At the Emory Facial Center, Dr. Yellin and his staff take great pride in providing world-class surgical care in a safe and caring environment. The most gratifying aspect of that care is to help people feel good about themselves. Below are some thoughts and comments from just a few of Dr. Yellin's patients to enable you to better understand the positive impact that facial plastic surgery can have on one's confidence and self-esteem.

The following testimonials are from previous patients:

"One of the greatest gifts that any individual can receive is a second chance. I was given another opportunity to begin my life by Dr. Seth Yellin. On July 3, 2004, I contracted a resistant staphylococcus infection that resulted in the collapse of my nasal sidewall and caused severe septal deviation. I also had a severe saddle shaped nose that dramatically changed my appearance. Not only did my physical appearance alter, but so did my mental health. I became very depressed due to my loss of work and my inability to function as I did before. This condition made it difficult for me to breathe and function properly. I was forced to leave my job as a healthcare executive and eventually forced into disability. "I was unable to find a surgeon willing to take the risk to operate due to my underlying medical condition and the type of infection, which caused the initial damage. My partner and I went to two different practices that basically delivered the same message: 'You will have to deal with this condition for the rest of your life.' "We took one final opportunity to seek another opinion before giving up completely. The day we met with Dr. Yellin, he was so compassionate and caring. He explained that there were options. "On February 1, 2006, Dr. Yellin performed major reconstructive surgery on my nose. Three months later, the results were nothing short of remarkable. Not only has my outward appearance charged completely but I am more self-confident and have been able to 'return' to normal life. "I can never express what a difference Dr. Seth Yellin has made, not only in my life, but also in the lives of my family. Thanks for the second chance!" - M.O. return to top
"Dr. Yellin combined his impeccable surgical skills with an artist's true sense of aesthetics and correct facial proportion to produce an effect that is both subtle and yet powerful, exceeding my original expectations. While my surgery was not motivated by a desire to look younger per se, but just better, tighter and not sagging at 56, I was very pleased to see that I do, in fact, look surprisingly younger without looking 'lifted' at all. Close friends who are unaware that I have had the surgery comment on how good I look without really knowing why they think so. "At the outset Dr. Yellin spoke frankly with me about considering having my upper eyelids done and the lowers lasered as he felt this was, again in his judgment, aesthetically important to the overall success of the procedure. I was amazed at how right-on this suggestion turned out to be. The result there was really something better, quite honestly, than what I had been given genetically! "He was just as frank with me about potential procedures that he did not recommend so as to maintain the natural masculinity of my face and to effect no stark change in my general appearance. His straightforward, no nonsense, practical approach inspired my confidence in him, and I and am most pleased with the end result." - B.T. return to top
"Many people have stopped me lately noting my new look. Some have asked if I had lost weight, while others have asked if I had gotten new glasses. Other people state that I look really rested. But leave it to my hairdresser to really know and to tell me the truth! He took a long look from all angles and said this was the best work he had ever seen and that my profile was outstanding. He was amazed that I looked so natural four weeks post op. He also shared that he has seen some folks, no names mentioned, with scars as wide as his thumb! He now has your card. Thank you." - V.P. return to top
"Dr. Yellin, I wanted to send you a note and tell you how happy I am with my deviated septum surgery, turbinate reduction, and structural nasal surgery. My nose looks fantastic and I can breath so much better than just two months ago. My training for this year's adventure races is well underway and I love the way I feel when I take long deep breaths with my nose for the fist time ever. Great job." - J.E. return to top
"Dear Dr. Yellin, I could not let an opportunity go by to thank you and your fine staff for your excellent service and care of me during my facelift surgery.  Please tell your team that they are the ultimate in every way. Their attention to my questions and needs, their friendliness, their encouragement and their professionalism complete an astonishing package of people who serve. Medicine is a noble profession and your staff exemplifies all that is noble and good in their area. Please thank each one for me.  With best wishes, JFB" return to top
"Dear Dr. Yellin,  I just wanted to thank you for giving me the nose that I have always wanted. I absolutely LOVE my new nose and although it has only been a few months, have become completely used to it and feel like it is the nose I have always had. It looks so natural and nothing like a nose that has been 'done.' I had never been happy with my nose before and was constantly preoccupied with its size and shape.  However, I was scared about surgery. In a way, I am glad I had that fear, otherwise I would have had this done years ago; yet I cannot imagine the results would have been anywhere near what they are now. Your entire staff was very friendly, professional and accommodating (thanks Tina!). Most importantly, your confidence in yourself gave me a great deal of comfort about the surgery and healing process. You clearly had a gentle touch because I was able to stop taking the pain killers one day after the surgery! I also appreciate your returning my calls on a weekend and seeing me the same day a friend accidentally hit me in the nose. I really could go on and on, but in the interest of brevity will stop now.  Thanks again for EVERYTHING." -AG return to top
"I feel so much better, fresher and more youthful when I look in the mirror each morning. I enjoy being 58 and feeling so good about myself. It is so great to feel good about myself again!!!" - P.C. return to top
"Now I look like I feel and the compliments just keep on coming! How fortunate I am to have selected the right artist." - J.S. return to top
"Some mornings I wake up and look at myself in the mirror and actually look better than I feel." - W.M. return to top
"There are not enough words to express my gradititude for what you were able to do for me... Thanks to you I have never felt better about myself." - V.B. return to top
"The plastic surgery that Dr. Seth Yellin performed on my face has given me a renewed sense of confidence and self-esteem." - D.S.E. return to top
"The surgery has taken years off my looks, and for that I am very pleased and happy." - L.P. return to top
"They said I looked great, that I 'glowed.' As for the blotches - they are gone." - T.H. return to top
"After I had my brain tumor removed, my face was paralyzed. I did not want to leave my house because of the way I looked. I felt that people stared at my face, which made me very uncomfortable, and I was a constantly reminded of my tumor surgery and treatment. I am very grateful to the surgeons who saved my life; but to Dr Yellin - after the surgery you performed on my face, you gave me a life worth living. Thank you." - D.D. return to top
"Dr. Yellin, I look in the mirror and all I can say is WOW, I am so pleased with the results FROM MY BLEPHAROPLASTY AND FACELIFT. I can't believe how many times I have put this off, so apprehensive that the recovery time would be long, accompanied by lots of pain and serious bruising, that could not be further from reality. The third day of recovery I was on conference calls and doing e-mails, never had the need to take even one pain pill and the bruising was about the size of a thumb print on my jaw line, gone by day 5. One week later, I was back at work and feeling great; still just a little swollen, but apparently only noticeable by me because not one person said anything but 'you look great, must have had a wonderful vacation!' In the future I will not hesitate; you, Dr. Yellin, are very talented. Thank you; see you at the first check up." - B.S. return to top
"Dear Dr. Yellin, Words really can not express my appreciation and gratitude for the dramatic change that your surgical skills have made in my life. My decision to have you perform my facial surgery was the best decision that I could ever have made. Everything that you told me to expect came true. The youthful results you created have been so pleasing and uplifting for me. Even after a year, I'm still in awe of my appearance when I look in the mirror. Your talent and vision to create and achieve the finished results is superior. I am so very pleased and just wanted to say, 'Thank you'." - C.C.