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After my gastric bypass surgery

Question:After my gastric bypass surgery, I lost a significant amount of weight. My face looks very empty and my skin is very loose. What types of facial surgeries would give me a fuller face and more youthful look? Answer: Congratulations on your weight loss. The unfortunate byproduct of such significant weight loss is that you… [Read More]

Are there different types of chin implants on the market?

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: Are there different types of chin implants on the market? I will be undergoing chin augmentation surgery soon. Do any of these implants tend to shift with time so that more surgery is needed later? Answer: There are several different types of chin implants on the market. I prefer silastic implants as they are… [Read More]

I am looking into getting a facelift.

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Question:I am looking into getting a facelift. I need some regions of my face to get injectable fillers as my face has thinned tremendously in the last ten years. Can I get a fat transfer to use as the filler? Answer:I would strongly suggest the addition of fat to your face if you are planning… [Read More]

I want to reduce my lip lines.

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question:I want to reduce my lip lines. I don’t think I want Botox there; how would you be able to drink from a straw if you can’t get your lips to move? Do you suggest injectable fillers for the lip lines or laser skin resurfacing? Would lip augmentation lessen the lip lines? Answer:Reduction of lip… [Read More]

I am 61 years old, male and in very good health.

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Question:I am 61 years old, male and in very good health. I have used Botox for almost 5 years to erase the wrinkles on my forehead. It works wonderfully but I think I am ready for a more permanent solution. My hair is receding and I wonder if a browlift will leave a noticeable scar… [Read More]

What fillers you do usually use for the non-surgical

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question:What fillers you do usually use for the non-surgical rhinoplasty? How many injections are needed? How long lasting are the results? Answer:I use a variety of fillers for non-surgical rhinoplasty. I have used Juvederm and Restylane for non-surgical rhinoplasty as the results will last up to 18-24 months. Posted by Dr. Philip Schoenfeld

Difference between a mini-facelift and a mid-facelift?

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Question: What is the difference between a mini-facelift and a mid-facelift? Answer: There are several differences between a mini-facelift and a mid-facelift. The mini-facelift is also known as a MACS-lift or minimal access cranial suspension lift. This particular facelift is used to address the lower face, specifically the jowls in individuals with moderate lower face… [Read More]

I have a jagged scar that runs down my cheek

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Question:I have a jagged scar that runs down my cheek, and I would like to repair it. My nights of bar fighting are over and I think my face needs to look a bit more presentable. How do you repair the scar? How long is it before the final results are apparent? Answer:Jagged scars along… [Read More]

I have had my hoop earrings pulled out of my ears

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Question:I have had my hoop earrings pulled out of my ears on two separate occasions. Now the earlobes are scarred and ugly; can otoplasty repair this scar tissue? Answer:If hoop earrings tore through your earlobes and left you with scarring or double lobules, you will not require an otoplasty to repair this. A simple procedure… [Read More]

I am 35 years old female and have a different sort of problem.

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Question: I am 35 years old female and have a different sort of problem. I have very long, wobbly earlobes. This makes wearing pierced earrings impossible because it draws attention to the lobes. Is this a problem that can be fixed? I have never heard of earlobe repair and hope that you can do it…. [Read More]