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I’m 55 and the corners of my mouth have begun to droop

Question:I’m 55 and the corners of my mouth have begun to droop. Can this be improved with a facelift without making me look like the Joker from Batman? Answer:Having the corners of the mouth begin to droop is a fairly common occurrence as we begin to age. In my office, I am able to inject… [Read More]

What is a J-lift type of facelift?

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Question:What is a J-lift type of facelift? Answer:A J-lift type of face lift is what is considered a short scar or minimal incision face lift. These face lifts are more commonly known as MACS (minimal access cranial suspension) lifts and have been coined the “weekend face lift”. All of these face lifts are designed to… [Read More]

I want the mildest chemical peel that you offer

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Question:I want the mildest chemical peel that you offer. I can’t take much time off work right now but I hate to wait any longer. What sort of benefits will I get from your mildest peel? Answer:Numerous benefits can be realized from even the mildest of chemical peels. These chemical peels can remove a significant… [Read More]

I get deep horizontal wrinkles on my forehead

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Question:When I raise my eyebrows, I get deep horizontal wrinkles on my forehead. Most of the time they are not quite as deep but are still very noticeable. Can Botox be used to smooth these wrinkles or is a browlift recommended? Answer:If you are concerned with horizontal forehead wrinkling then I would suggest Botox or… [Read More]

I’ve always had problems with dry eyes

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question:I’ve always had problems with dry eyes. Will this affect my ability to get an eyelid lift? Answer:One of the questions that I always ask my patients prior to undertaking any eyelid surgery is whether they have a history of dry eyes. A history of dry eyes does not necessarily prevent an individual from having… [Read More]

Is it better to use different fillers for different problems?

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question:Is there any one filler than can be used to improve marionette lines and lip lines, as well as some other superficial facial wrinkles? Or is it better to use different fillers for different problems? Answer:There are many different facial fillers on the market. Many of them are hyaluronic acid products, such as Restylane and… [Read More]

I’m nervous about putting any foreign object in my body

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Question:I’m nervous about putting any foreign object in my body and was wondering what exactly a chin implant is made of. Answer: Chin implants are made of foreign material. The material that I favor in chin implants is silastic, which is hardened silicone. The silicone is inert, which means that the body does not recognize… [Read More]

What types of non-surgical facelifts do you do?

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: I have been planning for a facelift this past year but just lost my job. I would like a lower cost alternative. What types of non-surgical facelifts do you do? Answer: A lower cost alternative to a face lift could be either the “liquid face lift” which mostly involves placement of filler or autologous… [Read More]

Seems to be the oldest looking part of my face

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Question: If I stand in front of the mirror and push the skin on my cheekbones, back, it improves the look of my cheeks and what must be my jowls. This seems to be the oldest looking part of my face and I would like a mid-face lift to repair it. Would this surgery prevent… [Read More]

I’ve heard people rant and rave about their chemical peel

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Question:I’ve heard people rant and rave about their chemical peel. My only concern is about the duration of its effects. Post chemical peel, how long do the effects last for? Answer: People do rave about their chemical peels because they are very effective. Depending upon the depth and strength of the chemical peel being performed… [Read More]