Dr Sara, and staff, are so professional. Her knowledge is over the top. Not only was transplant was successfull, but I felt like she and staff were like family. Highly recommend. Leo read more

wonderful doctor with incredible knowledge - went back for revaluation Had transplant over tens years ago Hair looks great and Dr.Wasserbauer was correct when she said she had grafted " hair for life" My hair looks great with no loss She also gave me advice on meds to take to continue my hair growth I highly recommend her Her office staff are professional and welcoming MM read more

Dr. Wasserbauer is awesome and she exceeded my expectations. Count yourself lucky if you can get her. She has a very pleasant and professional demeanor. Years ago, I was quite scared to get a hair transplant. Both her and her staff were quite informative throughout my long decision making process and they did not pressure me at all to do anything. I ended up getting an FUE and it was like magic. All of the before and after pictures on her website are authentic and can show you the results. Many of my friends and relatives commented that I look better and less tired. The pictures of the scabs on patients look painful, but the procedure is not bad because they anesthetize your skull. The only real discomfort that I felt was when they injected me with the anesthesia. That was painful but temporary. I was able to work remotely the next day and I went to a gathering about 10 days after the procedure and no one noticed that I had surgery. The hairs start coming out in about 3-6 months. If you are thinking about doing one, I would highly recommend it. The hair takes about a year to grow in so the sooner the better. The procedure is pretty safe as far as surgeries go and it is worth it if you feel better every day because of it. read more

One of the best decisions I've made in my adult life! And if y'all are wondering if it will continue to look good after 2 years? Here are some more photos. Can't thank dr Sara wasserbauer and her awesome team enough! read more

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Dr W and team are fantastic. The process was quick and easy. I had a hair procedure 9 years ago and very pleased. I recently had a touch up to my hairline and already seeing results in 6 weeks. I highly recommend also due to kind staff from Anna from the front to procedure staff like Daniella. Thank you! read more

Looking for hair restoration? Why Dr. Sara Wasserbauer? I've just experienced Dr. Sara's restoration and I must truly share why I recommend it. Being coordinated by her staff to find the right day which fit both Dr Sara's calendar as well as mine went well, despite Dr Sara being so popular and requiring planning ahead... What made the biggest difference between my expectations based on what my friends have shared about their hair restorations with other hair restoration physicians, and what I experienced with Dr Sara and her team, are multiple items: Communication The clear and comforting communication was outstanding from my arrival with verbal descriptions as to what to expect, to how the treatment steps would be completed during the day, and included a step-by-step guide as to how to logically follow the post-operative treatment at home. Expertise Technically, Dr. Sara described where she targeted to restore my hair with a handful of easily understood logical explanations as to how my hair restorations would best be placed and how the integration with my existing hair would be optimized. Perhaps most comforting was that every single member of Dr. Sara's staff from the reception to the operating room to the followup advisor were so good at describing, and sharing what awaited me in each of the steps going forward throughout the day. The team clearly advised as to how to best work through what I was to do at home in the next few days to ensure optimum growth and retention. I haven't ever been this moved by a physician as well as every single member of a physician's team ever before! Please understand that I have a great deal of experience with physicians, as my sister is also a physician. I'm very fluent in the challenges physicians face. How did I find Dr Sara? I didn't find Dr Sara online or by guessing. I asked one of the physicians I trust dearly at home where I live, as to which hair restoration physician was the best in the western states. After thoroughly researching and contacting those my physician trusted in hair restoration which he himself worked for as an intern, he recommended Dr. Sara Wasserbauer, who I can truly strongly recommend after experiencing Dr. Sara first hand. Dr. Sara's offices are in the Bay Area in California, and there are a handful of hotels minutes away from her offices. You can fly in to either San Francisco or Oakland to experience perhaps the best hair restoration available in our entire country. Enjoy the lifelong benefits:) Fred read more

Dr. Wasserbauer and her team are incredible! Ann, the office coordinator is also superb. I recommend them fully and without hesitation! read more

3/18/2024, I am just adding one more photo from today while sitting in my car waiting to go to work. Me next follow-up appointment with MD is September. Overall, I'd agree I'm satisfied with the procedure. I must remember that my crown had a very large bald area but it has filled in. I may go back for one more procedure this January 2025. Update 4//16/2024 Remember my large crown area with no hair? No more empty parking lot. It's completely filled with many cars !! No need for another procedure. Sarah rocks the world !!! Get used to it !!!!! Bar None !! read more

