It’s been a year since I got upper eyelid surgery with Dr. Lay, and I honestly couldn’t be happier with the results. I had been considering it for a while but wanted to make sure I went to someone who really understood Asian eyelids and wasn’t just doing a little bit of everything. After some research, Dr. Lay stood out because this is his specialty. That gave me a lot of confidence going in.
From the start, his team was super professional and easy to work with. When I finally came in for the consult, I felt like he actually listened to what I wanted. He wasn’t pushy at all, just very honest and clear about what would work best for my features.
The day of the surgery, I was definitely nervous. I hadn’t done anything cosmetic before, and I didn’t really know what to expect. But once the procedure started, it was surprisingly chill. I barely felt anything, and the whole process was much quicker and smoother than I imagined. Recovery was really manageable. I didn’t have much pain, just some swelling and bruising in the first few days. Stitches came out a week later and the swelling really went down after that.
Over the past year, the results have continued to settle in, and they look completely natural. My eyes look more open and refreshed, but not in a way that screams “surgery.” It’s subtle, which is exactly what I was going for.
Since then, I’ve gone back to Dr. Lay for a few other treatments, including Botox, and Emsculpt. I’ve already referred a few friends to him, and they’ve had great experiences too. What I really appreciate is how approachable he is. If you ever have a question, he’ll actually respond—text, Instagram, whatever. He doesn’t disappear after your surgery, which means a lot.
If you're thinking about this kind of procedure and want someone who really knows what they're doing, I’d highly recommend Dr. Lay.