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what my face will look like post fat graft?

Question: My doctor for my rhinoplasty surgery was able to put a projected image of my new nose on the computer screen. I’ve moved away, but now I want to get a fat grafting procedure, and I want the same kind of imaging. Do most doctors show the patient an image of what their face… [Read More]

I had fat transferred to my cheeks about a year and half ago.

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Question: I had fat transferred to my cheeks about a year and half ago. I have noticed that my cheeks now seem to be sagging a bit. Is this common? What treatments / procedures are available to treat this? Answer: It is possible that some of the fat that was transferred to your face has… [Read More]

How long are the sutures left in for after chin augmentation?

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Question: How long are the sutures left in for after chin augmentation surgery? Does it hurt to have them removed? Answer: I usually leave the sutures in after chin augmentation surgery for about a week. Removal of sutures is entirely pain free. I use two layers of sutures. One layer is dissolvable and is present… [Read More]

I just had cheek augmentation surgery (implants) 3 weeks ago.

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Question: I had cheek augmentation surgery (implants) 3 weeks ago. I am still very swollen and my face feels really uncomfortable. Do you think I should be further along in my recovery by now? Answer: I am not entirely surprised that your face is still swollen three weeks following cheek implants. Swelling can be quite… [Read More]

How can I expect my face to look ten years after my facelift?

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Question: I am a 57-year-old woman who recently had a facelift. I am very satisfied with the results right now, but how can I expect my face to look over the next ten years? Answer: If you are satisfied with the results of your facelift then I would suggest taking meticulous care of your skin… [Read More]

What is a threadlift and is it effective?

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Question: What is a threadlift and is it effective? Answer: Threadlift surgery was popularized about 7-10 years ago. The threadlift is a procedure that used barbed threads placed through small incisions of the face in order to perform "facelifts", "cheeklifts", and "browlifts". Unfortunately, the threadlift procedure proved to be mostly hype and the results were… [Read More]

What should I be doing after my chemical peel?

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Question: Will I need to use any specific type of lotions or creams during or after my chemical peel procedure? Answer: Following your chemical peel, you will be given very specific instructions to follow to prevent any potential complications from occurring as the result from your chemical peel. Depending upon the depth of the chemical… [Read More]

Brow lift part of a facelift or is it a whole other procedure?

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Question: Is a brow lift part of a facelift or is it a whole other procedure? Answer: A brow lift is not part of a facelift. A brow lift involves incisions in the scalp and temple regions that are not generally used for facelift surgery. The areas which are addressed in a brow lift are… [Read More]

I have bleed lines around my lips.

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: I am 36 years old and a smoker and I have bleed lines around my lips. Does Botox or Dysport fix these wrinkles? Answer: Bleed lines or lipstick lines around your lips can require a combination of treatments to adequately treat the area. Botox or Dysport to mildly relax the muscles of the lip, dermal… [Read More]

Would blepharoplasty alone relieve my drooping eyelids?

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Question: I feel my drooping eyelids are impeding my vision. Would blepharoplasty alone relieve my drooping eyelids? Answer: If your eyelids are drooping and it seems to be impinging on your vision then it is important to make sure that you do not have ptosis of the eyelid in addition to excess upper lid skin. … [Read More]