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Question: Since plastic surgery is almost always elective, do insurance companies ever pay for it? Answer:   In a perfect world we would all be able to make the changes we would like and have it covered by our insurance programs. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. However, because plastic surgery encompasses both reconstructive surgery and cosmetic surgery,… Read More

Question: I have recently seen short magazine & news articles about a prescription medication that is supposed grow eyelashes. My eyelashes are really thin and fall out very easily; this has always been a problem. I’ve tried the eyelash extensions and they are such a pain to have put on and eventually come off. Would… Read More

Question: I have recently read about a new liposuction technique that uses a laser. The article said that there is little bruising, and a quick recovery time? How is this different from standard liposuction? Answer: Liposuction has evolved tremendously over the last several decades. In the past two decades alone, a number of new techniques… Read More

Question: With all the layoffs that have been occurring and the resulting competitive workforce, I’ve recently been considering plastic surgery. I’m 55 years old and working middle management in a field that has seen a lot of job reductions. I’m wondering what you would suggest to give me a competitive edge over some of the… Read More

Question: My neighbor recently had a facelift and although she looks much better, her face and neck. Is that normal when you have a facelift? What is traditionally done in a facelift and what would be considered a different procedure? Answer: This is a good question; generally the facelift includes the face (from the level… Read More

Question: For years I’ve had a minor amount of puffiness under my eyes. It was not always a problem, I just sometimes looked run down. However, I recently noticed that I’ve developed what looks like a sunken line or ring underneath the puffy part of my lower eyelid. I thought the puffiness made me look… Read More

Question: I am 66 years old, and when I was 58 I had a facelift and eyelid surgery. My neck and eyelid skin has gradually loosened again and I’m beginning to develop jowls. I really want to keep a youthful look and was wondering if it’s safe to have another facelift and eye surgery? Answer:… Read More

What is the Natural (Vector) FaceliftTM? The Natural (Vector) FaceliftTM is a method of tightening the face in a manner that gives the most natural and relaxed appearance post surgically. This facelift technique tightens the facial tissue covering underlying muscle in multiple directions or vectors; which counteracts the sagging and laxity that occurs as we… Read More

Question: I am a 52 year old woman in good health. I was a 1 pack per day smoker until I quit 5 years ago. I was also a sun worshiper, as I think most of my generationwas, and would burn and tan every summer of my youth. The skin on my face looks pretty… Read More

Question: I have seen ads for cosmetic surgery where you can recover at a spa or resort immediately after the surgery. Are these facilities safe? Answer: The people in charge of marketing these places and some physicians often minimize the complexity of cosmetic surgical procedures, as well as the post-operative recovery. By doing this, they… Read More