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Surgery for Close Set Eyes?

Is there any surgery that would widen the distance between the eyes of close set eyes?

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How to Fix One Eye That's Bigger Than the Other?

First off, there are two imperfections on my face that irritate me. First are my eyes; second is my nose. I know for sure that I'm going to get a...

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Is Brow Bone Reduction Difficult?

I have a prominent brow, which bothers me as it creates a lump on my forehead and gives me a neanderthal look (picture on the left is me). Is it...

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Plastic Surgeon Vs. Facial Plastic Surgeon: is There a Difference?

Amazed when told by a friend that a plastic surgeon is not the same as a facial plastic surgeon. i always thought facial plastic surgeons do plastic...

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Brow Bone Reduction Procedure and Costs

I'm a 24 y/o male, and I've generally been happy with my appearance and never once thought about having any cosmetic surgery done. However, for the...

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Swelling After Blepharoplasty, Cheek Implants, and Facelift

On March 3, 2009 I had blepharoplasty done with CO2 laser under the eyes, cheek implants, and face lift done. It's all healing well except for the...

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Facial Exercises for Sunken Cheeks and Fat Above Nasolabial Fold?

I asked a question about my sunken cheeks and fat above the nasolabial fold just a couple of days ago. The answers where interesting. I'd just like...

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Celebrities with Jaw Implants?

Which celebrities do you think have jaw implants? I'm trying to figure out how a jaw implant would look on me. How about Conan O'Brien? Do you think...

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Options to Improve Facial Structure?

Is this the best a plastic surgeon can do for a Rhinoplasty? These are some photos from before and after for a rhinoplasty. Although I do not like the...

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Is Forehead Reduction Possible for Extreme Brow Bone Protrusion?

I posted a question concerning a forehead reduction, and it seems my problem wasn't clear. My area of concern is my brow bone. Especially the area...

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Possible to Correct Change in Face After Underbite Surgery?

I had an underbite, so 2007 my upper jaw was moved forward 6mm. why did I do it? I sing and heard with a correct occlusion you can speak better. This...

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Jaw Shaving or Contouring Concerns

Is there a limit as to how much the jaw can be shaved? I would love my jaw to be drastically smaller and slimmer. What are the risks involved as...

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Is There a Procedure to Slim Down Asian Face?

I'm an Asian female with a relatively round face frame compared to a lot of Americans who have pointier, slimmer face shapes even though they are a...

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How to Remove Dents on Nose Bridge from Wearing Glasses?

I've been using spectacles for the last 10 years. I wanted to remove them. So I underwent Laser eye treatment to clear my sight. Due to the use of...

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How to Improve Uneven Face?

Hi Doctor/s. As you can see in the photo my right eyebrow and eyelid droop. It really bugs me! Any advice as to what can be done? Thanks!

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Asymmetrical Face

I have ayssmetrical eyes but the one thing that bothers me the most about it is my eyelids. My right eyelid crease is higher than my left. I am aware...

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Surgical Options for Flat Face

I had a flat face (no cheeks, no chin). I recently (2 wks ago) got a chin implant,neck lipo and fillers on cheeks. I am very very happy with my result...

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My Face is Asymmetric and Ugly. Is It Just my Nose? Or More?

I know that if I got a nose job it would bring out my other features. But I feel like my whole face is messed up. Like my eyes and eyebrows are uneven...

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Is Shaving Brow Bone Possible?

I'm a 28-year-old male and all my life iv been bothered by my eyebrow bones sticking out so much. I have tired finding out some information on the...

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Suggestions to Fix Disproportionate Face and Neck Bands?

I have a long, disproportionate face and neck bands and need advice. I have always had a long face with chubby cheeks as a youngster, and while they...

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Treatment for Marcus-Gunn Jaw Winking Syndrome with Right Eye Ptosis?

I have a rare condition called Marcus-Gunn jaw winking syndrome with ptosis in my right eye. The ptosis is severe with some strabismus. Are there...

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Is It Possible to Shave off the Ridge in my Forehead?

Thanks for the responses to my previous question. Saw the doctor and scheduled revision surgery for next week. After reviewing before and after...

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Is It Possible to Repair a Facial Piercing Hole?

I have a hole from a piercing on my upper lip. I hate it and regret it every time I look in a mirror! Can this be repaired? If so, what would it cost...

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Jaw Implants for More Masculine Look?

I've gone my entire life with a very long and narrow face. I consider myself a somewhat attractive guy and would like to look better. I know that...

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How Much Does Forehead Reduction Surgery Cost?

I have a large and high forehead and am very self conscious about it.My forehead also sticks out a little much as well. How much does it cost and what...

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Solutions for Deepset 'Sunken' Eyes and Flat Cheeks?

I'm only 30 but sometimes look several years older. In certain lighting and camera angles, I look awful! I've had very deep set eyes all my...

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What to Expect with Graft on Face Due to Melanoma?

I'm having a flap or graft done on my face due to cancer. This will be on left side of face, cheek area. They said the whole cheek must be done as the...

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Possible to Reduce the Size of an Adam's Apple?

Thyroid cartilage reduction? I am a male with a large adam's apple (see picture). I would like it reduced in size, while necessarily maintaining...

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Chin Implant, Jaw Implant, or Jaw Advancement for Stronger Jawline and Chin?

I am 21 y/o with a weak chin/jawline. It makes my face look fat, even though I'm extremely skinny and I am constantly mistaken for being 16 y/o....

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What Does Philtrum Surgery Involve?

