I can't say enough good things about Dr. Mayer and his staff. First and foremost, you should know that his team has specialists to work with insurance companies to ensure that your surgery gets covered properly. If you're worried about getting your insurance company to do what they're supposed to do, his team will handle that for you and they're great at it! I love his staff. They're wonderful people and I always felt welcome and cared for. They're very considerate, patient, and empathetic. As for Dr. Mayer himself, I was initially reticent to choose him due to his age, but once I saw his results and spoke to him personally, all concerns went away. While he's a busy man and can seem like he's moving very quickly with preliminary consultations, you need to remember that he's been doing this for over 40 years; I promise, once you get to the actual appointments, he's patient and takes his time. His custom, proprietary hair surgery method is a borderline miracle, and his style of facial feminization is what I wanted: natural-looking. I didn't want to be artificially made "hotter," I wanted to look like "me," and he did exactly that. I know that he technically doesn't do a couple of specific forms of facial feminization that I've seen discussed on Reddit, but unless you're getting extremely deep into the research yourself and very particular about what you're looking for, you can't argue with his results. Between my subtle and attractive facial features and a new hairline that I thought would be impossible, I can honestly say that Dr. Mayer probably saved this trans woman's life. read more

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I booked and paid $300 for a consultation, but never ended up consulting with him because, after more research, I discovered he doesn't do the particular procedure I was looking for. When I called to clarify, the staff gave me a call back in a timely manner with the right answer and let me know he doesn't do it. I canceled my consultation and they offered to refund my consultation fee. I can't speak on much, but I think that was very fair and honest of them to give me my money back and wish me well on my endeavors. read more

review number two for me. I went to meet Doctor Mayer to correct my septum which is deviated because of him. he refuses to help me or offer any assistance whatsoever. he twisted my words and was very insulting. my advice is go to another doctor. if your tans I can recommend Harrison Lee. or anyone else. avoid this office. read more

Toby is honestly amazing. There's a reason he has specialized in FFS for so long. I did a lot of research before meeting with Toby. His before and after photos from other patients stood out to me as some of the most beautiful and natural looking results out there. Upon meeting him I knew he was the right fit. He and his team were so wonderful to work with. Everyone in his office is extremely kind and compassionate, and their mission to help you feel more at home in your own body was apparent in every interaction I had with them. I am a handful of months post-op now, and I LOVE my results. I still look like me, but with wonderfully feminine features. I would recommend to anyone thinking about FFS to make an appointment with Toby! I can't say enough good things! read more

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I got orbital rim contouring, face lift, chin reduction and hairline lowering. I have worked with many surgeons and Mayer is one of the best ones. The staff is even better. They keep up with you the entire recovering process and even after. Francis can be a little strict but thats because is very important to follow the recovering guideline in order for you to get the best results. I am 8 months post op and I love the results. I have learned from this process that it takes time to see the results. Everybody is different some take longer than others. In my case It took like 3 months to start seeing the results. What I like the most about mayer is that there is no visible scarring on my forehead. Also I look very natural even though I have a lot worked done on my face. Like any surgeon he is good at certain procedures better than others. I believe orbital rim contouring , forehead reduction and face lift is what he does best. I believe the price I paid was worth the results I got. The receptionist Nicki is very efficient. read more

Fabulous experience with Dr. Mayer and team. I am 100% born female but went with Dr. Mayer because of his brow lift expertise. I spent years researching and finally decided to do an inperson consult with Dr. Mayer. So glad i chose him. He did an extremely natural looking browlift and lower eyelid surgery, and although I had opted to pay for additional hair grafting, he decided during surgery I did not need them and refunded me that money! I would have never known the difference. How honest and ethical can you get! When I tell people i had a brow lift, they are so impressed with how natural it looks. I would 110% reccommend any facial surgeries with Dr. Mayer and his wonderful team including Francis and Keely and any others i havent mentioned. First 3 pics are after Dr. Mayer, last 2 are before read more

