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HomeGeneral 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 in appearance. However, as collagen reformation occurs over the next 6 weeks to 6 months, you will see continued improvement of appearance of skin, especially when incorporating proper skin care products. […]

HomeGeneral 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. […]

HomeGeneral 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 will wear bandages at all times (except when showering) for one week. Following the one week, we ask that you wear a headband (like a sweatband) at night for the next 4 weeks. It takes approximately 1 week for the redness, swelling, and bruising to […]

HomeGeneral 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 appearance. The nasal tip cartilages may be asymmetric, thus giving another potential cause of crooked appearance to the nose. There may be facial asymmetries which can be subtle but more apparent on close evaluation; this may result in a crooked appearance of the nose. Another […]

HomeGeneral 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 of silicone. It is well tolerated. For the individual who is hesitant to have an implant, you may consider an injectable filler, such as Radiesse, to provide chin augmentation. […]

HomeGeneral 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; management of blood pressure also decreases this risk). Other risks include temporary loss of hair at incision sites, numbness, hematoma (collection of bloody fluid), and paralysis of the forehead muscles. Though these risks are small, it is important to discuss the risks during consultation and […]

HomeGeneral 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 two weeks? Should I take another week’s vacation so that no one can tell that I have had a face lift? In the Feb 2011 edition of the journal, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, an outcomes study demonstrated that most patients who undergo a facelift feel […]

HomeGeneral I have pouches under my eyes that make me look tired all of the time. I read that this is fat. I would like blepharoplasty to remove this fat. Will all of the fat be removed? Is any of the skin removed? There are some medical conditions that may cause your lower eyelid pouches, including allergies and thyroid disorders. Otherwise, the most common cause for your lower eyelid pouches is fat. You may also have a hollow region between the pouch and the cheek. This hollow region is referred to as infrao-orbital hollows, nasojugal groove, or tear trough deformity. In […]

HomeGeneral Dr. Batniji, My 20 year old son has severe acne. he has tried antibiotics and he has been on Acutane since mid-October. He is very upset that his acne has not gotten worse. He is, of course, under a doctors care in Upland where we live. Would you possibly have any advise or would an appointment with you be worth our drive to Orange County? thank you for your thoughts. LInda Thank you for your inquiry. As you and your son may know, the treatment of acne is challenging. Part of the challenge is identifying the potential cause. There are many potential medical […]

HomeGeneral I had a mini, smas neck and face lift and lip enhancement with smas. I do not like my lips.. my smile is not as wide and I can’t show my teeth like I use to. Can the material be removed if not satified with the results soon after the initial surgery? Catherine, Thank you for your inquiry. The changes you are experiencing may be related to swelling after the procedure. If this is the case, then you may find improvement in the appearance of your smile with time as the swelling subsides. I prefer to use hyaluronic acid fillers rather than SMAS […]