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Dr Wasserbauer and her team are exemplary in every capacity. If you need help with hair restoration and you do not consider seeking out Dr. Wasserbauer, you are making a mistake. She deserves her unrivaled reputation and, if you deserve the best, look no further. I have very high expectations, I am used to the highest level of service in all important areas of my life, and this experience was and is no exception. You are welcome! read more

I am a trans woman, and I know lots of trans women go to Dr. Wasserbauer. She is excellent. I've been wearing a hair system the last few months, and when I took it off to go see her for the consultation I suspected that my hair was too fine and too thin for transplants to really be worth it (they'd never look as good as the hair system does). She asked about my goals, and I said ideally it would look like the hair system. I could tell from her expression that this wasn't realistic, and she confirmed that. It was very nice and gentle, but very honest. She talked about better, higher-quality hair systems than the one I use, and she gave me her cell number if I had more questions. She also offered me ice cream! She explained that I could get hair transplants that would look feminine, but the thinness of the coverage would age me: I'd look like a woman who was losing her hair (instead of like a balding man, as I do now), Switching male-pattern for female baldness didn't seem like an exciting use of 20k. She did say that if I got a good hair system but it still wasn't quite doing the trick, she could transplant a lot of hair to the front of my head, creating a nice, full hairline that would help disguise the hair system. A lot of people who work with trans women either lie to us to get our money, or they treat us like an imposition and refuse to think through our unique problems. I can count on three fingers the number of providers I've met who don't commit one of those two errors, and of those three, Wasserbauer is the best. I feel like putting your hair into someone's hands is a sacred responsibility. If people just wanted the procedure done, they could go to the Czech Republic or Turkey to do it. They come to a US doctor in the hopes that the doctor will fully understand and enter into your headspace and think about your goals. It is unrealistic to expect a patient to walk into an office already fully conversant with what a procedure can reasonably accomplish, but most doctors put that burden on you--the other hair transplant surgeon I went to had no compunctions about saying he could help me. At the same time, I didn't get a gate-keeping vibe from Dr. Wasserbauer. She wasn't barring me from getting a procedure; just thinking about what could best help me. I think if you go under the knife w her, you can be confident that she thinks she can help you with your goals, and, unfortunately, that is not something every doctor or caregiver is willing to do. read more

Had FUT done on 10/17/19. My first visit to Dr. W's office was early Oct and met with Jeff for a consult. At the time of my consult I wasnt sure if I wanted FUE or FUT or maybe just ditch the whole thing and shave my head. I asked Jeff how soon they could get me in and he said they were busy and currently booking a few months out, maybe more. He looked at the schedule and said someone recently cancelled an appointment for 10/17, which was just two weeks away and alot sooner than I was mentally prepared for, but decided to take advantage of the early date. I'm now 4 days post surgery and extremely happy with my rushed decision. Day of the procedure is... interesting. I was a bit nervous and they were very good about helping me relax. The main challenge was sitting still for the hours needed. Pain during the procedure was close to nill. I didnt even notice when the Dr. removed my donor strip. Pain level aftwerwards is very minor... much less than I anticipated. Staff is great. Dr. Wasserbauer is great. The office is nice and clean, everything is in order. Who knows how well my hair will look 6-12 months from now but as of now extremely pleased with the process. Only wish I had done it sooner. Will try to remember to come back and post photos of the progress. read more

They suppose to send me email regarding cancellation of my appointment. But I never received any email . Doctor may be good.

Incredible doctor. Great at hair, restoration and consultation. I know multiple men who have had incredible results and have sent friends who have had unexpected hair loss due to medication, hormones, or aging, very professional, and beautiful work. read more

