It was spring. Actually it was my 47th spring and everything looked alive and healthy but me.

After many long discussions with my mirror, the realization was clear that nothing but surgery would improve my looks.

The stern looking forehead, which lead to "hooded eyes," weighty jowls and double chins could not be rested, cream, exercised or vacationed away. A new hairdo, hair-color or wardrobe didn't help. It actually made it worse, I think, because everything but me looked better.

Since my medical degree comes via Allure and Cosmo magazines, I was aware of the contemporary approach to face-lifting. The endoscopic technique which uses minimal access incisions to custom build a facelift was the procedure I was looking for. The traditional method of stretchy, pulling and tugging which produce a mask-like or smiley facelift was not for me.

After extensive research and physician interviews with experienced endoscopic facial plastic surgeons, I selected Dr. Maloney to custom restore my face.

It is now spring! Actually it is my 51st spring and everything looks alive and healthy including me.

Short chats with my mirror now confirm the fact that I do look better. Besides restoring my facial appearance, the surgery has improved my self-esteem, my confidence and my self-enthusiasm.

I have made positive changes in my total appearance to reflect the ‘real me.’ These changes are more than skin deep because I have become the person I have always intended to be.

In grateful appreciation,

Diane