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I really think I need an eye lift for just one eye.

Question: I really think I need an eye lift for just one eye. Would this cost half of what a regular blepharoplasty on both eyes would cost? Answer: I have actually operated on one eye and even one brow for a blepharoplasty and a browlift. I do charge about half the cost of the procedure… [Read More]

I often get small, round, often painful lumps that get red

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Question: I often get small, round, often painful lumps that get red, sometime with pus, in my bikini region. I would like laser hair removal in that same area. What are these bumps and can I get the laser hair treatment even if I have them? Answer: The bumps that you are referring to are… [Read More]

I am an artist and in the process of designing a tattoo

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Question: I am an artist and in the process of designing a tattoo for my back. This will cover my entire back and extend out onto my shoulders and upper arms. I want to get laser hair removal before the tattoo. How much time should I wait after the laser hair removal to start the… [Read More]

I’m concerned about the wrinkles around my eyes.

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Question:I am a 44-year-old male and I’m concerned about the wrinkles around my eyes. I am white and I would like to know if I had laser skin resurfacing just around my eyes, would that change the color of my skin in that area somewhat? Do you suggest getting the entire face treated because of… [Read More]

I want lip augmentation via injectable fillers.

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Question: I want lip augmentation via injectable fillers. I am most interested in hyaluronic acid fillers. After the injections, will my lips swell and, if so, for how long? Will my lips feel soft and natural or does the filler make them somewhat harder? Answer: The hyaluronic acid fillers such as Restylane, and Juvederm are… [Read More]

Is microdermabrasion similar to sandblasting?

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Question: Is microdermabrasion similar to sandblasting? What is used for the “sand”? Does this treatment provide any longer lasting effects? Answer: Microdermabrasion can be like sandblasting when crystals are the mode in which the particular Microdermabrasion machine functions. We tend to use diamond tips for our Microdermabrasion which is like using very fine sand paper… [Read More]

I am very interested in a necklift.

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Question: I am very interested in a necklift. My mother had a horrible neck and I seem to be developing it. The skin is quite loose and has a tendency to fold. I am only 37 years old. Is it better to get a neck lift now before it gets much worse, or should I… [Read More]

I am in the marines and wear my hair short.

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Question: I am in the marines and wear my hair short. I have been called all kinds of names because my ears stick out. If I opt for otoplasty, will I wear bandages coming home from the hospital? How long before my ears look good? Answer: I spent 10 years in the U.S. Army performing… [Read More]

I would like to know how long you have been performing

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Question: I would like to know how long you have been performing rhinoplasties. I would like to know how many nose jobs you have performed over that time. Thank you. Answer: I have been performing Rhinoplasty surgery since my second year of residency. I cannot believe it but it has been 20 years. During that… [Read More]

I am interested in rhinoplasty if my nostrils can be shortened

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Question: I am interested in rhinoplasty if my nostrils can be shortened a lot. They are very long, extending the entire length of my nose. Can a nose job actually shorten the length of nostrils? Answer: Long nostrils are somewhat difficult to change during Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) but, the changes can be made. I will… [Read More]