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Dr. Mayer is hands down the best facial surgeon out there. He literally wrote (many) books on how to properly, safely, efficiently, leave minimal scars afterwards. And not only does he do facial reconstruction, but voice feminization and a lot revisions from other doctors that claim to be as good as the godfather, Dr. Mayer! This man has been doing these surgeries for over 40 years. You can't fake that kind of experience. The office staff is wonderful, kind, caring, respectful, and is without a doubt a safe place for LGBTQIA+. Don't let the area code scare you. His prices are VERY reasonable (and actually cheaper than some others) compared to other doctors in America. And I guarantee his results are unmatched. They are NOT your typical stuck up Beverly Hills plastic surgeons looking for money. They care. A lot. True allies. Life savers. They saved my life and I'm now living my best life. And even as a signed model. Thank you Dr. Mayer and Staff!!! read more

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I'm so thankful for Dr. Mayer and the entire staff! I consulted with many other surgeons and all but Dr. Mayer left me feeling like they weren't listening to my needs and were more concerned with how much that they could cram into my FFS (trying to convince me that I needed jaw contouring and chin work, etc.). A few showed me "after" virtualized pics and all would have had me looking like one of those exaggerated Brat Dolls!!! One even wouldn't shut up about his 3D printer, lol. Like, please. I have a 3D printer. Not impressive. Dr. Mayer was a breath of fresh air. He actually listened to what I was looking for and he was the only one out of four surgeons who actually felt my face, during the consult. Feeling the musculature and etc. he gave me his recommendations and confirmed that I didn't need jaw contouring, without me even mentioning it to him, prior. As a matter of fact, he told me to not let someone talk me into it, lol. I honestly couldn't be happier and I'm just barely a month out and still a little swollen. And the staff is so helpful and wonderful!!! They answered every question I had about insurance and even helped me submit everything and the surgical coordinator was very communicative. I'm so happy!!! read more

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Hi, I just did the voice feminizations with Dr.Mayer 3 days ago. the result came out perfect right away. Like I had a new life with new voice. The place is really clean also everyone there is so friendly and plenty of kindness. Dr. told me the possible thing can happened after surgery based on realistic. And the result came out the same as his words. Im so happy with it a lot. Thank you so so so much for giving me a new life. best ,Cindy read more

Rude in my video consultation. Did not listen to what I wanted, kept speaking over me in a condescending manner. I can see why there are so many one stars. His assistant even hung up on me before I was done asking questions and never reached back out expect with pricing info. I feel bad for all the people who made the mistake of going to him. Don't walk, run. read more

Had my FFS consultation with Dr Toby Mayer, he was by far one the most compassionate, professional and detailed oriented surgeon's i have ever had the privilege of meeting. He takes the time to explain everything. His results speak volumes of his experience and expertise. He's a true artist in what he's able to do, can't wait for my final results. read more

Based on the recommendation/results of a few acquaintances, I booked both a consult and procedure with Dr. Mayer. Needless to say, the procedure has been life changing and has left me forever grateful. To start, Dr. Mayer's crew (Davina, Francis & Keely) are an absolute joy to work with. They were all extremely caring and very communicative all the way through the process. After the distant consultation (literally... it was skype and I'm out of state), and upon meeting Dr. Mayer, he was immediately disarming and took care to address any questions that I had heading into the procedure. For the procedure itself, I can't envision another surgeon that I'd've felt more comfortable/confident in for it (it's a bit of an odd procedure which I opted to stay conscious for). Finally - the after care has been nothing sort of amazing. The office took time to reach out to me over the weekend and address some unease I was having, and the final post-op visit went well. I'll be talking to them in a month for a final post-op check-in and will start looking at more procedures with Dr. Mayer at that time. To anyone looking to use Dr Mayer, of course I suggest doing due diligence and researching, but in the end I feel that you'll be happy with the results. read more

