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From start to finish, how long does a facelift take? Can the procedure take place in my doctor’s office, or will I need to go to a hospital?
I prefer to perform facelift surgery at a surgery center. It is a fully accredited center and we use board certified Anesthesiologists as well as a wonderful surgical team devoted to your care. The procedure itself can take approximately 2-3 hours.
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HomeGeneral What is ‘open roof deformity’ in reference to a rhinoplasty? How can this be avoided or fixed?
An open roof deformity is a term used to describe the appearance of the nose after a large dorsal hump reduction. When a large dorsal hump is reduced, the bridge/dorsum of the nose appears flat…this is an open roof deformity. At the time of rhinoplasty, osteotomies will re-position the nasal bones in such a way as to close the open roof and achieve a result that is natural in appearance. Patients who have a large dorsal hump that is reduced and then have osteotomies […]
HomeGeneral I am 28 years old and in a profession where looks are everything. I really enjoy looking at before and after pictures of nose jobs and have chosen the type of nose that I would like to get. I know that rhinoplasty must cause black eyes and bruising. How long is it before a nose job looks 100% natural using makeup so I can get back to work?
Bruising is best controlled with intervention before, during and after surgery. Before surgery, we make certain that you are not taking medicines that may cause increased bruising, such as products that contain […]
HomeGeneral My nose is too narrow and I have finally decided to get rhinoplasty surgery. This was not a quick decision; I have been contemplating surgery for almost two years. What will you use to make my nose wider, some of my own tissue? Does this procedure require incisions outside the nose?
I appreciate the fact that you did not make a quick decision to get a rhinoplasty. These decisions should definitely be well thought out. A narrow nose may have both aesthetic and functional issues. There are a variety of techniques that I use to address the narrow nose. These […]
HomeGeneral I am 38 years old and had a gortex implant placed in my nose about 6 years ago. Recently, a red color has appeared on the spot where the implant was placed. What antibiotics should I use to treat this? Does this mean I should potentially have the implant removed?
There is a possibility that the implant is infected. It is important to use a broad spectrum antibiotic. You may need to have the implant removed if it is infected. I do not typically use gortex implants on the nose because of the risk of infection, extrusion of the implant, […]
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What is the difference between getting Botox and having a facelift? Which one is better for wrinkles and sagging in the facial skin?
Botox minimizes the appearance of lines formed from muscle activity, such as frown lines, forehead creases, and crow’s feet. Botox is performed in the office. It takes approximately 4-7 days to show effect and lasts approximately 4-6 months. A facelift is a surgical procedure that repositions skin and soft tissue into a more youthful orientation. A facelift repositions jowls, refines the neckline, and provides a more youthful contour to the jawline.
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HomeGeneral What happens during a facelift consultation? Is there a chance my doctor will tell me not to have the surgery?
The first part of the consultation includes a skin care analysis and introduction to our practice. Then, I meet with you and discuss your desires. I examine the areas of concern. I review my findings with you and make recommendations. Sometimes, patients think they would benefit from a facelift. While a facelift procedure is an excellent one that can produce fabulous results in the right patient, I determine with you whether it is your best option. Some patients might not […]
HomeGeneral I am 68-years-old and I am seeking a facelift procedure, but I live alone and my family lives at least an hour away from me. Is it possible to drive myself home after the facelift surgery?
You should not drive yourself home after surgery. In fact, you should make arrangements to have someone stay with you for a few days after surgery. The night of your surgery, we make arrangements for a nurse to care for you in a recovery suite. The morning after your surgery, I see you in follow up. At that time, a family member or friend […]
HomeGeneral I am a 61-year-old female and in the past 10 years I have developed a double chin. No matter how much I exercise or diet my chin remains in its unattractive state. Would a facelift correct this problem? How?
There are many definitions for the term “facelift.” When I say a facelift, I am referring to a procedure that achieves refinement of the jawline, addresses jowls, and establishes a more youthful neck contour. This is performed through an incision that is well concealed by following the natural contours of the ears. For patients with heaviness of the neck and loss […]
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Does insurance cover the cost of a rhinoplasty as a result of a horrific car accident?
Your insurance MAY cover the cost of a functional septorhinoplasty that is caused by a car accident. During my initial evaluation of you, I record the cause of the injury, the care you received following the accident, and the subsequent results of the injury, specifically a deformity and/or decrease in ability to breathe through the nose. We submit this information and photographs to your insurance company. Ultimately, your insurance company decides whether the procedure is covered by insurance.
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