Question:Are different peels designed to repair certain types of scarring? Answer:Superficial chemical peels are really not designed to treat facial scarring. Chemical peels can help in decreasing the appearance of facial scars by tightening the skin of the face and thereby tightening and lightening up the appearance of the scar but this is more of… [Read More]
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I have a family history of skin cancer
Question:I have a family history of skin cancer and get myself screened often. How effective is a chemical peel in removing pre-cancerous cells from one’s skin? Answer:A chemical peel can be helpful in removing pre cancerous skin lesions from your facial skin if they are relatively superficial. A deeper chemical peel would likely be necessary… [Read More]
I am a young female with heavy frown lines
Question:I am a young female with heavy frown lines. Would a brow lift fix this, and am I too young to have one? Answer:A brow lift is an excellent way to address heavy forehead frown lines. Although I am not sure how old you are, if you feel that you are very young and the… [Read More]
I’m a 50 year old male and want to get a forehead lift
Question:I’m a 50 year old male and want to get a forehead lift. How long does the procedure last for? Answer:Like all other cosmetic facial procedures, the forehead lift will last about 10-15 years after which time you will likely be interested in a revision forehead lift. Posted by Dr. Philip Schoenfeld
Does the type of brow lift procedure that you use
Question:Does the type of brow lift procedure that you use depend on the age of the patient? I am 76 years old and wonder if I would be able to have the less invasive endoscopic brow lift. Answer:Age is really only one of the criteria that I use to determine the type of brow lift… [Read More]
Will I experience more wrinkle reduction from a true facelift
Question: Will I experience more wrinkle reduction from a true facelift or from Botox injections? Answer: There really is no comparison between the effects of a face lift surgery compared to the effects of Botox injections for wrinkle reduction. Face lift surgery will address all the wrinkles of the facial skin where surgery is performed. … [Read More]
Is blepharoplasty the only solution for droopy eyes?
Question:Is blepharoplasty the only solution for droopy eyes? I am 66 years old and the skin over my eyes droops down too far. Aren’t there any non-invasive techniques that could tighten up the skin in this area? Answer:So far, nothing works as well as an upper eyelid surgery to get rid of excess skin of… [Read More]
I have just the beginnings of hooding of my upper eyes.
Question:I have just the beginnings of hooding of my upper eyes. If I get upper lid blepharoplasty now, will that skin continue to droop as I age? Would I need this surgery redone some years down the road? Answer:Upper lid blepharoplasty sounds like just the procedure that you will need in order to get rid… [Read More]
I’m considering a facelift
Question:I’m considering a facelift. However, I’d like to know if there are any other options for tightening the facial skin? Answer:Your question regarding alternatives to face lift surgery is a good one and one that I am asked frequently. There is a great deal of information in the media about facial skin care products and… [Read More]
My chin looks weak and washed out
Question:I’m a 20 year old woman, and I got a rhinoplasty five days ago. I love the shape of my new nose, it’s straighter and smaller and looks great. My only complaint is that now my chin looks weak and washed out, and I’d like to get a chin implant. How long after my rhinoplasty… [Read More]
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