Head & Face Questions Answered by ASAPS Surgeons

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  • Droopy eyelid

    My one eyebrow is lower than the other which causes my one eyelid to droop. Should I go for Botox or fillers to lift my brow? I am 37 years old...

    Drooping Single Eyebrow...

  • Mini facelift

    Can a mini facelift be done under local anesthesia?

    The short answer is "yes." In my practice, full facelift (cheek, jowls, and neck) is regularly performed under general anesthesia. Our mini...

  • Facelift

    Am I a candidate for a second mini-lift, the first one being nine years ago. I'm also looking into a first time neck lift. I am a 65 year old female...

    Excellent questions. After nine years, your anatomy changes will be what determines whether it is time for another facelift to maintain your...

  • Brow lift

    I’m 75 years old with a high forehead. I had eyelid surgery done in 12/06. My right eyebrow droops significantly. Tried Botox with no correction...

    Did you get the forehead droop after surgery or injury? If yes, then it could still return and I would continue using botox/dysport on the side that...

  • Rhinoplasty

    I am 15 years old and I turn 16 in about 6 months. I have wanted a rhinoplasty for years. Is 15 too early to get the procedure done?

    In girls yes, in boys a bit longer. This could be done in summer when you have more time to recover. You also would need the OK from your parents. I...

  • Revision Otoplasty

    Dear Sir...

    Timing of revisions usually is beyond 3 months from any procedure but regardless, at this point you remain dissatisfied. Things that I would require...

  • How to fix facial assymetry

    I’m 20 and have a very assymetrical face. The left side is lower than the right. Also the jaw on the left side is stronger and wider, and the cheek...

    Without seeing photographs, facial x-rays, and examining you it would be impossible for me to give you an opinion. Having no idea to what degree you...

  • Surgery with mildly thickened aortic valve with no stenosis and LVH?

    I have had 2 normal stress tests, normal chest X-rays, and a normal echocardiogram a few months ago. My second/more recent echocardiogram is mostly...

    Surgical clearance is something determined by a physician. Have your primary doctor or cadiologist document your evaluation. Get a copy with a copy...

  • Chin Implant with Neck Liposuction

    I am scheduled for a chin implant (under-chin, silicone) with neck liposuction in December. I have some concerns about nerve damage. Is nerve...

    Some individuals have ‘sagging’ necks primarily due to fat accumulation below the jawbone (mandible). In some cases, liposuction alone can...

  • Endoscopic brow lift.

    How many endotines are used in an endoscopic brow lift? With the 5 cuts, how many endotines are used? 3 on top and 1 each temple or just the 3 on top?

    Thank you for your question

    Number of incisions varies for an endoscopic browlift and can range from 3-5

    I usually use a total of 5 incisions, 3 at

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  • Droopy eyelid

    My one eyebrow is lower than the other which causes my one eyelid to droop. Should I go for Botox or fillers to lift my brow? I am 37 years old...

    Drooping Single Eyebrow...

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