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I’m 58, female, and I have very bad nasolabial folds

Question:I’m 58, female, and I have very bad nasolabial folds and marionette lines. I’ve been thinking about getting injectable fillers to fix these wrinkles, but I don’t want to have to get a bunch of different types. Is there an injectable filler that can treat both nasolabial and marionette lines effectively? Answer:The use of different… [Read More]

I’ve had a few consults with plastic surgeons to decide

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Question:I’ve had a few consults with plastic surgeons to decide on a treatment to refresh my face (I’m a 51 year old woman), and I’ve now settled on a brow lift. I’m generally healthy, but I do have low blood pressure. Are there any precautions I’ll need to take to ensure that my low blood… [Read More]

I’m a 46 year old man. I typically have very oily skin

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Question:I’m a 46 year old man. I typically have very oily skin which gives my forehead a shiny appearance. I’m thinking about getting a brow lift, but I’m afraid that the swelling following the surgery is going to make my head look even shinier. Is it likely that my brow will look a lot shiner… [Read More]

I’m 22, female, and I just got a lip augmentation

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Question:I’m 22, female, and I just got a lip augmentation with Restylane yesterday. My lips have swelled up and are very tender to the touch. I was expecting some kind of discomfort, but I’d like to do something to alleviate the pain. Will it be detrimental to my results if I ice my lips to… [Read More]

I’m 62, female, and I got an endoscopic brow lift five years ago

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Question: I’m 62, female, and I got an endoscopic brow lift five years ago. Now, my forehead has started drooping again. I thought for sure the surgery would last longer than this. I’d like to get it fixed, hopefully with longer lasting results this time. Is it possible for me to get a traditional brow… [Read More]

I got Restylane injected into my lips a month ago

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Question: I got Restylane injected into my lips a month ago. At first, it was great. My lips were gorgeous, shapely, and plumped. Now though, it seems like the effect has already worn off! I’m a 19 year old woman, and I can’t be shelling out hundreds of dollars every few weeks! Isn’t Restylane supposed… [Read More]

I’m a 20 year old woman, and I’ve been considering getting a lip

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Question: I’m a 20 year old woman, and I’ve been considering getting a lip implant to fill out my thin lips, which currently make my face look really washed out. I’m a little afraid of how different I’m going to look, though. Could I have a lip implant removed if it seemed too big for… [Read More]

I’m 6 months post op from a lower blepharoplasty

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Question:I’m 6 months post op from a lower blepharoplasty, and I’m thrilled with the results! So thrilled, in fact, that I’m thinking about getting some more work done, namely a forehead lift. I’m mostly concerned with the furrowing and lines on my lower forehead. Are there upper and lower forehead lifts, similar to blepharoplasties? Answer:Your… [Read More]

I love the way Angelina Jolie looks, especially her lips!

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Question:I love the way Angelina Jolie looks, especially her lips! I’m 35 too, and I’d love to at least have lips like hers. Would I need to get lip implants to have that awesome pouty look she’s so famous for, or would fillers be enough? Answer:I have yet to meet someone who has something negative… [Read More]

I’m a 50 year old female and I got a blepharoplasty two days

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Question: I’m a 50 year old female and I got a blepharoplasty two days ago. My vision is still really blurry! I was told this would happen right after surgery, but I’m getting scared now. How long is blurred vision supposed to last after a blepharoplasty? Answer: There are a number of reasons for blurred… [Read More]