Head & Face Questions Answered by ASAPS Surgeons
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...
Chin implant
I had a chin implant back in 2011 and as time has passed I'm really not happy with the results. I do want to have rhinoplasty as well sometime in the...
To get the best answer in this forum, you will have to post full face and profile photos. Otherwise, I would recommend seeking several personal...
Endoscopic brow lift
I had an endoscopic brow lift and on one side there is a bump that extends from just past the hairline onto the skin of my forehead. How should this...
Thank you for your question and sharing your concern. Endoscopic brow lift using the endotine device is a very powerful procedure and the endotines...
Unwanted facial hair?
Can a facelift, skin graphing or another procedure help permanently put an end to unwanted facial hair? I've tried all hair removal procedures and no...
I am so sorry to hear about your issue. Laser Hair Removal works very well. I have used it personally and in my practice for years. You must have...
Ears
I had my ears pinned back years ago but now need reading glasses. I have come to realise that they are not at the same height. I am looking for a...
The procedure about which you are inquiring is called an 'otoplasty.' It is a very common procedure, performed by many board-certified plastic...
Suture silhouette improve acne rolling scars?
I'd like to know if procedures like suture silhouette can be used to improve acne scars? When I push my skin with my fingers, my scars fade...
Rolling acne scars do indeed benefit from tightening. We have not seen adequate results with silhouette sutures. However, we have seen better...
Exams/study time after nose surgery
I am a 20 years old guy living in Albania, who's planning to have nose surgery on December 23. About one month later I need to study hard for my...
Before answering I do have to qualify that my answers are my guidelines for a typical septo-rhinoplasty procedure and without knowing specifics about...
Excessive tearing after lower blepharoplasty
I am experiencing excessive tearing from both eyes approximately 3 1/2 months after lower blepharoplasty. My surgeon said it is a result of blocked...
In general, lower eyelid blepharoplasty can be more tricky than upper eyelid surgery because when treating many of the problems associated with aging...
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...