Before & After
I have terrible seasonal allergies right now.
Question: I have terrible seasonal allergies right now. Can I get rhinoplasty or should I wait until my allergies get better? Answer: Allergic rhinitis is not a contraindication for rhinoplasty. The symptoms can be managed with antihistamines and decongestants throughout…
Good plastic surgeons can do wonders
Question: I have heard that good plastic surgeons can do wonders. I have a thick nose. The nostrils are very wide, the skin on the nostrils is thick and I have a wide bridge. Can rhinoplasty correct these defects…
My daughter has ears that stick out too far.
Question: My daughter has ears that stick out too far. My husband and I have discussed otoplasty but I am afraid that going through the surgery and having pain will traumatize her. In your practice, have you found that young…
Will my face be bandaged?
Question: After chin implant surgery, will my face be bandaged? If so, for how long? Answer: Mentoplasty, or augmentation of the skin generally does not require a bandage after surgery. There may be sutures to mind in the crease below…
I am wondering if I am too old for a facelift.
Question: I am a 70-year-old woman and am wondering if I am too old for a facelift. How do you know if your skin has lost elasticity? Answer: Age is only a relative indicator of who is a good candidate…
I had rhinoplasty to address this but it left a hump on my nose
Question: I broke my nose years ago which left it slightly bent. I had rhinoplasty to address this but it left a hump on my nose. Why would this happen and how can it be fixed? Answer: Long after an…
I would like to undergo laser hair removal on my arms
Question: I would like to undergo laser hair removal on my arms. I have pretty thick, coarse hair there. How many treatments would I need for permanent hair removal? Answer: Successful hair removal often requires three to four treatments. This…
Would implants be a good way to improve my flat cheeks?
Question: I’ve always had very flat cheeks and have envied those with nice high cheekbones. Would implants be a good way to improve my flat cheeks? Are there any other options like fillers? Answer: The use of cheek implants has…
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How is chin augmentation performed?
Question: How is chin augmentation performed? Answer: Most patients benefit from a simple augmentation utilizing an artificial implant placed on the front of the chin. In some complex cases making cuts in the bone and securing the segments in a…
What is the “tension” that is placed in the face during a facelift?
Question: On the plastic surgery board’s website there are several descriptions of facelift procedures. What is the “tension” that is placed in the face during a facelift? Answer: In order to suspend the sagging facial tissue the underlying muscle is…