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Submitted by Admin on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 17:33
Question:

I’m a 40-year-old woman and I had Mohs surgery on the tip of my nose, leaving me with missing skin.  Will I ever look normal again?

Answer:

Nasal tip defects resulting from Mohs surgery can vary in size, shape, and depth. There are also a variety of ways to reconstruct these defects. This includes direct closure, transferring adjacent skin (flap closure), or a skin graft. While there will be a scar in the region of the reconstruction, in most cases, the end result is a normal appearing nose.

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Submitted by Admin on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 17:33
Question:

I’m having Mohs surgery for a spot beneath my eye. After my reconstruction will I still be a candidate for a blepharoplasty?

Answer:

I have performed blepharoplasty in patients undergoing Mohs reconstruction of the lid.  These are usually smaller defects that need reconstruction.  Larger defects may need reconstruction followed by possible blepharoplasty later.  If you are desiring upper blepharoplasty, this can be performed at the same time.

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Submitted by Admin on Sun, 02/05/2012 - 17:33
Question:

Is it better to have Mohs surgery and reconstruction performed by a dermatologist or to have Mohs surgery performed by a dermatologist and then have the reconstruction performed by a plastic surgeon?

Answer:

It depends on the location and size of the defect to be reconstructed.  The Mohs surgeons I work with are very adept at reconstructing defects that they feel comfortable with.  For more complex Mohs defects, I will usually get consulted for the reconstruction.

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Submitted by Admin on Sat, 02/04/2012 - 17:33
Question:

I have a deviated septum, my nostrils uneven, and I have difficulty breathing through my nose. Can a rhinoplasty help me?

Answer:

I perform a septoplasty at the same time as rhinoplasty if the patient has a deviated septum.  Also, nasal obstruction can occur due to large inferior turbinates.  These can be reduced in size to improve nasal breathing as well.  Lastly, rhinoplasty surgery should address the nostril shape and size.  A physical examination of your nose would allow your surgeon to discuss the available options for you.

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Submitted by Admin on Fri, 02/03/2012 - 17:33
Question:

I’m 35 and I have a large bump on my nose.  I also don't like my profile.  My mouth looks small.  Am I a candidate for rhinoplasty?

Answer:

If you are in good health, you would be a great candidate for rhinoplasty.  In my practice, that is the number one most reason for patients desiring to have their nose reshaped.  It sounds like you may have a small chin as well.  Often patients are candidates for chin implantation, or chin augmentation.  One may achieve dramatic results by combining rhinoplasty with a chin implant.

Tags: Rhinoplasty

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Submitted by Admin on Thu, 02/02/2012 - 17:33
Question:

I recently broke my nose in a car accident, which left my nose crooked and disfigured. Is it possible to fully reconstruct my nose to its original appearance with a rhinoplasty?

Answer:

Nasal reconstruction after injury dies not guarantee that your nose will be restored to its original appearance.  For minor injuries with little deformity, chances are better that the nose will be very close to pre-injury appearance.  However, with more severe injuries, there is no guarantee that there will not be some permanent visible alteration of the nose.

Tags: Rhinoplasty

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Submitted by Admin on Wed, 02/01/2012 - 17:33
Question:

Is there any way to get an idea of how my nose will look after a rhinoplasty surgery before I agree to go through with the procedure?

Answer:

Yes, there is.  When patients consult with me for rhinoplasty, I always obtain digital photographs.  During the consultation, I provide simulations of the photographs on a computer software program to show the patient what I think would be an appropriate reshaping of the nose.  This not only allows the patient to see themselves with a different nose, but also to make sure that both myself and the patient have the same goals in mind.

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Submitted by Admin on Tue, 07/12/2011 - 15:56
Question:

Would Botox take care of the really bad crows feet around my eyes?

Answer:

I often inject Botox into the crows feet area in both younger and older patients.  However, if you have a lot of excessive skin around your eyes in this area, you may be a better candidate for upper and/or lower blepharoplasty surgery.  For prominent crows feet, Botox will lessen but probably not eliminate the lines present.

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Submitted by Admin on Mon, 07/11/2011 - 10:54
Question:

How long do the results of a facelift last?

Answer:

Several months after a facelift, there may be some relaxing of the skin of the jawline and neck, requiring a "tuck up" procedure.  Nevertheless, most patients who seek out a repeat facelift will have had their initial surgery around 10-15 years prior.

Tags: Facelift

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Submitted by Admin on Sun, 07/10/2011 - 15:52
Question:

What’s the difference between a midface lift and a lower facelift? Do most people need both?

Answer:

A midface lift addresses the cheek region and a lower facelift treats the jawline and neck.  However, a lower facelift can provide some cheek elevation, depending on the technique.  Most people require lower facelift procedures.  I personally rarely perform midface lifts.

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