HomeArticles I will be getting a neck lift. I am worried about the bruising and swelling afterwards. Will the swelling make it feel like it is difficult to breathe? Will there be any numbness in the area?
In order to minimize bruising after surgery, I recommend you avoid aspirin and ibuprofen-containing products 2 weeks prior to surgery. As well, there are a variety of herbal/homeopathic medicine that increase bruising and swelling. These should be avoided 2 weeks prior to surgery. High blood pressure increases risk of bruising and swelling. Head of bed elevation after surgery decreases bruising and swelling. Arnica Montana, […]
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Are there limitations to what can be achieved when performing rhinoplasty on African Americans?
Yes, there can be some limitations when performing rhinoplasty on African Americans. First, the nasal skin is typically thicker and more sebaceous, thus limiting the amount of refinement of the nasal tip. Second, the nasal base is typically wider. In order to address this and flared nostrils, an excision is performed; however, there may be a risk of keloid formation. Third, there is typically a paucity of septal cartilage for structuring the nose in rhinoplasty; therefore, alternative sources of cartilage might be needed (ear or rib).
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I would like shapelier lips. I am not interested in surgery at this time, but I am leery of silicone injections. Are silicone injections the best method at this time for lip augmentation?
I do not recommend silicone injections to the lips. Rather, I prefer a hyaluronic acid filler to achieve more shape to the lips.
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Are the results of laser resurfacing immediate? When do you see results?
Some of the results of laser resurfacing are immediate. Following laser resurfacing, the skin is swollen. As a result of this swelling, there is less appearance of fine lines/wrinkles. As swelling resolves (approximately 2 weeks after procedure), some of those lines/wrinkles may return in appearance. However, as collagen reformation occurs over the next 6 weeks to 6 months, you will see continued improvement of appearance of skin, especially when incorporating proper skin care products.
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What are chin implants made from?
Most chin implants are made from silicone. Some are silicone and coated with Goretex. Another material used in chin implant is mersilene mesh. I personally like to use silicone-based chin implants.
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HomeArticles I am in the Marines and wear my hair short. I have been called all kinds of names because my ears stick out. If I opt for otoplasty, will I wear bandages coming home from the hospital? How long before my ears look good?
Otoplasty is an excellent option for prominent ears. Following otoplasty, you will wear bandages at all times (except when showering) for one week. Following the one week, we ask that you wear a headband (like a sweatband) at night for the next 4 weeks. It takes approximately 1 week for the redness, swelling, and bruising to […]
HomeArticles If you have a deviated septum, will fixing it also improve a crooked appearance?
It depends. There are several potential causes for a crooked appearance of the nose. One cause is asymmetry of the nasal bones. Another potential cause is narrowing of the mid-nasal vault on one side of the nose, resulting in a crooked appearance. The nasal tip cartilages may be asymmetric, thus giving another potential cause of crooked appearance to the nose. There may be facial asymmetries which can be subtle but more apparent on close evaluation; this may result in a crooked appearance of the nose. Another […]
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I am a 45-year-old man with what I consider to be a very weak facial profile. I am considering a chin implant procedure, but I would like to know what the chin implant is composed of, and how likely is it that my body will reject the implant.
The chin implant I use is composed of silicone. It is well tolerated. For the individual who is hesitant to have an implant, you may consider an injectable filler, such as Radiesse, to provide chin augmentation.
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HomeArticles Are there large risks in getting a forehead lift? Does it have the same potential for paralyzing muscles that botox has?
The risks in an endoscopic forehead lift include the risks of anesthesia, risk of infection (we provide antibiotics to decrease this risk), bleeding (avoidance of aspirin, ibuprofen, and certain homeopathic medications decrease this risk; management of blood pressure also decreases this risk). Other risks include temporary loss of hair at incision sites, numbness, hematoma (collection of bloody fluid), and paralysis of the forehead muscles. Though these risks are small, it is important to discuss the risks during consultation and […]
HomeArticles After almost a year of investigating different cosmetic procedures, I have finally decided that I would like a facelift. I am planning it during my two week vacation from work. I am also not going to tell anyone except my best friend that I am getting it done. Will the bruising be completely gone by two weeks? Should I take another week’s vacation so that no one can tell that I have had a face lift?
In the Feb 2011 edition of the journal, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, an outcomes study demonstrated that most patients who undergo a facelift feel […]
