Question: I am diabetic, 59 years old and wonder if I am eligible for laser liposuction treatments. I would like treatment on my neck. Is there the possibility of complications because of my diabetes? Answer: All surgeries, including laser liposuction, have somewhat of a higher risk when performed on a diabetic patient. Diabetic patients have… [Read More]
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How can I ensure that my chin implant
Question: How can I ensure that my chin implant doesn’t look too “Jay Leno”? Answer: A thorough preoperative assessment by your surgeon with open and clear communication will prevent your surgeon from giving you a chin implant that makes you look like Jay Leno. I would suspect that your surgeon will show you what facial… [Read More]
I am a 25-year-old man with what I consider
Question: I am a 25-year-old man with what I consider to be a very weak facial profile. I am considering a chin implant procedure, but I would like to know what the chin implant is composed of, and how likely is it that my body will reject the implant. Answer: Chin implants come in a… [Read More]
Can a mini facelift be performed with other non-invasive
Question: Can a mini facelift be performed with other non-invasive treatments like injectables to maximize your results? Answer: I really love the results that a mini facelift can provide the properly selected patient. I often times will inject the patient with fat at the same time that I am performing the mini facelift to help… [Read More]
I have heard about something called a “lunchtime” face lift
Question: I have heard about something called a “lunchtime” face lift. Is this a type of mini facelift? Could you tell me more about this procedure, and whether or not I would really be able to go back to work afterward? Answer: A lunchtime facelift is not a mini facelift. To be frank, all of… [Read More]
Will a facelift eliminate these wrinkles?
Question: I am 62 and have so many face wrinkles I am embarrassed to go out. Will a facelift eliminate these wrinkles? Answer: Although it is perfectly normal to be self conscious about your appearance I don’t think that facial wrinkles should ever destroy your self esteem so much that you should be ashamed to… [Read More]
I am 57-years-old and I am terrified of being under anesthesia
Question: I am 57-years-old and I am terrified of being under anesthesia. If I am having a facelift, can I be awake during the procedure? Answer: The thought of anesthesia can be daunting. Anesthesia is extremely safe in someone who is 57 years old and otherwise healthy. A facelift can be performed under local anesthesia… [Read More]
How does it pertain to a facelift?
Question: I was doing research on facelifts because I am interested in having the procedure. I found the phrase SMAS, what does it mean? How does it pertain to a facelift? Answer: The SMAS is an abbreviation for the Subcutaneous Musclular Aponuerotic System. The SMAS is a layer of tissue that lies beneath the skin… [Read More]
Can brow lifts cause a patient to have reduced elasticity
Question: Can brow lifts cause a patient to have reduced elasticity in their facial expression muscles? Answer: Any changes in your ability to move your muscles of facial expression following a brow lift will likely be temporary. One of the potential risks of brow lift surgery is injury to the nerve that supplies the forehead… [Read More]
How does that differ from a standard forehead lift?
Question: I am 70-years-old and the wrinkles on my forehead are embarrassing. Would I be eligible for a mid-forehead lift? How does that differ from a standard forehead lift? Answer: At 70 years of age you and male I would say that you are a potential candidate for a mid forehead brow lift. A standard… [Read More]
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