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How long do the results of a chemical peel typically last?

Question: How long do the results of a chemical peel typically last? Will I need to do multiple procedures? Answer: The length of time the results of a chemical peel will last will depend largely on the strength of the chemical peel used to rejuvenate your skin. A mild chemical peel typically used in conjunction… [Read More]

I’m in my 50’s and my skin is showing signs of sun damage.

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Question: I’ve lived in California all of my life, and now that I’m in my 50’s my skin is showing signs of sun damage. Is a chemical peel my best option for lessening these effects? Answer: If you have lived in Southern California all of your life it is likely your skin is now showing… [Read More]

I have a wrinkled neck with folds of loose skin

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Question: I have a wrinkled neck with folds of loose skin. I think a neck lift would help me tremendously. Where are the incisions located for this? How long does complete recovery take? I am 62 and in excellent health. Answer: The incisions that I use for a neck lift are started beneath the earlobe,… [Read More]

I would like to be awake for my facelift surgery

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Question: I am going for my second facelift next month. My first one was about 15 years ago. I think I would like to be awake for the surgery. Do you advise against this? Answer: Although facelifts are performed under local anesthesia, it can be somewhat of an unpleasant experience except in the right circumstances…. [Read More]

I have recently read about something called “facelift tape”

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Question: I have recently read about something called “facelift tape” that will temporarily give you the appearance of having a facelift. Would this product be a viable option for a 65-year-old woman with minimal wrinkles who is afraid of surgery? Answer: I was recently told about “facelift tape”. Taping your face would give your face… [Read More]

I have had surgery on my face and nose for skin cancer

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Question: I am 48 years old, male and I have had surgery on my face and nose for skin cancer. While I did not lose most of my nose, there is a substantial gouge out of it. Would a nose job be necessary to fill the gouge? Answer: Skin cancer surgery can leave you with… [Read More]

Would a rhinoplasty procedure fix breathing problems?

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Question: After a recent boxing injury in which I took a severe blow to the nose, I have had trouble breathing. Would a rhinoplasty procedure fix this problem? Answer: Boxing injuries can be quite severe. Usually a septoplasty in combination with a rhinoplasty will be required to repair the functional and cosmetic damage your nose… [Read More]

Is there a procedure to fix ears that stick out from the head?

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Question: Is there a procedure that can be done to fix ears that stick out too far from the head? Answer: Otoplasty is the procedure of choice to fix ears that stick out too far from your head. Depending upon the severity of your ear prominence and your particular needs, the ears can not only… [Read More]

I had otoplasty 2 weeks ago, but my ears seem to look different from one another

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Question: I had otoplasty 2 weeks ago. I am not sure if this is just from the swelling or not, but my ears seem to look quite different from one another. I don’t feel any difference between the two as far as pain and sensitivity goes. Have you seen the ears heal at different times… [Read More]

My nose has gotten more and more droopy at the tip

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Question: I’m a 64-year-old male and I’ve noticed as I’ve gotten older that my nose has gotten more and more droopy at the tip. Is this something that can be fixed with a nose job and what would be any concerns for surgery given my age? Would my nose continue to droop afterward? Answer: When… [Read More]