Question: I am 19 years old and would like to have an otoplasty. Would I be given local anesthesia for the procedure or just sedation? Answer: An otoplasty is not a particularly painful surgical procedure however, it may be somewhat difficult to tolerate only local anesthesia during a prolonged otoplasty. I usually suggest IV sedation… [Read More]
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Does a mini facelift address sagging in the cheeks?
Question: Does a mini facelift address sagging in the cheeks at all? Answer: A mini facelift is not my first choice to address sagging cheeks. A mini facelift is much more effective when treating sagging jowls and mild to moderate neck skin laxity. For sagging cheeks I prefer either a midface lift or filling of… [Read More]
I am 62 years old; would local anesthetic be safe for me?
Question: I was told I could have a facelift while only under sedation and local anesthetic. I am 62 years old; would this sort of anesthetic be safe for me? Answer: The type of anesthesia that is used in facelift surgery varies depending upon several factors. One factor is the ability of the patient to… [Read More]
Will a chemical peel improve the appearance of large pores?
Question: Will a chemical peel improve the appearance of large pores? Answer: Chemical peels come in a variety of strengths and formulations. In general terms, chemical peels can improve the appearance of large pores. The stronger the formulation of the chemical peel, the deeper the penetration of the chemical agent which results in increased and… [Read More]
Does eyelid surgery involve removing under eye bags?
Question: Does eyelid surgery also involve removing bags from under the eyes? And after bags are removed, how do you keep them from coming back? Answer: Lower eyelid blepharoplasty in many cases involves addressing the bags of the lower lids. The bags are actually fat that has herniated from beneath the eye which usually occurs… [Read More]
Do you lose feeling in eyelids if they are completely removed?
Question: If you completely remove the eyelids for blepharoplasty and then reattach them, do you then lose feeling in your eyelids after surgery? Answer: I am not certain why anyone would completely remove an eyelid during blepharoplasty or any other surgical procedure other than for the treatment of cancer. If in an unfortunate circumstance you… [Read More]
Why is it difficult to fix a crooked nose?
Question: I have a very crooked nose that I would like to have fixed. I’ve heard that it can be made straighter but that correcting a crooked appearance is very difficult and that I cannot expect it to be perfectly straight. Why is this? Answer: A crooked nose is one of the most difficult issues… [Read More]
Can you explain what fascia is and what this does?
Question: I’ve heard that some surgeons prefer to wrap something called fascia around the cartilage when cartilage grafts are used for rhinoplasty. Can you explain what fascia is and what this does? Answer: Whenever a cartilage graft is place in the nasal bridge during either primary or revision rhinoplasty surgery there is always the risk… [Read More]
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