I do not recommend this procedure as it does not last, and leaves permanent ‘cable’ sutures in the face. Thread lifts were originally intended to repair the underlying saggy cheek and jaw line tissues. This was done by threading non-absorbable barbed sutures into the deeper soft tissues, to provide ongoing support. It’s no longer the CONTINUE READING
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Can Lasik surgery be combined with eyelid surgery?
February 16, 2011
It is not recommended to combine these two procedures. Most doctors will not operate in the immediate area where another surgeon is also operating at the same time. Lasik surgery results in quite a bit of irritation and dry eye symptoms, and often requires artificial tears to help alleviate symptom and lubricate the eye enough CONTINUE READING
Is 24 years old too early to get a brow lift for droopy eyelids?
February 11, 2011
Not necessarily, but you do need to be absolutely sure that this is the surgery that is right for you. Typically brow lift procedures are used to correct droopiness resulting from aging. However it’s possible in some people to inherit a droopy brow, and this is often apparent throughout childhood. An endoscopic or anterior hairline CONTINUE READING
I want to lift my upper eyelids. Do you recommend a brow lift or eyelid surgery?
February 6, 2011
This is a question that only can be answered in-person, based on an anatomic evaluation. Some patients can do fine with eyelid surgery only, when the problem is simply excess upper eyelid skin. However if the problem lies in the descent of the brow, then it’s wise to consider how much their brows are contributing CONTINUE READING
Will I have visible scars from eyelid surgery?
February 1, 2011
Typically eyelid scars are present but minimal and usually takes a person knowing exactly what to look for in order for them to be seen. Usually they are hidden by the lid fold, when performed by a skilled surgeon. Incisions shouldn’t be too high or too low, and they should only go out laterally as CONTINUE READING
Excess fat beneath my chin – liposuction or facelift?
January 27, 2011
If fat is the only issue causing the sagging, Liposuction can be excellent for this area. If very small amounts of fat are present, lipodissolve may work. However liposuction is a single definitive treatment and lipodissolve involves multiple in-office treatments with variable results. But if the problem isn’t just excess fat but also laxity in CONTINUE READING
Which filler do you recommend for the cheek area?
January 22, 2011
There are a variety of factors to consider when choosing the right filler to enhance the cheeks. Costs play a role, as do ease of injection and how long the filler lasts. You also need to consider your unique goals and the amount of volume required. For large amounts of volume, Sculptra is one of CONTINUE READING
How long will swelling last if I get fat grafting to the cheek area?
January 21, 2011
Significant facial swelling can be seen for 1-2 weeks after your procedure. A complete resolution of all swelling should be apparent at 2-3 months. However true facial definition (such as in the thinner areas of the face) can take several months to completely reappear based on how long ago you had the grafting done, and CONTINUE READING
How do I decide whether to get cheek implants or filler?
January 17, 2011
Each procedure has both its pros and its cons. With fat grafting, the fat will usually stay in position, but whether or not all the fat grafted will survive isn’t entirely reliable. It depends largely on the skill and techniques used by the surgeon performing the procedure. Additional surgeries are possible for additional corrections. With CONTINUE READING
What percentage of transferred fat will remain permanently?
January 6, 2011
The percentage of fat transfer that becomes permanent depends largely on the area grafted and the techniques used to graft it. It can range from 20-40% in the face to 80% or more in the buttocks (such as with the Brazilian Butt lift) if the procedure for fat grafting is the ‘micro fat graft technique’ CONTINUE READING