After many years of hesitation (and fear), I was finally ready to have a hair transplant. My first appointment with Dr Wasserman was disappointing as she told me that she would not recommend a hair transplant in my case. I am actually thankful for her honesty. She could have charged me more for a hair transplant but she really showed concern about the results. Instead she recommended me a Scalp Micro Pigmentation (like small tattoos on your head). I was really reluctant but I gave it a try. Bissan is the SMP specialist at the clinic. Bissan is incredible. She is nice, polite and very professional. She cares about her patients and wants to provide the best result. Bissan gave me great advices. SMP is not painful and so far I am very happy with the result. It gives the optical illusion that I have more hairs (than I really have). I am now ok to have short hairs (as I don't look bold). I recommend cutting your hairs short before starting the process. It will help you visualize the result. The safety and cleaning protocols during COVID are great and I feel really safe in the clinic. The only negative point at the clinic is the communication with the office. Anne is nice but other staff members on the phone/desk are rude and made me feel very uncomfortable. I was rushed or ignored at their office. I still give 5 stars but for the price, I was expecting a better customer service. A smile and friendly welcome would have been more than welcome. read more

I had my procedure at the end of March, so it's been about 6 months, end the amount of new hair growth, and fullness in my hairline is nothing short of amazing. The doctors and staff were great, and very accommodating . They let me choose a couple movies to watch, but I don't think I made it 30 minutes in until I just fully fell asleep. Woke up, and everything was pretty much done. Healing process was minimally painful, and I was back to work two days later. If you're looking to get any kind of hair restoration now or in the future. This is the place to be! Hands down! read more

Here is a 2 year update. The transplant process went very well. As expected, it takes about 6 months to start to see some clear results. Then the growth gets better and better. I went back for my 1 year checkup in the summer of 2019. At that point, the growth of the grafts was excellent and I was very pleased. The 1 year checkup therefore was fairly uneventful, since everything had gone well, and I saw no need for any further grafts. So no further followup checks were needed. Now at 2 years out, the thickness has improved even further and I am very pleased with the results. I am very pleased with my choice of going with dr Wasserbauer. The best thing was that Dr Wasserbauer told me that in my case, she can do a single session with a large number of grafts, and that would probably be enough for me to be happy with the results, and that has turned out to be the case! Some other docs who I had consultations with wanted to do multiple rounds of a smaller number of grafts. However, a surgery is a surgery, and I really didn't want to have to get repeat procedures done if it could be helped. So I am pleased to have gone with Dr Wasserbauer, and in my case 1 round was truly all I needed to get the results I wanted! Of course that won't be the case with every patient's scenario, but in my case she was able to make a single session work. read more

I was referred by a good friend of mine a celebrity which I cant say the name of :-). after arriving to see Dr Sara BOY I felt right @ home. from all the TEAM and Dr Sara I was very pleased and happy with the easy going feeling I got. Names of staff: Roxanna, Cindy, Katy, Naomi, Brianna, Christina, Lindsay and of course the Master herself Dr. Sara were amazing!!!! if I can give them 1000 stars I will, not only I am very satisfied but also have referred few friends as well... THANK YOU!!!!! read more

I am a healthcare professional myself and do my due diligence before trusting the care of a provider. I got in touch with Dr Wasserbauer 2-3 years ago. But Dr Wasserbauer is one of those great doctors who is knowledgeable, easy to talk to and explains things so they are easy to understand. She is ethical as she turned me down for a transplant at the time and recommended preventative care for now. Your hair will be in good hands with Dr Wasserbauer. read more

I had Tricopigmentation completed on an unsightly scalp scar in the back of my hair line and had great results thanks to the care and artistry of Bissan the meticulous Tricopigmentation specialist that did all the work. Thanks again Bissan for your care, artistry and professionalism. read more

Very happy with Dr. Wasserbauer and her team. I saw Dr. Wasserbauer for a consultation years ago due to an minor accident on my scalp which made me very self conscious. She was competent and very easy to talk to. I consider her a very trustworthy doctor who looks out for the best interest of her patients. Her recommendation led me to get FUT to fill in some hair in the scarred area. Half a year to a year later, I saw the results and was very satisfied while taking into account the limitations of the surgery. The bald area has hair now - not full coverage though like pre-accident but I think it's as good as it can get. I'd also like to praise Bissan for SMP treatment. She's extremely friendly and accommodating. She makes me feel welcomed every time I make an appointment. Also, Anna is a joy to talk to as is the rest of the staff. Having a good team makes it very comforting to go to the office. read more

