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Can malar bags be improved with an eyelid lift?
Malar bags are a challenge to treat. I would recommend an eyelid lift to address excess skin and/or fat of the eyelids, but I wouldn’t recommend an eyelid lift specifically for the treatment of malar bags. Malar bags have several potential causes, including but not limited to allergies, lymphatic drainage, salt intake. Several treatment options exist, with variable results, including but not limited to laser, surgical excision, eyelid lift, radiofrequency, injection of medication, such as steroid and/or hyaluronidase.
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The area under my eyes is very hollow. Is it possible to have a fat transfer in this area?
Yes, it is possible to have fat transfer to hollow areas under the eyes. Other alternatives include injection of hyaluronic acid filler (Restylane, for example) and lower eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) with fat transposition. The fat transposition procedure involves re-positioning your own fat from the lower eyelids into the areas of hollowness, thus providing a more youthful contour between the lower eyelids and cheeks.
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I am considering chin augmentation. What are the chances that a chin implant can shift positions?
The risk of a chin implant shifting position is low. There are several maneuvers utilized in the procedure to minimize this risk. One technique I use is to limit the area of surgery so that the implant fits in a pocket underneath the tissues and against the chin bone; a smaller area of surgery minimizes the risk of movement of the implant. Also, I stitch the implant into position, thus further minimizing the risk of the implant shifting positions.
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HomeGeneral What is open rhinoplasty? Is this procedure used to treat a specific type of patient?
There are 2 approaches to rhinoplasty…open and closed. The difference between the two is a small, well concealed incision in the skin of the nose between the nostrils; this incision is utilized with the open approach. Although this incision is very small and extremely well hidden, the exposure obtained with the open approach provides us the opportunity to precisely modify the cartilages of the nasal tip to achieve a refined, natural appearance. As well, we typically use cartilage grafts to maintain the nasal airway patency […]
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I’m in my early 70s, from Newport Beach, and am contemplating getting some plastic surgery done. I’m apprehensive to undergo any type of surgery and would like to know some of your non-surgical options for a facelift.
Some non-surgical options include filler augmentation. We use fillers to the cheeks to address volume loss. This provides a more youthful contour to the cheek. As well, we perform skin tightening procedures with laser-based or radiofrequency-based technologies. Finally, skin resurfacing with a laser or chemical peel can improve skin texture as well as address fine lines/wrinkles.
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I’ve always had something of a receding chin but I also think I’ve gotten a bit jowly as I’ve gotten older. Can a chin implant help both of these problems?
The combination of a chin implant and lower facelift may be the best option for addressing your concerns of a receding chin and jowl formation.
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After my rhinoplasty, how long do I need to wear that metal cover? Will I be able to drive home after the surgery? I am planning on having local anesthesia.
The bandage along the bridge of the nose remains in place for one week; I remove it one week after surgery. I do not recommend you drive yourself to and from the surgery center. You will need someone to drive you. Although some rhinoplasty procedures may be performed under local anesthesia, the great majority of rhinoplasty surgeries I perform are with general anesthesia.
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HomeGeneral I’m Middle Eastern and I come from a family of oversized noses. While everyone else seems content with their nose, I am not. My nose is large all around, large tip, large nostrils, and wide from the bridge to the base. I would like a total resculpting of my nose. If actual nose tissue is removed to reduce the size of my nose, where is that incision? Would I be able to work the next day? I don’t care if there is a bandage on my nose.
A necklift is an excellent option to address laxity of skin in the […]
HomeGeneral I’m 39 but I feel like my neck is very saggy prematurely and that this really ages me. The sag started a few years ago when I lost about 40 lbs. Even though I feel pretty young for this, could a neck lift help?
A necklift is an excellent option to address laxity of skin in the neck. The necklift is a surgical procedure performed through incisions behind the ear and occasionally underneath the chin. Through these incisions, we can perform neck liposuction as needed to address excess fat in the neck. We can further tighten the neck muscle to […]
HomeGeneral I have a very pronounced hook to my nose which I believe is fairly normal among those of Persian descent. Nevertheless, I do not like it and would like to improve. How much improvement can I expect?
The “hook” appearance may be due to a combination of bump along the bridge of the nose and weakness of support to the nasal tip. The bump along the bridge of the nose is typically bony and cartilage in nature. Shaving down these structures will help to address the “hook” appearance. As well, improvement in the position of the nasal tip (if needed) […]
