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Jan

I had a mid face lift but the skin around my nose still sags?

Question: I'm a 56-year-old female and I had a mid face lift 7 months ago. I’ve noticed some skin still sags around my nose. Are there any alternatives to help fix this problem? Answer:Mid face or facelift is not the answer for all saggy skin. Though we still n...

Jan

Im interested in narrowing my nostrils and having my bridge made smaller.

Question: I'm interested in narrowing my nostrils and having my bridge made smaller. I’ve been told that doing both can sometimes be tricky. Is this true and if so, why? Answer: We typically perform open rhinoplasties now and we would narrow the nostrils and do...

Jan

What facial features will a mid facelift most benefit?

Question: What facial features will a mid facelift most benefit? Answer: A midface lift address the center of the cheek and for patients with noticeable mid face laxity, a mid face lift is an excellent procedure...

Jan

Are there any risks associated with the use of grafts for rhinoplasty?

Question: Are there any risks associated with the use of grafts for rhinoplasty? Answer: Rhinoplasty with grafts has risks associated with grafts resorbing and grafts moving. However, it is pretty much standard practice to use grafts for noses that a graft is indicated and...

Jan

Is 8 years old too young for ear surgery?

Question: My 8-year-old son is constantly teased because of his large ears. He wants to have surgery but I feel that he's too young and he’s still growing. What can I say to him to deter from wanting this? Answer: Eight years old is not too young for an otoplast...

Jan

How long does ear surgery recovery take?

Question: One of my ears has always been slightly misshapen. What is the usual recovery time? Answer: An otoplasty or ear reshaping recovery time varies from 1 to 2 weeks...

Jan

Is there a way to remove spider veins without laser treatments?

Question: I have spider veins but I'm deeply afraid of lasers. Is there a natural, less invasive treatment for spider veins? Answer: I’ve never understood why people are afraid of lasers. I’m afraid of the people not using lasers. In my experience, complic...

Jan

How can I removal spider veins on my face?

Question: I've got some really unsightly spider veins and broken capillaries on my face. What are my options for getting rid of these? Answer: For unsightly veins and broken capillaries on the face, laser procedures are performed. The results are fantastic and almost all...

Jan

Can I still smoke after a Rhinoplasty?

Question: I'm a 26-year-old male looking to have a nose job. I’m a long-time smoker and I stopped smoking for the past 2 weeks so I can have the surgery. I was told I would have to give up smoking after the surgery as well but I’m not sure I can resist. What w...

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