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How many years should you allow between brow lifts?

Question:How many years should you allow between brow lifts? Answer:There is really no set time in between brow lift procedures if you are interested in having a revision to a prior brow lift. I would evaluate the height of your brow as well as the position of the brow and make my decision with regards… [Read More]

I am a 45 year old African American male that

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Question: I am a 45 year old African American male that really needs a nose job. I havent seen many before and after rhinoplasty pictures for black men, and am concerned about the outcome. Are rhinoplasty procedures and results the same for African? Answer: Ethnic rhinoplasty for an African American male is somewhat different than… [Read More]

Last year I broke my nose, and recently I have been

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Question:Last year I broke my nose, and recently I have been contemplating rhinoplasty. My main concern is caring for my nose after the surgery. What lifestyle changes should be made in order for my nose to completely heal? Answer:If you have broken your nose and your nose is still crooked then I would suggest having… [Read More]

What are the side effects of a chemical peel?

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Question:What are the side effects of a chemical peel? Answer:There are many potential side effects from chemical peels. The key to a successful chemical peel is having experienced personnel applying the right chemical peel for your particular situation. My aestheticians are extremely knowledgeable and experienced in the application and indications of light chemical peels for… [Read More]

I’ve read that people usually get a brow lift during middle age

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Question: I’ve read that people usually get a brow lift during middle age. However, I am in my mid-20s and have already noticed severe wrinkling around my forehead and eyebrows. Am I too young for this surgery? Answer: Although there may be a genetic predisposition to the aging changes you are seeing in your brows… [Read More]

What exactly is local anesthesia?

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Question: What exactly is local anesthesia? Is it possible to have an allergic reaction to it? Answer: Local anesthesia is anesthesia which is performed using the injection of a numbing agent such as lidocaine. Local anesthesia is the type of anesthesia which is injected into your mouth and teeth during dental work. Local means that… [Read More]

I am a 31 year old male with a lot of chest and back hair

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Question:I am a 31 year old male with a lot of chest and back hair. About how many laser hair removal treatments would it take to remove the bulk of the hair? Answer:Men with a great deal of chest and back hair are quickly becoming our most common clients for laser hair removal. The number… [Read More]

What exactly is non-surgical rhinoplasty?

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Question:What exactly is non-surgical rhinoplasty? Can you get the same results as with surgery? Answer:A non-surgical rhinoplasty is a term that is used to describe the procedure of placing injectable fillers into areas of your nose to change the shape of your nose. The results that you can get with non-surgical rhinoplasty are not quite… [Read More]

I am a 52 year old male in search of a nose job and an eyebrow

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Question: I am a 52 year old male in search of a nose job and an eyebrow lift. Is it possible to have these two procedures done at the same time? If not, how long do I need to wait between surgeries? Answer: You may certainly have your nose job and eyebrow lift performed at… [Read More]

I think that a cheek implant will make my face look more

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Question: I think that a cheek implant will make my face look more youthful. I had problems at my donor site when I had a bone graft to repair my broken nose. Are cadaveric bone grafts a safe option for grafts because they come from a deceased donor? Answer: Although cadaveric bone is a good… [Read More]