Question: I had a facelift ten years ago and lately I have noticed some wrinkling, dimpling and sagging in my upper cheeks and jaw areas. Is it too soon to get another procedure or should I wait a little longer? Answer: Ten years is about the lifetime of a facelift. However, by your description it… [Read More]
Archives for April 2011
Can a chemical peel help?
Question:I am in my mid-thirties and still suffer from acne. I have used over-the-counter and prescription treatments, but nothing has worked. I was thinking that a chemical peel might help. Am I correct, or would that just be a temporary solution? Answer:Acne is an ongoing problem for most adults who suffer from adult acne. Chemical… [Read More]
Can you expect in the cheek area from a facelift?
Question: How much improvement can you expect in the cheek area from a facelift? Answer: The improvement that one sees in the cheek area following a facelift will depend upon what other procedures your surgeon has discussed with you prior to the facelift. Facelift surgery is exceptional at rejuvenation of the jowls and neck. I… [Read More]
I need to use on my face after my chemical peel?
Question: Are there any special products that I need to use on my face after my chemical peel? Answer: Following your chemical peel we will recommend a few different products to help your skin heal and maintain the results of the chemical peel. Depending upon the depth of the chemical peel, the products that are… [Read More]
I’m Asian and interested in getting a more Westernized
Question: I recently came across the term ethnic blepharoplasty. Can you explain what this is? I’m Asian and interested in getting a more Westernized look to my eyes. Would this be ethnic blepharoplasty? Answer: My suspicion is that the term “ethnic blepharoplasty” is used to describe blepharoplasty surgery on an Asian patient. Many Asian patients… [Read More]
Will eyelid surgery damage the permanent eyeliner
Question: I have permanent eyeliner on my lower eyelid. I have scheduled eyelid surgery for both the upper and lower eyelids. Will this damage the eyeliner so that I have to get it redone? It was quite expensive Answer: I cannot think of a reason why you would have to get your permanent eyeliner touched… [Read More]
I would like blepharoplasty to remove the bags
Question: My eyes have problems on both the top and bottom. I am fair skinned with blue eyes, and that seems to make the bags under my eyes more noticeable. I also have hooded eyes – is that just too much skin below the eyebrow? I would like blepharoplasty to remove the bags and drooping… [Read More]
How effective are fillers for improving the appearance
Question: How effective are fillers for improving the appearance of the nose rather than undergoing rhinoplasty? Answer: Fillers are remarkably effective in improving the appearance of the nose in non surgical Rhinoplasty if the fillers are being placed by the right surgeon with the proper indications. Recently, I have seen a great deal of advertising… [Read More]
how long until I can resume normal activities?
Question: I know that my first nose job recovery period was extremely painful and prolonged, thus not allowing me to go to work for several weeks. Post revision rhinoplasty surgery, how long until I can resume normal activities? Answer: A prolonged recovery from a nose job is always concerning for me to hear about. I… [Read More]
How long is the recovery time for rhinoplasty?
Question: I have a “piggish” nose. It is upturned so much you can see inside my nostrils. I want a nose job. How long is the recovery time for rhinoplasty? Will I need to remain in bed the following day? Answer: The recovery time for a nose job is generally about a week. I encourage… [Read More]