Question:I’ve heard that fat grafting procedures sometimes require more than one procedure. If this is the case, how much time do you need to wait between the first and second procedure? Answer:Fat grafting and fat transfer procedures may require a touch up. Although the fat grafting and fat transfer techniques have improved, there is still… [Read More]
Archives for April 2011
Can the growth factors from a fat transfer procedure last forever?
Question: I heard that for fat transfer procedures, if you retain the growth factors in the fat after removing it, it can then last forever once reinjected. Is this true? Can you explain this a bit more? Answer: I have been performing fat transfer procedures for many years. My technique has not changed a great… [Read More]
My chin sticks out too far, is this correctable?
Question: Help! I am a 26-year-old female and my chin sticks out too far! I feel as if I could be Jay Leno’s sister. I understand how the procedure for a chin implant works, but how would you correct my problem? Or is it correctable? Answer: Reduction of the size and projection of your chin… [Read More]
Is a cheek implant the right answer?
Question: For some reason, I always think of young people as getting cheek implants. But I’m in my early 60s and feel that my cheeks have lost a lot of volume. Is this something that cheek implants could help with? Are they ever used to combat aging signs like this? Answer: I have found that… [Read More]
different approaches currently available for a mini facelift?
Question: What are the different approaches currently available for a mini facelift? Answer: There are several different interpretations of the mini facelift that are currently being employed. I prefer to use an incision that is very well camouflaged in the hairline and inside the front part of the ear. The mini facelift incision that I… [Read More]
I had facelift about 7 months ago, but my skin still sags
Question:I am a 56 year old female who had a mid facelift about 7 months ago. I’ve noticed some of my skin still sags around my nose, is there another alternative to help fix this problem? Answer:I believe that the area that you are concerned with following your facelift is the nasolabial folds. The nasolabial… [Read More]
I’m interested in getting a facelift but I’m concerned about
Question: I’m interested in getting a facelift but I’m concerned about scarring. Is there anything that I can do after my surgery to minimize the appearance of the scar and help it to heal as well as possible? Answer: One of the most feared complications of facelift surgery or any other surgery is the appearance… [Read More]
Can digital imaging be done for facelifts too?
Question:I’ve heard of digital imaging being used for nose jobs, but is that something that can be done for facelifts too so that you can get an idea of what might be possible through facelift surgery? If it is, how involved is the actual digital imaging process? Is it a few clicks here and a… [Read More]
what do you then do about wrinkles in the skin?
Question:If a facelift lifts and tightens the skin, what do you then do about wrinkles in the skin? Answer:When I discuss facial rejuvenation with a prospective patient I focus on a couple of different issues. The first issue is the amount of excess skin of the face or skin QUANTITY. As you have stated, a… [Read More]
Do chemical peels help remove pre-cancerous skin growth?
Question:My family has a long history of skin cancer. I have heard or read somewhere that chemical peels may remove pre-cancerous skin growth. Would this be a good procedure for me to start having on a routine basis? Answer:Family history is a good predictor of your propensity to have skin cancer. The reason being, if… [Read More]