COSMETIC NASAL SURGERY
Cosmetic nasal surgery is generally performed from within
the nose with no external incisions. When the surgery is
complete, a splint will be applied to help your nose maintain
its new shape. (Nasal packs may be placed in your nostrils.)
The pack is generally removed in 1 to 2 days. The nasal
splint is removed in approximately ten days. The patient
may then return to work in one week or sooner as desired.
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General questions
Does plastic surgery hurt?
There is no pain during the surgery, and most patients report
only mild pain afterward. Discomfort is easily controlled
with pain medications.
Do men get plastic surgery?
Yes, a growing number of men are opting for nasal surgery,
facelifts and other procedures to help them look and feel
their best.
Is plastic surgery covered by insurance?
A procedure that corrects a functional problem as well may
be covered. Consult your insurance company ahead of time.
Am I too old for plastic surgery?
If you are in good health, plastic surgery may be a realistic
option for you. We would evaluate your problem and your
general health, before deciding whether you are a candidate
for surgery.
Isn't plastic surgery expensive?
Plastic surgery procedures are surprisingly affordable.
We will be glad to help you work out an affordable plan
for financing your procedure.
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Abdomen / Liposuction
I have a little pouch on my abdomen, do I need a tummy
tuck or liposuction?
The doctor will examine your abdominal area and help
you make the decision based on his findings and what results
you are trying to obtain.
I have had a C-section. Can the incision be in
the same area?
In some cases, the doctor can use the same area and
minimize additional scarring.
I am happy with my size, but I have little pockets of
fat on my hips/thighs. What can be done?
You may want to consider liposuction. The procedure
takes from thirty minutes to several hours depending on
the area to be suctioned. Small incisions are made
in the skin and the fat is removed by suction.
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Breast Surgery
Is breast augmentation for me?
If you are bothered by the feeling that your breasts
are too small, augmentation may be the answer for you.
Have you had children and the size and firmness changed?
Is one of your breasts noticeably smaller than the other?
Discuss with the doctor the details. We also offer non-surgical
breast enlargement.
What is the recovery period for breast augmentation?
Within a day or two after surgery, you will be up and
around. Most of the discomfort you feel can be controlled
with medication prescribed by your plastic surgeon.
I am considering breast reduction.
When you meet with your doctor, discuss your personal
goals.
I am happy with my breasts except they are droopy.
You may want to speak with your doctor about a breast
lift (mastopexy).
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Nose surgery
Will nose surgery make me look different?
Nasal surgery will help your nose to look right for
your face, without calling attention to the surgery. Often,
the change is quite subtle, but it can make a difference
in your appearance and the way you feel about yourself.
The tip of my nose is beginning to droop. Why?
The tip of the nose tends to droop with age, often causing
breathing difficulties as well as cosmetic concerns. The
problem may be corrected through a procedure to shorten
and elevate the nasal tip.
Can my 13-year old daughter have nose surgery?
Nasal surgery usually is done after a child has reached
maturity, generally around age 15 for girls, 16 for boys.
Occasionally, surgery may be done earlier--for example,
if an internal defect is causing breathing problems. A consultation
can help you decide.
How can chin surgery make my nose smaller?
Facial balance is the key. Problems with other features
can make even a well-shaped nose seem unattractively large.
A chin implant may be indicated.
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Eyelid surgery
Help! My upper eyelids droop over my lashes.
The upper eyelids become prominent with time and may even
interfere with the vision. Eyelid surgery removes excess
skin through an incision hidden in a natural crease above
the eye.
Can surgery get rid of the bags under my eyes?
Puffy, baggy lower eyelids are caused by relaxation of the
tissues around the eye. Eyelid surgery sometimes removes
excess fat and tightens drooping tissues through tiny incisions
that are largely hidden within the eyelid.
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Browlift
surgery
What is an endoscopic forehead lift?
This relatively new technique tightens forehead skin by
means of specially designed instruments and a tiny video
camera inserted through several tiny incisions in the scalp.
A consultation can help you determine if it is the best
procedure in your case.
What can be done about my forehead wrinkles?
Sagging forehead skin in women may be treated with a coronal
browlift. An incision is made behind the hairline, excess
skin is removed, and underlying muscles are tightened. In
men, the incision is occasionally hidden in natural creases
of the mid-forehead lift.
What can be done about my overhung eyebrows?
A direct browlift raises the eyebrows and corrects the overhung
appearance.
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Facelift
Will a facelift make my skin look stretched?
No. Modern facelift techniques tighten the underlying muscle
and supportive tissue as well as the skin, thus eliminating
the stretched or "windblown" look that was sometimes
seen in years past.
How long does a facelift last?
The excess skin removed in a facelift never returns, so
you will always look younger than you otherwise would have.
In the future, you may opt for a minor "tuck up"
to maintain the correction.
When can I return to work after a facelift?
Most people return to a normal routine approximately two
weeks after a facelift. Makeup can be applied several days
after surgery. You will need to avoid strenuous activity
for about six weeks.
Am I too young for a facelift?
You need not wait until the effects of aging become
pronounced before addressing the problem. Many women and
men today are having facelifts at a younger age to maintain
a youthful appearance without a dramatic change in the appearance.
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