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Jan

Where would the scars be for a thigh lift?

Question: After successfully losing 85 pounds, my body is in serious need of fixing. Most of my weight loss was from my thighs; at least that is what looks the worst. I would like a thigh lift to remove the skin. It seems that the skin sags most on the inside of my thighs. W...

Jan

What are the techniques for liposuction that utilize lasers?

Question: What are the techniques for liposuction that utilize lasers? Is it true that the laser also tightens the skin? Answer: Laser liposuction is a procedure in which tumescent fluid is placed in the area to be suctioned. A laser is then used internally to melt the...

Jan

What is labiaplasty?

Question: What is labiaplasty? Answer: Labiaplasty is a procedure in which the labia minora are shortened. Women after childbirth sometimes have enlarged labia minora or just congenitally have enlarged labia minora and labiaplasty shortens this...

Jan

Can breast augmentation be done using body fat?

Question: Can breast augmentation be done using body fat? I'm worried about the implants leaking. Answer: Breast augmentation with fat is a very new and popular procedure that we perform in our practice. Patients using fat can generally only get modest increases in si...

Jan

I have multiple sclerosis and I wonder if I can still undergo breast augmentation.

Question: I have multiple sclerosis, and I wonder if I can still undergo breast augmentation. Answer: This is an excellent question for the patient to discuss with their doctor treating their multiple sclerosis. Different doctors have different opinions on this. Howev...

Jan

Will my eyes be wider after a blepharoplasty?

Question: I'd like to get eyelid surgery. When I think of what the surgery actually does, I feel like the eyes will be more open after surgery and that I may have trouble closing them. Does this happen? Answer: Eyelid surgery requires precision, and the key is not to tak...

Jan

Will a cheek lift, lift my jowls at all?

Question: I'm having a cheek lift because the cheek and midface areas are my main concern. However I have very slight jowling. Will the cheek lift lift the jowls at all? Answer: A cheek lift or endoscopic mid-facelift will improve the position of the cheek and also it wi...

Jan

Will a forehead lift make my eyelids look less droopy?

Question: Will a forehead lift make my eyelids look less droopy? Answer: Forehead lift sometimes will make upper eyelids look less droopy. It all depends on the position of the forehead lift. Trends are now towards the more natural and lower eyebrow position than i...

Jan

What kind of anesthesia is used for facelift?

Question: What kind of anesthesia is used for facelift? Answer: Anesthesia often depends on the patient's presenting problems. It can vary from local anesthesia to IV sedation or MAC, which is s sort of twilight procedure, to general anesthesia. It all depends on the pat...

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