I am a business professional in a Senior- level position. I also have a military background. About 4 years ago, my sideburns started to fall out. No explanation, just got thinner and disappeared. Needless to say, I started to feel very self-conscious about it and tried to start cutting the sides of my head hair short. It did, however, still not look right. Even with a military cut, still did not look right. I started to pursue other options, going to the big-name companies for hair restoration. Their focus was always on the rest of my head, the back, the front, areas that I was quite content with. Always trying to upsell me and very really listened to my real concerns. My sideburn area was completely hairless and it created an awkward line between where I had no hair and where it grew thick. I was embarrassed and devastated. I then learned of another option called Scalp Micropigmentation or SMP for short. I looked around and after much research, ended up sitting across from Bissan Debsi from California Hair Surgeon, we met in the San Francisco office. That day, my life changed. Bissan is a true professional, she was very open and honest about what she could do and what she would not be able to do. Very clear on expectations. She is a scalp micro pigmentation specialist that all others should aspire to become. She is a master at her craft who truly understands how to listen to someone's needs and then she executes on it. Her work is nothing less than excellent. Almost a year and a half later, my sideburns still look complete and blended into the rest of my hair. I continue to enjoy a natural look, you cannot tell that I had the SMP treatment, this is how good Bissan's work is. She also had to reconstruct my hairline from slightly below my temple to where most people's sideburns end. It really looks good, due to the magic Bissan brings in her work. Go see Bissan, I promise you, you will not be unhappy. You too can change your life. read more

If you want to go the best, (and honestly, why wouldn't you? It is your hair, after all), then get an appointment with Dr. Sara. Be warned you may have to wait a bit (see earlier comment regarding the best), and you will not be disappointed. She is honest and will guide you to your best result. She has also told a friend whom was just about to get a full head of FUT, that he likely had alopecia, in which case steroid injections (very affordable) will help regrow hair. This, instead of taking advantage of him and doing the transplant regardless. I call this ethical and professional conduct, and underscores why Dr. Sara is undoubtedly the best. Also, she doesn't advertise, because, she doesn't need to. Her results speak for themselves. Highly Recommend. read more

Absolute crook of a clinic, I cancelled my appointment 2 weeks in advance and they didn't record it. What happens afterwards? I get a $100 fee on my credit card, because i "authorized" the transaction (meaning i gave them my credit card to hold my appt). When i spoke to them over the phone and kindly explained that i had called, they refuted and forced me to go to claims with my bank. What an absolute crock, no one in the bay area handles themselves this way, stay far away read more

Absolutely whole-heartedly recommend Dr Wasserbauer and her oh-so-friendly staff for laser hair removal. I had the 5 treatment package and am pretty darned satisfied. There are a few stray hairs, so i'm getting a touch-up (which is half-price). I had wanted to go to an MD office and did not want to pay a fortune. This was perfect. Parking is easy too, and whole foods around the corner. What to expect: You often do not get Dr W to do your treatments (but you do sit down for a consult with her first) but she did do one of mine, the rest was her friendly staff (mostly Sandra). And I didn't notice any different in technique. Icing the area down first until it itsnumb enough to get started. Wearing funky sunglasses to block out lasering your eyes. And then the zapping begins. Does it hurt: sure. It's little zaps frying away unwanted hair. (if you haven't shaved the hairs down enough, you might smell them burning a little- relax, it's just the hairs). You can pause any time, re-ice, have them dial it down or up, depending on your tolerance. I did not pre-treat w/ anything other than a little ibuprofen when I remembered. Some people will get lidocaine cream Rx'd. Wusses. After treatments, you're somewhat inflammed (the hair follicles are enlarged), but after about a week, the redness goes away. Hairs start to regrow in a few more weeks. you need to get about 5 cycles or more since only about 20% or so are growing at any time, and the laser only gets active follicles. I went about every 8 wks to get maximal follicles regrowing... Anyways, kept pleased overall. read more

Dr. Sara is very open, straightforward, smart and kind. She is also very good at her job. If you're considering someone for a hair transplant surgery, or a host of non-surgical treatments, I highly recommend her. She is very knowledgeable and actively informs herself of new procedures and technology. I've had and am planning to have another surgery with her to fill out my hair that has been a constant struggle for me. I doubt I could find another surgeon I trust and like as much. She's very busy but always makes herself available to her patients, pre and post surgery, to allay any concerns or issues that can come up. While her services are expensive, they are definitely worth it in my opinion. Her staff are very friendly and professional, and have always made me feel welcome. Her giant dog is adorable. All in all, I'd highly recommend her to anyone looking. read more

