Question:I have several questions about your service. Can I choose whether to have local or general anesthesia for a nose job? What determines whether it will be a closed or open rhinoplasty? How do you determine which is used? Answer:I would recommend not having local anesthesia for a rhinoplasty. I do perform rhinoplasty under IV… [Read More]
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How do you minimize bleeding during surgery?
Question:I’ve heard that bleeding during surgery is what leads to bruising in the recovery. How do you minimize bleeding during surgery? Answer:One of the most important things to avoid for a successful surgical outcome is bleeding. Bleeding will in fact lead to bruising and prolonged swelling of the the surgical site. Meticulous surgical dissection is… [Read More]
What is an osteotomy and why is it performed?
Question:What is an osteotomy and why is it performed? Answer:An osteotomy is a procedure that involves cutting or chiseling bone. Osteotomies are performed during rhinoplasty surgery in order to remove a nasal hump, to narrow a wide nasal bridge, or to straighten a crooked nose. Osteotomies are also performed on the bones of the jaw… [Read More]
I would like lip augmentation with an implant
Question:I would like lip augmentation with an implant. I would expect that my lips would be somewhat swollen after the procedure but are they so swollen that I would not be able to go to work the next day? Is there any chance that the swelling will persist longer than expected? Answer:I would not suggest… [Read More]
How does lip sculpting differ from collagen filler?
Question: I would love to have gorgeous, full lips. How does lip sculpting differ from collagen filler other than that it is a permanent solution to thin lips? Answer: I am not certain if their really is a difference between lip sculpting and collagen injections. I no longer use collagen for lip augmentation because the… [Read More]
Can laser hair removal cause unwanted bumps and irritation?
Question: Can laser hair removal cause unwanted bumps and irritation? Answer: Laser hair removal does not typically cause unwanted bumps or irritation for very long after the procedure is complete. You should have what is called “peri-follicular erythema” after each laser hair removal session. These small red dots around the hair follicle simply indicates that… [Read More]
I would like some of my chest hair removed permanently
Question:I am male, 32 years old with too much hair on my chest. I would like some of this hair removed permanently and I know exactly what I want to look like. Can laser hair removal be used for this? Answer:We have several men who come to Renu Med Spa and Plastic Surgery for laser… [Read More]
What machine is used in laser hair removal?
Question:I’m interested in laser hair removal and I’ve noticed that there are lots of different machines out there that are used. What machine is used and what are its advantages? Answer:There are an enormous amount of machines which are used for laser hair removal. Each machine uses a different wavelength of laser light and perhaps… [Read More]
What type of injectable filler is the best?
Question:What type of injectable filler is the longest lasting for diminishing forehead wrinkles? Does this filler have any complications associated with it? Answer:Forehead wrinkles are best treated with botulinum toxin such as Botox or Dysport. Once these wrinkles have been appropriately injected with the botulinum toxin then filling the deeper wrinkles with dermal filler can… [Read More]
I am interested in having my chin reshaped
Question:I am interested in having my chin reshaped. It is very pointed and I would like it rounded out Answer:The type of chin deformity you have described will unlikely be corrected with the placement of a chin implant. From what you have described, it is likely that you will need the bone of your chin… [Read More]
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