Head & Face Questions Answered by ASAPS Surgeons

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  • Mouth stands out (using Finger trap test)

    I think my mouth looks very ugly from the side of my face and my front teeth cannot touch each other (upper teeth are outer, down side is normal). I...

    Hello...

  • Thread lift

    Hello! Which thread lift gives the best lift effect if you want to change the face shape from round to more oval? ( I'm only 30 years old) I've...

    I'm not a fan of thread lifts. They tend to recur quickly. Fillers may be a better option for patients who need a temporary improvement of facial...

  • Realistic healing time

    I am 6 weeks post-op from an upper bleph and brow lift. One eye/brow has healed perfectly; the other eye has a higher lash to crease incision and...

    Your surgeon is correct; healing does take a long time. Imperfections that may seem as though they will never go away actually do mellow with time...

  • Botox to help soften brow lift and upper bleph?

    I am 6 weeks post-op and my left eyebrow was over-corrected (on purpose, per my surgeon) and my crease/left eye feels tight and looks bigger. Can a...

    Surgeons differ on recommending Botox during the early healing process. The same goes for massage: you wouldn't want to hurt the surgical results...

  • Blepharoplasty or Fillers for under-eye circles?

    I am 50 years old and have some facial fat loss and sagging of the skin. Most significant are the dark circles under my eyes. I have slight...

    For facial fat loss, I believe the best correction is to refill the areas where you have lost the fat. This can be done with either off the shelf...

  • Lip implant complication

    Hello, I had lip implant surgery a month ago. The top implant had to be removed because there was a hole in the top lip that would not heal. The...

    If the lips are having a hard time healing, it might be best to remove the implant and allow yourself to heal for a couple months before revisiting...

  • Upper eyelid surgery after 5 months?

    I had upper eyelid surgery last February but there is a bit of skin like a stye at the corner near the nose on both eyes. The procedure was done not...

    Excess eyelid skin in the very center of the eye can result in a visible scar. Unless the problem is pronounced, it is best not to make a scar at...

  • Post Tagus incision appears unnatural

    I had a facelift 2 months ago and my PS did a post tragus incision. It is flat and tight on one side. He has injected steroids and tells me to press...

    Hello - I routinely perform a post-tragus incision and have good success with the contour of the tragus. By now the impact of steroid injections...

  • Burns on Face

    My face was burned due to steam and I have scars on one side of face as well as on other parts of my face. I have tried cosmetic laser surgeries but...

    Sorry to hear about the scars you developed prior to your injury. Also it is unfortunate you have been displeased with the laser results. There are...

  • Basil cell carcinoma from a nose

    Does a plastic surgeon remove a basil cell carcinoma from a nose? I have a quarter sized basil cell carcinoma on my nose.

    Many Plastic Surgeons perform both the excision & closure of cutaneous malignacies like Basal Cell Carcinoma. Slow MOHS or an equivalent excision may...

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    I had BodyTite Liposuction almost 4 weeks ago. I am 5'7 and was 153 pounds before the procedure. My skin wasn't loose but my surgeon thought my skin...

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  • Can botox cause permanent paralysis?

    On Aug. 26 I had 20 units of botox for crows feet. 5 days later I had some filler done and the plastic surgeon put some dysport under eyes due to...

    Most likely, the second Dysport injection paralyzed the zygomaticus muscle, the muscle that controls the mouth and cheek. This should dissipate as...

  • 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...

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