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I really need the forehead lift and the eyelid lift together

Question: When I use my fingers to raise the skin on my forehead, it doesn’t seem to do anything for my upper eyelids. It does make my forehead look better though. Does this mean that I really need the forehead lift and the eyelid lift together? Answer: If when you use your fingers to raise… [Read More]

I see other women my age who look much better

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question:I am 51 years old and see other women my age who look much better. There is less wrinkling and their skin seems smoother and younger. I would like a face lift but I have some concerns about the procedure. Do you actually pull the skin away from the underlying tissues of the face? Will… [Read More]

I love very high, pronounced cheekbones

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question:I love very high, pronounced cheekbones. Of course I was not blessed with them! I would like cheek implants. Are these implants inserted through an incision in the oral cavity? How do you prevent them from shifting? Will I look good instantly or will there be too much swelling to tell? Answer:Cheek implants can provide… [Read More]

Against the use of fillers for non-surgical rhinoplasty

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question:A lot of surgeons seem to be against the use of fillers for non-surgical rhinoplasty. Why is this and are there ever any times when it’s a good option? Answer:I think that when non surgical rhinoplasty was first introduced, the fillers that were used for this procedure were not really appropriate fillers to be using… [Read More]

I have the opposite problem of a lot of people

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question:I have the opposite problem of a lot of people: I like my nose on profile but not from the front. From the front, my nose just looks much too wide, more around the tip than the bridge. Can this be fixed with a nose job? Answer:Rhinoplasty involving only changes to the nasal tip is… [Read More]

I had rhinoplasty almost a month ago to lift the tip slightly

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: I had rhinoplasty almost a month ago to lift the tip slightly and remove a small hump. I’m worried that the tip now looks like a ball at the bottom of what is now a long and narrow nose and that this will get even worse as the swelling subsides. Do you have any… [Read More]

Can you remove some neck fat at the same time?

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question:I think I need a neck lift due to the fact that my skin hangs down around my neck in folds. Where is the incision and is the neck muscle actually tightened? Can you remove some neck fat at the same time? Answer:There are several approaches to a neck lift procedure. There are different incisions… [Read More]

I have a neck that looks thick but I am not a fat person

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: I have a neck that looks thick but I am not a fat person. I would like to have liposuction done on my neck. Does this result in any bruising of the neck? Is there any pain afterwards? Answer: Liposuction of the neck is a fairly straightforward procedure with minimal risk and minimal downtime…. [Read More]

I have large ears

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question:I have large ears. Does the size of the ear have any bearing on the success of an otoplasty? Answer:The size of your ears should not impact the success of otoplasty surgery. The larger the ears, the more dramatic the results of your otoplasty that you can expect to see. Posted by Dr. Philip Schoenfeld

I am worried about the bruising and swelling afterwards

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question:I will be getting a neck lift. I am worried about the bruising and swelling afterwards. Will the swelling make it feel like it is difficult to breathe? Will there be any numbness in the area? Answer:Bruising, numbness, and skin tightness following a neck lift procedure will depend upon the type and extent of the… [Read More]