Question: Could you please explain what a coronal brow lift is? Answer: A coronal brow lift is a brow lift that uses an incision that extends from the hairline just above your ear on one side, directly over the top of the scalp, to the hairline directly over the opposite ear. The coronal brow lift… [Read More]
Archives for January 2012
What is the recovery time for a brow lift for an older woman?
Question: My mother has decided that she wants a brow lift. She typically jumps into things without ever thinking them through so I’d like to get some research together for her. Can you tell me what sort of recovery she’d be facing, and also any precautions that we’d need to take to ensure that she… [Read More]
Will I be able to drive home after my eyelid surgery?
Question: Will I be able to drive home after my eyelid surgery? Answer: You will not be able to drive home after your eyelid surgery for a few reasons. I use either a mild IV sedative or a deeper sedation when performing eyelid surgery, especially if the lower eyelids are being treated. You will not… [Read More]
It is normal that all the swollen nose?
Question: I had tip work done on my nose and it was only supposed to be the tip that was worked on. However, my entire nose looks swollen and awful. Is it normal for the whole nose to be swollen even though only a portion of it was actually worked on? When can I expect… [Read More]
What kinds of grafts can be used in rhinoplasty?
Question: What kinds of grafts can be used in rhinoplasty? Answer: There are several different grafts that can be used in rhinoplasty. I use many different grafts, preferably your own cartilage, in order to successfully achieve the nose that we have set out to create. I use many grafts from septal cartilage, but, in cases… [Read More]
How long should i be off accutane before the rhinoplasty?
Question: How long should I be off Accutane before undergoing rhinoplasty? Answer: I would suggest at least a 6 month hiatus from Accutane prior to undergoing rhinoplasty. If it was a low dose of Accutane and you have only been on it for a brief period of time, you will likely be prepared for rhinoplasty… [Read More]
Is 13 years old too young for a nose job?
Question: I saw on TV that a 13 year old girl had a nose job and I was completely shocked. I thought that this age was way too young, am I correct? Answer: In most circumstances, 13 years of age is too young to have a nose job. In situations where the nose is significantly… [Read More]
The right side of my nose this more swollen than the left.
Question: The right side of my nose looks much more swollen than the left side at 8 weeks post op. I had some slight asymmetry of my tip prior to surgery but now it looks even worse. Is this normal and will the swelling continue to fade so that my nose looks symmetrical? How long… [Read More]
After my eyelid surgery, can I close my eyes?
Question: After my eyelid surgery will I be able to close my eyes as usual? Answer: One of the potential complications of eyelid surgery, and more specifically upper eyelid surgery is removing too much eyelid skin which would result in an inability to close your eyes properly. Careful measurements are taken before and during your… [Read More]
Would I be given local anesthesia for the otoplasty?
Question: I am 19 years old and would like to have an otoplasty. Would I be given local anesthesia for the procedure or just sedation? Answer: An otoplasty is not a particularly painful surgical procedure however, it may be somewhat difficult to tolerate only local anesthesia during a prolonged otoplasty. I usually suggest IV sedation… [Read More]