THE ECONOMY Plastic Surgery as Economic Indicator By BRAD TUTTLE | @bradrtuttle | February 14, 2012 | 1 inShare 31 VERONIQUE BERANGER / GETTY IMAGES Most plastic surgery procedures are considered non-essential, or elective—as in, the patient can elect to have work done, just don’t expect health insurance to cover it. Or as in: When […]
I Have What Looks Like A Rope Around My Neck Following Facelift/Necklift
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Is it possible to make my smile not as wide?
Jonass in Dallas asks: “Hi I am 20 years old, when I smile or laugh my mouth opens very wide so it seems that my smiel goes from ear to ear! is there anyway to fix it so when I’m laughing, my mouth won’t open as much?” This is a significantly delicate and tricky proposed […]
Is It Uncomfortable to Have Upper Eyelid Surgery with Just Local Pain Medication?
Rebric in Albertville, Al asks: “I will be taking one hydrocodone/apap 7.5/500mg tablet and one diazepam 10 mg 1/2 hour prior to the surgery and given a local numbing injection. Do you know from your experience if this a comfortable option compared to general sedation? Plus have you performed this surgery without the protective eye lens […]
Too Young for Facelift and Cheek Implants?
Sammzie in Berkeley, CA asks: ” I’m 20 years old and I’m unsatisfied with the way my mid-lower face appears. I think I’d benefit from getting a mid-face lift with cheek implants. Am I too young to be getting these procedures done? “ Facelift surgery can be performed as early as early 30s, all the way […]
Is It Safe to Have a Facelift After Sculptra?
Eimel in Gold Coast asks: “I had a Sculptra injection and am supposed to have 1 more in 6 weeks, the doctor’s idea was to make my skin stronger so he can do a threadlift. After doing some research I think this is not for me and I’d like to go back to my original […]