I have been a patient of Dr, Wasserbauer for a couple of years and have had a number of laser treatments as well as Botox and fillers. Her staff is fantastic !! I have never felt rushed and yet I have never had to wait and always I am greeted with warmth and kindness. I have never been allowed to leave without the proper education about my procedure or product as well as helpful hints for recovery and effective results. As for Dr. Wasserbauer, she is the best. She offers advice without pressure, has a gentle touch and handles it all with a great sense of humor! Her location offers plenty of parking and her office is clean, bright and calming. read more

I was very nervous about laser hair removal but Dr. Wasserbauer is so so so nice! Her office is very nice and clean and the staff who work the front desk are really friendly and happy to answer any questions. I got a bikini laser treatment and under arms (5 treatments included, with life time touch ups at half the price per treatment for $1300) and it took about 20 minutes for the whole procedure. Dr. Wasserbauer made me feel really comfortable and she used and ice treatment for the procedure. The procedure felt like little pinches but no major pain. I highly reccomend Dr Wasserbauer! read more

Very attentive and very good at getting back at emails calls and all my concerns. I had SMP treatment and they did exactly what they were supposed to do and eased my nerves. Great job. Keep up the good work. read more

I'm not sure what happened here? I did research and discovered this was the only provider in our area to do clear and brilliant fraxel. I called and made an appointment to do it. This would be my third time doing a laser sort of peel, first time here. The receptionist was very nice. Then I went for a consult. While she was very informative, she assured me she would not be doing the procedure that day as I was just booked for a consult? She then proceeded to talk me out of wanting the clear and brilliant fraxel, as I would have to commit to many treatments to even see results. She then said that if I wasn't properly taking care of my skin, no matter what they did would help. Really? I guess getting what you asked for is not an option here. I got some recommended retina formula and I am not going back. I'm sure they do good work, but they did not seem to want my business. read more

I'm not sure what's up with Yelp's robot but it bounced my first review for Dr. Wasserbauer. Dr. Wasserbauer is an amazing hair transplant surgeon. After years of thinking about it and comparing options, I finally went ahead with it and chose Dr. Wasserbauer. In my case, all of my worrying was for nothing. However, I'm glad I waited and did all the due diligence, because finding Dr. Sara was the result. The results of the surgery are amazing, exceeded my expectations, and I could not be happier with my decision. Life changing decision! read more

Bissan really made my SMP procedure a wonderful experience. Not even my barber could tell! She really takes an artistic interest in me as a person and a patient and I couldn't be more pleased by the attention to detail and great manner in which she performed the procedure. read more

Going to this office has been one of the best choices I have ever made. Losing hair can be a frustrating and frightening experience, Dr. Wasserbauer and her staff are extremely caring, honest, and detail oriented professionals who had a large variety of treatment options for my thinning hair. I have been going here for about 2 years and started with: Medication to SMP to Acell-PRP and the results were simply amazing. My hair has grown, and is thick and full again. I've put my faith and trust in this clinic along with the Dr. and staff here, and could not think of a better choice with my hair. read more

Hello all, I've just had my seconds procedure with Dr.Wasserbauer and just want to say is I'm 100 percent satisfied with my results. I have definitely noticed as well as others my hair regrowing back. She definitely has an artistic eye and makes my hairline look natural. I had a scar on the back of my head from older style hair transplant and she significantly reduced the size of my scar added into my procedure at no cost. The best part was, I was a returning patient and she gave a a great deal by giving me a discount on my last procedure which I greatly appreciated. She is very professional, has a great sense of humor and passionate about her work. If I'm able to get another hair transplant, she will be my GO TO doctor. 10 out of 10 stars Any questions.... ask for my before and after Photos John read more

I just came home from my hair restoration procedure with Sara Wasserbauer. Her office treated me so right. Her staff made sure I was comfortable throughout everything. They kept me very well informed about what was going on. I'm so happy and excited about my procedure. I couldn't have asked more from her office. Sara and her staff are so caring! I want to thank every one of them. Your team are totally professional at what you do. It's service with a personal touch. Thank you so much for everything! Henry C. read more

