Patrons1 in Henderson, NV asks: Q: “I had a face lift and a neck lift a month ago. As a result, I now have what appears to be a small rope around 1/2 of my neck. Additional my right side of my face is far more doopy than my left, ( which is good). […]
Injectables May Help Delay Plastic Surgery
The popularity of nonsurgical cosmetic procedures including injectables such as Botox, Dysport, Juvederm and Restylane, as well as skin rejuvenation procedures including chemical peels, microdermabrasion and laserskin resurfacing, has skyrocketed in recent years. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the number of nonsurgical cosmetic procedures performed each year increased by 228 percent between […]
Swelling and Bruising After Facelift
Cindy MD in Rockville, MD asks: It has been 3 weeks since I had facelift as part of removing the cyst on my face. I experienced severe hematoma after the surgery, but it seems that everything is healing as expected. I’m concerned about the bruises, since they still look very dark in some areas. The swelling on […]
Will Facelift Surgery Get Rid of Melasma?
Jessnmomf in Milwaukee, WI asks: Will a doctor perform a face lift and while doing so get rid of the melasma on the forehead and cheeks? Facelift surgery does not resolve, improve or make worse melasma. Melasma is a hyperpigmentation of the skin and is related to a number of medical conditions such as pregnancy. Treatment is difficult, but is non-surgical. Topical medications and skin lighteners […]
Difficulty quiting smoking, even when after cancer treatment
When faced with the diagnosis and treatment requirements of cancer, one would think that the bad habit of smoking would finally resolve. However, nicotine is a bad habit to break. Even when faced with cancer, many individuals still keep smoking. It is best never to have started in the first place. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43945669/ns/health-addictions/
Vertical Scar on Neck to Remove Loose Skin
Blanchard asks: I am a 58 year old female with history of weight loss of 135 pounds. I had a very successful abdominoplasty (removal of 10 pounds of skin) and breast reduction with lift. I am scheduled for an arm lift soon and would like to have my loose skin removed from under my neck. […]
I Had a Facelift 4 Years Ago and Don’t Want Another One What Can I Do to Help Sagging?
Sharla DeCelle in Las Vegas, NV asks: I had a facelift approximately 4 years ago and have started to get the deep fowls around my mouth. I’m 60 years old and want to look vibrant for my age but do not want a another facelift. Are there other alternatives that will help the wrinkles and […]
Are Steroid Injections Worth the Travel?
Brown123 asks: “I’m from Alabama. I got rhinoplasty performed in Flordia 2 & half months ago. My nose is still very swollen. My doc told me I can come back to Flordia & get steroid injections or I can go to a local doc. He advise me that he feels that he’s a better […]
How Do You Correct Too Much Fat Removed During Neck Lift
TJR in Savannah, GA asks: “If you had too much fat removed from submental liposuction and it caused your muscle bands to show and indentations how would you go about correcting this problem? If you are a PS what would you recommend to fix something like this and what sort of reasonable expectations should a person […]
What is More Invasive..a Browlift or Upper Blephroplasty?
Andi P in Pennsylvaasks: What is More Invasive- a brow lift or upper blepharoplasty? Thanks! There are a number of different types of brow lift procedures. Most of the brow lift procedures would likely be categorized as more invasive than a standard upper blepharoplasty. Upper blepharoplasty is a simple procedure whereby skin and a small component of […]
