Mark Allen Clymer's Online Review Report Card

I am about 5 months post-op on a lower facelift and feeling fantastic! I decided to look into surgery once I turned 40 and realized I was not happy with my profile (double chin even after weight loss and noticeable jowls). I interviewed a handful of surgeons before deciding on Dr. Clymer. His staff was very polite, efficient, and professional and I felt he took the time to educate me about my face and the procedure. Everything went as described on surgery day and healing has been on or ahead of schedule. At this point, my scars are barely noticeable and my chin and jawline look fantastic and very natural, which was the most important aspect to me. Casual acquaintances have mentioned how great I look, but have no idea I had this done. I love how much of a perfectionist Dr. Clymer has been and I would definitely recommend him to anyone who is serious about this procedure (and have!).

I did plenty of research prior to undergoing a lower face lift and decided on Dr. Clymer. His reputation and experience surpassed none. He is a perfectionist and it comes through in his work. I have a sister who lives and works with plastic surgeons in Atlanta and she said when it's time for her to a lift, she will be coming to Nashville and using Dr. Clymer. She has seen many facelifts over the past 20+ years and worked with prominent surgeons but believes mine is the best she has seen, ever! I have no visible scarring, look very natural and refreshed. Dr. Clymer's staff is also top notch. The entire team are always available for questions or concerns. They do a fantastic job communicating. Not only pre-surgery but post-op and even long after. I feel like family with the entire staff!

Dr Clymer was excellent from his initial appointment on the surgery to be done and answering any questions my wife had. The day of the surgery he explained everything he was going to do and asked if she had any questions or concerns. The day after surgery follow-up office visit included a tutorial on bandage wrapping by his knowledgeable staff and asked if we had any other questions and or concerns. I highly recommend Dr Clymer and his staff.

I am 66-yrs-old and am 4 months post-op following a full face lift. I couldn't be happier with the results! This was a gift to myself following a very tough 5 years (double mastectomy followed by a serious fall requiring 2 surgeries and 3 years of rehab). Dr. Clymer and his great team have enabled me to once again be happy with my body image. While the other body scars are still there, the mental scars they created have been lifted. I got "me" back.

Dr Clymer came highly recommended and proved to be even better than expected in every aspect. From my initial consultation, Dr Clymer and his staff went above and beyond to make sure I understood the Rhinoplasty Revision process, the steps along the way, and the healing timeframe…leaving no room for surprises. If you are looking for a plastic surgeon that is Meticulous in not only his surgery skills but also his communication skills….look no further....you will be in excellent hands!!!

I recently had a facelift along with upper and lower blepharoplasty and a brow lift. I am very happy with the result. I am about 6 weeks out as I write this, and have absolutely no visible scars from the facelift, which is amazing. I am 68 years old and my recovery was quite easy. I even returned to full-time work as a professor (in front of students) in two weeks after the surgery. I always felt well-informed of the process all along the way, and in follow up appointments he and his staff have been just as attentive as my earlier consultations. Just focusing on the process and recovery, I'm very happy. What has been a bit of a revelation is the response of other people. Friends who have known me for a long time just stare and say "Wow" and "You look amazing." But, happily, no one has said I look different--the "basics" weren't altered, which is just what I wanted. I don't consider myself terribly vain, but rather wanted to look closer to the age I felt (much younger than 68!). That is what I got. The signs of aging were addressed, but I was still "me." I also feel I should comment on the pre-operative preparation. In addition to the consultation with Dr. Clymer I had great interactions with his staff. You are prepared for the surgery in general terms, but also given directions on vitamins, diet and other ways of preparing that will help healing and minimize bruising. Virtually everything I needed when I got home from surgery I was able to organize in advance. The day after surgery I received instruction on wound care and a reminder of cautions, things to watch out for, and simple strategies to speed recovery. The first day is tough (it is surgery!!) but they make sure pain is managed. By day 3 I only took Tylenol for pain. By day 5 I was ready to get out of the house, but they encouraged me to continue a relaxed recovery. Another piece of evidence about the quality of the result is the number of friends who have been curious about facelifts and who now want to learn about how to "go about it;" how much it costs, when you can get back to work, and does it hurt, etc. I even had a friend ask for before and after pictures she could send to her mom who is thinking about doing the same procedures. I'm happy to share my experience with them, and am flattered at the same time :-). I note that "knowledge" is one of the areas of rating. That's kind of hard for a layperson to address, but his academic and professional credentials speak for themselves. I very much appreciated in our initial consultation that he told me about research that had been done on the methods he uses in preparing patients and his surgical methods. I believe this is something all doctors should do to educate patients and to treat them as informed partners in the process. I felt empowered in my own recovery and how well it went. It also has given me confidence to ask questions, and know I will be taken seriously when I do.