Bissan Debsi who works for this office in Walnut Creek as SMP specialist is a very talented and dedicated to her profession person. She did such an excellent job on my bold spots that my head looks so natural like I have natural hair covering my boldness. She also gave me some extra sessions just to enhance the natural look. She is a real artist of her craft! Highly recommend her services. read more

Here is my story: I am a 30 something balding patient who went to different clinics for FUE consultations. From all my scheduled appointments, California Hair Surgeon exceled from others clinic in California. They got a friendly staff, a recommended by American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery doctor who looks out for the best interest of her patients, an experienced SMP technician and a beautiful St. Bernard that receives you at the door, what else could I asked for? After all my research, I didn't do the procedure right away but I did start saving money. Months passed, finally I had the budget but I was at a different state due to work and I got impulsive. There was a clinic in which the price was a little more affordable and I couldn't wait to come back to California. Worst decision I've ever made. The phrase "you get what you paid for" is absolutely true. There was lack of guidance for the aftercare, the healing took forever and the hair follicles were transplanted on different direction, no natural pattern, crazy hairs! I hated when people look twice and noticed something wrong. That's why I just shaved my head. What a waste of money! So after months I went to Dr. Sara, with "my tail between my legs", told her what happened and my concerns. I was ready to pay for a FUE procedure with her. She was sincere and told me I didn't need it. She went over what she can fix in order for me to have a natural pattern. Any other doctor would have told me to get the FUE procedure right away for the money. Dr. Sara did an outstanding work on laser hair removal (for the "crazy hairs") and SMP removal (I had a previous SMP and she made the hair line more natural). Her technician Bissan did a superior work with scalp micropigmentation in the donor area dots that I didn't have to go for a second treatment. It was so well done that my wife or my coworkers didn't notice. From my experience if I had to go back to the clinic for any further treatment I would go back in a heartbeat. read more

I honestly cannot say enough good things about this place. From the unbelievably polite and kind receptionist, to the caring individuals who help with your procedures. I feel like they honestly care and make you feel so comfortable. I can't wait to go back in for another treatment. I have done laser hair removal, and kybella. Both have been fantastic. It makes such a difference to converse with people who truly care about your well-being. read more

This review is for Geraldine in particular. Geraldine is an artist. She takes soo much time and effort in truly sculpting your face with filler. She is fantastic with her needle and technique (and I am a medical professional so I am very picky). She really understands facial anatomy and knows exactly how to place filler and botox to enhance and build on your features. She is a truly experienced injector! read more

For years I started each day looking at my thinning hairline thinking about how old I was starting to look. My hair has always been important to me and even though shaving your head is in vogue, I had no interest in joining that crowd. Yet all I did was watch it continue to get worse. Lousy way to start each day!! I started to look around for options even visited one of those large national hair replacement specialist. I made an appointment went down and was met by a person that was nothing but a salesperson. I certainly was not going to put the remaining hair I had in the hands of an armature. So I waited some more and spent more mornings feeling lousy about my appearance. I finally came across the reviews of Dr Sara Wasserbauer scheduled an appointment and made the two and half hour drive to visit her. I remember pulling up to her office in Walnut Creek thinking about the power of reviews online. Here I was driving so far to visit with someone I knew nothing about. Other than the reviews that had been posted of course.. From the moment I walked into the office I felt respected and appreciated. Meeting with Dr Sara was refreshing, she took the time to listen, thoroughly explain everything and answer all my questions. I decided to book an appointment for hair replacement surgery. Finally after all the years of looking at the hair go away I was going to do something about it. A couple of months later the big day was here I arrived at the office and was greeted by a team of professional . There was Dr Sarah and six other assistants all there to make sure i was comfortable and would have a great outcome... That day was six months ago, I have waited this long to write a review because as good as everything was, none of it mattered if my hair did not grow. Well I am here to tell you it works, One large uncomfortable incision a couple of weeks of discomfort and six months of patience and I have hair on top of my head again... This really works, my wife and hair stylist are amazed at the growth of hair and now I start every day looking into the mirror and most days I don't even think of my hair..Because it looks like it did all those years before it started to fall away.. My hair looks just the way it should.. Thank you Dr Sara Wasserbauer, to you and your team Thank you... read more

I had hair transplants and touch-up and it turned out great- very realistic. She's got a great eye and takes the time to explain why certain choices will turn out more realistic than others. read more