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I’m a 21 year old girl with a big problem

Question: I’m a 21 year old girl with a big problem. My nose is huge for my size! I’m only 5’ 6”, but my huge nose looks very manly and weird on a relatively medium-sized woman. I’ve been thinking about getting a nose job, but I’m not exactly sure how to describe what I want…. [Read More]

I’m a 39-year-old woman and I’m interested

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: I’m a 39-year-old woman and I’m interested in a facial fat transfer, not just for the facial rejuvenation but for the removal of fat as well. Can as much fat as the patient wants (provided it’s safe) be removed from the donor site for a facial fat transfer, rather than just enough for the… [Read More]

I’ve been looking into the pros and cons of dermal fillers

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Question: I’ve been looking into the pros and cons of dermal fillers vs. fat transfer. I’m a 45 year old woman with sunken eyes and marionette lines. So far, the pros of the fat transfer outweigh the fillers by far. What are some lesser known risks associated with a facial fat transfer procedure? Answer Although… [Read More]

I’m a 56-year-old woman and I’ve been having dermal fillers

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: I’m a 56-year-old woman and I’ve been having dermal fillers injected for the past nine years. I’m starting to get really tired of the process, and I’m looking for a more permanent solution. I’m interested in a fat transfer to the face, but I’m concerned about results as well as longevity. Does fat grafted… [Read More]

I’m 45, female, and a past smoker

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: I’m 45, female, and a past smoker. I’ve been off cigarettes for the past six months, and now I’d like to go about repairing some of the damage caused by the habit with a fat transfer to the face. My only concern is the lasting results of my past history of smoking. Will the… [Read More]

As a 52-year-old woman, I’m aware that I’m not as young

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: As a 52-year-old woman, I’m aware that I’m not as young as I used to be. Unfortunately, I have developed little lines around my lips that make me look pinched. I’d like to get them fixed and I’ve heard that lip augmentation can be a good way to get rid of this type of… [Read More]

I’ve been thinking about getting lip implants

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Question: I’ve been thinking about getting lip implants for a long time. I’m a 36-year-old woman and I have very thin lips on both the top and bottom. I’m interested in getting both lips plumped with an implant, but I’m worried about how it will look. Would an implant on both the top and bottom… [Read More]

I’ve been getting my lips injected with Restylane

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: I’ve been getting my lips injected with Restylane for the past year and a half. I love the results, but I’m tired of having to have the injections all the time since they haven’t lasted that long. Are there any non-surgical permanent lip augmentation procedures available? I don’t want to have surgery. Answer Most… [Read More]

My daughter is a 9 year old model for children’s catalogues

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: My daughter is a 9 year old model for children’s catalogues. I’ve gotten a few complaints from photographers about how her lips are too thin. I don’t really want to be the kind of mom who promotes child procedures, but I think having plumper lips might help her career and college fund. How young… [Read More]

I’ve been looking into the safety and possible results

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Question: I’ve been looking into the safety and possible results of a lip augmentation with injectable fillers. I’m a 40-year-old woman and as I’ve gotten older my lips seem to have thinned. I’ve heard that a substance called lidocaine is sometimes put into lip fillers. I’ve heard a lot of negative things about it though…. [Read More]