Question: Does an endoscopic brow lift involve surgery? My droopy eyelids make me appear tired all of the time. I am 50 years old and have never had plastic surgery of any kind. Answer: There really is no fix for droopy eyelids that comes close to the results that are obtained with eyelid or brow… [Read More]
Archives for June 2011
How can a forehead lift be performed on me?
Question: I am a woman with a high brow line. How can a forehead lift be performed on me so that my scars are not as visible? Answer: The biggest consideration that needs to be made with regards to brow lift surgery is whether the surgery should be performed endoscopically or open. I typically like… [Read More]
Wouldn’t removing fat during a blepharoplasty?
Question: I am male, 55 years old and have a tired appearance most of the time. I believe it is due to permanent circles under my eyes. I have been looking into blepharoplasty. It looks like you remove the fat that is causing the circles. But wouldn’t that create loose skin? Do you remove some… [Read More]
How many rhinoplasties are too many?
Question: How many rhinoplasties are too many? I’ve undergone a total of five procedures and I still don’t feel like the work of the first doctor has been sufficiently fixed. Is it still possible to have my nose fixed? Answer: Five rhinoplasties is a lot of surgery. Unless your nose is significantly deformed or severely… [Read More]
Fillers can be used for non-surgical rhinoplasty?
Question:What particular fillers can be used for non-surgical rhinoplasty and how long do the results last? Answer:Most dermal fillers can be used for non surgical rhinoplasty. I prefer to use hyaluronic acids like Juvederm and Restylane for the first time injection of a patient for non surgical rhinoplasty as these products are soft, moldable, and… [Read More]
Is it possible to have your nose sufficiently analyzed.
Question: Is it possible to have your nose sufficiently analyzed by a doctor over the Internet, by emailing pictures back and forth? Answer: Although the Internet is a powerful tool, if you are considering having rhinoplasty surgery with a particular surgeon, it is imperative that you meet this surgeon and allow the surgeon to physically… [Read More]
Chin implants are often combined with rhinoplasty.
Question: I’ve heard chin implants are often combined with rhinoplasty. When is this usually done and what is the benefit? Answer: Chin implants are in fact often combined with rhinoplasty. The reasons for this is that when an individual comes to see me with concerns with regards to their nose, they may not realize that… [Read More]
Will it be before the swelling subsides?
Question: How long after rhinoplasty will it be before the swelling subsides enough to feel comfortable in public? Answer: I usually tell my patients that after about 10 days following rhinoplasty the swelling will have subsided enough that you should feel comfortable enough to return to normal social interaction. I would suggest waiting a week… [Read More]
Could I have my own fat injected into the area under my eye?
Question: Could I have my own fat injected into the area under my eye? I have very dark circles and would like to know if this would help. Answer: Fat injections to the face have become popular and the procedures are better understood. I have been performing fat injections to the face for several years… [Read More]
Caring for chin augmentation incisions post-op.
Question: I’m scheduled for chin augmentation surgery in 3 weeks. What do I need to know about caring for my incisions post-op? Answer: There is not a great deal of post-operative care that you will need to do to your chin incision following chin augmentation. I tend to place an antibiotic coated dressing on the… [Read More]
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