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I feel like my neck has since fallen.

Question: I had a face and necklift recently and I initially like the results but I feel like my neck has since fallen. Why would this happen and what can be done to fix it? Answer: Aging skin of the neck is a common occurrence. The two factors that I feel affect the outcome of… [Read More]

I fear a rhytidectomy could damage the nerves in my face.

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: I fear a rhytidectomy could damage the nerves in my face. How often does this happen? Answer: One of the risks and potential complications of facelift surgery is damage to the nerves of your face. Facelifts can result in damage to both the motor and sensory nerves of your face. The more aggressive the… [Read More]

What is a temporal brow lift and how effective is it?

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: I’ve heard of something called a temporal brow lift that can be performed right in the doctor’s office. How is this different from a traditional brow lift and how effective is it? Answer: There is in fact a procedure called a temporal brow lift. The temporal brow lift is performed by making an incision… [Read More]

How make sure that the cheek shape is the perfect fit ?

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Question: I would like cheek implants but do not want to risk looking too inflated and puffy. How exactly do you make sure that the cheek shape is the perfect fit for the patient? Answer: The most effective way that I know of to make sure that the implants that are going to be place… [Read More]

Performing rhinoplasty on Middle Eastern patients

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: What are the most common changes you make when performing rhinoplasty on Middle Eastern patients and how do you make these changes? Answer: The majority of nose concerns that Middle Eastern patients present to my office with have to do with the length of the nose, large humps, and thick and poorly developed nasal… [Read More]

Can you clarify the different lasers used for skin resurfacing?

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: I’m considering laser skin resurfacing to even out my complexion and smooth out some fine lines on my face. The more research I do in terms of the different lasers such as the UltraPulse CO2 or the Pixel, the more confused I am. Can you clarify? Answer: Nothing changes quicker in cosmetic surgery as… [Read More]

Does lower lid blepharoplasty require much time for recovery?

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: Does lower lid blepharoplasty require much time for recovery? What are the complications of this procedure? Answer: The amount of time to heal from a lower lid blepharoplasty will depend upon the amount of surgery required to correct the deformities of your lower lid. If you are relatively young and your only complaint is… [Read More]

Can I get brow lift and rhinoplasty procedure at the same time?

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: I have brows that overhang my nose as well as a very large nose. Would a brow lift bring up my brows a bit so they don’t look quite so downcast? Can I get this and rhinoplasty to reduce the size of my nose at the same time? Answer: A brow lift can be… [Read More]

What special care will I have to perform on my nose?

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: What special care will I have to perform on my nose after my rhinoplasty? Will I need to clean it and how am I supposed to do this? Answer: Rhinoplasty surgery requires little post operative care. Following rhinoplasty surgery I instruct my patients to use saline nasal rinses to help clean the inside of… [Read More]

My left ear was mutilated by an animal during an attack

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: My left ear was mutilated by an animal during an attack. Can you perform some type of reconstructive surgery for my ear? Answer: Disfiguring injuries to the ear is a common occurrence. Animal injuries are one of the more common ways in which an ear is traumatized. Reconstructive surgery of the ear can be… [Read More]