a couple of cosmetic  surgeons for consultations, but after leaving each consult I would  feel overwhelmed and pressured, and scared to go through with it. 

When I finally stumbled onto your services, I was impressed with the  confidence you had and the dedication you seemed to put into your  training and skills. After speaking with you for the first time you  immediately made me feel at ease, and not pressured in any way, while  at the same time letting me ask whatever questions I wanted without  feeling like you were getting "annoyed" with my million and a half  concerns like some other doctors had made me feel. You answered  everything knowledgeably and professionally, and you seemed like you  truly cared about me as a patient and as a person, which is what  finally made me decide to go through with the rhinoplasty in the end  with you as my surgeon.

Since my surgery I have noticed a whole new confidence that I never  had before! I was always a confidant person on the outside, but there  was that little nagging bit that wouldn't go away and I'd feel  disappointed when I'd catch a view of the side profile of my nose.  Now, I'm not worried about letting a date see me from the side, I  revel in it, because I now LOVE my profile. My nose looks great, and  it's amazing how just changing the size and shape of my nose helped  to make my eyes stand out more, balanced out my lips and made my chin  more prominent, whereas before it had seemed slightly receding. All  these other features were overpowered by my nose before, but not  anymore. Not only does my nose now look fantastic, you took into  account exactly how I wanted it to be and made it so natural looking  that friends I had known for over a decade didn't realize what I had  done at first. (And as a huge bonus, I can now breathe far easier  since you straightened out my deviated septum!) My friends would all  ask me if I had changed something about myself, because they thought  I looked fantastic, they just couldn't put their finger on what it  was. When I told them I got a "nose job", they all told me how  amazing it looked, and how natural! People that had previously told  me they thought plastic surgery was for insecure people were now  asking me for the name and number of my surgeon (you!) because it  didn't look like I had had anything "done"-- it looked fantastic,  beautiful, natural, and brought out the overall harmony of my face in  such a subtle, yet significant, way.  I am so happy with it that I tell everyone I know that I got a rhinoplasty done because I know they'd be so impressed with the before-and-after! I cannot thank you enough for everything, it is truly a gift that will be making me happy for the rest of my life!  Thanks again!

Yours Truly,
Jessica - New York City, NY

Hi Dr. Donath!

I just wanted to thank you for your fine surgical work performed on me on Sept.17th.The entire Quick Lift and results have been more than satisfactory, and I have received numerous compliments on my new face. The most important opinion is of course my own and my husband ' s and we are both very pleased.

Prior to committing to surgery I researched and visited several local plastic surgeons and was very disappointed with the manner in which their personnel handled prospective surgery candidates. My experience was much the same at each practice and included a very brief face to face meeting with a staff member (not an R. N. and never the surgeon) , being asked what my interests were , and receiving brochures .

After my visit there were no follow-up phone calls or emails. Conversely , at my initial visit to your office I was given a very comprehensive description of the Quick Lift by Ellen Fox , who took her time and answered all of my questions. It was Ellen who allayed any fears I may have had about the surgery and results. She explained every detail from pre-surgery instructions to post-surgery care and final expectations. If I had not been able to see you personally my decision to have the surgery was made because of Ellen , who also was very helpful with my pre-surgery phone questions. I of course was very glad to talk with you personally about the surgery and expectations at that first visit and you gave me added assurance about my decision to schedule the procedure. I am very grateful to both you and Ellen. I also reiterate my gratitude for the lovely flowers I received the day after surgery.

They were a lovely surprise that cheered me up. I believe the most compelling testimonial from a patient would be their response to t h e question , "knowing the experience would you do this again ," and my answer is definitely " yes ." And I will definitely send my friends and acquaintances who seek facial enhancements to you. Thanks again for a very pleasant experience and excellent results. (I ' m sure I'll be back soon to get my puffy eyes fixed.)

Sincerely,
ML