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Why does wrinkling under the chin happen after a necklift?

Question: I’ve heard some people complain about having wrinkling under the chin after a necklift. Why does this happen and how do you avoid it? Answer: I feel that the most important issue to address in a neck lift is realistic expectations and surgical invasiveness. There are simply those individuals who will not have perfect… [Read More]

Will an Otoplasty Have any effect on my Hearing?

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: I am very excited about my upcoming otoplasty. I know it will change the shape of my ears, but will it have any effect on my hearing at all? Answer: Otoplasty will absolutely change the appearance of your ears and you should be very excited to have the otoplasty performed if you have always… [Read More]

Is it possible to get rid of keloid scars and preventing them from occurring again?

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Question: Is it possible to get rid of keloid scars? How do you prevent them from occurring again? Answer: Keloid scars are not easily managed and there are literally hundreds of scientific studies and articles dedicated exclusively to the treatment of keloids. The fact that there are several options available to treat keloids is testimony… [Read More]

Is the Upper Eyelid completely Removed During Eyelid Surgery?

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: I saw a video of an eyelid surgery procedure and it looked like they completely removed the upper eyelid and then reattached it. I was shocked! Is this what really happens? Answer: I always wonder how patients watch You Tube videos prior to their own surgical procedures. What goes on in the videos without… [Read More]

I’m African American – How Do you Improve My Nose Without It Looking Fake and Unnatural?

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Question: I’m African American and I feel like my nose is too wide and too big for my face. I do not want to look like a Barbie doll afterward. How do you improve my nose without it looking fake and unnatural, particularly in relation to my ethnicity? Answer: Your question is a good one…. [Read More]

How Is an Osteotomy performed?

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: My surgeon recommended that an osteotomy be performed to fix my wide nasal bridge. How is this done? Answer: A wide nasal bridge would likely require osteotomies in order to narrow the nasal bridge. Osteotomies are the last step that I generally do in rhinoplasty. The way that osteotomies are performed vary from surgeon… [Read More]

What Anesthesia Is Used For A Facelift?

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: What anesthesia is used for a facelift? Do I have a choice in what I can use? Answer: I prefer to use a general anesthetic for a full facelift. The procedure can take quite a bit of time and can be fairly invasive. For MACS facelifts or mini facelifts, IV sedation is entirely acceptable… [Read More]

Will the Scars be Noticeable?

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: I am 67-years-old and have very thin hair like my mother. I want to have a facelift, but will the scars be more noticeable since my hair will not be able to cover the incisions? Answer: Thick hair will always be better to camouflage any incision which is made in the face or hairline…. [Read More]

What’s the Difference between Chin Augmentation and Jaw Advancement Surgery?

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: I’m a 20-year-old male with no chin. My nose is a little on the large side, which I wouldn’t mind except that it looks even worse with my tiny chin. I’ve been doing some research and wondering what the differences are between getting chin augmentation or jaw advancement surgery. Answer: There is a considerable… [Read More]

Is Numbness After Chin Implants Common?

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: I had a chin implant placed about a week and a half ago and I’m very numb on one side of my lip and chin. Is this common? Answer: One of the risks and potential complications of chin implant surgery that I discuss with my patients is the possibility of transient numbness of the… [Read More]