Head & Face Questions Answered by ASAPS Surgeons
Lip filler lumps that won´t go away
Hi, I had my upper lip injected with hyaluronic acid filler a month and a half ago. That was not the first time I had the procedure done. And I...
I am sorry to hear about your problems. It does sound like that, after you saw a doctor, you received very reasonable treatment. From your...
Lip Injections
How soon after lip injections can you switch to a different brand...
No, lip fillers are synergistic and can be used sequentially. Best to go one syringe at a time or use half a syringe when indicated. Consider a...
Eye asymmetry problems
I have multiple eye asymmetry problems. What surgeries/exercises are recommended...
First, it is important to realize that the face and eyes are always asymmetric and are never exactly the same. With that in mind, there are...
Wrinkles
I had jaw surgery (lefort osteotomy and bsso) and ever since the skin on the left side of my face sags a little bit. It isn’t too noticeable until...
Before answering a question like this I would need to know more about your previous surgery like why was it done, how long ago, were there any...
Extreme watering 6 months post bleph
I am 6 months post lower bleph, my eye bags were removed internally, I had no stitches. There is some, but not significant improvement, my surgeon...
While it is very difficult to make any firm recommendations without examining you first hand I can confidently advise you not to have any additional...
Are My Post-Op Results Normal? Right Eye Contour Different from Left
I had lower blepharoplasty two weeks ago, with laser resurfacing. My left eye is healing nicely, but the right eye has a large, firm lump that is not...
This is definitely something that you should follow up with your surgeon. Without more information on what type of approach your surgeon used to...
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...
This is a tricky question; eyelid and brow position work together and in experienced hands, you can lift the brow position in some cases with botox...
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...
Recently Answered Questions
Bilateral Brachioplasty
i have lost 6 stone and would like a brachioplasty. It looks awful but feels comfortable. My biggest fear is that it will be tight after the initial...
Congratulations on your weight loss! I understand your concerns about how you will feel after a brachioplasty (arm lift). Though the results do look...
Botox Before or After an Operation
Hello!
I am due to have an operation under general anaesthetic (gynaecology related) next month.
I’ve never had Botox before but would really
The only risk of Botox just before surgery is possibly moving the Botox from the pressure of the mask used to get you to sleep. However, this risk is...
Pain and swelling 6-weeks post tummy tuck
I am six weeks post tummy tuck and breast augmentation. I have had a discomforting pain in my upper right abdomen area since my tummy tuck. It hurts...
It is possible that you are being too aggressive in starting your exercise routine. 4 weeks is a little early to start with anything more than...