Head & Face Questions Answered by ASAPS Surgeons

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  • What is the process to remove a scar from the face?

    What is the process to remove a scar from the face? How long does it take to totally recover?

    Scarring is a process of skin healing. It is always permanent and visible on the face. I can only change some appearance of the scar doing that by...

  • How careful should I be after nose surgery?

    I am 22 year old woman and I am planning to reshape my nose. Does the surgery have any side effects? How much time does it takes to heal and how do I...

    When performing rhinoplasty surgery in San Francisco, often know as a "nose job" the best advice I provide my patients is to communicate with me...

  • How involved is eyelid surgery and how much recovery time is needed?

    I have droopy eyelids, but also sagging jowls and loose neck skin. Does this require a complete face lift? What is the approximate cost and recovery...

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    Droopy eyelids” could be a couple of different things. If you are referring to bags under the eyes, this can be treated by a lower eyelid...

  • Will a second facelift fall again?

    I had a face lift one year ago. It looked good for 4 months then my face fell. When I went back to doctor he suggested that I have a chemical peel. I...

    I would suggest that you obtain your operative record and seek a second opinion with an experienced board certified Plastic Surgeon with an excellent...

  • Is it possible to get rhinoplasty after septoplasty?

    Several years ago I had my deviated septum fixed. It is possible to now get a nose job? I have heard they use your septum to do the nose job, but...

    Rhinoplasty after a prior septoplasty is certainly an opton. If cartilage grafts are necessary, they can be harvested from residual septal cartilage...

  • I am a 45 year old male and I have droopy eyelids. What type of eyelid surgery do you recommend for me.

    I am a 45 year old male and I have droopy eyelids. What type of eyelid surgery do you recommend for me. Also, I would prefer to have general...

    The type of procedure needed for droopy eyelids depends on the exact amount and location of the droop and the surrounding anatomy. The procedure can...

  • Is it standard procedure to use drains for a facelift?

    Is it standard procedure to use drains for a facelift? I have had three consultations - one surgeon uses drains, one doesn't, and one uses glue...

    I always use drains in facelifts. There are many excellent surgeons who do not do this. The risk of a drain is minimal and the benefits are...

  • Is it safe to have Rhinoplasty following Botox injections?

    I am scheduled to have reconstructive rhinoplasty, but have received Botox injections covering the usual areas including my nose to treat "bunny...

    The injections that you had should not have any impact on your surgery.

  • Facial Implants

    Dear Sir/Madam...

    There is a difference between when to use a facial implant such as silicone or other materials or fat injection. I prefer to use a facial implant if...

  • Long-term removal complications & risks of Medpor/Porex chin implant?

    I just got an 8-9mm Medpor (porous) chin implant w/1 screw. I am concerned about the possible long term risks of keeping it. From reading online, it...

    There can be issues with any type of chin implant. The potential complications that you describe are more specific to Medpor but if you implant is in...

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    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...

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