Question: What anesthesia should I expect to have for my blepharoplasty? If I am having other work done simultaneously does this change what I will be given? Answer: The type of anesthesia that you will have for your blepharoplasty will depend upon the other procedures that you are going to have concurrently. An upper lid… [Read More]
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Who Determines Procedure? Ophthalmologist or Plastic Surgeon?
Question: At 40 I have what I feel is already very unattractive and low, droopy eyelids. I know that this can cause vision issues and was curious as to who determines when this procedure should be done? Can/do you or does an ophthalmologist make the determination? Answer: What you are describing is visual field deficits… [Read More]
Blepharoplasty to Fix Dark Circles?
Question: My mother and her sisters have always had horrible dark circles under their eyes and I’m worried that I’ll end up with the same. I’m already beginning to see some darkness and I was wondering if there is anything that I can do to prevent them and if they do get worse, does a… [Read More]
Otoplasty as a Child vs. Otoplasty as an Adult?
Question: I’ve heard that it’s harder to sculpt the ears in older patients. Does this mean that if you choose to undergo otoplasty as an adult you will not get as good of a result as if you had surgery as a child? Answer: Cartilage in an adult ear is certainly a lot more stiff… [Read More]
Rhinoplasty With Chin Augmentation – Common in Asian Patients?
Question: How common is it in Asian patients to combine rhinoplasty with chin augmentation? Answer: It is no more common for an Asian patient to request rhinoplasty and chin augmentation be performed concurrently than you would see in a Caucasian population. There are certainly differences in the rhinoplasty that would need to be performed on… [Read More]
Can Rhinoplasty Easily Fix Genetic Malformations?
Question: I have a hump in my nose that has always bothered me. Can rhinoplasty easily fix genetic malformations? Answer: Rhinoplasty can certainly help fix genetic malformation, but, I would say your bump would be better called an inherited characteristic, not a malformation. I have performed rhinoplasty on several members of the same family over… [Read More]
What Does Computer Imaging for Rhinoplasty Consultation?
Question: Is computer imaging always used during the consultation for rhinoplasty and what does it do? Answer: I have used computer imaging for rhinoplasty consultations for many years. The software has gotten quite good and really helps to demonstrate to the patient a what to expect from their rhinoplasty surgery. I also use computer imaging… [Read More]
Will a Necklift Change the Appearance of a Cleft Chin?
Question: Will a necklift change the appearance of a cleft chin at all? Answer: A necklift will not change the appearance of a cleft chin. In fact, even chin implant surgery does not change the appearance of a cleft chin as the surgery to both necklifting and chin implantation takes place in a tissue level… [Read More]
Recovery After My Necklift
Question: What sort of recovery can I expect after my neck lift? Answer: The recovery after a neck lift will depend largely upon the amount of work that needs to be completed in order to rejuvenate your neck. In other words, there are several methods to perform a neck lift. The more areas of the… [Read More]
Risk of Intraoral Incisions for Facial Implants?
Question: Are intraoral incisions for facial implants risky because of the possibility of infection? Answer: Intraoral incisions are commonly made for the placement of chin and cheek facial implants. I prefer to use the intraoral approach when placing cheek implants but, use a submental approach when performing chin augmentation. The risk of infection when placing… [Read More]
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