Question: I hear the FDA recently issued a bulletin warning that fillers can be dangerous in some parts of the face. Is this true? Can the risk be reduced? Answer: Yes it is true. And yes, your risks can be reduced. This is not news for any plastic surgeon. The FDA warning follows new studies […]
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Can a chin implant be done at the same time as rhinoplasty?
Question: Is it reasonable to get a chin implant and a nose operation at the same time? Answer: Yes, a rhinoplasty to make a large nose smaller plus a silicone implant to make a small chin larger is a common dual operation. The reason is that having a nose too large for the middle face […]
Can I get liposuction for my “cankles”?
Question: I hate my stocky lower legs and fat ankles. Can I have liposuction for this? Is there anything else that can help me? Answer: You can definitely have liposuction of the calves and ankles – if excess fat is making your legs stocky. Results can be lovely. However, liposuction here is different from liposuction […]
Can neck liposuction be done in the office?
Question: Can neck liposuction be done in the office? Answer: Liposuction is often done in the office by inexperienced doctors who do not understand how risky it is. The neck can be compressed by bleeding during or after liposuction or just by the tumescent fluid that is injected under the skin. This can make it […]
How do I know which is the best chin implant for me?
Question: What is the best kind of chin implant to have? Answer: This is a very good question. There are 4 considerations in choosing a chin implant – type, size, shape and material. Type – you should have an extended chin implant, not an onlay. Let me explain why. The original chin implants were placed […]
What can be done, if anything, about capsular contractures?
Question: I want breast implants, but I am afraid of capsular contracture. Is there any way to prevent it? Answer: Yes, there may be a way to prevent capsular contractures. Capsular contractures are tight scar that your body forms around an implant – any implant – that it finds irritating. After a breast implant, you […]
Important New Treatments for Wrinkles
Question: Is there anything new for treating wrinkles and skin depressions? Answer: Yes, one advance is immediately available. Another is on the horizon. The advance available now is a skin treatment called microneedling. We use the SkinPen which is a medical grade machine. The treatment on the horizon is reported to make tissues regrow (very […]
Is it safe to have surgery done by an out-of-town surgeon?
Question: Is out-of-town surgery safe? If so, how can I prepare for it? Answer: Out-of-town surgery is more challenging than having surgery near home. Once you leave your surgeon’s city, you don’t have direct access to her/his care. This makes many people anxious. It also makes it difficult for your surgeon to help you, if […]
Breast Implants for Female Weightlifters
Question: I am a female competitive weight lifter and want breast implants. Is it ok to put the implants under the muscle? Answer: I generally recommend that women weight lifters have their breast implants over the muscle. The muscle is the pectoralis major muscle. This is the major muscle of the chest. It is highly […]
Why do my nipples seem to be sitting low after my breast lift?
Cosmetic Question: I had a breast lift. My nipples look as though they are too low on the breast. My surgeon says that it is fine, but I don’t like it. What can I do? Cosmetic Answer: This can happen, but it is also fixable. You need to wait 6 months at least before having […]