Question : I know eyelid surgery is sometimes performed for medical reasons if sagging upper eyelids interfered with vision. Is this ever true for brow lift surgery? Answer : Upper eyelid surgery can be partially covered by your insurance if there are associated visual field deficits that can be documented. Unfortunately, it is very difficult… [Read More]
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Will I have trouble closing my eyes after a blepharoplasty?
Question : I’d like to get eyelid surgery. When I think of what the surgery actually does, I feel like the eyes will be more open after surgery and that you may then have trouble closing them. Does this ever happen? Answer : The purpose of eyelid surgery is to rejuvenate your eyes so that… [Read More]
What type of anesthesia is usually used for blepharoplasty?
Question : What type of anesthesia is usually used for blepharoplasty? Can it be performed with local? Answer : Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, can be performed under a variety of anesthetics. I prefer to use “Twighlight” anesthesia, which is an IV sedation in combination with local anesthesia when I perform blepharoplasty. Upper eyelid blepharoplasty can… [Read More]
Is it safe to undergo a revision rhinoplasty 1.5 years after?
Question : My rhinoplasty was 1.5 years ago. One of the things that I had changed was that I wanted my nasal bridge narrowed. I still feel like it’s too wide and I’ve waited to make sure that swelling’s not to blame. Is it safe to undergo a revision rhinoplasty now? Answer : It is… [Read More]
Is a concave bridge of the nose a common problem with rhinoplasty?
Question : On the Real Housewives of New Jersey, one of the housewives looks like she’s had an obvious nose job, like the bridge of her nose is sort of concave now. Is this a common problem with rhinoplasty and how do you avoid it? Answer : More than one character on the Real Housewives… [Read More]
In Addition to a Brow lift, Could I Have Part of my Brow Bone Removed?
Question : In addition to a brow lift, could I have part of my brow bone removed? I feel as if this would soften my appearance. Answer : The short answer to your question is yes. However, removing your brow bone is not a simple procedure. You will need to have the bone drilled down… [Read More]
How Do You Know If You Qualify For a Face Lift?
Question : How do you know if you qualify for a facelift? Answer : I would very much discourage you from having a facelift at age 32. Not only will a facelift will not improve the appearance of your midface and not give you more cheekbone definition, but, you are too young for a facelift… [Read More]
How Often After my Facelift Will I Need to Come Back For Checkups?
Question : I live about an hour north of you. How long and how often after my facelift surgery will I need to come back in for checkups? Answer : I treat many patients from out of town for facelift procedures. I like to keep any patient who has a facelift within an hour’s drive… [Read More]
What Aging Concerns are not Addressed with a Neck Lift?.
Question : I’d like to get just a neck lift. What other aging concerns are not addressed with this? Answer : If you are interested in a neck lift then your neck will be addressed completely. A neck lift will only address your neck and if you are concerned with jowling or other areas of… [Read More]
Will a Neck Lift Get Rid of the Wrinkles in my Neck?
Question : Will a neck lift get rid of the wrinkles in my neck? Answer : A neck lift will be able to take care of many issues related to the appearance of the skin of your neck. A neck lift will be able to get rid of a considerable amount of redundant or excess… [Read More]
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