Question: I’m 35, female, and I’m thinking about going in for a revision nose job. I waited the year, and now I’m ready to fix the cartilage lump that is visible on my nose and the bridge that still looks a little wide. Since it took so long for the swelling to go down from… [Read More]
Archives for September 2010
I’m a 23 year old man and I got a primary rhinoplasty
Question: I’m a 23 year old man and I got a primary rhinoplasty eleven months ago. My tip now looks asymmetrical, but I think the reason is that with the other problems present in my nose, we did not catch the asymmetry. Now that my nose looks good, I think the problem is presenting itself…. [Read More]
I just went in for a consultation for a revision rhinoplasty
Question: I just went in for a consultation for a revision rhinoplasty. My first surgeon did not build up the bridge like he was supposed to, so now I need to get it right. The surgeon who talked to me said that for this surgery, cartilage would be taken from my septum for the surgery…. [Read More]
I’m 44, male, and I have very bad vision
Question: I’m 44, male, and I have very bad vision. I’m terribly nearsighted and I hate wearing glasses. I heard somewhere that blepharoplasties can treat some eye problems. This sounds almost too good to be true! Could a blepharoplasty treat my nearsightedness? Answer: Blepharoplasty should have no effect on the quality of your vision either… [Read More]
I’m a 17 year old girl, and I have quite a bit of acne
Question:I’m a 17 year old girl, and I have quite a bit of acne. I’m desperate to get rid of it, but I can’t seem to do it. I want something that will stop the acne in its tracks! Will dermabrasion keep acne from coming back after the treatment? Answer:Acne can be an extremely difficult… [Read More]
I’m 56, female, and interested in getting a blepharoplasty
Question: I’m 56, female, and interested in getting a blepharoplasty. It sounds like a great option for me, since I want to freshen up my face without having a lot of work done. But of course, I know that all surgery comes with risks, and I was wondering: can eyelid surgery overtighten your eyelids in… [Read More]
I’m a 42 year old mother of four
Question: I’m a 42 year old mother of four and I have tons of energy, but you’d never know it by looking at my face. My eyelids sag and I have crow’s feet, causing me to look tired and old. Could eyelid surgery make me look more awake and alert? I want the inside to… [Read More]
I had LASIK refractive surgery six months ago
Question: I had LASIK refractive surgery six months ago. I’m 48, so I don’t think the surgery caused it, but my eyelids have begun drooping in a very unattractive way and I’d like to get eyelid surgery to fix them. Do I have to wait a certain amount of time after LASIK before getting a… [Read More]
My mother had a blepharoplasty two months ago
Question: My mother had a blepharoplasty two months ago and now that she is healing, it is clear that one of her lower eyelids is not equal in size to the other one. I too have been thinking about getting eyelid surgery (I’m a 38 year old woman), but her experience scares me. How often… [Read More]
I’m a 48 year old woman, and I’m getting a blepharoplasty
Question: I’m a 48 year old woman, and I’m getting a blepharoplasty in three weeks. I’m not looking forward to the bruising at all, and I’m trying to find a way to hide it after surgery. I’m not sure if this is ever done, but can injectable fillers like Juvederm improve the appearance of bruising… [Read More]
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