In late 2015 I underwent 11 facial feminization procedures plus voice feminization surgery with Dr. Toby Mayer at a total cost of $56,000. At the time I was 42 years old and had been on HRT for 1 year. The purpose of undergoing these procedures was to: 1. Resolve facial dysphoria 2. Facilitate societal integration and acceptance as a female 3. Mitigate potential marginalization and stigma associated with being transgender I was only willing to entrust FFS to a surgeon with proven track record of consistent quality outcomes as verified by actual patient interviews. Initial research on potential surgeons revealed a significant variance in surgical skill and patient outcomes. Surprisingly, many the most well-known FFS providers produced what I observed to be unsatisfactory results - botched procedures, visible scaring, disproportionate appearances and even disfigurement. In researching Dr. Mayer, I found he had 4 decades of FFS experience and is a pioneer in the field. His philosophy and approach to FFS was in alignment to the results I wanted to achieve and from patient interviews it was clear he produced consistently superior, high quality surgical outcomes. Furthermore, at the time I saw him most of his clients worked in the film industry which provided an additional level of assurance that those whose livelihood depended on their appearance entrusted Dr. Mayer's skills. While I was dysphoric about specific facial features such as my jawline, Dr. Mayer assured me that altering my jawline would result in a disproportionate alien-like "lightbulb" head. As my ultimate goal was to achieve a natural female facial appearance - I trusted Dr. Mayer's judgement. I went forward with all Dr. Mayer's recommended procedures: 1. Orbital bony contouring 2. Hairline advancement 3. 1000 hair grafts 4. Eyebrow raise 5. Rhino-septoplasty 6. Cheek implants 7. Lip lift 8. Lip aug 9. Moderate facelift 10. Chin contour 11. Trachea shave 12. Voice feminization Initial recovery was relatively short. I was able to continue working remotely within a week of surgery and resumed most physical activities within 4-8 weeks of the procedures. The results exceeded my expectations. Given how masculinized my face was I never dreamed of achieving a female appearance. With how deep my voice was - I was certain I would never be able sound female. Yet Dr. Mayer has given me a naturally beautiful female face and a female voice. There was only one visible sign of surgery. The the incision made on my throat to perform the voice surgery and trachea shave healed in a way that it was redder than the surrounding skin making it noticeable. When I saw Dr. Mayer for my 1 year check up he offered to perform a revision the very next morning at no charge. Now the scar is no longer visible. Dr. Mayer is a perfectionist who cares deeply about producing the best results for his patients and ensuring they are happy with the results. Today misgendering, uncomfortable stares in public and finger pointing are things of the past. I can live my life as a female and be treated as such - whether I am wearing sweats and a t-shirt with no makeup or on the phone. I can attend job interviews with confidence and continue to flourish professionally. While I definitely thought I'd never find love again, three years ago I met my soul mate and we have been happily married for two years now. I am extremely grateful to Dr. Mayer for helping me to be "reborn" and live a life I never dreamed possible. read more

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Dr. Mayer and his incredible staff went above and beyond my expectations, they made what I thought would be a complicated process simple and easy. I healed way quicker than I expected to and my FFS results have alleviated SO much dysphoria for me. I can't thank him and his team enough, because of them I can finally look in the mirror and see the woman i've always envisioned myself to be. read more

Avoid or get your face pulled unnaturally tight. The girl posted photos on here, she's cute, but he pulled her brows to the middle of her forehead. None of his work looks natural and he really should retire. Possibly had many lawsuit to pay for, but I can tell you he's not good. Please see someone younger and more skilled. You'll thank me later. So much regret seeing him. Thought he was confident and knew what he was doing. He was rude and demeaning at the consult. I gave him photos of what I wanted and he did the exact opposite. I was horrified! Thank goodness it was a minor procedure and I was able to get it reversed. Lost money and two months of my life from depression. Avoid avoid avoid! read more

Dr. Mayer is a Master at his craft. He has over 50 years experience. Highly recommend. A+

I have lots of regret seeing this "plastic surgeon", but a part of me wonders why I didn't consult with other Doctors. I felt that he had a few good reviews and thought his experience was worth it - boy, was I young and naive. All of the 1 star reviews are probably true, because I can validate most of them with my own experience. I went in for my hairline lowering... during the consult they encouraged me to get my eyes lifted with the forehead for a more youthful appearance - I thought that sounded good, but they never said it would be a drastic change. I was 25!!!! Who in their right mind would encourage this? Francis the nurse said she wanted it done one day... After the hairline lowering procedure, I didn't recognize myself anymore. The hairline looked awful and my eyes were so stretched and swollen. After 3 months and several emails to the office and visits (no actual resolution), my eyelids were slightly uneven and my brows were super high. My hairline had a terrible scar and I could not pull my hair back. I still have the scars and the muscle above my left brow is large and gives the appearance of a bump over my brow bone. I went in several times to discuss the issues and how to correct them - they were all trying to manipulate me into believing it was "normal" and "this is fine, no one will notice". What?! Admit you did a poor job and offer to correct it. Now, I have no eyelid fold/crease. People often do comment on my "big eyes" now as they are not pulled open. I have the eye hollows and it makes me look much older. I feel like a victim and still paying off the debts! I am however, looking for Doctors to reverse his work and revert to my natural looking eyes. read more

