Facial Plastic Surgery Blog

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. Posted by Rami K. Batniji, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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; […]