Réviance Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Center, James Chan M.D.

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Sarah Smith

Dr. Chan rocks!!! If you want results, seek him out. My road to air has been long (three surgeries in three years); and I have Dr. Chan to thank for getting me here. Growing up, I never really paid too much attention to my breathing. Into my 20s and 30 s, it started weighing on me (no pun intended). By the time I reached 40, I had enough of my nose collapsing on inhalation; so I decided to do something real about it beyond breathing strips. And after two failed closed-nose procedures by others to address these issues (first in late 2010 and then early 2012), finding Dr. Chan who performed an open-nose procedure in March 2013 has been a Godsend (I can finally breathe like a normal person!!!). Surgery 1 included deviated septum repair, medial turbinate reduction and the installation of alar battens to address the nasal valve collapse. About six months into recovery, the left side passageway partially collapsed leaving me unable to capture enough air on inhalation. Any surgical option was a year out from the date of the original surgery. When scheduling the one-year follow up, I discovered Surgeon 1 had relocated his practice to another state; and I was left to consult with Surgeon 2. Folks, if you have any reservations about a doctor when consulting with him/her, seek another doctor. I regret I didnt do this. But then maybe Id never met Dr. Chan and got the ultimate results I now have achieved. Surgery 2 included removal of the alar battens and the installation of a butterfly graft (a so-called permanent breathing strip) using harvested cartilage from my ear. Almost instantly out of recovery, there were issues: A severe lack of air coming into my nose and the reemergence of nasal collapse on inhalation; my snoring had returned; and, most debilitating, my inability over the next 14 months to sleep for more than 1-2 hours at a time without waking up because of the sheer weight of the graft on my nasal passageways â this really wreaks havoc on your body and psyche. Aside from my horrible mood, I put on 35 pounds in that time changing nothing else. Basically, Surgery 2 wiped out any success of Surgery 1 and left me with more issues I had to begin with. Follow-up appointments with Surgeon 2 were less than reassuring; and I could tell I wasnt going to get anywhere staying on that road. In reconnecting with Surgeon 1, he recommended I consult with his colleague, Dr. Chan. Desperate by this time to get relief, I set up the consultation. I can fully appreciate any doctorâ s angst in being approached by a patient whos complaining about two failed surgeries and seeking out your help now; but Dr. Chan never showed any. He took me on as a patient and, in collaboration with my Surgeon 1, developed a work plan for addressing my issues. Surgery 3 was an open-nose procedure that included removal of the butterfly graft, repurposing of a portion of the butterfly as a spreader graft, left-side maxillary antrostomy to open up the sinus, the discovery and reshaping of a concaved left side alar cartilage and the installation of sutures to pick up the alars with suspension anchored into the bone just below each eye socket. I couldnâ t be more happy with the results Ive achieved from Dr. Chan. My snoring is gone ; I can lie on my right side and gaze into her eyes without choking on my breath; and I am sleeping throughout the night again. Iâ ve already lost 10 pounds, too! Itâ s amazing what air and sleep will do for your body. On the subject of bleeding or pain, Surgeries 1 and 2 resulted in some bleeding over a day or so. There was no measurable bleeding with Surgery 3. On pain, either I have a larger threshold than I think I do, or there just isnâ t any, a true credit to Dr. Chan s abilities. I would definitely recommend Dr. Chan to anyone who is either approaching their decision to find nasal relief or someone who has had a less than desired result and requires additional work to achieve their desired result. Dr. Chan is a true credit to his profession.

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Yasa Pogarch

If not from the sterling reviews and experiences of others, take it from mine; The buck stops here if you need any cosmetic services. Dr. Chan is a true specialist in his field, not to mention probably one of the most caring and informative doctors youre likely to meet. From the initial consultation, to offering his own ideas and expertise, to actual treatment/procedures, I give him 5 stars across the board. Sure, hes not the cheapest priced in the field, but when it comes to your face, your skin, or your looks, do you REALLY want the cheapest? It simply comes down to: "you get what you pay for." Whatever they lack in fitting budget terms, they make up for in experience, quality, and most importantly, RESULTS. I honestly cannot say enough amazing things about him. If he offers something, and its not the direction you wanted to go, it feels easy telling him, and some ideas he has for treatment are even better than what you had in mind. Main Summary: Hes easy to voice concerns to, and always makes sure all questions are answered, and all tension is eased. His attention to detail is impeccable, as is his bedside manner. Dr. Chan is a miracle man. He definitely knows what hes doing, and Ill never stop singing his praises!

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Casey H

You have to know in my life of 78 years that I have had to make a lot of choices, do a lot of research and fact finding in order to make the best decisions in many areas of my life to assure the best outcome whether it be for family, business, travel or personal descisions (most of them done before there was any internet). One of those best decisions was coming to see you about my jowl problem. Your calm, confident, caring and comfortable personality won me over as well as your amazing background, your staff and the respect of your fellow doctorms and former patients-- those wonderful testimonials. I booked the appointment and never second guessed myself. Still when the day came I was truly afraid but I knew I was in the best of hands. Of course I am still pinching myself that I did it the second time since my first time was reall a tough, rough recovery. Thanks for the results from the bottom of my heart. It would take a lot of adjectives to express my deep appreciation. I am blessed with good health and now blessed with a more refreshed look to match. What a wonderful doctor you are and I am grateful for the joy and confidence you have given me as I head toward 80.

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H Chin

Would not recommend for eye-lid surgery! If you need a blepharoplasty (eye-lid surgery), I would go to an oculoplastics specialist and not Dr. Chan. He is not specialized in eye-lid surgery, and is not able to help you if any complications arise. Dr. Chan gave me some botox injections for a forehead muscle tic. This resulted in some ptosis (eyelid drooping). Dr. Chan then suggested doing a blepharoplasty to correct that drooping. After he did the blepharoplasty, I had significant blurred vision that Dr. Chan was not able to diagnose or treat, requiring me to be seen by an ophthalmologist and subsequently by an oculoplastic specialist. I also ended up with a persistent frowning appearance that I am now getting regular shots of botox for. Dr. Chan has a good bedside manner. His background, however, is in ENT and not ophthalmology. If you need eye-lid surgery, I would not recommend going to him.

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