Question: Does lower lid blepharoplasty require much time for recovery? What are the complications of this procedure? Answer: The amount of time to heal from a lower lid blepharoplasty will depend upon the amount of surgery required to correct the deformities of your lower lid. If you are relatively young and your only complaint is… [Read More]
Archives for May 2011
Can I get brow lift and rhinoplasty procedure at the same time?
Question: I have brows that overhang my nose as well as a very large nose. Would a brow lift bring up my brows a bit so they don’t look quite so downcast? Can I get this and rhinoplasty to reduce the size of my nose at the same time? Answer: A brow lift can be… [Read More]
What special care will I have to perform on my nose?
Question: What special care will I have to perform on my nose after my rhinoplasty? Will I need to clean it and how am I supposed to do this? Answer: Rhinoplasty surgery requires little post operative care. Following rhinoplasty surgery I instruct my patients to use saline nasal rinses to help clean the inside of… [Read More]
My left ear was mutilated by an animal during an attack
Question: My left ear was mutilated by an animal during an attack. Can you perform some type of reconstructive surgery for my ear? Answer: Disfiguring injuries to the ear is a common occurrence. Animal injuries are one of the more common ways in which an ear is traumatized. Reconstructive surgery of the ear can be… [Read More]
Will a necklift affect my ability to wear a tie?
Question: I plan on getting a necklift but am concerned because I need to wear a tie everyday to work. Will this affect my work attire? Answer: On the contrary, a necklift will enable you to wear a tie more comfortably to work. The necklift will get rid of all of the hanging skin, muscle,… [Read More]
I’d like to get a laser peel, but I don’t want it to hurt?
Question: Everything I’ve read about laser skin resurfacing treatments says that they don’t hurt. My brother, though, got a laser peel for acne scars, and he said it hurt a whole bunch. I too suffer from acne scars, and I’d like to get a laser peel, but I don’t want it to hurt. Can topical… [Read More]
How painful is laser hair removal?
Question: I’ve heard mixed reviews about how painful laser hair removal is. Will I be given any painkillers after my laser hair removal treatment? Answer: Most of the stories that you have heard about laser hair removal and pain are probably true. In the past, the lasers that worked best for laser hair removal were… [Read More]
I am female with a heavy beard on the underside of my chin?
Question: I am female with a heavy beard on the underside of my chin going down into my neck. Shaving there gives me terrible rashes and many ingrown hairs. It is always irritated and uncomfortable. Would laser hair removal be able to get those ingrown hairs? Answer: Laser hair removal is absolutely indicated for the… [Read More]
Potential surgeon to perform my facelift?
Question: What should I look for when looking at before and after pictures of a potential surgeon to perform my facelift? Answer: Your question is a good one. If I were looking at before and after photos to decide on with whom I would like my facelift performed, I would look at a few things…. [Read More]
I am 37 years old and want to have smoother skin
Question: I want the strongest physician strength peel that would be suitable for my skin type. I am Irish and right now have a face loaded with freckles. I am 37 years old and want to have smoother skin. What type of peel would you recommend for me? How long will my face be red… [Read More]