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Ive always been plagued by awful dark hair

Question:Ive always been plagued by awful dark hair that grows very fast on my legs, arms, and underarms. Ive been thinking about getting laser hair removal to help control the hairs growth. Because I have such thick, dark hair, will I need more treatments than someone with lighter hair? Answer:Thick dark hair against light skin… [Read More]

I was doing research for the possibility of getting a nose job

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Question: When I was doing research for the possibility of getting a nose job, I came across a nose that was just about exactly what I want. Since I have the same issues as in the before picture, could I conceivably get the same nose with a nose job? Answer: I have many patients who… [Read More]

Im a 34-year-old man and Im comfortable with my face

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Question:Im a 34-year-old man and Im comfortable with my face for the most part. I have a strong nose, larger forehead, and defined cheeks. The only problem is my chin. It doesnt match the rest of my face at all. Ive been considering a chin implant, but I dont know what size would make my… [Read More]

Im 37 and Ive been thinking about getting a nose job

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Question: Im 37 and Ive been thinking about getting a nose job for several years. Whats been holding me back is the fact that Ill probably need grafts from other areas of my body to get my nose the way I want it. Is there any way to grow cartilage for a graft, instead of… [Read More]

Id like to have laser hair removal treatments.

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Question:Im a 23-year-old woman and Id like to have laser hair removal treatments. Im physically healthy so thats not a problem. My only concern is my dry skin. Is there a particular hair removal laser that is better for dry skin? Answer:Dry skin will not adversely affect the results that you will get from laser… [Read More]

Ive been interested in getting a midface lift

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Question:Ive been interested in getting a midface lift for some time so when I went in for a consult I was distressed at what I heard. The surgeon told me that my weak features would make for disappointing results from a midface lift. Why is this? Answer:It would be difficult for me to comment on… [Read More]

Ive been looking into the option of a midface lift

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Question:Ive been looking into the option of a midface lift to make my face look young once again. Im a 47-year-old woman so I dont really want to get a full facelift at this point. I know there are many different types of midface lifts. What are the most common types? Answer:You are correct in… [Read More]

Id like to be able to get laser hair removal treatments

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Question:Ive got a very busy schedule but Id like to be able to get laser hair removal treatments for my legs and upper lips. The deciding factor will be the downtime. Will I need to take any time off to recover from laser hair removal treatments? Answer:Laser hair removal requires absolutely no downtime. We request… [Read More]

Im a 29-year-old woman and Im getting a rhinoplasty next week.

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Question: Im a 29-year-old woman and Im getting a rhinoplasty next week. Im starting to get nervous and Ive been wondering a lot about how my recovery will affect my life. I know its going to be difficult to breathe through my nose for a while, but will it also hurt to brush my teeth… [Read More]

Im 32, female, and Id like to even out my skin

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Question:Im 32, female, and Id like to even out my skin tone with laser skin resurfacing. Ive been doing a lot of reading online, and it seems like its going to hurt a whole lot. How can a laser hurt this much? Answer:Laser skin resurfacing is a somewhat painful procedure because of how the laser… [Read More]