Question: I am the parent of a child who I believe is a good candidate for otoplasty. How big is the risk, if any, for hearing impairment as a result of this procedure? Answer: There really is no risk at all of compromising hearing in your child if they have an otoplasty performed. Hearing is… [Read More]
Archives for May 2011
How much scarring is involved in a facelift?
Question: I started losing my hair around age 30, and now that I am a 53 year old male I was hoping to have a facelift. How much scarring is involved in a facelift? Will it be more noticeable since I do not have hair to cover up the scarring? Answer: Male facelifts do require… [Read More]
Difference between a necklift and a facelift
Question: What exactly is the difference between a necklift and a facelift? How do you know if you’re a candidate for one over the other? Answer: The difference between a necklift and a facelift is that in a facelift the lower cheeks and jowls are lifted to the position they were in before you noticed… [Read More]
I am very interested in getting a neck lift.
Question: I am very interested in getting a neck lift. I am a 38 year old female and the "turkey gobbler" seems to be very hereditary in my family regardless of weight. I am not over weight (very lean, actually) but mine is already starting to make its appearance. When I have this procedure done,… [Read More]
I’d like to get an ear pinning surgery
Question: I’ve had problems with ear infections my whole life. I’d like to get an ear pinning surgery but was wondering if it would affect my ear troubles. Answer: Your question is an interesting one. Generally speaking, ear infections will occur either in the middle ear or in the ear canal itself. Having your ears… [Read More]
How many treatments are there in a microdermabrasion?
Question: I’ve heard various comments about how long a microdermabrasion treatment lasts, but I can’t seem to get a straight answer. How many treatments are there in a microdermabrasion procedure? Answer: Microdermabrasion is not a one time procedure. Microdermabrasion is a very relaxing and effective treatment to freshen your skin by getting rid of the… [Read More]
What you can and cannot eat in the days after lip injections?
Question: After lip injections, are there any restrictions on what you can and cannot eat in the days after? Answer: Although there are not specific foods that I caution against following lip injections, you will have some swelling of your lips after the injections and will prefer cold items rather than hot items following your… [Read More]
Can laser skin resurfacing rejuvenate a previous facelift?
Question: Now at 60 years old, I need a booster for the facelift I had 11 years ago. Can laser skin resurfacing rejuvenate a previous facelift? Answer: Laser skin resurfacing procedures are good adjuncts to facelift surgery. Facelift surgery helps to reposition the skin of the face and remove excess skin of the face. In… [Read More]
What is the recovery like after a laser skin resurfacing?
Question: What is the recovery like after a laser skin resurfacing procedure? Answer: The recovery from laser skin resurfacing will vary depending upon the type of laser which is used to perform the procedure. If the laser being used is a fractionated laser, such as Fraxel Restore, then the recovery period takes a few days. During… [Read More]
Is blepharoplasty done under local anesthesia?
Question: My eyes were always my best feature but now they look hidden. It is almost as if they have become deeper set. It seems to me that work needs to be done on both the lower and upper parts of my eyes. Is blepharoplasty done under local anesthesia? How long will this surgery take?… [Read More]
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