It took me a while to save in order to pay for my ffs with dr Toby Mayer since my insurance didn't cover out of network doctors. Even tho it was difficult to save everything up I don't have any regrets whatsoever and dr Mayers staff understood my position and gave me the time I needed to pay. I really appreciated it. My surgery left me with the best feelings and I healed way better and faster than I anticipated. Almost zero bruising and just a bit of swelling after a week of having my procedure. My friends couldn't even notice and atm I'm only almost two weeks post op. Dr Mayer is truly an artist. His techniques and knowledge can't be compared to any other doctors work. I knew I was in good hands, I knew I could trust him and his staff. I didn't feel nervous about anything or insecure. I told myself "he will make sure I feel and look the best" and I knew he was the one and only that could achieve such a beautiful work and results. Life changing results from the best. Thank you, today and always. read more

What I had done: Hairline lowering, brow lift, orbital ridge recontouring, rhinoplasty, cheek implants, lip lift with fascia transfer, chin shave, and tracheal shave. The recovery was rough, but that's perfectly normal. The entire staff, both administrative and nursing, were a pleasure to work with. Dr Mayer himself is amazingly talented and his passion for his work shows through, and likewise I continue to find him a delight to interact with. His technical skills and artistic ability are readily obvious in the results of his patients. read more

Since my flap I have done hair Styles that I never could do before. I recently had another rhinoplasty making this my second. I like it but I still think a third would give me my desired look. However I look amazing and younger everyday. I can wear almost any hairstyle I never wear makeup and everyone tells me I look like I have it on but I'm jus naturally pretty. If you are looking for a dramatic ages dive surgeon he is not for you. He focuses on a natural feminine look and I think that is best because nobody want to get dressed up just to be pretty. I am currently looking into a lip lift and chin contour and maybe a rhinoplasty. read more

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My experience with the entire staff was absolutely fantastic. Like anyone else, I did a lot of research before deciding on my Facial Feminization surgery. Dr. Mayer was well reviewed across every forum, blog, web page, everything. My decision to go with Dr. Mayer was a no-brainer. Everything started with the consultation. Dr. Mayer was forthcoming and made some wonderful recommendations. He spoke in plain English and did not try and wow me with any medical mumbo jumbo; just straightforward recommendations. With the outstanding guidance of Sharon Clawson, the patient is give all costs up front and can schedule right away. There was never any pressure to schedule anything on the day of the consultation; just straight talk and the guidelines on how to schedule. Once the surgery date and procedures are scheduled, patients are guided through the process. Sharon sends everything the patient needs such as blood work and X-rays needed. Everything was done electronically. Sharon is always there to answer any question at any time! Just call her up and ask away. If you are coming from out of town, my recommendation would be the Hampton Inn on Vine Street in Hollywood. A brand new hotel, the Hampton is just five miles down the road (although it may take 60 minutes to travel down Santa Monica Blvd); but you are close enough to the office per the guidelines. Also, the Hampton is within walking distance to food and shopping. There are various grocery stores and Trader Joe's to get food. With Instacart app, you never have to leave your room! The day prior to surgery, you will have a pre-op visit with Dr. Mayer and meet your nursing team. I also got a phone call from the anesthesiologist! Frances was my nurse and she is super nice and very talented. The pre-op is why you should get to L.A./B.H. a couple of days early, to get settled in and load up the room with food and supplies. If you are having facial feminization, bring clothes with buttons!! You risk tearing out the stitches pulling things over your head. This includes pajamas. On surgery day, everything happens fast, and the next thing you know, it will be time to wake up. You will be required to have someone pick you up or spend a day with Serenity, the $1K (yes, thousand) per night kind of a hospice with nurses. My recommendation is to find someone to spend at least three days with you to help with everything; I was lucky to have a friend volunteer for this. Remember, try and have the friend or family member with you for at least three days, at least to keep you company and help sort out all of the meds. Please contact me if you are interested in learning more about Dr. Mayer and facial feminization. I will be returning for rhinoplasty and a face lift once I lose 50 more pounds. Thanks to everyone who made the entire experience outstanding! See you all soon! read more

