Question: I am female, 43 years old and have black hair growth on the underside of my chin going up into my sideburns. How many treatments would I need to remove this hair permanently? Answer: The areas of facial hair that you have described is a common one. The facial hair is usually thicker than… [Read More]
Archives for May 2011
There are few problems associated with laser hair removal.
Question: It looks like there are few problems associated with laser hair removal, one of them being discoloration of the skin. I am a very dark African American woman with facial hair that I would like removed. Can you tell me if the procedure can be done without discoloring my face? Answer: Unfortunately, extremely dark… [Read More]
Woman in my late fifties interested in cheek augmentation.
Question:I am a woman in my late fifties interested in cheek augmentation. I understand that the procedure is done either with an implant or with the patient’s own fat cells. Is either method superior to the other, and how would you determine which is best for me? Answer:Cheek augmentation is a much debated topic. I have… [Read More]
What are chin implants made from?
Question: What are chin implants made from? Answer: Chin implants are made from a variety of materials. The most popular chin implants are made from solidified silicone called silastic. I use this particular type of chin implant because it comes in several different sizes, is relatively easy to put into the proper position, it will… [Read More]
I feel like my neck has since fallen.
Question: I had a face and necklift recently and I initially like the results but I feel like my neck has since fallen. Why would this happen and what can be done to fix it? Answer: Aging skin of the neck is a common occurrence. The two factors that I feel affect the outcome of… [Read More]
I fear a rhytidectomy could damage the nerves in my face.
Question: I fear a rhytidectomy could damage the nerves in my face. How often does this happen? Answer: One of the risks and potential complications of facelift surgery is damage to the nerves of your face. Facelifts can result in damage to both the motor and sensory nerves of your face. The more aggressive the… [Read More]
What is a temporal brow lift and how effective is it?
Question: I’ve heard of something called a temporal brow lift that can be performed right in the doctor’s office. How is this different from a traditional brow lift and how effective is it? Answer: There is in fact a procedure called a temporal brow lift. The temporal brow lift is performed by making an incision… [Read More]
How make sure that the cheek shape is the perfect fit ?
Question: I would like cheek implants but do not want to risk looking too inflated and puffy. How exactly do you make sure that the cheek shape is the perfect fit for the patient? Answer: The most effective way that I know of to make sure that the implants that are going to be place… [Read More]
Performing rhinoplasty on Middle Eastern patients
Question: What are the most common changes you make when performing rhinoplasty on Middle Eastern patients and how do you make these changes? Answer: The majority of nose concerns that Middle Eastern patients present to my office with have to do with the length of the nose, large humps, and thick and poorly developed nasal… [Read More]
Can you clarify the different lasers used for skin resurfacing?
Question: I’m considering laser skin resurfacing to even out my complexion and smooth out some fine lines on my face. The more research I do in terms of the different lasers such as the UltraPulse CO2 or the Pixel, the more confused I am. Can you clarify? Answer: Nothing changes quicker in cosmetic surgery as… [Read More]
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