Question: I’m interested in non-surgical facial techniques, so I’m naturally drawn to facial fillers. The problem is, I’m also interested in getting a refreshed appearance, not just filling in lines. Is there a type of facial filler that will work with the skin to both make the face look healthier and fill in lines? Answer:… [Read More]
Archives for September 2010
I’m a 37 year old woman with a very uneven skin tone
Question:I’m a 37 year old woman with a very uneven skin tone. I feel like it’s time for a fresh start, so I’m thinking about getting microdermabrasion. I know the process is called sandblasting, but I’m not sure if that’s literal or not. Is sandblasting in microdermabrasion done with an all-natural sand? Answer:There are basically… [Read More]
I’m a 27 year old man. I’ve always hated the fact that my ears
Question: I’m a 27 year old man. I’ve always hated the fact that my ears stick out very badly. I’d like to get an otoplasty to fix this, but I have a major concern. I’m very prone to buzzing in the ears, and I’d hate for it to get worse. Could an otoplasty provoke this… [Read More]
I’m 52, and I’ve been considering getting Restylane injections
Question: I’m 52, and I’ve been considering getting Restylane injections to help soften the crow’s feet at the corners of my eyes. I’ve heard that the injections hurt a lot, though. Does it hurt enough that I should have someone pick me up from my appointment after getting Restylane injections? Answer: Restylane injections are performed… [Read More]
I’m a 16 year old girl, and I’ve got a bifid earlobe
Question:I’m a 16 year old girl, and I’ve got a bifid earlobe. My parents have refused to let me get it fixed for years, and have finally decided I can go ahead with it. My question is, can a bifid earlobe be fixed with an otoplasty now that I’m older and my ears have harder… [Read More]
My son is a year old. He was born with an ear defect
Question:My son is a year old. He was born with an ear defect which caused the tops of his ears to have a pointed appearance. It isn’t dangerous to his health, but we feel that it will make him suffer a lot of unkind judgment later on from others. When he’s old enough, is it… [Read More]
I’m 58, female, and I have very bad nasolabial folds
Question:I’m 58, female, and I have very bad nasolabial folds and marionette lines. I’ve been thinking about getting injectable fillers to fix these wrinkles, but I don’t want to have to get a bunch of different types. Is there an injectable filler that can treat both nasolabial and marionette lines effectively? Answer:The use of different… [Read More]
I’ve had a few consults with plastic surgeons to decide
Question:I’ve had a few consults with plastic surgeons to decide on a treatment to refresh my face (I’m a 51 year old woman), and I’ve now settled on a brow lift. I’m generally healthy, but I do have low blood pressure. Are there any precautions I’ll need to take to ensure that my low blood… [Read More]
I’m a 46 year old man. I typically have very oily skin
Question:I’m a 46 year old man. I typically have very oily skin which gives my forehead a shiny appearance. I’m thinking about getting a brow lift, but I’m afraid that the swelling following the surgery is going to make my head look even shinier. Is it likely that my brow will look a lot shiner… [Read More]
I’m 22, female, and I just got a lip augmentation
Question:I’m 22, female, and I just got a lip augmentation with Restylane yesterday. My lips have swelled up and are very tender to the touch. I was expecting some kind of discomfort, but I’d like to do something to alleviate the pain. Will it be detrimental to my results if I ice my lips to… [Read More]