Question : I’m considering otoplasty for my son but I’d like to know if ears that stick out ever improve as children age. Answer : If you are considering otoplasty for your son and he is older than 5 years of age, it is extremely unlikely that the prominant ears that you see now will… [Read More]
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After my neck lift, how many days will I be totally out of it and in bed?
Question : After my neck lift, how many days will it be that I’m totally out of it and in bed? Answer : My experience, most of my patients who have had necklifts actually feel quite fine the day after their surgical procedure. You may feel out of it on post operative day one simply… [Read More]
Are the incisions for the neck lift under the chin or by the ears?
Question : Are the incisions for the neck lift under the chin or by the ears? Answer : The answer to your question is that the incisions for a neck lift are often times behind and beneath your ears as well as under your chin. If I need to address the excess muscle or fat… [Read More]
How will I feel when I wake up after my facelift?
Question : When I wake up after my facelift surgery, what should I expect? How will I feel and look? Answer : You will likely have a compressive dressing on your face and neck immediately following your facelift surgery. Your eyes, nose, and mouth will all be exposed, but the facelift dressing will compress your… [Read More]
At what age do people start to consider having a facelift?
Question : At what age do people start to consider having a facelift? Answer : People begin to contemplate facelift surgery at different ages. The newer mini facelift procedures have introduced the idea of a facelift to a younger population of individuals as the mini facelift can address early signs of facial aging, particularly around… [Read More]
Is numbness after a facelift normal? Can it ne prevented?
Question : 2 months after my facelift, I’m still experiencing a lot of numbness behind my ears. Is this normal? Is there anything that can be done to improve this because it’s very disconcerting. Answer : Numbness following a facelift can last for several months. The area behind your ears will eventually reinervate and sensation… [Read More]
Do brow lift help with sagging eyelids affecting vision?
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]
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]
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