Before & After
I’m not in the best health but really want to get facelift surgery.
Question: I’m not in the best health but really want to get facelift surgery. What would you recommend that I do to better my health in preparation for the surgery? Answer: After consulting with a facial plastic surgeon, determine what…
I’ve lived in California all of my life, and now that I’m in my 50’s my skin is showing signs of sun damage
Question: I’ve lived in California all of my life, and now that I’m in my 50’s my skin is showing signs of sun damage. Is a chemical peel my best option for lessening these effects? Answer: After years of sun…
It seems that just about anyone can administer Botox injections but you always hear horror stories.
Question: It seems that just about anyone can administer Botox injections but you always hear horror stories. What sort of qualifications should the person have? Should they be a doctor? What should I be looking for in someone to perform…
My daughter is seven years old and has ears that stick out from her face.
My daughter is seven years old and has ears that stick out from her face. She’s always being teased about her ears, and my husband and I are contemplating an ear pinning procedure for her. I heard that the younger…
I had a nose job three days ago and am having trouble breathing.
Question: I had a nose job three days ago and am having trouble breathing. I feel like I’m congested. Is this normal and when will it go away? Answer: This is normal and expected. The congestion may take a few…
The tip of my nose is too round.
Question: The tip of my nose is too round. Can this be corrected with rhinoplasty? Answer: A wide or bulbous tip is one of the most desired complaints about noses. By modifying the underlying cartilage the tip can be reshaped,…
My skin since my rhinoplasty has been very dry.
Question: My skin since my rhinoplasty has been very dry. How soon after surgery can I resume my normal facial care regimen and when can I use exfoliants and masks? Answer: After nasal surgery the skin may be swollen often…
I learned that a possible side effect is nerve damage.
Question: While reading about chin augmentation, I learned that a possible side effect is nerve damage. What does this mean, and how would this affect a person? Answer: On each side of the jawbone near the front a nerve exits…
the types of incisions used for cheek implants.
Question: Could you tell me about the types of incisions used for cheek implants and the pros and cons of each if there is more than one option? Answer: Cheek implants can be placed either through an oral incision…
I am ready to schedule my facelift surgery and I am really excited.
Question: I am ready to schedule my facelift surgery and I am really excited. I am male, 48 years old, a smoker and have pharmaceutically untreated high blood pressure. I have been making lifestyle changes to decrease my blood pressure…
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