Please find someone else that will listen to your needs. Looks like he now preys on the. desperate All of the negative reviews are true. He does not listen and will do only what he thinks is best. He's much older and his techniques have not been adaptive nor innovative. He left dramatic scars and said it would be scarless since they "developed" the technique but never mastered it. Once he finish with the surgery on my face was extremely stretched, I looked alien, it was extremely traumatic and wouldn't want anyone to experience what I went through. Please start your search by reviewing the negative reviews and messaging those that wrote them. Vet your surgeon before moving forward, it's your life on the line. read more

I've been, on a long, difficult, and scary road, to a third rhinoplasty. Terrified of making a bad decision, choosing the wrong surgeon, etc. I'm sure, anyone, who is, or has been, on that same road will relate. So I'll spare, detailing my fears, and get straight, or straighter, to the point. I had surgery this past Wednesday, it was my second revision and my third rhinoplasty. Choosing a surgeon, the right surgeon, was important. Over the past five years, I had consults, with doctors, all over the country. Ultimately, I chose Dr Toby Mayer. I am so incredibly glad I did, seriously, best decision. EVER. I can't praise this dude enough. Although I am early on, in my recovery, will update this review, in the upcoming year, I think it important to begin now. If simply In the hope, it will be helpful, to anyone else, deciding on a surgeon. That said, I'll share my experience, both with the surgery and surgeon. I had a Skype consult with Dr Mayer, which was new to me. I didn't know how to use it, (read - I'm technologically challenged), and couldn't figure out how to turn on my microphone. Dr Mayer was pretty cool, about the time I was wasting, trying to figure it out. My ability, to verbalize, what I disliked about my nose, was challenging. Bless him, for figuring it out, and his patience, helping me do so, as well. I've read that this doctor isn't very personable. I didn't find that, to be the case. I don't think it important, regardless. He is a great surgeon. So decision made, I made the trip, and brings us to now. Revision completed along with a lip lift. First off I CAN BREATHE AGAIN. Like mouth closed, both nostrils, day of surgery, already able to totally breathe. Its glorious. Today, I had my cast removed. It's amazing. I have been so unhappy for so long. I can look into a mirror without ruining my day. I'm still swollen, although less than I had expected, and it looks really good. I'm excited, to see myself, looking back at me, once again. I have a lot of living to catch up on. I wholeheartedly, appreciate, the time, patience, skill, and support, given to me, by everyone in Dr Mayer's office. He is the surgeon I recommend, and I recommend him highly! read more

I had a consultation with Toby Mayer Via Zoom. He is very rude and will not let you ask questions. I let him talk for 8 minutes or less. Then when it was my turn to talk he literally only let me ask one question about a procedure. This man is rude and only cares about the money look for someone else. He probably treated me poorly because i got a free consultation because i mentioned i found him on realself. Save your money go to someone who cares. read more

Dr Mayer did complete FFS with Flap procedure all at once. It has changed my life and gave me back what I had taken as a child. He made me look like I was supposed to from birth. It takes time to heal and continues to be better everyday. He doesn't just set you up for say brow lift without taking you into a wholistic view and makes certain all parts fit as they were supposed to have been. If you expect to look like some movie star etc. then you need to ask yourself what is reality based on your genetics and but for the testosterone would you look like someone else. For me I wanted my feminine side back and Dr Mayor knows exactly what is and will bring you back . I'm so grateful and happy that he made me whole again. I see my pics and compare to my mothers and he was right about what I needed and he did it. Just understand that it takes time to heal and that you must be ready to give it time. It all co es together and when it does you'll be who you were born to be. That's priceless and I'm so grateful. Thank you Dr Mayor, Francis, Debra and all the fantastic ladies for all the support and patience . Love you all, Laura Michelle Lipke read more

