HomeArticles I suffered from a stroke last year and I have some drooping of my left eye. I am only 46 and do not want to look this way. Can blepharoplasty help with the looks of this eye?
I am sorry to hear of the stroke you suffered last year. As a result of the stroke, you may have lost the ability to raise your eyebrow on one side, thus giving the appearance of a droopy upper eyelid. An endoscopic brow lift may be the better option to address the droopy eyelid if indeed the cause is a droopy eyebrow. However, […]
HomeArticles I live in Arizona where the sun shines every day. Unfortunately that means I need to load up on the sun screen since I have a family history of skin cancer. I recently read that a chemical peel may be effective in removing pre-cancerous cells. Is this true?
A laser resurfacing may be a better option in addressing pre-cancerous growths, such as actinic keratosis. As well, it is important that you wear proper sunblock to minimize future sun-damage. We currently carry a Colorescience product and EltaMD products that contain the proper ingredients and in the proper percentage strength to protect against UV-A […]
HomeArticles I’ve consulted with one surgeon about nose surgery and he said he can’t make my nose as small as I want it. Why would this be? Why can’t I have my nose as small as I want it?
There are a variety of factors that determine size of the nose. One is your overall facial features. Your nose should fit your face. A small nose on an otherwise full/strong featured face would not look in harmony. Another factor is the anatomy of your nose. This includes the skin, the skin thickness, size and integrity of the cartilage and bone. Finally, […]
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Do any of the non-surgical facelift alternatives provide results as long lasting as a traditional facelift?
There are several non-surgical facelift alternatives available to the market. Some of these alternatives use heat in the form of lasers, ultrasound, or radiofrequency to create collagen reformation and thus tightening of the skin. The questions that remain to be answered with these modalities include: how long do they last and how many treatments are needed to create and maintain an appreciable result? Further studies need to be performed to answer these questions.
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HomeArticles I recently had an eyelid lift, and now I am having difficulties opening and closing my eyes. Is this a temporary side effect? If not, how can this be remedied?
Following an eyelid lift (also known as upper blepharoplasty), the eyelids may become swollen. This swelling may result in difficulty with opening and closing the eyes. As the swelling resolves, so will this difficulty. During this period of difficulty, it is important to keep the eyes properly hydrated with artificial tear drops throughout the day and eye ointment before sleeping. One potential risk of eyelid surgery is an inability to […]
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I broke my nose when I was a kid and the lump left behind has always been bothersome. Would a nose job be a smart choice in fixing such an old problem?
A rhinoplasty would be a nice option to address the deformities caused by a previous nasal trauma. If you have other injuries related to the nasal fracture (a deviated nasal septum, for example), then the procedure may improve your nasal airway as well.
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I have severe dry eye and have been told that having an eyelid lift might not be safe for me. What are the risks of this procedure for someone with my condition?
One of the risks of eyelid lift is dry eye. In your case, the procedure may exacerbate your dry eye.
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HomeArticles I am 35 years old, female and have a different sort of problem. I have very long, wobbly earlobes. This makes wearing pierced earrings impossible because it draws attention to the lobes. Is this a problem that can be fixed? I have never heard of earlobe repair and hope that you can do it.
You have 2 options for earlobe repair. One is to make the earlobe smaller by removing excess tissue from the earlobe. Another option is the injection of filler material (hyaluronic acid) into the earlobe to make it stiffer; however, this option does not make the earlobe […]
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How long does it take to completely heal after receiving an injectable filler?
Injectable filler may result in bruising and/or swelling. If these occur, it may take approximately 3 days to resolve.
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HomeArticles I am 52 years old and look tired all of the time due to the dark bags under my eyes. It feels like fatty tissue. I would like the fat removed. Can this be accomplished with gentle liposuction or is blepharoplasty necessary?
If the dark bags are due to fatty tissue, then a blepharoplasty would be a good option. Liposuction of the lower eyelid fat may result in contour irregularities as the skin of the lower eyelid is very thin. During lower blepharoplasty, I like to preserve some of that fatty tissue and re-position it at the junction between the […]
