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I don’t want my ears operated on

Question: I heard that sometimes it’s necessary to take cartilage from the ear to reconstruct the nose during a nose job. I don’t want my ears operated on. In what instance would that be necessary? Does it happen often? Answer: In revision rhinoplasty and less frequently during primary rhinoplasty it may be necessary to take… [Read More]

How is a crooked nose fixed?

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: I am 24-years-old and I am hoping to have a rhinoplasty to fix my crooked nose. How is a crooked nose fixed? Answer: A crooked nose may be fixed in a variety of ways and the nose will really dictate which procedures will be necessary as there is no “cookie cutter” formula for repair… [Read More]

I was told that there are two approaches to rhinoplasties

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: I was told that there are two approaches to rhinoplasties: “open” and “closed”. I’m worried about scarring. What is the difference between the two types and which one has a lower scarring risk? Answer: There seems to be a great deal of controversy with regards to the different approaches to rhinoplasty surgery. The difference… [Read More]

I’m 58 and I feel that I look pretty good for my age

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: I’m 58 and I feel that I look pretty good for my age, everyone always thinks that I’m younger. However, over the past year or so, my neck has begun to get really saggy. What are my options for improving the contour of my neck? Answer: The procedure that you choose to address your… [Read More]

Could a neck lift permanently fix this hereditary problem?

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: The males in my family have a genetic “turkey neck” that gets progressively worse with age. Could a neck lift permanently fix this hereditary problem? Answer: A neck lift would provide long term improvement of your aging neck. We would likely need to remove some fat of the neck, tighten the muscles of the… [Read More]

In what situation would a fat transfer

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: In what situation would a fat transfer be superior to an injectable filler, and vice versa? Answer: Excellent question. I have found that injectable fillers are extremely reliable and predictable. My patients have been very pleased with the placement of dermal fillers in all areas of the face. Unfortunately, they are expensive and the… [Read More]

What is the difference?

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: Is there a noticeable difference between Pearl Fat Grafting and fat grafting? What is the difference? Answer: Pearl fat grafting uses large pieces of fat to augment an area of the face, most commonly the hollowed lower eyelids. I am quite familiar with micro fat grafting and perform a great deal of facial fat… [Read More]

Post chin implant, will I be able to move my jaw?

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: Post chin implant, will I be able to move my jaw? Answer: You should have no trouble moving your jaw immediately following chin implant. You will experience some post operative swelling and chin numbness, but, your chin augmentation should not interfere with the movement of your jaw. Posted by Dr. Philip Schoenfeld

I am a 29 year old Asian woman

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: I am a 29 year old Asian woman. I want to have some work done on my cheeks to make them more pronounced. What are the risks of having a cheek implant put in? Answer: The risk of cheek implants placed in an Asian female is no greater than the risks of having cheek… [Read More]

My cheek augmentation surgery was a week ago

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: My cheek augmentation surgery was a week ago and I feel like the implants look too large. Is it possible I’m still swollen in my cheeks or did I just pick the wrong size? Answer: It is quite possible that after a week you still have considerable swelling in your cheeks and the implants… [Read More]