Blog Posts in January, 2013

WHICH IS MY BEST OPTION: FILLERS OR LOWER BLEPH?

Question: I am 27 and have always suffered from puffy eyes since highschool. Makeup helps but does not heal! I went for a consultation and it was about 8 minutes so I did not feel comfortable enough to do it the cost was about $2800. He suggested a transconjunc… I just want to know what direction I should be going in. Please help I would like to get this done asap. Dr A’s Answer: You Have Tear ...

CAN SOME DOCTORS GET AWAY WITH PUTTING FAKE BEFORE AND AFTER PICTURES UP?

Question: I am considering rhinoplasty but saw a couple reviews of people that had it done saying it went terrible and the doctor that did it put a fake picture of them up! That freaks me out as I search for the right surgeon for me. I think the before and after pictures are really important and that’s one of the key things I look for in a surgeon. HELP I’m freaking out now. Dr. A’s Answer: How to ...

DOES SURGICALLY TIGHTENED SKIN LOSE SOME OF ITS ELASTICITY?

Question: I am in my mid twenties and considering having a skin pinch done under my eyes to correct slightly loose skin and wrinkling. I have heard however that surgically tightened skin loses some of its elasticity and which causes the skin to loosen again with time, more quickly than if nothing had been done. This would mean having to redo the operation every few years to maintain the results, ...