HomeGeneral I’m from Southern California and I have a large flap of skin the hangs down below my chin. Is a neck lift the only procedure that will eliminate this unwanted skin?
A neck lift is an excellent option for reducing the appearance of excess neck skin. The procedure is performed through an incision underneath the chin and behind the ears. The incision underneath the chin is very well hidden; through this incision, I am able to address excess tissue with liposuction and stitch the neck muscle. Through the incision behind the ear, I am able to pull the neck muscle […]
HomeGeneral My daughter is seven years old and has ears that stick out from her face. She’s always being teased about her ears, and my husband and I are contemplating an ear pinning procedure for her. I heard that the younger someone is, the easier this type of surgery is. Could you please tell me if this is true or not?
The older we get, the more firm our ear cartilage becomes, thus making contouring of the ear cartilage slightly more challenging. The potential benefit of performing otoplasty prior to a child entering school is to minimize the appearance of the […]
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Can IPL help to get rid of freckles?
While IPL may help reduce the appearance of freckles, proper skin care is important in maintaining the results achieved from IPL, otherwise those freckles may return. Proper skin care includes the use of a good sunscreen (we recommend EltaMD or Colorescience). Occasionally, a bleaching cream may be of benefit; we carry 2 types: one has hydroquinone (by VIDerm) and the other is hydroquinone-free (Vibrance Therapy by Vivite). Finally, a retinol may be of benefit for you.
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I have a silicone implant in my nose from a previous nose job. Would you be able to remove it and sculpt my nose in a new way?
Yes, we can remove a silicone implant and achieve refinement using your own cartilage. The source of your own cartilage may include the nasal septum, ear cartilage, or rib cartilage.
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Where are the incisions made for a forehead lift? How bad is the scarring?
At my Newport Beach cosmetic surgery practice, I perform forehead lift surgery through small incisions that are well hidden within the hair. I use endoscopic instruments through these incisions to re-position the brow. Scars from these incisions heal very well and are extremely well hidden by your hair.
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I’ve heard that people often have eyelid surgery to fix drooping eyelids. My upper eyelids look puffy all the time. Can this be fixed with surgery?
It depends. There are some medical conditions that cause puffy eyes, including allergies and thyroid disease. Surgery is not indicated for these medical conditions. However, if your issues are due to excess skin and/or excess fat of the upper eyelids, then an upper eyelid lift (blepharoplasty) is an excellent option for you.
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I’ve read of certain rhinoplasties referred to as “tip rhinoplasty”. I’m in Newport Beach and have never had plastic surgery. All I want done for my nose job is to have my tip fixed because it’s too bulbous. Is this tip rhinoplasty? Is this less extensive than a full nose job surgery?
You are correct. A tip rhinoplasty focuses specifically on the nasal tip. If your sole desire is to address the bulbous nasal tip, then you may benefit from a tip rhinoplasty to refine the nasal tip.
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I had a nose job a couple years ago from a doctor in SoCal who is now retired. I am satisfied with the shape. However the nostrils do not seem symmetrical. Should I have this corrected or just forget about it?
Symmetry is a challenge in facial plastic surgery and most facial plastic surgeons discourage patients from having symmetry as a goal of surgery. Most patients have underlying facial Asymmetries and it is important to appreciate these asymmetries for what they are and that while we may be able to achieve LESS Asymmetry, the goal of symmetry should be discouraged.
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When using grafts for a nose job, how are they secured so that they don’t move around?
I use your own cartilage when creating grafts during rhinoplasty. I secure these grafts with stitches.
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I’m looking to have a chin augmentation, but does the implant feel fake? Would my husband think it felt unnatural?
During the initial healing process, you will have some swelling and you may have some numbness of the area of the chin/lower lip; these sensations may be perceived as unnatural. However, after the swelling has resolved and you have healed, the implant is natural in its look and feel.
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