Dr. Hopper is a top notch plastic surgeon and hair restoration specialist. Attentive, he has an expert opinion and can be trusted completely. First meeting, I jokingly said something about a blepharoplasy. His response: "No, your eyes are fine" (perfectly true), so no sales job here. He looks at you carefully, listens well, and thoroughly collaborates with you throughout the process.

I had the "stealth lift" (face/ neck lift). Fully recovered, you'd never know I had it. No more chub under the chin, no more middle-aged sag (I'm a 54 year old male). The face/ neck lift itself was essentially painless on surgery day and upon waking. The first week of recovery was made more comfortable than other surgeries I've had by starting the pain meds AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Good pain management is preemptive.

If anything, Dr. Hopper's clinic is almost too careful about guarding your health. He needs a letter from your physician (fitness for surgery etc.), bloodwork, current medications, the works. His anesthesiologist is a qualified physician specialist, who is equally "belt and suspenders" when it comes to safety. Because most of the risk is usually from the anesthesia, a "less is more" approach is taken with dosages. Still, the convalescence (where the pain and discomfort actually happens), was comfortable compared to wisdom tooth extraction and appendectomy done previously. There is a bandage, swelling and bruising. I looked really interesting the first week. My face went from somewhat triangular, to diamond shaped, to King Henry the Eighthesque, as bruising/ swelling travels downwards. I was up and about within a week, and most of it was healed at two weeks or so.

I also had a hair transplant with Dr. Hopper. I was thining on top, especially at the front. Unlike other "hair specialists", this man is a bona fide, credentialed surgeon (safety first), with zero discomfort about "doing the front". Which is important, as the front is most of what people see.
Eight months later, it's an almost complete route, hairline perfectly restored. Perhaps still some hint of "earliest stage thinning" when the hair is really wet. Nothing unnatural looking. Success is somewhere in the 90-95% range. You wouldn't think I had any hair loss if you met me now.

Insertion of the follicles is somewhat painful (in spite of local anesthesia); an awake procedure unlike the stealth lift. It's a series of brief, exquisite but bearable pin pricks, over a couple of hours as I recall. The anxiolytic and pain meds helped. Convaslescence from that was made harder by the fact I couldn't put my head back (because of the removed bits of skin from the back of my head). This problem was mitigated by an "ear protector" (a small foam pad with an "ear hole", sold on Amazon.com).

He charges about the same as other plastic surgeons.

Five stars.

Submitted April 29, 2024

Truly an artist at what he does!
Had an S lift, neck lift and upper and lower eye lift. I look 15 years younger without looking ridiculous. Dr. Hopping's results always look natural. Natural, but 15 years younger; exactly what I was looking for.

Submitted Nov. 10, 2023

Comfortable, caring and friendly. Professional. Honest assessment and great results.

Submitted Nov. 12, 2021

I am extremely pleased with the results of the S facelift I had, and subsequent follow-up appointments to address several minor issues resulting from the surgery. Dr. Hopping is knowledgeable, and willing to take the time to discuss all options.

Submitted Nov. 9, 2021

Wonderful staff. Everyone is very professional in Dr. Hopping. Dr Hopping himself does excellent work. He is conservative in his suggestions for procedures and never pushy.

Submitted Aug. 18, 2021

Thank you Dr. Hopping for making me feel and look beautiful!

Submitted July 21, 2021

He does such a great job my husband doesn’t complain too much about the money! Dr. Hopping is wonderful .....!

Submitted July 16, 2021

I have been going to Dr. Hopping for over 20 years. He has great skill and experience, making him one of the best doctors in the US. I am delighted with his subtle, yet effective work.

Submitted July 13, 2021

I was interested in having a surgical procedure to correct a “turkey neck” that I felt really aged me. I went to see another surgeon prior to consulting with Dr. Hopping and it was not a good experience.

When I went to see Dr. Hopping, I was greeted by his warm and personable staff and immediately felt at ease. Dr. Hopping is very kind and professional and told me what he would do to address my neck. He did not try to convince me to have other surgical procedures and instead complimented me on my good features. He showed me his surgical suite and it was pristine and state of the art.

I was extremely impressed to learn of Dr. Hopping’s humanitarian efforts in Nepal. He performs surgeries on children to correct cleft palates and other defects free of charge. I made my final decision to have Dr. Hopping perform my surgery when I learned what a wonderful person he is, as well as an extremely skilled surgeon.

Before and after surgery, Dr. Hopping and his staff were wonderful about answering all of my questions and provided great support. His nurse and anesthetist were kind and professional and answered all of my questions before surgery. They took great care of me during and after surgery.

It has been almost two months since my procedure, and I absolutely love the results. I look 10 years younger but the results are very natural. No one has asked me if I have had surgery; they just tell me that I look great! I highly recommend Dr. Hopping and his wonderful team of professionals!

Wendy S.

Submitted May 5, 2021

I had rhinoplasty and the experience was great. Dr. Hopping provides computer generated images beforehand so you can see what your new nose will look like before you actually have the surgery and pinpoint exactly what you want. Also, my new nose not only looks great but it feels and looks very natural. I just had my two month checkup and I was in shock looking at old pictures of my nose because it didn’t feel like my nose anymore. My new nose became my new normal because of how natural it is. I strongly recommend Dr. Hopping because it is just one less thing to worry about it and the confidence you feel afterwards is priceless.

Submitted March 17, 2021