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I’m 42, female, and my cheeks have started sagging

Question:I’m 42, female, and my cheeks have started sagging. I’m interested in having cheek implants put in to combat this, however I’m a little concerned about how thin my skin is. Since I have thin skin, will the shape of the cheek implants obviously show underneath my skin? I don’t want everyone knowing I got… [Read More]

I’ve been thinking about different ways to get the fat

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Question:I’ve been thinking about different ways to get the fat off my hips. I’m currently thinking about getting laser lipolysis because of the minimal downtime. My only concern is how many treatments I’ll need for results. Does laser lipolysis compare favorably to traditional liposuction in cost and effectiveness? Answer:Laser lipolysis of the hips is a… [Read More]

I’m a 29-year-old woman. I got a rhinoplasty a year ago

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Question:I’m a 29-year-old woman. I got a rhinoplasty a year ago and I really don’t like how my nose looks. My doctor did not retain my heritage at all. Since I have thick skin because of my ethnicity, though, should I wait longer than average to get a revision rhinoplasty? Answer:If you are not happy… [Read More]

I’m a 24-year-old woman, and I just had a baby a year ago

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Question: I’m a 24-year-old woman, and I just had a baby a year ago. The fat on my tummy still won’t come off and it’s very frustrating. I’ve been considering a tummy tuck, tumescent liposuction, and laser lipolysis. Laser lipolysis sounds the best, but I also want my treatment to be effective. Is laser lipolysis… [Read More]

I’m 34, female, and Chinese

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Question:I’m 34, female, and Chinese. I’d like to get my nose narrowed with a nose job. I also have a typical flatter, rounder face, which is one of my concerns. If I get my nose narrowed, will the rest of my face look even flatter and wider? Answer:A flat and wide nose actually enhances the… [Read More]

I’m a 24-year-old male Asian American

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Question:I’m a 24-year-old male Asian American. My nose is very wide and looks too large for my face. Because of my heritage, will it be necessary to build up my nasal bridge as well as narrow it to get the best results from a rhinoplasty? Answer:Needless to say, having photographs of you would enable me… [Read More]

I’m 24, female, with very bad skin

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Question:I’m 24, female, with very bad skin. I’m considering a chemical peel, but I’m worried about whether or not it will hurt. I get my hair bleached a lot and that’s uncomfortable but I can stand it. Is getting a chemical peel as uncomfortable as getting your hair bleached? Answer:As I have mentioned in previous… [Read More]

I’ve been thinking about getting a chemical peel

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Question:I’ve been thinking about getting a chemical peel for the last few months. I’m a 33-year-old woman and I’ve had some sun damage and acne in the past that I’m concerned about. I know a chemical peel is only supposed to stay on for a certain amount of time, but what happens if it is… [Read More]

I keep hearing about cartilage being grafted to the nose

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Question: I keep hearing about cartilage being grafted to the nose during a rhinoplasty to build up areas if needed. I’m 22, female, and I have a very weak nose. I think I’ll probably need grafts like this when I get my rhinoplasty, but I can’t figure out how the grafts might work. How is… [Read More]

I’ve got a fairly small nose for my size

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Question: I’ve got a fairly small nose for my size. I’m a 6’ 1” man with a smallish nose that I’d like to have built up. I’m pretty sure I’ll need additional material put in to get the right size and shape. I’m not too keen on using ear, rib, or cadaver cartilage, so I… [Read More]