Head & Face Questions Answered by ASAPS Surgeons
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...
Who would I see and how would I get a lump on head removed?
My boyfriend has a lump on the side of his forehead, he said it happened after a sunburn when he was young, it's been their ever since. He...
I would recommend he see a plastic surgeon. If he/she does not feel comfortable removing it, they can refer him to the appropriate specialist...
Very bad lower lid bleph.
I had an aggressive LL bleph ocular surgeon removed all my fat along with the orbital muscle roll under my lashes (eyes too flat) gave me a...
In my experience, lower blepharoplasty is done best with a gentle approach and not aggressively, even if that means leaving some imperfections...
Recently Answered Questions
Nipple piercings and breast lifts
I understand usually metal nipple piercings need to be taken out for most surgeries, but usually I've been able to replace them with a metal...
Thank you for your question and for doing your homework with ASAPS member surgeons. The metal piercings would need to be removed for the surgery...
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...
Still too big after BR. What can be done!?
I had a bilateral breast reduction 9 weeks ago to relieve back pain symptoms and because I have spent my life hating them and wanted them gone. I am...
First, please try to be patient, your problem is temporary, and can be solved. Your outcome is not as expected, and this is stressful. Please do...