Question: I had an auto accident that left me with a very large, noticeable scar on my forehead. Do you use tissue expander to correct this? How long is the process? Answer: I have not had to use tissue expanders on forehead lacerations in some time. If there is a large and unsightly scar of… [Read More]
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Will my nose stay the same forever?
Question: After undergoing a nose job will my nose stay the same forever? Or will aging take effect on it just like the rest of my face? Answer: Your nose will certainly age like the rest of your face following rhinoplasty surgery, however, I frequently place cartilagenous grafts into the nose to help support the… [Read More]
How long does the actual rhinoplasty procedure take?
Question: How long does the actual rhinoplasty procedure take? I am 17-years-old, can my mom be in the room while the surgery is performed? Answer: The length of time that rhinoplasty surgery will take will depend upon the complexity of the changes that need to be performed on the nose during rhinoplasty and whether there… [Read More]
How common is the risk of burning the skin
Question: How common is the risk of burning the skin with laser liposuction? Answer: The risk of burning the skin during laser liposuction is present but small. The laser energy is pulsed in such a way that the skin will burn only if you are not moving the laser tip appropriately during liposuction. The laser… [Read More]
My daughter has ears that stick out too far
Question: My daughter has ears that stick out too far. My husband and I have discussed otoplasty but I am afraid that going through the surgery and having pain will traumatize her. In your practice, have you found that young children can get through the surgery unscathed? My daughter is 9 years old. Answer: A… [Read More]
What are the pros and cons of these two techniques
Question: I’ve heard of two approaches for reducing the conchal bowl in the ear: resecting sections of cartilage from this area, and using permanent sutures to pin back the ears. What are the pros and cons of these two techniques and is one better than the other? Answer: Depending upon the size of the conchal… [Read More]
In all pictures that I am in, I have a double chin
Question: In all pictures that I am in, I have a double chin. Can a neck lift get rid of the rolling around the neck and chin areas? Answer: A necklift can take care of the majority of the redundant skin and rolls you see in the mirror and in pictures. A necklift may include… [Read More]
Is there obvious scarring after the surgery?
Question: Where are the incisions made for chin implants/augmentations? Is there obvious scarring after the surgery? Answer: Chin implants are place in one of two ways. I prefer to use an small incision placed inconspicuously beneath the chin for what is considered the external approach to chin implant placement. I feel that there is less… [Read More]
Can you still get that wow effect?
Question: Do mini facelifts provide mini results or can you still get that wow effect? Answer: Really good question. I think that in the properly selected candidate, a mini facelift will provide a wow effect. However, most mini facelift candidates to not require the degree of improvement to the face that is required compared to… [Read More]
For people with severe volume loss in the face
Question: For people with severe volume loss in the face, do you ever combine the cheek lift with cheek implants? Answer: Volume loss of the face is a relatively common problem. A cheek lift will not really address volume loss of the face completely as you are really repositioning thin facial tissue into an upward… [Read More]
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