Dr Mayer is more than just an accomplished surgeon, he is also an artist, delivering natural but most effective and pleasing results. He has a trained eye to give your face the balanced esthetics it needs, taking into account your own individual characteristics. That is why I went back to him for a second time, even if I had to fly in all the way from Europe. I had a facelift and forehead lift done with fillers and chin reduction in combination with some micrografts. I was yet again surprised immediately after surgery how good I felt considering. If Dr Mayer evaluates while performing surgery that there is a better approach to give you better results, he will do it without compromising your wishes. That is when you know you are in good hands. He takes the time to answer all of your questions and concerns, and explains clearly why he will do a procedure a certain way. He will go over each procedure with you, when you come in for consultation, and on the day of your op, so you can feel totally at ease. I am currently about one and a half month post-op, all has been healing well and I am very happy with the results so far. If you are looking for a very skilled facial surgeon with an excellent sense for a natural esthetics, who cares about his patients, you definitely need to go and see him. Thank you Dr Mayer, Sharon, Francis and all the other awesome people at BHI! read more

I had mentoplasty (chin reduction) and, a rhinoplasty revision done by Toby. I also brought along a friend from the UK who wanted a more sculpted neck, (she had a bit of thickness in the area). We thought it would be great to have each other's support. Steer clear of Toby Mayer and his assistant Francis (who people believe is actually guiding him as he does the surgeries). His license to practice should be revoked as he is too old to be performing surgeries that impact a person's life. My nose looks like a mini-potato. My chin has what are referred to as "dog ears", something much like drops of skin, one on each side, and my chin looks worse than when I went in for a reduction. He convinced my friend that she needed an eye lift as well as hair grafting to lower her hairline. In good faith, and because of my recommendation, she agreed. She was left with a chunk of hair missing in the back of her head because it became so matted during the surgery. When I challenged him about it his response was verbatim: "Shit happens." Shocking. They tried everything, but ultimately had to cut out the matted hair, and offered to pay to replace it with extensions. She had no choice and agreed. Her face to this day, and even after a revision, remains lopsided. I would encourage you to look elsewhere as there are plenty of good surgeons in the area. read more

My experience with doctor Mayer was magical. I had a nose surgery about 17 years ago, and though I had some improvements, the main issue was not resolved. I continued having problems breathing and my nose started bending to one side, more than before. I was told it was a very difficult issue to fix. The doctor who performed my nose surgery did not accept the challenge. For the next 10 years I consulted with 6 other doctors in three different countries but none wanted to take on the challenge of fixing my nose. I had almost given up until I met doctor Mayer. After my initial consolation he was the first doctor in 10 years that told me with full confidence, he could fix my nose. Although I was skeptical based on my previous experiences, there was no doubt in his mind. I thought I was doomed to have a crooked nose for as long as I lived. However after he took the time to discuss my case with me, his confidence created confidence in me. We agreed we should proceed with my second surgery. Making the long story short, I am very happy to share that my surgery went great and I am very happy with my new nose. I am truly enjoying the way I look and doctor Mayer's great work. What I love the most is that it looks so natural, and that's exactly what I wanted. I am proud to highly recommend Dr. Mayer and his team. His assistant, Francis, is a nice and caring person who helped me with everything I needed and made me feel good even when I was anxious, nervous or in doubt. Thank you Dr. Mayer and team. read more

So my experience with Dr. Mayer could not have gone better. The staff was very welcoming and helpful at all times. This was not a short process for me. It was two years from when I first contacted the Dr until my surgery date. The staff would checking in on me as I made my financial arrangements to see if I was ready. When go time came Dr. Mayer was very willing to do a second Skype interview to see what my weight loss and the magic of HRT had done. I traveled from Alaska to see the Dr. his staff was very helpful in providing hotels close by they also listed which ones had a medical rate to help me save on that expense. My in-person meeting the day before my surgery I found Dr. Mayer to be friendly and engaging. I am not by any means wealthy, Dr. Mayer took this into consideration and figured out what I needed done most to improve my feminine appearance. I had hairline lowering, brow shave, brow lift, cheek lift, nose, and chin re-sculpture. In my consult i shared with the Dr that there things you go to people because they are very good at and you are not. At some point you will have the best outcome if you let them do what you asked of them. In this case I asked Dr Mayer to feminize my face. He has been doing this longer then pretty much everyone, I liked his more natural outcomes. I did not want to look like a cat, as I have seen in other Dr's work. My recovery went well and I was back at work in less then two weeks, my scaring had been minimal and healed quickly. Most people who find out I had work done are surprised that it was just last month. All in all, I can not say enough about the Dr and his staff. read more

