Dr. Michael A. Burnstine, MD
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
30+ years of experience · self-reported
Consultation $200
In Dr. Michael A. Burnstine's own words
How Dr. Michael A. Burnstine describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.
Approach
- This is why I believe in a stepwise approach, especially with challenging concerns like festoons
- I often tell my patients that you'll have the best nap of your life
- Many times patients come to me because they feel that their outside appearance has not matched the inside energy
Specialization
- Specializes in eyelid and face procedures.
Technique
- For an upper blepharoplasty, this is a minor procedure that can often be done in the office under what's called local anesthesia
- Dr. Michael A. Burnstine, MD, performs conservative lower eyelid blepharoplasty in the office.
- But if done in the office, we can give you some medication to help you relax. We can give you some oral pain medication. We'll often place some topical numbing medication on first
Consultation
- I feel like one of the most important parts of the consultation isn't deciding how to operate, but deciding whether surgery is the right option in the first place
Recovery guidance
- Patients undergoing upper blepharoplasty with Dr. Michael A. Burnstine, MD's practice go home the same day and can achieve excellent results.
Results
- Now, for a lower blepharoplasty, results can be a bit more long-lasting. I often say it's more of a one-and-done procedure
- I usually say a good upper blepharoplasty should last around 10 to 15 years
- The goal of surgery is to help patients look more refreshed, but still themselves
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Specialties
- Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
Procedures & Services
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Procedure details
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Average Cost of Surgery
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Eyelid Surgery
$7,000
About typicalTypical in Pasadena: $4,250–$8,000 (median $5,000, 19 reports) compare ↗
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Patient Experience
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Eyesthetica
50 Central Ct, Pasadena, California
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Industry Payments
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Total received (2024)
$1,148
Payments
19
Compared to peers
Moderate
Dr. Michael A. Burnstine received $1,148 across 19 payments in 2024. That is higher than about 71% of the physicians here who received any industry payment. Most of it was categorised as royalty or license, and the largest single payer was Poriferous LLC.
What this means for your care
- A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
- Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
- Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
- A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”
Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗
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Location & Contact Information
Eyesthetica
50 Central Ct
Pasadena, California 91105
Office Information
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Doctor's Office
Eyesthetica (Primary)
50 Central Ct, Pasadena, California 91105
Eyesthetica the Eyelid & Face
50 Central Ct, Pasadena, California 91105
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