Question: Where are the incisions made for a forehead lift? How bad is the scarring? Answer: The incisions for a forehead lift or browlift can be in different locations depending upon a few factors. If you are male, then the incisions will need to be placed in the temple hairline or directly into one of… [Read More]
Archives for August 2011
I am a 54 year old woman
Question: I am a 54 year old woman. My upper eyelids are droopy and I have deep wrinkles at the corners of my eyes. Will an upper blepharoplasty help both of these conditions? Answer: Based on the description of your upper eyelids I can think of no other procedure other than an upper lid blepharoplasty… [Read More]
I had upper blepharoplasty 4 months ago
Question: I had upper blepharoplasty 4 months ago. The procedure had left my eyelids very red. Will the redness ever go away? Answer: Redness of an incision can occur following any surgical procedure. The upper eyelid skin is very forgiving and can heal quite rapidly. If redness does persist it should not be of significant… [Read More]
I wear a lot of heavy make up for my job
Question: I wear a lot of heavy make up for my job. How long after my eyelid surgery will I be able to wear my eyeshadow and eyeliner? Is there a chance that it could give me an infection? Answer: I prefer to have my patients not apply makeup to their eyes until about a… [Read More]
What’s the best way to go about this?
Question: I’m planning on getting a nose job and was just wondering how obvious it is to people that you’ve had surgery. Is it so obvious that you’re better off telling your friends and family, or can you not tell them? What’s the best way to go about this? Answer: The degree of change that… [Read More]
Can my nose be fixed from inside the nose?
Question: The tip of my nose looks like it has a bulb on it and I think I would look better if it were made a bit smaller. Is fixing this nose problem called rhinoplasty? Can my nose be fixed from inside the nose? Answer: In rhinoplasty we call the type of tip you have… [Read More]
I am not overweight and very healthy
Question: I am a 38-year-old female. I am not overweight and very healthy. I snore really, really bad and it’s getting worse with age. I would also like to have Rhinoplasty to make my nose smaller. Do I start consulting with you or an ENT? Answer: If you are having trouble with snoring, I would… [Read More]
I’m very unhappy with the result of my nose job
Question: I’m very unhappy with the result of my nose job. The tip looks horribly upturned and I hate it. I’ve waited a full year and want to get this fixed. How is this done? Answer: I am sorry to hear how unhappy you are with the results of your rhinoplasty. I am sure that… [Read More]
I’m getting a chin augmentation with an implant…
Question: Next week, I’m getting a chin augmentation with an implant. I’m excited and nervous about the procedure, and I’m not exactly sure what to expect. I know there will be some pain, but will my chin be bruised after chin implant surgery? Answer: Good luck with your chin implant. In order to place the… [Read More]
I’ve heard that some people experience excessive
Question: I’ve heard that some people experience excessive scarring with mini facelift procedures. Is this true and how can this be prevented? Answer: Excessive scarring is a concern no matter what the surgical procedure. Meticulous care of the skin is imperative to prevent scarring following facelift surgery. Prevention of hematoma and bleeding, and not placing… [Read More]