Just recently I had rhinoplasty surgery to correct a deviated septum and enhance the structure / appearance of my nose. I choose The Beverly Hills Institute, and specifically Dr. Toby Mayer as the surgeon based on a friends recommendation. I can't even explain how happy Iam with the outcome, as well as the customer service and overall care I received from Dr. Mayer, Francis( a nurse), and the whole staff. I was scared about the surgery and recovery and called many times in the days following the procedure for questions i had. Someone always took my call and helped- even after hours.. Dr. Mayer's work is just amazing And I would highly recommend him and this business to anyone ! kathryn Martone read more

My wonderful experience with Dr. Toby Mayer, MD. Beverly Hills, CA I would most sincerely like to thank Dr. Toby Mayer for his impressive surgical skills which are nothing short of spectacular. I am now 7 weeks post-Op from my initial procedures and the results of his work are amazing. Upon my first initial visit to see him, Dr. Mayer introduced himself and we had a wonderful open discussion regarding the possible feminization procedures and my personal goals. During our discussion, he expressed an immediate recognition of the issues I had been concerned about, including the appearance of scaring and stretching resulting from a previously performed Rhinoplasty years earlier. After performing a careful examination, Dr. Mayer thoroughly explained and showed me in the mirror and with pictures the procedures he proposed which included; (a revised Rhinoplasty) to raise and smooth out the tip of my nose, the addition of cartilage grafts to improve the appearance of my nasal openings, and then the removal of a deviated septum which plagued my breathing through both sides equally. Next was a (sub nasal lip lift) to improve both the volume of my upper lips appearance and to provide a feminine symmetry between my nose and upper lip. Following that, the next procedure proposed was to add fat as needed to correctly fill out and improve the appearance of my lower lip. For me, this procedure is requiring a two step process to remove the existence of adhesions below my lip in order to finally fill my lower lip in evenly. In addition to the above procedures, we discussed my desire for (Submalar) getting cheek implants to improve their overall profile appearance, and then he addressed my concerns regarding the loose skin below my chin area. Dr. Mayer explained his process and then proposed a(Facelift) to included my neck and soft Tissue Nasal/Labial Folds and expressed the benefits toward meeting my overall appearance goals. Dr. Mayer impressively took the time needed to address all of my initial concerns and questions, and I felt extremely comforted with his charm and professionalism of my needs. I decided to proceed with his proposed procedures and scheduled my surgery with Sharon, who was herself also extremely pleasant, friendly and always available to address any questions I had. Since my surgery, I have had many checkups with both Dr. Mayer and Francis, who is his acting Nurse and Surgical Assistant. Francis is extremely professional and knowledgeable of her profession and one of the most helpful, caring, kindest and friendly persons you could ever hope to meet. The aftercare I have received has been amazing and extraordinary impressive as well! From day one after my surgery, I have received checking up on calls from both Dr. Mayer himself and Francis, just to see how I was doing and additional follow up return calls to answer any concerns and/or questions I might have regarding expectations and properly taking care of myself during my recovery period. Dr. Mayer has provided me with a refreshed outlook regarding my overall appearance and I am overwhelmed with happiness of the totally natural and remarkable new looking features reflected back at me when I look in the mirror as well. After breaking through Dr. Mayer's straight forward professional exterior regarding his critical and precise visions of your initial needs, he has an amazing wit, Wonderful smile, keen since of humor and an awesome kindness toward his patients that is unmatched. To date, I would like to add that the same professionalism and kindness has been experienced from all of Dr. Mayer's clinical staff and office personnel at the Beverly Hills Institute. I would highly recommend Dr. Toby Mayer for any of your surgical cosmetic and beautification needs. read more

This was/is the most unpleasant consultation with a Dr. I have ever experienced. Dr. Mayer is condescending, rude, dismissive and up-selling. I went there with a clear idea of what I wanted and as I tried to ask questions, he shushed me (several times) and said, "let me speak." I felt uncomfortable and knew that I could never let someone like this operate on me, let alone administer injections. I do not trust his judgement, did not like his brusque personality and frankly, was unimpressed by his work (which by the way were 20 year old pictures of his work. When I asked to see current pictures of his work, he gave me a curt, "well the technique is still the same." That may be so Dr. but are your hands? Trust between a Dr. and patient is critical and I felt really marginalized. read more

