Jacob Sedgh, MD

It all depends on the type of the procedure performed. For examplke a facelift will usually need a touch up after 10-20 years as there will be facial soft tissue changes of skin getting loose again accompanied with resorption and sagging of the facial fat.... However a rhinoplasty can look unaffected for a long time till people reach their 60's-70's with milder sagging effect from gravity.

Hyaluronic acid fillers are the best kind of filler for your lips. Our two favorite hyaluronic fillers for lip enhancement are Juvederm and Restylane. One of the biggest differences between Juvederm and Restylane is texture.

It depends on the growth phase and how close the face is to adult size, and also some social factors can play a role. In general for females it’s around 16-18.

It all depends on the individual factors, the reputation and the degree of the subspecialization of the surgeoun, the complexity of the case, the setting such as private practice versus a teaching academic setting, the geographic location, ....

To prepare for a rhinoplasty, get a lab test and take certain medications or adjust your current medications. Also, stop smoking and avoid taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs, and herbal supplements as they can increase bleeding which can be dangerous for the procedure.

Yes, you can have a revision rhinopalsty for either cosmetic or functional (breathing) reasons. That ios often more complicated as there is scarring of the tissue and often need for secondary sources of cartilage such as ear or rib. The starting price for revision rhinoplasty can vary significantly at different geographic locations and in different practices based on credentials and subspecialization of the surgoun.

Over 200,000 Americans undergo rhinoplasty each year for medical and cosmetic benefits such as easier breathing, better sleep, and an improved appearance. Expect some swelling and bruising after your surgery and you’ll need to devote two or three weeks for recovery. While it’s important not to rush things, you can take steps to ensure a speedy recovery.

It all depends on many factors such as the geographic location, credentials and specialization of the surgeun, the individual factors and complexity of the case. In Los Angeles area it starts around $7000-8000 for the more simple cases and can go up to $14000-15000.

A facelift costs approximately $7,000 - $15,000 in the US while a mini facelift costs approximately $3,500 - $6,500.

Facial fillers can cause side effects such as skin rash, itching, and pimple-like eruptions. It can induce redness, bruising, bleeding, or swelling, and an undesirable appearance such as asymmetry, lumps, or overcorrection of wrinkles. The side effects can also cause skin damage that causes a wound, infection, scarring and the ability to feel the filler substance under the skin. .

Ear correction surgery is a cosmetic surgery that alters the size or shape of the ears or pin them back if they stick out. Pinning back the ears is known as otoplasty or pinnaplasty which is usually carried out on children and younger teenagers. Some adults may wish to have it done as well.

Invasive surgery techniques typically last longer with its results. A full facelift, for example, provides the most dramatic results which can last for up to 15 years after the procedure. Mini facelifts or S-lifts and other less invasive techniques yield moderate results and typically last from two to six years.

Performing a neck lift without a facelift is possible. Patients without jowls or prominent nasolabial folds, but with neck skin laxity may also do well with a neck lift and platysmaplasty which tightens the central neck muscles.

According to 2017 statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the average cost of a facelift is $7,448. These costs can vary widely since the average cost mentioned above does not include anesthesia, operating room facilities or other related expenses.

Surgery performed for functional improvement and are reconstructive rather than cosmetic in nature can be covered by insurance. However, lower eyelid blepharoplasty is never covered by insurance. You need proper diagnosis and documentation to improve your chance of having your insurance company cover the surgery.

Blurred vision has long been recognized as a potential complication of the procedure. Its cause has often been attributed to dry eye. Such changes potentially alter corneal refraction and may be responsible for persistent blurred vision after upper blepharoplasty, ptosis repair, and gold weight implantation

Bending over or doing strenuous activities such as biking, jogging, weight lifting, or aerobic exercise is not allowed for 2 weeks or until your doctor allows you. Also avoid swimming, hot tubs, gardening, and dusting for 1 to 2 weeks. It is also advisable to wear sunglasses out on bright days for 1 year after the surgery.

Recovering from an eyelid surgery generally takes several weeks. The stitches will be removed two days to a week after the surgery. Patients should make sure that their eyes have plenty of rest during the first week. In time, the redness and swelling that occurs after the blepharoplasty procedure will eventually fade.