Facial Plastic Surgery Blog
As a result of the stroke, you may have lost the ability to raise your eyebrow on one side.
I suffered from a stroke last year and I have some drooping of my left eye. I am only 46 and do not want to look this way. Can blepharoplasty help with the looks of this eye? I am sorry to hear of the stroke you suffered last year. As a result of the stroke, […]
I recently read that a chemical peel may be effective in removing pre-cancerous cells
I live in Arizona where the sun shines every day. Unfortunately that means I need to load up on the sun screen since I have a family history of skin cancer. I recently read that a chemical peel may be effective in removing pre-cancerous cells. Is this true? A laser resurfacing may be a better […]
Why can’t I have my nose as small as I want it?
I’ve consulted with one surgeon about nose surgery and he said he can’t make my nose as small as I want it. Why would this be? Why can’t I have my nose as small as I want it? There are a variety of factors that determine size of the nose. One is your overall facial […]
Non-surgical facelift alternatives provide results as long lasting as a traditional facelift?
Do any of the non-surgical facelift alternatives provide results as long lasting as a traditional facelift? There are several non-surgical facelift alternatives available to the market. Some of these alternatives use heat in the form of lasers, ultrasound, or radiofrequency to create collagen reformation and thus tightening of the skin. The questions that remain to […]
I recently had an eyelid lift, and now I am having difficulties opening and closing my eyes.
I recently had an eyelid lift, and now I am having difficulties opening and closing my eyes. Is this a temporary side effect? If not, how can this be remedied? Following an eyelid lift (also known as upper blepharoplasty), the eyelids may become swollen. This swelling may result in difficulty with opening and closing the […]
I broke my nose when I was a kid. Would a nose job fix such an old problem?
I broke my nose when I was a kid and the lump left behind has always been bothersome. Would a nose job be a smart choice in fixing such an old problem? A rhinoplasty would be a nice option to address the deformities caused by a previous nasal trauma. If you have other injuries related […]
I have severe dry eye having an eyelid lift might not be safe for me.
I have severe dry eye and have been told that having an eyelid lift might not be safe for me. What are the risks of this procedure for someone with my condition? One of the risks of eyelid lift is dry eye. In your case, the procedure may exacerbate your dry eye.
I have never heard of earlobe repair and hope that you can do it
I am 35 years old, female and have a different sort of problem. I have very long, wobbly earlobes. This makes wearing pierced earrings impossible because it draws attention to the lobes. Is this a problem that can be fixed? I have never heard of earlobe repair and hope that you can do it. You […]
How long does it take to completely heal after receiving an injectable filler?
How long does it take to completely heal after receiving an injectable filler? Injectable filler may result in bruising and/or swelling. If these occur, it may take approximately 3 days to resolve.
I look tired all of the time due to the dark bags under my eyes.
I am 52 years old and look tired all of the time due to the dark bags under my eyes. It feels like fatty tissue. I would like the fat removed. Can this be accomplished with gentle liposuction or is blepharoplasty necessary? If the dark bags are due to fatty tissue, then a blepharoplasty would […]