Question: Is there a risk for hearing loss in a patient who has otoplasty? Answer: There is absolutely no risk for hearing loss in an individual who is undergoing otoplasty surgery. The anatomy and structures responsible for hearing are far deeper in the ear than the areas of the ear that are traditionally addressed with… [Read More]
Archives for October 2011
What shape of ears benefits the most from otoplasty?
Question: What type of ear shape benefits the most from an ear pinning surgery? Answer: Ear pinning surgery, or otoplasty, can be of benefit to almost any protruding or misshapen ear. Traditionally, otoplasty is used in those individuals with prominent ears that stick out from the head and lack the normal definition of an ear…. [Read More]
Can skin be stretched to fit cheek implants?
Question: My face is gaunt and lacks definition. I think cheek implants will soften my look, but I am worried I don’t have enough skin to cover the implant. Can my skin be stretched to allow the cheek implant to be inserted? Answer: From the description that you have provided me I would suggest the… [Read More]
How long does a chin implant procedure?
Question: How long is the typical chin implant surgery? What is the implant made of? Answer: Chin implant surgery usually takes about 45 minutes to an hour to perform. The chin implant that I prefer to use is made of solid silicone. I use a chin/pre-jowl extended chin implant to give the chin and face… [Read More]
Does a cheek lift the jowl?
Question: I’m interested in having a cheek lift because the cheek and midface area is my main concern. However, I have very slight jowling and was wondering if lifting the cheeks will lift the jowl at all. Answer: It would seem that lifting the cheek would also help to lift slight jowling. Unfortunately, I don’t… [Read More]
Changes in surgical techniques in the last quarter century
Question: Twenty-five years ago, when my mother was 50, she had a facelift. She was pleased with the results and she did look younger after the surgery However, while I never would have told her this, I think she did look a bit “pulled” and unnatural too. She also had a lot of post-operative pain… [Read More]
Can I have eyelid surgery and brow lift at the same time?
Question: Can I get eyelid surgery at the same time as my brow lift? Answer: You most certainly can have eyelid surgery at the same time as your brow lift. I would say that I perform blepharoplasty in about 95% of cases of brow lift surgery. I don’t necessarily perform brow lift surgery in all… [Read More]
Can I drive home after eyelid surgery?
Question: Will I be able to drive home after my eyelid surgery? Answer: I would not suggest planning on driving home after your blepharoplasty procedure. If you have upper eyelid blepharoplasty performed under local anesthesia you will still have discomfort and swelling that will preclude you from driving home safely. I can arrange for a… [Read More]
How long should I wait to use eyeliner?
Question: How long after my blepharoplasty procedure will I be able to wear eyeliner? Answer: I tell my patients that after about a week after blepharoplasty they can apply makeup and eyeliner to the incision sites with no issue. Posted by Dr. Philip Schoenfeld
How often is a neck lift performed along with a chin implant?
Question: How often is a neck lift performed along with a chin implant? What would be the benefit? Answer: I typically perform a chin implant at the same time that I perform a neck lift in certain situations. The main reason that I would do this is that the patient who presents to me with… [Read More]