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I’m 19, female, and I have very light, sensitive skin

Question: I’m 19, female, and I have very light, sensitive skin. I’ve been thinking about getting laser hair removal for my legs and underarms, but I’m afraid of exposing my sensitive skin to harsh treatments. Is there a chance that the laser could burn me during hair removal? Answer Effective laser hair removal requires two… [Read More]

I’m a 48 year old woman with thin skin

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Question: I’m a 48 year old woman with thin skin and excess fat on the backs of my hips. I’d like to get lipo to get rid of these pockets of fat, but I’m quite concerned about my skin. Is my thin skin likely to tear during liposuction? Answer The concerns you have regarding the… [Read More]

I’m a 38 year old mom and I have voluminous thighs

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Question: I’m a 38 year old mom and I have voluminous thighs with lots of cellulite. Since I want to fix the fat as well as the cellulite, I’ve been thinking about liposuction. Can liposuction fix cellulite as well as treatments specifically targeted to cellulite? Answer Liposuction is an excellent treatment for excess fat when… [Read More]

I’m a 20 year old woman and I saved

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Question: I’m a 20 year old woman and I saved up all through high school for a rhinoplasty. Last year, I had the surgery done but was dismayed to find that my nose came out looking very pinched and thin instead of smooth and full. I need to get it fixed, but I don’t think… [Read More]

I’m 35, female, and I’m thinking about going

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Question: I’m 35, female, and I’m thinking about going in for a revision nose job. I waited the year, and now I’m ready to fix the cartilage lump that is visible on my nose and the bridge that still looks a little wide. Since it took so long for the swelling to go down from… [Read More]

I’m a 23 year old man and I got a primary rhinoplasty

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Question: I’m a 23 year old man and I got a primary rhinoplasty eleven months ago. My tip now looks asymmetrical, but I think the reason is that with the other problems present in my nose, we did not catch the asymmetry. Now that my nose looks good, I think the problem is presenting itself…. [Read More]

I just went in for a consultation for a revision rhinoplasty

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Question: I just went in for a consultation for a revision rhinoplasty. My first surgeon did not build up the bridge like he was supposed to, so now I need to get it right. The surgeon who talked to me said that for this surgery, cartilage would be taken from my septum for the surgery…. [Read More]

I’m 44, male, and I have very bad vision

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Question: I’m 44, male, and I have very bad vision. I’m terribly nearsighted and I hate wearing glasses. I heard somewhere that blepharoplasties can treat some eye problems. This sounds almost too good to be true! Could a blepharoplasty treat my nearsightedness? Answer: Blepharoplasty should have no effect on the quality of your vision either… [Read More]

I’m a 17 year old girl, and I have quite a bit of acne

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Question:I’m a 17 year old girl, and I have quite a bit of acne. I’m desperate to get rid of it, but I can’t seem to do it. I want something that will stop the acne in its tracks! Will dermabrasion keep acne from coming back after the treatment? Answer:Acne can be an extremely difficult… [Read More]

I’m 56, female, and interested in getting a blepharoplasty

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Question: I’m 56, female, and interested in getting a blepharoplasty. It sounds like a great option for me, since I want to freshen up my face without having a lot of work done. But of course, I know that all surgery comes with risks, and I was wondering: can eyelid surgery overtighten your eyelids in… [Read More]