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I’m 42, male, and I have a very light scar on my nose

Question:I’m 42, male, and I have a very light scar on my nose from when I fell down as a child. It’s always bothered me, even though people tell me they barely notice it. I’d like to get it fixed, but I don’t think it’s worth it if there will be a really invasive surgery…. [Read More]

When I was young and had chicken pox

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Question: When I was young and had chicken pox, I wouldn’t leave my spots alone. My face was left with numerous pox marks. Now I’m 16 and I really want to do something about the scars. What method is most commonly used for treating chicken pox scars? Answer: Chicken pox scars can be difficult to… [Read More]

I’ve heard that non-surgical nasal injections

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Question:I’ve heard that non-surgical nasal injections in place of nose surgery can make nasal humps seem smaller. I’ve got a fairly large bump on my nose so this sounds like a great option for me. But why does adding more volume to the nose make it look smaller? Answer:Non-surgical rhinoplasty performed with dermal fillers is… [Read More]

I’m a 19-year-old Asian woman.

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Question: I’m a 19-year-old Asian woman. Like most people of my ethnicity, my nose is very flat to my face which makes me feel like my already round face is emphasized even more. Could a non-surgical rhinoplasty make my nose appear taller? Answer: Non surgical rhinoplasty is an excellent way to elevate the bridge of… [Read More]

I’m 23, female, and I don’t like the way my nose looks.

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Question: I’m 23, female, and I don’t like the way my nose looks. My nasal tip is very wide while my bridge is very narrow, making me look like I have a turnip for a nose! Could dermal fillers used for a non-surgical nose job widen my bridge enough so that it looks more proportionate… [Read More]

I got a rhinoplasty a year and a half ago.

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Question: I got a rhinoplasty a year and a half ago. Since then, I have developed a “polly beak” that looks really ugly. I really don’t want to drop another $5000 on a surgery, but I don’t want my nose to look horrible either. Can non-surgical rhinoplasty techniques be used to successfully treat a polly… [Read More]

I’m 63 and thinking about getting a brow lift

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Question:I’m 63 and thinking about getting a brow lift. I know there is more than one method for performing a brow lift, but I’m unfamiliar with the common techniques. What kind of brow lift is best for someone my age? Answer:The type of brow lift that you have performed has less to do with your… [Read More]

Help! I’m a 43-year-old woman and I just got a brow lift

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Question:Help! I’m a 43-year-old woman and I just got a brow lift three days ago. I can see a major difference in the placement of my eyebrows. They are very uneven! Can uneven eyebrows from a brow lift correct themselves as the swelling goes down? Answer:Three days post brow lift is somewhat of a short… [Read More]

I’m a 38-year-old man. I’ve recently noticed some wrinkling

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Question: I’m a 38-year-old man. I’ve recently noticed some wrinkling and sagging in my brow area that I’d like to get fixed. I’ve also had a protruding brow bone my whole life. I’m interested in getting that shaved down a little. Can I have my brow bone shaved along with a brow lift? Answer: You… [Read More]

I’m 21 and female. I don’t have a problem with wrinkling

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Question:I’m 21 and female. I don’t have a problem with wrinkling obviously, but I find my eyebrows sag over my eyes too much, making me look angry. Can a forehead lift be performed on a young person to resolve this seemingly inherited problem? Answer:I have had several patients present with the same concerns with regards… [Read More]