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I am from Lebanon and would like to have rhinoplasty.

Question:I am from Lebanon and would like to have rhinoplasty. I would like my nose to fit into the normal range (size and shape) of people with my ethnicity. Should I bring in pictures of what I want to look like? Answer:I completely understand your desire to maintain some of your ethnicity with regards to… [Read More]

I have decided on non-surgical rhinoplasty

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Question: I have decided on non-surgical rhinoplasty for some minor changes to my nose. Will I be experiencing any pain from this procedure and how much bruising should I expect? Answer: Non surgical rhinoplasty is performed in my office with the use of local anesthesia. You can expect only mild swelling, potential for bruising, which… [Read More]

How common is it for the nasal tip to droop years

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Question: How common is it for the nasal tip to droop years after having rhinoplasty? What can be done to prevent this and, if it happens, how is it corrected? Answer: It is quite common for the nasal tip to begin to droop as we get older. Like the rest of your face, the collagen… [Read More]

I have some drooping of my left eye.

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Question:I suffered from a stroke last year and I have some drooping of my left eye. I am only 46 and do not want to look this way. Can blepharoplasty help with the looks of this eye? Answer:If you suffered from a stroke last year and now notice that you have drooping of your eye… [Read More]

I am a fairly young male (34 years old) yet

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Question:I am a fairly young male (34 years old) yet I have hooded eyes. I think they make me look too old. Exactly what would you do during blepharoplasty to open my eyes up a bit? Answer:Hooded eyes in a 34 year old male is a genetic issue. My suspicion is that your mother or… [Read More]

Over the years, the skin on my face seems

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Question:Over the years, the skin on my face seems to have become several different shades. I am interested in a chemical peel to even out the skin tones on my face. Can I get a chemical peel for this that will also remove some of the finer wrinkles? Answer:Chemical peels are an excellent way to… [Read More]

Does microdermabrasion stimulate the skin to become more

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Question:Does microdermabrasion stimulate the skin to become more elastic and younger looking? Or is it just removing the outer layer of skin for a temporary change in appearance? Answer:Microdermabrasion is a superficial treatment designed to remove the outermost layers of skin (the dead skin). Removing these layers helps brighten your skin and really gets rid… [Read More]

I am worried about my upcoming facelift

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Question:I am worried about my upcoming facelift making my face look too tight. What do you do during the surgical procedure to prevent this? Answer:I think that the days of the overdone facelift are finally behind us. Nobody wants an overdone look from a facelift. The way I avoid this appearance is to make sure… [Read More]

what areas are improved by a cheek lift

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Question:I would like to know exactly what areas are improved by a cheek lift and if the cheek lift is the same things as a mid facelift. The areas I am concerned about are the nasolabial folds, sagging cheeks, the beginning of jowls and marionette lines. Does the cheek lift also improve skin texture? Answer:A… [Read More]

I have read that non-surgical facelifts involve heating

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Question:I have read that non-surgical facelifts involve heating the skin. How is this done and does it hurt? Answer:There are many non-surgical facelifts available. Some of these use facial fillers to augment the face which gives the appearance of a lift. Other procedures use lasers to heat the skin in order to stimulate contraction of… [Read More]