Question: What are some of the different types of chemical peels? Answer: There are several different types of chemical peels. Each peel will differ in either the chemical componant used to perform the peel or the strength of the chemical peel. Chemical peels are used for different purposes and the quality of your skin, the… [Read More]
Archives for May 2011
Will Dysport be successful at plumping my lips?
Question: I am a 53 year old woman. My lips are very thin and there are some wrinkles surrounding them. Will Dysport be successful at plumping my lips and smoothing the wrinkles? Answer: Dysport is effective in reducing wrinkles by preventing muscles from contracting where Dysport is injected. Dysport can be used conservatively around the… [Read More]
What exactly is an endoscopic brow lift?
Question: What exactly is an endoscopic brow lift and how is it different from a regular brow lift or forehead lift? Answer: An endoscopic brow lift is another surgical approach that is used to elevate a fallen brow and smooth out some of the wrinkles of the forehead. I use the endoscopic approach frequently and… [Read More]
What Juvederm is and what its best used for?
Question: Can you explain what Juvederm is and what it’s best used for? Answer: Juvederm is a hyaluronic acid dermal filler. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance that is present in all human tissue. Juvederm is a sterile manufactured form of hyaluronic acid. It is hypoallergenic and I have not seen any rejection or allergic responses… [Read More]
I recently had fat injected into the hollows of my eyes.
Question: I am a 46 year old male. I recently had fat injected into the hollows of my eyes. The swelling seems to have gone down but there are tiny lumps under my eyes now. Could this be a sign that I’m rejecting the injection? Answer: Although fat injections to the face can be extremely… [Read More]
I would like plastic surgery on my cheeks.
Question: I would like plastic surgery on my cheeks. They have gotten very thin. I am interested in fat transfer for this. Where do you get the fat from on my body? How much do you remove and is it treated before it is put into my cheeks? Is it injected into the cheeks? Answer:… [Read More]
Are steroid injections effective in reducing swelling?
Question: Are steroid injections effective in reducing swelling after surgery? Are they recommended or is there any reason why they should not be used? Answer: Steroid injections have become the standard of care following rhinoplasty in cases where there appears to be prolonged swelling, or in individuals with thick skin who underwent rhinoplasty. I prefer… [Read More]
The swelling seems to have increased since my rhinoplasty
Question: It’s now several weeks since my rhinoplasty. When I first had the cast removed, I was very pleased with the result. But since then the swelling seems to have actually increased. Is this normal? Answer: To have some additional swelling to your nose a few weeks after rhinoplasty is not entirely uncommon. If the… [Read More]
How is rhinoplasty different in men than in women?
Question: How is rhinoplasty different in men than in women? Answer: The actual rhinoplasty procedure is really no different in men and women, however, the esthetic goal that I try to achieve in men is slightly different than in women. In men, I like to leave a strong and full nasal bridge and do not… [Read More]
Is an otoplasty an outpatient surgery?
Question: I am male, 29 years old and would like to fix my ears. The outer edge rolls back a little too far and looks very unusual. Is this outpatient surgery? How long will it take the cartilage in my ear to look better? Answer: Cosmetic changes to your ears are immediate following otoplasty surgery. … [Read More]