Category Archives: General

I had a rhinoplasty to fix my nose after it had been broken and was slightly bent. It seemed to fix the bending part but I now seem to have a hump on my nose. Why would this have happened and is there anything that can be done about it now? There are several possible […]

I’m debating between a full facelift and some of the non-surgical alternatives out there? Are any of the non-surgical options able to provide results that are as long lasting as a traditional facelift? The term ‘facelift’ is often used to describe a multitude of procedures. A ‘traditional’ facelift usually refers to a procedure that lifts […]

What are some treatment options for dark circles under the eyes? There are several possible causes for dark circles under the eyes. One possible cause is pigmentation to the skin. Some treatment options for skin pigmentation include bleaching creams, chemical peels such as the VI Peel, our Isolaz laser system, broadband light (BBL) by Sciton, […]

What causes lower eyelid bags? There are several possible causes for lower eyelid bags, or fullness of the lower eyelids. One potential cause is allergies; therefore, during the initial consultation, we inquire about history of allergies and allergy symptoms. If there is a history of allergies and/or allergy symptoms, I refer my patients to my […]

I was wondering if there are any steps you can take to minimize bruising after rhinoplasty. I heard you can get black eyes. Is there anything you can do before surgery and after to keep the bruising to a minimum? There are several steps you can do before and after surgery to minimize bruising and […]

I have a nose job scheduled in a few weeks. I was just wondering how I’m going to have care for my nose after surgery? What special care will I have to perform, will I need to clean it and how? During the initial consultation for rhinoplasty, I discuss the postoperative course with my patients. […]

I am getting a face lift but I have aquestion, I have with a moderate amount of white facial hair on my chin which i shave off every day. “Will the hair in that area be in a different spot if I get a face lift? Is their any way to remove the hair in […]

I am a 61 year old African American male looking into a midface lift. Are there any particular considerations for my skin type as opposed to a facelift performed on someone Caucasian? As an African American, you may be at risk for keloid formation at the scar. While a surgical midface lift provides excellent results, […]

I am looking into a facelift as well as chemical resurfacing. Can these be done in conjunction? If so, in what order are they typically performed? Facelift and skin resurfacing can safely be performed at the same time. Skin resurfacing includes chemical peel and laser resurfacing. Within the realm of laser resurfacing, I find the […]

I have begin researching facelifts and I read often that some people are better “candidates” than others. I am a 42 year old woman with no health concerns, but what are other considerations? Your overall health is an important component when I consider whether you are a good “candidate” for a facelift. To that end, […]