Question: I had a mini facelift 3 weeks ago. I’ve been experiencing a lot of pain which I didn’t expect with it being a mini procedure. It’s been getting better, but still uncomfortable. Is this normal? Answer: I feel strongly that two sources of information are at work when patients seek my advice with regards… [Read More]
Cosmetic Surgery Recovery
How are my ears protected after otoplasty?
Question: How will my ears be protected after I have otoplasty surgery? Will I have bandages put over my ears? Answer: Following otoplasty surgery I will put a full head wrap over your ears. The dressing is designed to conform to the newly created structure of the ears and to protect the ears for the… [Read More]
Post chin implant, will I be able to move my jaw?
Question: Post chin implant, will I be able to move my jaw? Answer: You should have no trouble moving your jaw immediately following chin implant. You will experience some post operative swelling and chin numbness, but, your chin augmentation should not interfere with the movement of your jaw. Posted by Dr. Philip Schoenfeld
My cheek augmentation surgery was a week ago
Question: My cheek augmentation surgery was a week ago and I feel like the implants look too large. Is it possible I’m still swollen in my cheeks or did I just pick the wrong size? Answer: It is quite possible that after a week you still have considerable swelling in your cheeks and the implants… [Read More]
Is there a chance that it could give me an infection?
Question: I wear a lot of heavy make up for my job. How long after my eyelid surgery will I be able to wear my eyeshadow and eyeliner? Is there a chance that it could give me an infection? Answer: I prefer to have my patients not apply makeup to their eyes until about a… [Read More]
I am interested in having a brow lift
Question: I am interested in having a brow lift. Although it is a much more invasive surgery, I am particularly interested in a coronal brow lift because I have read that the results are long lasting. How long is the recovery time for a coronal browlift? Answer: The coronal brow lift is a very effective… [Read More]
I am very fair skinned and tend to bruise easily
Question: I am very fair skinned and tend to bruise easily. I’d like to get an estimate on the length of time that the bruising lasts for after blepharoplasty surgery. Are there any supplements that can be taken to help the bruising heal? Answer: Fair skin individuals tend to bruise easily. Bruising following eyelid surgery… [Read More]
Is there obvious scarring after the surgery?
Question: Where are the incisions made for chin implants/augmentations? Is there obvious scarring after the surgery? Answer: Chin implants are place in one of two ways. I prefer to use an small incision placed inconspicuously beneath the chin for what is considered the external approach to chin implant placement. I feel that there is less… [Read More]
I have finally decided that I would like a facelift
Question: After almost a year of investigating different cosmetic procedures, I have finally decided that I would like a facelift. I am planning it during my two week vacation from work. I am also not going to tell anyone except my best friend that I am getting it done. Will the bruising be completely gone… [Read More]
Where are the incisions made for a forehead lift?
Question: Where are the incisions made for a forehead lift? How bad is the scarring? Answer: The incisions for a forehead lift or browlift can be in different locations depending upon a few factors. If you are male, then the incisions will need to be placed in the temple hairline or directly into one of… [Read More]