Blog Posts in April, 2016

DOES WEIGHT LOSS EFFECT THE RESULTS OF UPPER AND LOWER EYELID SURGERY?

Question: I have just lost 70 lbs on a fast, doctor supervised diet. I have 40 more to go. Is it okay to have eyelid surgery now? Dr A’s Answer: Eyelids tend not to be affected much by weight. The eye socket does contain fat, however, this fat is not programmed to function as calorie storage. The fat serves to “float” your eye in the eye socket allowing for its proper motion. This requires a ...

HOW LONG DO LUMPS IN THE NECK LAST AFTER A FULL FACE LIFT?

HOW LONG DO LUMPS IN THE NECK LAST AFTER A FULL FACE LIFT? Dr A’s Answer: Small lumps in the neck are common after a facelift and typically are felt when rubbing your fingers over them, but not visible or only barely so. There are a number of reasons for them with some requiring treatment, but most are treated only to accelerate their resolution. On their own, these lumps might take a few months ...

HOW MUCH SKIN IS REMOVED WITH A FACELIFT?

Question: How much freedom does the doctor have with a mini facelift? How tight is the result of the skin? What determines how much skin will be removed? I would like to a have a quite smooth face and remove my laugh line. Dr A’s Answer: The amount of skin removed is dependent on the patient and the type of facelift performed. Keep in mind, that skin removal is not how a face is lifted. Primarily ...