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I am 54 years old and would like a neck lift

Question:Hi. I am 54 years old and would like a neck lift. My 56-year-old sister and I have the same wrinkled neck and she is interested in one as well. How long do the effects of the neck lift generally last? Does the tightened skin continue to wrinkle at the same rate? Answer:Neck lift surgery… [Read More]

is it obvious when a face lift has been done?

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Question:How noticeable is a face lift? I mean, do people just think you look better or is it obvious when a face lift has been done? Answer:There are several factors that will effect the post operative appearance of a face lift. If the patient comes to see me with a significant amount of facial aging… [Read More]

Our 14 year old son wants to have otoplasty surgery

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Question:Our 14 year old son wants to have otoplasty surgery. He plays hockey so I’m wondering how long he will have to wait post-op before he is able to safely play the sport again, and wear his helmet. What is your opinion? Answer:I also have a 14 year old son who is a hockey and… [Read More]

I’m Asian American and would like to undergo rhinoplasty

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Question:I’m Asian American and would like to undergo rhinoplasty. Are there any specific risks associated with Asians? Answer:The additional risks that Asian patients may have during any rhinoplasty procedure has to do with the pigment of the skin and the strength of the nasal cartilages. Darker pigmented skin can heal with discoloration if the skin… [Read More]

Can I get an entire new nose with rhinoplasty?

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Question:My nose dominates my face. It seems to be both too wide and too long as it seems to hang over my mouth. Can I get an entire new nose with rhinoplasty? Answer:Rhinoplasty can really help with the appearance of your nose. During my consultation with patients for rhinoplasty we focus on what nose will… [Read More]

I had a dog bite when I was a child

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Question:I had a dog bite when I was a child. The scars are still visible. What procedure do you use for scar revision? Can this be done in the office? Answer:The procedures that I would employ to revise your scars would depend upon the location of the dog bite scars and the appearance of the… [Read More]

Should I be considering revision at this point?

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Question:Since my rhinoplasty four months ago, the swelling seems entirely gone from the bridge. However, the tip still looks very swollen and, as a result, too big compared to the rest of the nose. Is it normal for the swelling to fade this disproportionately or should I be considering revision at this point? Answer:Four months… [Read More]

I am a darker skinned person looking

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Question:I am a darker skinned person looking to have a scar removed from my arm. How much will my skin color affect scar revision procedures? Answer:Darker skin individuals pose a particular challenge in scar revision as the scar is often times either darker or lighter than the surrounding normal skin. I always approach scar revision… [Read More]

Why is blepharoplasty so often paired with a forehead lift

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Question: Why is blepharoplasty so often paired with a forehead lift? Answer: The reason that a blepharoplasty is often times paired with a forehead lift is because although there may be excess skin of the upper lid that needs to be excised in order to rejuvenate the eyes, it is also fairly common to have… [Read More]

I am considering using an injectable filler

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Question:I’m considering using an injectable filler to minimize the small lines and wrinkles developing around my eyes and mouth. A couple of my friends use Botox, but I recently heard about Dysport. What is the difference between the two? Answer:Botox and Dysport are excellent choices if you are concerned with the fine lines and wrinkles… [Read More]