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Question: I have my rhinoplasty scheduled in a month. Are there any tips that you would suggest for reducing bruising and swelling afterward? Answer: A rhinoplasty (“nose job”) can be tailored to your goals. If you wish for only your tip to be adjusted, then that certainly can be done without manipulating the remaining nasal […]

Question: I have my rhinoplasty scheduled in a month. Are there any tips that you would suggest for reducing bruising and swelling afterward? Answer: Arnica Montana is a homeopathic medication that can be taken both before and after surgery to help reduce swelling and bruising. Ice packs can also be used after surgery to reduce […]

Question: Can sinus surgery be performed at the same time as rhinoplasty and how is this done? Answer: Yes, sinus surgery can be performed in conjunction with rhinoplasty.  Various techniques can be utilized to achieve this. The most commonly used method for sinus surgery today is endoscopic sinus surgery using small cameras and instruments inside […]

Question: I know it’s normal for the hair to shed within a week or two after a hair transplant. For me this happened practically all at once. I took a shower and about half of the hair came out. Is this normal? It’s pretty scary and it’s hard not to worry that it’s gone for […]

Question: I’ve had two hair transplants. About a year after each one, my hair was showing signs of thinning. How common is this? Is there any way that I can get another, more successful procedure done? Answer: Rather than losing transplanted hair, which is typically taken from areas that are programmed to remain for a […]

Question: Do you perform small hair transplant procedures? I had a previous hair transplant and then repair from another doctor, but the very front of my hairline still hasn’t been fixed. It’s a very small area, but I feel that it is the most noticeable and completely ruins the appearance so that I’m always wearing […]

Question: I am a 49 year old female looking to have a facelift, but how long do they last? Are there certain factors that make it more likely to need a second procedure in the future? Answer: There are several types of facelift procedures that accomplish different goals. Facelift results can last typically anywhere from […]

Question: I was told I could have a facelift while only under sedation and local anesthetic. I am 62 years old, would this sort of anesthetic be safe for me? Answer: This type of anesthetic is typically very safe and used often for many types of cosmetic procedures including facelifts. Your surgeon will be able […]

Question: I am a 70-year-old woman and am wondering if I am too old for a facelift. How do you know if your skin has lost elasticity? Answer: It is not age or lack of skin elasticity that will keep you from being a good candidate for a facelift, but rather your overall health. If […]

Question: How long is the recovery time for a facelift? What sort of painkillers will I be given after the surgery? Answer: Typical recovery time after a facelift is approximately 2 weeks. During this time, it is usually recommended that you not subject yourself to any strenuous activity which could put you at a higher […]