Head & Face Questions Answered by ASAPS Surgeons
Can this be done?
I had a full face lift 20 years ago and a half face lift 7 years ago. I would like a partial lift from above the eyes to chin excluding forehead now...
When I read your question, I wondered about the state of your neck. Are you experiencing sagging in the neck or a double-chin appearance? If not, I...
What are the rhinoplasty risks for a 70 year old?
I'm 70 years old and in good health, with tight skin, so I've been told that I'm a good candidate by facial plastic surgeons that I've consulted...
Positive aesthetic outcomes are achievable in a 70 year old. One has to ask if the nose has changed over the years or if it was something you wanted...
Chin reduction
I had an accident at a young age which caused a fracture (now a protruding bump) on the left side of my jaw. It's not a noticeable deformity on its...
An overgrowth of the mandible (jaw bone) in the chin area can either be reduced, removed or even sometimes implants may be used to create symmetry...
Lip reconstruction
Hi I have a problem on my lip which due to Steven Johnson syndrome. There is excessive tissue which grows in the corner of my mouth that connect my...
In would require an in person exam to know how to guide you. Craniofacial surgeons and cleft surgeons are well versed with lips issues from scarring...
Add a bump for symmetry
I am a 52 YO male. As a kid I had a much more crooked nose, bridge moved to my left side. I had the deviated septum fixed, which worked great...
It is possible to correct an asymmetry deficit of a nasal bone or cartilage with a filler. I use hyaluronics such as Juvederm. If you are happy with...
Slanted double chin
Hi there, I'm a 23 year old female and I've always noticed my strange double chin...
Liposuction of the neck to remove excess fat. A small incision under the neck to remove the excess of skin is possible.
What are the patient's rights regarding substances used during surgery?
I had facial surgery and afterwards my face appeared to be covered with a white film. When it started flaking off, I called the doctor (due to...
I'm sorry to hear of your highly qualified surgeon minimizing your concerns. Patients have a right to everything that was done in their procedure...
My chin and smile is still different than original 4 weeks after chin implant removal? Will my chin return to original shape?
I had a solid silicone Implantech extended anatomical small size 5.5mm chin implant placed under my chin. After keeping it only 2 days I had it...
The fact that this movement in the lower lip is improving is a good sign for full recovery of movement...
Drooping post-surgery eyelid after migraine Botox
I had surgery to lift my eyelid two months ago (I only have one eye, the other side, the prosthetic, is lacking volume). Ten days ago I had Botox...
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Chin Implant 9 Years Later
I had a chin implant put in just over 9 years ago and I woke up in the middle of the night in severe pain on one side of my implant. It feels...
If there is no history of recent trauma, sudden onset of pain and irritation suggests an infection even if there is no fever. The implant is very...
Recently Answered Questions
Breast reduction?
Do I qualify for a breast reduction if I have 32DDD/34DD's, back neck and shoulder pain, shoulder grooves and band grooves? What qualifications do I...
Yes. Based on your cup size, and symptoms, it sounds like you would get significant improvement in your quality of life after a breast reduction...
Revision Rhinoplasty
I had a rhinoplasty 9 months ago however I feel that my nose was lifted too much. I’ve been told by my surgeon that it will drop however it looks...
Will it drop.....? That all depends on what was done inside and how much swelling you still have. Sometimes it looks high due to swelling...
Tummy tuck
Tummy tuck 1 year post op
Should my scar around my belly button have browning patches?
I had my surgery done in June 2019.
Also, should I still b
Whether a scar results from an accident or a previous surgery, for many people it is bit a badge of courage but an unsightly or even deforming mark...