Haideh Hirmand MD Haideh Hirmand M.D., F.A.C.S. SCAM ARTISTS charge $250 for consultation, but don't tell you until they have your credit card information at their office New York, New York

A consultation fee of $250 is totally reasonable - and less than many of the high-end plastics docs in NYC. Did you not expect a consultation fee?  Do you expect that a physician should do free consultations? That would certainly result in lots of consultations to people who aren't really serious about treatment and would leave the doctor far less time to actually treat people who want and need help. If you want elective treatment from one of the fanciest plastic surgeons in NYC, you have to pay for it.

Also, about the office being run by women - as a woman I am personlly offended that you would suggest that it is for the purpose of seducing men. Please consider how misogynistic that is. The environment is clearly designed to make women (the primary receivers of plastics procedures) feel more comfortable.

When I first came across this review I decided to ignore it.  Surely the ubiquitous misspellings and grammatical errors would signal to anyone that the reviewer cannot be taken seriously.  However, I felt compelled to respond when, in his update, he wrote:

'Dr. Hirmand, like some other doctors that preform this tear-trough filler procedure, are really not putting safety first. Filling the tear-trough is an off the bottle [sic] use for fillers like restylin [sic] and juvederm. Patients can experience complications like filler migration, sever [sic] bruising (which persists for long periods of time), uneveness, bumps etc. Just google tear trough filler complication and see what come' [sic]

First, botox was used off-label for years before the FDA approved it for use in wrinkle mitigation.  It is not unusual for physicians to use a medication for other than the intended use while trials are underway.  The same is true with minoxidil--its hair restoring effects were found serendipitously.  So too for latisse, which was and still is primarily for the treatment of glaucoma.  It was found to lengthen eye lashes and used off-label for years.  No one died.  No one went blind.  Stop the dramaturgy.

Dr. Hirmand absolutely puts safety first.  She is a Harvard educated physician.  She further trained at Cornell Medical Center, Rockefeller and Oxford.  The fact that you felt she was flirting with you only illustrates the depth of your delusion.  Dr. Hirmand performed the tear-trough procedure on me years ago, and I plan on getting it done again soon.  I will say I experienced minimal pain and no bruising.  None.  The results were amazing and long lasting.  I wouldn't go to anyone else for this delicate procedure.  If you want to spend $1,000 for someone else to inject Restylane around your eyes, go for it, but don't blame the doctor because you aren't willing to spend what is a fair price for a procedure.  I am not a Park Avenue Maven with scads of money to spend, she knows this, and has never 'upsold' me on any procedure.  Quite the contrary.  I'd rate her as conservative in her approach to cosmetic surgery.  She's an aesthetician, not a used car salesman.

Finally, anyone can scour the internet and find disaster stories about anything.  Try looking up 'complications from aspirin,' 'complications from cold medicine,' or 'swimming pool complications.'  

I have been to Dr. Hirmand for procedures and will continue to seek her services as she is certainly one of the best, nicest, smartest plastic surgeons in New York City.

I disagree with the person who had such negative comments to make about Dr Hiramnd and her staff. I was really surprised that someone's experience  could be so different than my own and assume he was just looking for something totally different- like a TJ MAXX shopper might feel at Nordstroms. I like Nordstroms and happily pay for the fact that I find what I want, it always looks good and it makes me feel good and positive long after the purchase. Just me.

An update to my report:

I was issued a personal apology from Dr. Hirmand via email. I do appreciate the apology, but I would still caution anyone visiting this practice!

I have done alot of research since my visit with Dr. Hirmand. Dr. Hirmand, like some other doctors that preform this tear-trough filler procedure, are really not putting safety first. Filling the tear-trough is an off the bottle use for fillers like restylin and juvederm. Patients can experience complications like filler migration, sever bruising (which persists for long periods of time), uneveness, bumps etc. Just google tear trough filler complication and see what comes up--many, many horrible stories of people suffering physically and emotionaly after this procedure. So many of them say i had one problem, but now i have many problems.

Of course, MD's like Dr. Hirmand will tell you that the risk of complications is very low. Here's what you should remember, folks: Do a Youtube search of the interviews Dr. Hirmand has given on talk shows etc. it seems she is always very careful (when discussing fillers) to say that they are used for laugh lines etc. Never once does she mention in a public forum (other than her website) that she injects fillers into the tear trough. So, let me ask you: Is that the the type of physician you want working on you? Safety first, right?!

Be safe out there, do your own research about this topic, and come up with your own opinions. I sincerly hope I prevented problems for some people out there by writing this.

You went to Dr. Hirmand for a reason. Because she is very good with an exceptional reputation. 250$ is normal for a consultation. If that is your only dispute about Dr. Hirmand that is not fair you put her on this ripoff report. 

If you cant afford the best that is not her fault.

Remember any work you have done is on your face or in your case your eyes. She is a perfectionist and a highly skilled surgeon. It is normal she is payed for her time.

Your comments about dating are childish and uncalled. Dr. Hirmand has a gentle way to make her patients feel relaxed and comfartable.

Your comments are very UNdeserving, shame on you.

Frankly, I am surprised at this review!

I've been a patient of Dr. Hirmand's for years.  I've had various procedures done by her (and so have lots of my friends) and have continued to be pleased with the results.

I keep coming back to her because she's amazing but also because I've felt safe and comfortable in her office. Dr. Hirmand's staff seemed genuinely caring about my appointment, answering every question I asked thoughtfully.
 
Honestly, I think this guy's complaints are pretty out there! He clearly wasn't prepared to work for his appointment and admits he tried to get out of paying for the services he did receive!!

I would suggest Dr. Hirmand to anyone interested in any kind of aesthetic treatment.