HomeGeneral What sort of results can I expect from eyelid surgery?
I perform upper eyelid and lower eyelid surgery. The indications for upper eyelid surgery include laxity of upper lid skin resulting in a hooded appearance of the upper lids. Trimming of this excess skin can result in a brighter, more open, appearance to the eyes. When it comes to lower lid surgery, there are several factors that play into the type of surgery and the expectations. For example, some patients may present with fullness of the lower lids, a crease or hollowness between the cheeks and lower lids, and a […]
HomeGeneral I’m from Newport Beach and I have a very noticeable twisted nose due to breaking it when I was younger. How is this fixed?
A twisted nose is corrected with surgery. This surgery usually incorporates rhinoplasty (changing the appearance of the nose) as well as addressing a deviated nasal septum (septoplasty). Sometimes insurance may cover a portion of the procedure. A twisted nose may be due to a variety of factors, including asymmetry of the nasal bones, deviated nasal septum, asymmetries of the nasal cartilages. Furthermore, a twisted nose may be a reflection of further facial asymmetries…a proper facial analysis […]
HomeGeneral How long after a laser skin resurfacing procedure will I be free of any visible side effects?
It depends. If you have severe facial lines, wrinkles, and sun-damaged skin, you would benefit from a more intense laser resurfacing which may result a social downtime of approximately 7-10 days and some redness to the skin lasting approximately 6 weeks after the procedure; this redness is well hidden with makeup after that 7-10 day period. If the lines/wrinkles/sun-damage is not severe and/or you are looking for a shorter social downtime, we can perform a less intense treatment, resulting in a much shorter […]
HomeGeneral I would like the fat transfer procedure to fill out my cheeks. Do you overfill the area expecting it to reduce over time? Can the crow’s feet around my eyes be treated with fat transfer as well?
Fat transfer to the cheeks is a wonderful way to achieve volume in volume-depleted areas. Do I overfill the area? That depends on your preference. We anticipate loss of some volume within the first year of the procedure. The amount of volume loss is variable and dependent upon several factors such as method within which fat is harvested and patient-specific issues such as […]
HomeGeneral I am a 32-year-old female from Newport Beach and I’m interested in a chin implant. Do you have a system that does computerized pictures of what you would look like after the procedure? I really would like to have this done but am quite nervous about the results.
We use imaging software to assist in the evaluation of potential outcomes of facial plastic surgery. This is a wonderful tool when evaluating a patient who is considering a chin implant. Through the use of this imaging software, we are able to more closely analyze the profile view and the relationship of […]
HomeGeneral I’ve heard that ethnic rhinoplasty is more challenging. Is this true of ethnic revision rhinoplasty?
Ethnic rhinoplasty is a challenge due to various factors inherent in the ethnic patient and ethnic nose. First and foremost, an understanding of the desired aesthetic goal is paramount. Once this understanding is achieved in the context of the individual’s ethnic background, facial features, and desires, the next step is the analysis. Ethnic patients may have variable strengths of cartilage of the nose, variable lengths of the nasal bones, and variable thickness of the nasal skin; all these variables have implications in the rhinoplasty procedure. […]
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I am looking to have a combined rhinoplasty and septoplasty. What is the difference between having this done by an ENT vs. a plastic surgeon?
As a facial plastic surgeon with a background in ENT, we approach the nose to address both functional and aesthetic concerns. Doing both procedures at the same time is a good idea because we typically use cartilage taken from the septum at the time of the septoplasty to use for various grafts in rhinoplasty. These grafts are strategically-placed pieces of cartilage to improve function and/or achieve a desired aesthetic goal.
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HomeGeneral I am a 30-year-old woman from Brentwood and I have very thin lips. What would be the best option for me if I want fuller lips, but want them to look as natural as possible?
Hyaluronic acid fillers are an excellent option to achieve fuller lips that look natural. These fillers (Juvederm, Restylane) are placed with the use of a dental block, so there is very little discomfort. The products are very soft. The risk of bumps is low. These fillers are totally reversible; there is an enzyme we can inject that would dissolve the product within 48-72 hours if […]
HomeGeneral My mother-in-law had a facelift a little over a month ago. She’s very disappointed because she’s really not seeing much improvement. Her doctor keeps telling her that it will improve as she heals. Is this really possible?
Since your mother had a facelift one month ago, she may have some residual swelling that needs to resolve. As well, she is still healing. Give it time. If, after a few months, she still sees no improvement, she has a few options available. One is non-invasive skin tightening procedures, such as Exilis. Exilis uses radiofrequency to tighten skin. There is no downtime […]
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Where do people usually have fat removed from when getting facial fat transfer?
Typically, the fat is removed from the abdomen.
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