Question:I was bitten by a dog on my cheek when I was a kid. The scar still bothers me and I’m very self-conscious about it. It never healed particularly well and is now thinner but still a raised, very long line that’s whiter than the rest of my skin. Is there anything that can be… [Read More]
Archives for November 2010
I am investigating non-surgical alternatives to a facelift.
Question: I am investigating non-surgical alternatives to a facelift. Does this usually mean injectable fillers or would a fat transfer work? Are these considered permanent solutions? Answer: Many people are interested in non-surgical facelifts for a number of reasons. In my practice non-surgical facelifts usually indicates the placement of a dermal filler or fat in… [Read More]
I have smoker’s wrinkles around my mouth.
Question:I have smoker’s wrinkles around my mouth. I would like to remove them without surgery. What is the best injectable filler to use in this area? Answer:Smoker’s wrinkles, lipstick bleed lines, and other wrinkles around the mouth are extremely challenging issues for both the physician and patient. Although dermal fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm… [Read More]
I’ve always had very flat cheeks
Question:I’ve always had very flat cheeks and have envied those with nice high cheekbones. Would implants be a good way to improve my flat cheeks? Are there any other options like fillers? Answer:There are several ways to address your concerns regarding your cheek bones. Although cheek implants are extremely effective in giving permanent augmentation to… [Read More]
I am in my early fifties and about to become a grandmother
Question: I am in my early fifties and about to become a grandmother, and I really need a little work done! I want it to look and be natural. Is it true that hyaluronic acid used in this kind of work promotes more collagen production? Answer: The question of whether injections of hyaluronic acid will… [Read More]
I’m in my mid-60s and would like an eyebrow lift.
Question:I’m in my mid-60s and would like an eyebrow lift. However, I have a severe heart condition and am not sure if this is safe. Would I still be a good candidate? Answer:Although many cosmetic surgical procedures such as eyebrow lift can be performed with mild sedation and local anesthesia, I would strongly suggest deterring… [Read More]
I am trying to decide between a full facelift and a mid-facelift
Question: I am trying to decide between a full facelift and a mid-facelift. I know the recovery is much longer with the full facelift. I would like to know what facial improvements I would get with the full facelift that I wouldn’t get with the mid-facelift. Answer: The improvements that you can expect with a… [Read More]
I am from Lebanon and would like to have rhinoplasty.
Question:I am from Lebanon and would like to have rhinoplasty. I would like my nose to fit into the normal range (size and shape) of people with my ethnicity. Should I bring in pictures of what I want to look like? Answer:I completely understand your desire to maintain some of your ethnicity with regards to… [Read More]
I have decided on non-surgical rhinoplasty
Question:I have decided on non-surgical rhinoplasty for some minor changes to my nose. Will I be experiencing any pain from this procedure and how much bruising should I expect? Answer:Non surgical rhinoplasty is performed in my office with the use of local anesthesia. You can expect only mild swelling, potential for bruising, which is the… [Read More]
How common is it for the nasal tip to droop years
Question:How common is it for the nasal tip to droop years after having rhinoplasty? What can be done to prevent this and, if it happens, how is it corrected? Answer:It is quite common for the nasal tip to begin to droop as we get older. Like the rest of your face, the collagen in your… [Read More]
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