Cosmetic Question: I had Botox around my eyes. Now my cheek lines look worse. Am I imagining things? Cosmetic Answer: Probably not. If Botox or any other neurotoxin (Xeomin, Dysport) is injected around the eyes, it can be injected too far out or too far down on the face. In some people, this can relax […]
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Buttock Implant Incisions
Cosmetic Question : If I have buttock implants, is it better to have 1 or 2 incisions. Which one is more noticeable after you have healed? Cosmetic Answer: The trend today is to use two incisions for buttock implants. They are placed one on either side of the buttock crease. Using 2 incisions helps your […]
How to Get a Breast Implant That Fits a “D” Cup Bra
Cosmetic Question: How can I make sure I get implants that fill a D cup Bra? Cosmetic Answer: Implants are not made in bra cup sizes. These days bra cup sizes make little sense because all brands are sized differently. Do not worry about cup size, a D cup size means you want to look […]
Swelling After a Face Lift
Cosmetic Question: How long will I be swollen after a face lift? Cosmetic Answer: Swelling after a face lift varies from patient to patient. Typically it goes this way: First week – you are swollen but too tired to care. Second week –the swelling persists and you may feel depressed. Third week –the swelling is […]
Protecting Scars from the Sun
Cosmetic Question: Why is it important to protect new scars from the sun? Cosmetic Answer: The sun can have adverse effects on new scars in 3 ways: The sun disrupts collagen in the skin. This will make a scar thinner and wider. The sun causes damage to the veins in our skin. Therefore, red scars […]
Is it normal to have eyelid drooping after a mid-face lift?
Cosmetic Question: I had a mid-face lift through an eyelid incision. Now one eyelid is pulled down. How long does it take for this to go away? Cosmetic Answer: The mid-face lift is an excellent operation, but distortion of the lower lid is one of its complications. You may have a problem called ectropion. Ectropion […]
How do I pick the perfect implant size for my breast augmentation?
Cosmetic Question: How do I choose the right size implant for a breast augmentation? Cosmetic Answer: Every woman worries she will choose the wrong implant size and regret it. What if I go too big and look ridiculous? What if I go too small? Will it be the cup size that I want? Our job […]
Can Botox narrow my face?
Cosmetic Question: Can Botox be injected to narrow my face? Cosmetic Answer: Yes. Botox can be injected into the masseter muscles which attach to the side of the jaw and this can narrow your face. If you have TMJ or grind your teeth, these muscles will get large. They make the jaw look square. Botox […]
How old is too old for cosmetic surgery?
I am 55 and considering a breast augmentation. I have never been able to do this until now. Is 55 too old? Answer: At 55 these days, assuming you are healthy, you are young! You are definitely not “too old” for cosmetic surgery. Many women of your age find that it is the first time […]
How to manage pain after a tummy tuck.
Cosmetic Question: I really need a tummy tuck with muscle repair. What is the best way to deal with the pain after surgery? Answer: Tummy tuck pain is from muscle spasm, ‘ the world’s worst charley horse’. Every time you try to sit up, cough or breathe deeply, you have horrible pain. Today you can […]