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Answers (sorted by helpful votes)| Steven Weiner, M.D. |  |
Collagen vs. hylauronic acid - which is better for wrinkles?
Evolence is the latest Dermal Filler to be FDA approved. Of all the fillers, it is the most natural, and causes the least swelling and bruising. It is a collagen based filler but overcomes the hurdles that prior collagen fillers had. There is no... more
| Richard P. Rand, MD |  |
Are silicone breast implants safe?
According to the FDA, the newer generation silicone gel implants are safe for general use. No longer do patients have to fit into special catagories to have these products used rather than saline. There have been no medical devices studied more... more
| Mary Lupo, MD |  |
Fraxel laser - will Fraxel make Rosacea worse?
Active rosacea can be flared by some lasers like Fraxel, Erbium Yag, Pearl, etc. Rosacea is improved, however, by the lasers in the visible light range and Intense Pulsed, or Broadband Light devices. The target of lasers like Pearl and Fraxel is... more
| Sam Naficy, MD |  |
How much downtime should I expect after rhinoplasty surgery?
A tape dressing and a protective shell will cover the bridge of the nose for one week. With modern techniques, no packing is required inside the nose. There may be some discoloration and swelling around the eyes which will typically... more
| Sam Naficy, MD | |
Rhinoplasty - I want a smaller nose. Why do rhinoplasty surgeons suggest only minor changes?
In rhinoplasty shape matters more than size.
Experienced rhinoplasty surgeons may promise you a more subtle change in size for a number of reasons: more
| Sam Naficy, MD | |
How can I fix my turned up nose?
A short and overly upturned nose can give an unnatural appearance to the nose. Short noses typically have too wide of an angle between the nose and the upper lip. In an ideal nose, this angle (called the nasolabial angle) is in the range... more
| Sam Naficy, MD | |
Revision rhinoplasty - have I had too many nose jobs?
There are a number of reasons why patients seek a secondary (revision) rhinoplasty procedure. In certain situations, the initial procedure may have not fully corrected the undesirable features of the nose. In other situations, the... more
| Sam Naficy, MD | |
Rhinoplasty surgery - do I need to consider how my chin looks to get the best results?
Chin augmentation (genioplasty) can often produce a dramatic and gratifying outcome that can greatly enhance the results of rhinoplasty. The goal of the procedure is to balance the profile by enhancing a weak chin and improving overall... more
| Sam Naficy, MD | |
What can I expect during Mohs Surgery recovery?
Mohs is a technique for removal of skin cancers by a specially trained group of dermatologists (often called Mohs specialists or Mohs surgeons). The principle advantage of the Mohs technique is that the same physician that removes the skin cancer... more
| Sam Naficy, MD | |
What nose problems can be fixed with non-surgical rhinoplasty?
Non-surgical rhinoplasty can help with the following types of noses:
Noses with a wide flat bridge - easier to narrow the bridge than to narrow the tip
Noses with small humps or bumps
Noses that have had prior surgery and are... more
| Sam Naficy, MD | |
Can my crooked nasal implant be fixed?
Nasal implants that are asymmetric can be revised. Typically the asymmetry is due to one (or more) of these problems:
The implant is too long for the nose and is bent due to lack of space
There is deviation of the septum which... more
| D.J. Verret, MD |  |
Best body area to remove deposits for fat transfers
While I perform fat transfers only to the head and neck area, I tend to obtain fat from the abdomen (stomach) or outer thigh area. Most people tend to have excess fat of the abdomen that they aren't afraid to lose. I generally deal with fairly... more
| Sam Naficy, MD | |
Do non surgical nose jobs work?
A non-surgical rhinoplasty or non-surgical nose job uses injection of safe and effective filler materials (typically Radiesse) to alter the shape of the nose. Non-surgical rhinoplasty is a quick and easy alternative for those who want to improve... more
| Steven Wallach, M.D. |  |
What is the difference between a Lifestyle Lift and a mini lift?
A lifetstyle lift is a brand name given to a limited scar facelift and a small excision of tissue below the skin. A minilift is similar but not necessarily the same operation. Mini-lift usually refers to a limited scar face lift and... more
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