Question: I am a 46 year old male. I recently had fat injected into the hollows of my eyes. The swelling seems to have gone down but there are tiny lumps under my eyes now. Could this be a sign that I’m rejecting the injection? Answer: Although fat injections to the face can be extremely… [Read More]
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I would like plastic surgery on my cheeks.
Question: I would like plastic surgery on my cheeks. They have gotten very thin. I am interested in fat transfer for this. Where do you get the fat from on my body? How much do you remove and is it treated before it is put into my cheeks? Is it injected into the cheeks? Answer:… [Read More]
Are steroid injections effective in reducing swelling?
Question: Are steroid injections effective in reducing swelling after surgery? Are they recommended or is there any reason why they should not be used? Answer: Steroid injections have become the standard of care following rhinoplasty in cases where there appears to be prolonged swelling, or in individuals with thick skin who underwent rhinoplasty. I prefer… [Read More]
The swelling seems to have increased since my rhinoplasty
Question: It’s now several weeks since my rhinoplasty. When I first had the cast removed, I was very pleased with the result. But since then the swelling seems to have actually increased. Is this normal? Answer: To have some additional swelling to your nose a few weeks after rhinoplasty is not entirely uncommon. If the… [Read More]
How is rhinoplasty different in men than in women?
Question: How is rhinoplasty different in men than in women? Answer: The actual rhinoplasty procedure is really no different in men and women, however, the esthetic goal that I try to achieve in men is slightly different than in women. In men, I like to leave a strong and full nasal bridge and do not… [Read More]
Is an otoplasty an outpatient surgery?
Question: I am male, 29 years old and would like to fix my ears. The outer edge rolls back a little too far and looks very unusual. Is this outpatient surgery? How long will it take the cartilage in my ear to look better? Answer: Cosmetic changes to your ears are immediate following otoplasty surgery. … [Read More]
How big is the risk for hearing impairment from an otoplasty?
Question: I am the parent of a child who I believe is a good candidate for otoplasty. How big is the risk, if any, for hearing impairment as a result of this procedure? Answer: There really is no risk at all of compromising hearing in your child if they have an otoplasty performed. Hearing is… [Read More]
How much scarring is involved in a facelift?
Question: I started losing my hair around age 30, and now that I am a 53 year old male I was hoping to have a facelift. How much scarring is involved in a facelift? Will it be more noticeable since I do not have hair to cover up the scarring? Answer: Male facelifts do require… [Read More]
Difference between a necklift and a facelift
Question: What exactly is the difference between a necklift and a facelift? How do you know if you’re a candidate for one over the other? Answer: The difference between a necklift and a facelift is that in a facelift the lower cheeks and jowls are lifted to the position they were in before you noticed… [Read More]
I am very interested in getting a neck lift.
Question: I am very interested in getting a neck lift. I am a 38 year old female and the "turkey gobbler" seems to be very hereditary in my family regardless of weight. I am not over weight (very lean, actually) but mine is already starting to make its appearance. When I have this procedure done,… [Read More]
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