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Jan

How long is the recovery for otoplasty?

Question: We are allowing our 17-year-old son to have an otoplasty as he is very self-conscious about his ears. I? d like to time the procedure so that this has little to no impact to school or sports. How long is the recovery period? When can he play sports again, soccer an...

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...

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