Question: I just had my upper bleph done 1 week ago. I am having trouble with blurry vision since the surgery. When can I expect this to clear up? Answer: Blurry vision following an upper eyelid blepharoplasty is likely secondary to swelling of the outer layer of the eyeball called the conjunctiva. Conjunctival edema, or… [Read More]
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Are you a good candidate for revision rhinoplasty?
Question: Are there any factors that make someone not a good candidate for revision rhinoplasty? Answer: There are many factors which makes an individual a poor candidate for revision rhinoplasty. In my practice I see a great number of patients who are presenting for revision rhinoplasty. When I meet with these patients the first thing… [Read More]
Risks with African American patients considering rhinoplasty
Question: I’m African American and considering rhinoplasty. Are there any risks that I should be aware of that are specific to African American patients? Answer: The surgical risks that ethnic rhinoplasty patients have to consider is with regards to the increased potential for scarring in darker skin tones. Fortunately, I have extensive experience in ethnic… [Read More]
What are the spreader grafts and used in a rhinoplasty?
Question: What are spreader grafts are what are they used for in rhinoplasty? Answer: Spreader grafts are cartilagenous grafts which are harvested from either the nasal septal cartilage or auricular cartilage. These grafts are placed in between the nasal septal cartilage and the paired upper lateral cartilages of the nasal bridge. The purpose of these… [Read More]
Is there a risk of hearing loss in a patient with otoplasty?
Question: Is there a risk for hearing loss in a patient who has otoplasty? Answer: There is absolutely no risk for hearing loss in an individual who is undergoing otoplasty surgery. The anatomy and structures responsible for hearing are far deeper in the ear than the areas of the ear that are traditionally addressed with… [Read More]
What shape of ears benefits the most from otoplasty?
Question: What type of ear shape benefits the most from an ear pinning surgery? Answer: Ear pinning surgery, or otoplasty, can be of benefit to almost any protruding or misshapen ear. Traditionally, otoplasty is used in those individuals with prominent ears that stick out from the head and lack the normal definition of an ear…. [Read More]
Can skin be stretched to fit cheek implants?
Question: My face is gaunt and lacks definition. I think cheek implants will soften my look, but I am worried I don’t have enough skin to cover the implant. Can my skin be stretched to allow the cheek implant to be inserted? Answer: From the description that you have provided me I would suggest the… [Read More]
How long does a chin implant procedure?
Question: How long is the typical chin implant surgery? What is the implant made of? Answer: Chin implant surgery usually takes about 45 minutes to an hour to perform. The chin implant that I prefer to use is made of solid silicone. I use a chin/pre-jowl extended chin implant to give the chin and face… [Read More]
Does a cheek lift the jowl?
Question: I’m interested in having a cheek lift because the cheek and midface area is my main concern. However, I have very slight jowling and was wondering if lifting the cheeks will lift the jowl at all. Answer: It would seem that lifting the cheek would also help to lift slight jowling. Unfortunately, I don’t… [Read More]
Changes in surgical techniques in the last quarter century
Question: Twenty-five years ago, when my mother was 50, she had a facelift. She was pleased with the results and she did look younger after the surgery However, while I never would have told her this, I think she did look a bit “pulled” and unnatural too. She also had a lot of post-operative pain… [Read More]
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