I went to see Dr Mayer for a consultation & when I went to explain something to him he HELD HIS OPEN HAND TO MY FACE TO SHUSH ME. Unbelievable. I wished the office staff good luck with him on my way out the door. read more

Dr.Mayer is a fantastic and amazing plastic surgeon that has genuinely changed my life for the better. My surgery has made me feel more confident when I look in the mirror, snap a quick picture or in any of my daily interactions. His staff truly helped make this an easy step and took all the precautions to make me feel safe and comfortable due to covid-19. Francis is extremely knowledgeable and had extreme patience with a caring tone. If only there was a way to give them 100 stars because Dr.Mayer and his staff truly deserve it ! read more

I had a Brow Lift, Forehead Contouring and Hairline reduction Surgeries by Dr. Mayer back in March of 2017. Dr. Mayer did a wonderful job. I feel so much more confident about my looks, I look younger and I've gotten various compliments from my friends. I am quite happy with the results of my surgeries and I highly recommend Dr. Mayer to anyone that is not happy with their facial features or is in need of corrective surgery. Dr. Mayer is an expert in his field and has had many years of experience. I will definitely go back to Dr. Mayer for any other facial cosmetic work. read more

While I wanted to consult with a number of other surgeons for my facial feminization, Dr. Toby Mayer was the first surgeon to see me. After our consult I felt confident he was the best possible option. His portfolio spoke for itself and his attitude and demeanor was professional, to the point and inspired confidence. The staff at Dr. Mayer's office were excellent and walked me through all aspects of the surgery and scheduling. They were thorough and helpful and at no point I found myself uncomfortable or overwhelmed with any of it. The surgery went without any trouble and recovery was fast and with no complications. Even after two weeks post-surgery I was back at work and able to go out and be functional. The results as of 6 months have been great! I cannot thank Dr. Mayer and the team enough. I can look at myself in the mirror and not feel dissociated by my own reflection. I don't foresee the need for any sort of revision as everything went exactly as I had hoped. read more

I had a skype appointment with Dr Mayer. Even though he can not help me with my botched surgery he was not rude as some say he is. He was not overly friendly but tried to refer me to someone who he thought may be able to help me. If you are wondering whether or not to give him a shot I would as he has many years of experience. I just wish he could have helped me but I appreciate his honesty. read more

Had to have my nose redone :( He said it was just swollen and that's why looked the same, been way over a year and nothing changed. I went to another doctor to have it done and looks wonderful, don't waste your money with dr. Mayer, go somewhere else!!! read more

I have been a patient of this doctor off and on for about 15 years. I have also been a patient of many, many other doctors during my lifetime, and I would definitely place Doctor Mayer in the top 5%. I should note that I am not a person who stands in awe of doctors, and as a matter of fact, I am probably overly critical of physicians. Anyway, Dr. Mayer strikes me as a very smart doctor and also a doctor who really truly cares about his patients, and who gets a lot of satisfaction out of helping people. He also strikes me as somewhat of a perfectionist, which of course would work to the patient's benefit. However, one ramification of his being a perfectionist ( in my opinion) is that it is a good idea for a patient to kind of prepare in advance for whatever questions you were going to ask this doctor. That is, I get the impression that he is not really fond of just having a free wheeling, lengthy "bull session" regarding whatever is going to be accomplished with the surgery. But if you go in there with questions and concerns somewhat "thought out" before you talk to him, he is more than willing to sit there until the cows come home and discuss your treatment plans with you. BTW, I am an attorney and like any good narcissistic attorney I did a lot of research on doctors before I ever went to him, and his reputation as far as surgical skill was and is very, very high. Summarizing, I consider myself somewhat of a student of human nature, and Dr. Mayer strikes me as a person who really and truly gets great satisfaction out of helping people. And he has the technical surgical skill to accomplish that. read more

I have had several procedures done by Dr.Mayer and could not be more satisfied. He specializes in natural looks and his talents were beyond my expectations. read more