Question: What anesthesia is used for a facelift? Do I have a choice in what I can use? Answer: I prefer to use a general anesthetic for a full facelift. The procedure can take quite a bit of time and can be fairly invasive. For MACS facelifts or mini facelifts, IV sedation is entirely acceptable… [Read More]
Archives for March 2012
Will the Scars be Noticeable?
Question: I am 67-years-old and have very thin hair like my mother. I want to have a facelift, but will the scars be more noticeable since my hair will not be able to cover the incisions? Answer: Thick hair will always be better to camouflage any incision which is made in the face or hairline…. [Read More]
What’s the Difference between Chin Augmentation and Jaw Advancement Surgery?
Question: I’m a 20-year-old male with no chin. My nose is a little on the large side, which I wouldn’t mind except that it looks even worse with my tiny chin. I’ve been doing some research and wondering what the differences are between getting chin augmentation or jaw advancement surgery. Answer: There is a considerable… [Read More]
Is Numbness After Chin Implants Common?
Question: I had a chin implant placed about a week and a half ago and I’m very numb on one side of my lip and chin. Is this common? Answer: One of the risks and potential complications of chin implant surgery that I discuss with my patients is the possibility of transient numbness of the… [Read More]
Cheek Augmentation Recovery?
Question: I thought cheek augmentation had a fairly easy recovery but a friend of mine just had the surgery and it’s been awful for her. She’s had tons of bruising and pain. Is this normal? Answer: Cheek implant surgery can lead to a significant amount of facial swelling but, bruising and significant discomfort are not… [Read More]
For Fat Grafting, Do You Retain the Growth Factors from the Donor Area?
Question: For fat grafting, do you retain the growth factors when removing fat from the donor area? I’ve heard that this can produce amazing results. Answer: When autologous fat grafting is performed, fat cells are harvested from various areas of the body such as the abdomen, hips, and thighs. The fat which is harvested is… [Read More]
Is Otoplasty Just for Ears that Stick Out
Question: Is otoplasty just for ears that stick out or can it fix large ears too? Answer: Otoplasty can be used for a variety of reasons when addressing an ear. The most common reason to perform otoplasty is for prominent ears, but, modifications to the shape and size of the ears are also made during… [Read More]
Is Recurrence of Otoplasty after Surgery Common?
Question: I’ve been researching otoplasty for my son and was surprised to see that recurrence of the problem is a possible complication. How would this happen and how common is it? Answer: One of the potential complications of otoplasty surgery is recurrence of prominent ears. I use a suture otoplasty technique. If one of the… [Read More]
How Young is Too Young for an Otoplasty?
Question: I know otoplasty can be performed on children at very young ages, but are there ever instances where you advise against young patients having this surgery? Answer: Otoplasty can in fact be performed on young children but, I prefer not to perform otoplasty on any child younger than late 4 or 5 years of… [Read More]
What specifically does a neck lift improve?
Question: What specifically does a neck lift improve? Answer: The neck lift is used to do exactly what it says, improve the appearance of the neck. Why a neck looks less than great can be due to a variety of reasons and the surgical procedures that you will need to have done will vary but,… [Read More]