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Question:I am a 34-year-old male and I am experiencing hereditary hair loss. My hairline is receding significantly and I have developed a bald spot in the back of my scalp. I am very self-conscious about it, and I feel that it makes me look older than I am. It is only getting worse. What can… Read More

Question: I’ve been thinking about getting breast implants and have no idea what size would be best for me. How would I determine that? What is your most commonly requested size? Answer: There are many things to think about when deciding on an appropriate postoperative breast size. The first thing that you would want to… Read More

Question: I think that the “J.Lo” figure is very attractiveand I have a very flat bottom. I’ve heard that there are buttock implants that could give me a more rounded figure; are these an option that you would suggest? Answer: I must say that as a practicing plastic surgeon for the past 17 years, I… Read More

Question: I’ve heard horror stories about people who had extensive liposuction surgery that took hours and nearly died. How does something like this happen and how much fat can be safely removed in one liposuction surgery? Answer: We’ve all heard the kind of stories that you mentioned, they are very tragic and extremely avoidable! A… Read More

Question: I’m 44 years old and have developed wrinkles around my eyes and lines around my mouth. I’ve read ads for both Botox and Restylane but am confused about which would work best for me. Are there significant differences between the two products? Answer: Botox and Restylane are excellent products that function in completely different… Read More

Question: I have been considering having breast enlargement surgery and recently saw a news report that silicone implants may soon get FDA approval for use again. Are silicone implants safer now than in the ’90s when they were banned and are they better than saline? Answer: The reality is that silicone gel implants were never… Read More

Question: Over the last several months, plastic surgery has been highlighted a lot on daytime talk shows, specifically the “lunchtime procedures” that have patients in and out and back to work with little, if any, downtime. Some of the advances seem too good to be true, but when the show has a credible host and… Read More

Question: I am a 53-year-old woman and I am beginning to see loose skin around my neck and jawline. My mother began to have sagging skin at the same age. Am I too young for a facelift? I am concerned about starting to get plastic surgery too soon. Should I wait until it gets worse?… Read More

Question: I am a 34-year-old male and I am experiencing hereditary hair loss. My hairline is receding significantly and I have developed a bald spot in the back of my scalp. I am very self-conscious about it, and I feel that it makes me look older than I am. It is only getting worse. What… Read More

Question: I developed cellulite in the thighs and bottom; even at my best weight it is still visible. What is the cause of cellulite and do the treatments that are available really work? Answer: The dimpled or cottage-cheese appearance is caused by the structural difference between cellulite fat and normal fat. Both cellulite fat and… Read More