Head & Face Questions Answered by ASAPS Surgeons

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  • 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

  • Uneven slanted chin from an accident

    I fell on ice when I was in middle school and now my chin is slanted and uneven; what would be the best way to fix that? Is the overprotecting side...

    All that you propose are possibilities. The only way to know is with an exam and direct consultation. Make sure you see a qualified plastic surgeon...

  • What can I do to recover from this deep plane face lift?

    What can I do to recover from this deep plane face lift...

    Thank you for submitting your question - recovery rates differ for each person and combination of procedures. Be sure to follow your surgeon's post...

  • Dysport & Juvederm Voluma injected under eyes before lower eyelid (Blepharoplasty) surgery

    Need a little help or advice... My plastic surgeon had injected Dysport & Juvederm Voluma under my eyes 3 weeks before my surgery and now it's not...

    Without an examination, it is difficult to know what could be causing your ongoing swelling. If you are 2 years post surgery and injections you...

  • Bad results from cosmetic surgeon

    At what point do you take legal action after the surgery goes bad? The male brow lift did nothing, facelift pulled up to make you look like a...

    The decision to pursue legal action is yours to choose but having results that did not meet your expectations is not considered malpractice. Now if...

  • Eye Orbital Surgery results

    I had got assaulted the first of the year 2017. I got kicked in the face and due to this 2 weeks after my injury I had to have a tripod put in the...

    Hi, I'm very sorry to hear about your injury. These procedures can be challenging and difficult, time is your friend and yo should let nerves and...

  • Neck/face lift(mini)

    Most concerned about necrosis in preauricular area.

    Did medrol pac/hyperbaric chamber, using nitrobid and silverdene

    Scarred the necrosis May increa

    Thank you for submitting your question. It is somewhat difficult to answer without photographs to assess the nature of skin loss. The face is...

  • Lines from nose scrunching(not bunny lines) vertical, from the sides of my nose and up. What are they called?

    These lines can be felt when I run my fingers next to my nose. I scrunch my nose a lot but I don't get bunny lines, I get these lines. They aren't...

    Thank you for submitting your question and sharing your concerns about your appearance. The anatomic area that you are describing is the glabellar...

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  • Two different sized implants

    I have two different sized implants and I am not sure which is in which side. I have my paperwork from the hospital and it says that my left has 405...

    When implants are labeled right and left, it is always to your right and left. The difference in your implants is rather small and won't be easily...

  • Breast lift revision without nipple lift - no implants

    I have had saggy breasts since I was young. About fifteen years ago I had a breast lift. The surgeon made the nipples too high. It was obvious very...

    The situation you describe should easily be managed with an inferior pole plication (side to side scar above the fold) as the simplest way to manage...

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    My current size is a 30-I, and I would like to get to a D or a DD if possible. My question pertains to how much tissue can safely be taken out?

    You can achieve your desires with a reduction with the guarantee being smaller. Achieving a specific cup size is more challenging and tissue removal...

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