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Jan

Can you play sports after ear surgery?

Question: My 14-year-old son wants to have otoplasty surgery. He plays hockey. So I? m wondering how long after his surgery before he? ll be able to play the sport again and wear his helmet. What is your opinion? Answer: Probably your son can play hockey in about 2 weeks after t...

Jan

Does otoplasty have to be performed on both ears?

Question: One of my ears is protruding. If I were to have an otoplasty, would the surgery be performed on one or both ears to make them appear uniform? Answer: If one ear is protruding we usually perform otoplasty on one ear and leave the other ear alone. However, sometimes bo...

Jan

Can cheeks be lifted without surgery?

Question: My cheeks droop a little bit. Pictures of me make me look older than I am. Is fat grafting involved in fixing a problem like mine or are non-surgical procedures used? Answer: For mild cheek droopiness, fat grafting or devices such as ulthera are used to lift the chee...

Jan

For a cheek lift, where are the incisions made?

Question: For a cheek lift, where are the incisions made? I understand you? re doing work in the cheek areas and also temple area. Does this mean that incisions are made in both areas? Answer: For an endoscopic or mid facelift or cheek lift we put a small incision in hair line ...

Jan

Is 35 too young for a facelift?

Question: I'm a 35-year-old female and I smoke. My friends and family think I definitely need a facelift because my skin is already sagging. Am I too young to have a facelift? When would I be eligible? Answer: There is no right answer as to age with facelift, especially ...

Jan

Can you have more than one facelift?

Question: I had a facelift 10 years ago. Is it safe to have another one now and how many can a person safely have during her lifetime? Answer: Patients can have numerous facelifts during their lifetime. It all depends on the amount of excess skin present. Certainly after 10 ye...

Jan

How is male breast reduction performed?

Question: I'm a male, 62 years old with gynecomastia. I’d like the fatty tissue removed. How is this done? Answer: There are numerous techniques to treat gynecomastia including liposuction and excisional surgery. Patients need to come to the office for evaluation...

Jan

What will a brow lift do for me?

Question: I'm considering an endoscopic brow lift for a number of reasons. First I’d like to remove my forehead wrinkles. Second my eyebrows make me appear as if I’m glowering. Third, the upper part of my face seems old. Will a brow lift correct all these pro...

Jan

How do I know if I?m a good candidate for an eyelid lift?

Question: I'm considering an eyelid lift and I’m wondering if there are any eye conditions that would make someone not a good candidate. Answer: The main problem with eyelid lifts is in patients with dry eyes which can be exacerbated by an eyelid lift...

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