HomeGeneral How common is bleeding after rhinoplasty and how much of a concern is it?
It is not too common. I recommend you avoid aspirin, ibuprofen-containing products, and certain homeopathic medicines that increase risk of bleeding. Also, make sure you do not have high blood pressure; high blood pressure increases the risk of bleeding after surgery. Most of the time, I do not place nasal packing. However, if a patient experiences significant bleeding and/or has a severely deviated nasal septum, I may place a light nasal pack. Otherwise, most patients do well with no packing and experience minimal bleeding. Bloody drainage […]
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I have severe allergies that really bother me. I would like to get an injectable filler done around my eyes and would like to know if this is a good idea or not considering my allergies.
I recommend addressing your allergies first. You may find that the lower eyelids respond nicely to proper allergy treatment. If you still have hollowness of lower eyelids after proper allergy treatment, then you may benefit from injectable filler in the hollow areas to provide a smoother transition between the lower eyelids and cheeks.
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HomeGeneral I think I need a neck lift. The skin hangs down around my neck in folds. Where is the incision and is the neck muscle actually tightened? Can you remove some neck fat at the same time?
A neck lift is a surgical procedure. Assuming you are healthy, a neck lift is an excellent option to address your concerns. A small incision is placed underneath the chin; through this incision, neck fat is removed with liposuction. Also, muscle bands can be tightened through this incision. Incisions placed behind the hairline allow further tightening of neck muscles and trimming of excess […]
HomeGeneral What ingredients in sunscreens provide protection against UV-A1?
A recent study from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center looked at the 29 most popular sunscreens available on Amazon.com and found inadequate protection against UV-A1. UV-A radiation penetrates through window glass; UV-B radiation does not penetrate through window glass. Therefore, one must strongly consider ingredients in sunscreens that provide protection against UV-A. UV-A1 is long range radiation. Ingredients that protect against UV-A1 include zinc oxide. As well, avobenzone protects against UV-A1;however, it is an unstable molecule and benefits from the stabilizing effects of other ingredients, such as octocrylene. Colorescience Sunforgettable SPF 30 […]
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After my necklift, will I be able to take care of myself? I live in an isolated little cottage; do you think I would be better off staying with someone for a couple days after my surgery? I am 67 years old.
I recommend you stay with someone for a couple days after your surgery. If you wish, we can make arrangements for you to stay in a recovery suite with a registered nurse during the first few days after your procedure.
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HomeGeneral I am 69 years old and believe that I want to have laser skin resurfacing. I am retired so I will not need to take time off work, but I have a busy social calendar. How long will I need to stay home after the procedure? Can I use makeup during this time if I need to go out briefly?
Laser skin resurfacing is an excellent option for you to address fine lines/wrinkles, texture issues, pigmentation, and sun-damaged skin. I recommend you take approximately 7-10 days off from your social calendar. This social downtime is due to the fact that you […]
HomeGeneral What are some of the common complications associated with injectable fillers?
The most common complications associated with fillers include bruising and swelling. Certain medications can increase bruising, such as ibuprofen-containing products and aspirin. Therefore, we recommend patients stop these medicines approximately 10 days prior to injections. Also, some homeopathic medicines can increase bruising and swelling, such as Gingko Biloba. There are certain homeopathic medicines that minimize bruising, such as Arnica Montanta; we recommend patients consider this in an effort to decrease risk of bruising. If bruising and swelling occur, it is temporary. Other potential complications include a bumpy contour irregularity […]
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 […]
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I want an ear pinning procedure done to fix my mousy ears. Are the incisions relatively small?
The appearance of prominent, or mousy, ears can be improved with an ear pinning procedure called an otoplasty. The procedure is performed through a relatively small incision that is well hidden behind the ear.
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HomeGeneral I am 69-year-old man with obstructed vision due to my drooping eyelids. Would blepharoplasty be a procedure that could correct this problem?
Upper eyelid lift, or upper blepharoplasty, might be a good option for you. First, I would evaluate the eyebrows to determine if the eyebrows are contributing to the heaviness of the upper eyelid. If there is evidence of the eyebrows contributing to the heaviness of the upper eyelids, you may benefit from an endoscopic brow lift. Second, we would evaluate the position of the upper eyelids. Sometimes, one can experience not only excess skin of the upper eyelid, […]