I had a Rhinoplasty back in March and I can't thank Dr. Clymer and his staff enough for the care that I received. From booking the consultation, to having the surgery, and all the follow up visits; every step of the way I have been treated with respect and care. He listened to my concerns and hesitations and completely made me feel comfortable with my decision to have the Rhinoplasty and I am so happy I picked him. My nose is exactly what I wanted it to look like. The nurse at the surgery center even told me that I picked the best and she was right. It looks natural and I love it. I even asked him if he would still be working years down the road in case my daughter ever wanted her nose done too. I would recommend anyone wanting to get a Rhinoplasty to Dr. Clymer, he truly is the best at what he does.

FANTASTIC. Ten stars! Highly recommend this office. I had an Otoplasty 3 years ago here and was/still am blown away by the outcome of Dr. Clymer's work! His level of skill is so impressive. My ears and my confidence were transformed completely. The office and staff are top tier- professional, friendly, communicative, and thoughtful. Through the entire process they made me and my family feel comfortable and confident. Years post surgery, I had some follow up questions and Dr. Clymer was happy to fit me in right away and quickly resolve them. I also had a hydro facial there and it was fabulous. The BEST BEST facial plastic surgeon around- you will seriously be in great hands!

Dr. Clymer and his team are amazing! I would recommend Dr. Clymer to anyone I know! He is so thorough and make sure you look natural no matter what work you have done. I will never go to anyone else! He is by far #!!!!!!!

I would like to tell you my story…. 2 years ago I opted to have a face and neck lift done by a renowned Plastic Surgeon in Nashville. He however, was not a facial Plastic Surgeon. The recovery from this was difficult with scaring left behind my ears that stayed red for months and months.I was bruised on my face and neck in a array of colors. I could not put my hair up, but had to leave it down even in the hot humid summer. This doctor did a neck lift at the same time. My neck looked wonderful , but under the chin it was not very tight. Within a year, the folds around my mouth were just as severe as they had been before my surgery. I was so disappointed as this surgery took months to recover from, and in the end I looked almost the same age as when I had done the surgery, and I was out $12,000. I was still determined to make the change in my appearance that I wanted to make. So, I did my research this time, much more extensively…and I decided to not look for a Plastic Surgeon, but for a Specialist. And this is what I got when I met Dr. Clymer. Upon our first meeting , I took my daughter with me as we interviewed 3 other surgeons, all Facial Surgeons in the area. Dr. Clymer was the last one we met with. I had read his reviews about the staff and himself, and looked at all the pictures on line. They were impressive. But what I was looking for was confidence. I was looking this time for someone that listened to me, looked at me, and could see what I use to be, how that slipped away, and how he could turn back the hand of time. Not someone who said what they thought I wanted to hear. I wanted a Master. When he came into the room, the first thing he said to me was about the scarring behind my ears. He was actually irritated. He said that he doesn’t understand why they still teach Surgeons to operate this way today, and how it doesn’t need to be done like that. The scarring was very, very obvious…anyone standing next to me would know I had a facelift. Embarassing…. He said he could ‘lift’ those scars and put them right into the hairline with no hair being shaved even. He said he could make them disappear. He felt my neck needed to be tightened more, which I wasn’t even that worried about as I was much more focused on my droopy looking mouth and jawline which looked as if I had never had a previous surgery even done. He took his time with me and really looked at me. I felt that I had lost my beauty, and now just looked old, and tired. I am 57 years old by the way. His whole countenance radiated success….as was his office, staff, right down to the car he drove ( which I saw because he pulled up next to me). I wasn’t looking for a up and coming, or a struggling surgeon, or one that does more breasts then faces…I wanted a Master that had been doing women’s faces, turning back the clock, and re-creating their natural beauty of what they once were…all the while having no one even remotely suspect they had done so. I had paid the price once , and was not about to make that error again. I booked the surgery. When it came time for the operation, the nurse who was prepping me, looked into my eyes and said, “ I am going to tell you….this is the best man you could have ever chosen. He is a genius at what he does. And when I can do this, I will be using him . “ Dr. Clymer made sure I slept well, which I wasn’t at first, and he took care of that the first week. I had a bit of pain recovering, but nothing like my previous experience. He took care of that as well. I had very little bruising and swelling. Each week I waiting with bated breath to see what the results would be. I am now 6 months after my operation. In all honestly I can now look in the mirror, and not think…Ugh….you look tired, old and worn out. I like how I look. I feel attractive and pretty again. And in all honesty, I have to say Dr. Clymer wiped away between 10-15 years off of my face. My neck is flawless, tight and firm. I have no lines around my mouth at all. And the ‘ jowl droop’ has completely disappeared all together. My hair is continually up and I have perfect skin behind my ears without a single scar in sight. The people I associate with tell me now how I glow, and I look so good. And not one has made any comment as to if I have had anything done. I do not look like I have had a face lift…but I look like one day I woke up and decided to be 43 again. This is what I can say to you that are contemplating this type of surgery…. There are many, many Plastic Surgeons. But there are very few Masters of their trade. This man works in sheer excellence. He exceeds his peers. I am a Doctors wife…I have not only heard the stories, but I have lived the story. If you are ready to bring the balance and harmony between what you feel inside to how you look on the outside….then I can now tell you… Dr. Clymer will make that happen for you, just as he did for me. May you be blessed upon your journey.