I'm planning to do philtrum surgery because my philtrum isn't visible at all. What is the process for this kind of surgery? I heard something like...

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Medpor or Silicone Jaw Implants?

I have had a number of consultations with my maxillofacial surgeon about jaw implants and he says that Medpor is the better of the two and that...

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Want Bigger Forehead/raised Hairline

I'm female, 30, with a very small forehead that throws off my features. I've read that a brow lift can make your forehead bigger. I've...

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Surgery to Correct Distance Between Eyes?

Is it possible to correct the distance between eyes through surgery? I know that moving the eyes themselves is impossible and dangerous, so is there...

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Best Way to Get a More Defined Jaw Line?

My jaw line has no defintion. My lower jaw appears to be the same wdith as my neck, and though I'm not overweight I almost always appear have a...

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Solution for Upper Jaw, Nose to Lip Area Protrusion?

My daughter had lower and upper jaw surgery to correct an underbite 4 months ago. Her upper jaw now looks as though it protrudes, and the surgeon...

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Permanent Solutions for Low Cheek Bones, Tear Troughs and Facial Hollowness?

I'm barely 20 years old and all my life I've had shadowing under the eyes and a gaunt face. What especially bothers me is the inner-upper...

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Can Divot on Nose Be Fixed?

I have a divot on my nose from a biopsy, can it be fixed? I have a trichoepithelioma that my dermotologist biopsied. It was connected to an enlarged...

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Removal of Fat / Extra Skin on Back of Head

Where can i get the fat/extra skin on the back of my head surgically removed? i just want to know if theirs a surgery that can remove it, or should i...

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I Want More of a Feminine Look. What Does my Face Need?

I feel like my face doesn't look very feminine. I'm not sure what I need done. I'm considering a rhinoplasty. Is that going to solve my issue?

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Does Fracturing the Orbital Wall Have Any Physical Effects?

I broke my nose and fractured my orbital wall about 10 yrs ago (I was 15). I am unhappy with the crooked appearance of my nose, asymmetrical eyes, and...

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What Procedure Will Fix Facial Asymmetry Due to Trauma?

My face looks similar to cassidy (the rapper). One side of my face is perfectly fine but the other is missing some tissue due to a right eyebrow...

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Can Anything Be Done About my Asymmetrical Face?

I've known for a long time that my face wasn't quite symmetrical, but it wasn't until I took this photo that I realized how bad it was....

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Causes and Treatment for Enophthalmos

I'm 18 and have enophthalmos. It didn't happen drastically but have been developing over the pass few years. The part of my eyelid and...

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Can I Have Mandibular Setback Surgery Even if I Don't Have Mandibular Prognathism?

Sorry if that is a silly question! I'm seeing a maxillofacial surgeon soon but i wanted a general opinion. I have a long jaw & chin. I want...

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Flat Cheeks, Drawn Face, Feel Like I'm Frowning All the Time (I'm Not) - What to Do?

I'm in my early 30's. I lost a ton of weight yrs ago and it's taken a long time to get off the yo-yo dieting cycle. Could years of weight...

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Orbital Fracture - Will It Fill in on Its Own?

From the report: Left orbital floor blowout fracture with minimal displacement identified. Minimal intraorbital fat extends into fracture defect. No...

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Cheekbone Reduction Risks

I have a long slim face but with prominent zygomatic body and arch. I am considering cheekbone reduction but it seems to me like a major operation....

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When I Wake Up my Nose is a Lot Bigger Than Usual - How Can I Fix This?

It takes nearly the whole day to go back to normal. But on some days it doesn't even get smaller. I am wondering if i am allergic to something and...

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Options to Improve Male Profile

Hey I am considering getting some plastic operations done to improve my facial features though I am having a hard time deciding what to do. Simply put...

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Can Plastic Surgery Fix Asymmetric Eyes?

My left eye is noticeably lower than my right one, which at first I thought it was because of the assymetric eyelids. After spendind some time on the...

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Possible to Reduce the Bumpiness of the Forehead?

 It is possible to reduce the bumpiness of the forehead with surgery? To smooth the bone out? thanks. best regards

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What Can I Do About Asymmetrical Nasal Folds?

I feel as though my nasal folds are asymmetrical and are giving me a lopsided look. (My lips are thin too, but I guess that's another story.) Would...

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Plastic Surgery Procedure to Correct Uneven Eye Size?

My eyes are not equal in size. My left eye is smaller while my right eye is bigger. That's the description of my eyes and people are bullying me coz...

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Facial Plastic Surgeons Best for Facial Surgery?

I want to get facial plastic surgery (mini-facelift, bleph, botox).  Should i look at only facial plastic surgeons, or do general plastic...

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Can I Change my Face Shape Through Surgery?

Right now i have a very flat,round,wide face shape i want to make it longer, is that possible through surgery? also is it possible to change the shape...

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My Chin is Off-center and I Have an Asymmetric Jaw As a Result,how Can I Get This Fixed?

I have become aware of the fact that my chin is skewed to the left and it seems to have dragged my jaw line and face along with it. I had retainers as...

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Best Treatment for Vertical Maxillary Excess and Retrognathia?

I'm unhappy w/the lower half of my face. Had braces 2x. The area between my upper lip and nose is too long & protrudes too far. My lips don't meet...

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I Would Like a Girlier More Delicate Look to my Face? What Can Be Done for Me?

I have my father's nose, so I am seriously considering rhinoplasty. I think my nose is far too large and masculine for me. What can be done to...

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Big Droopy Hanging Bottom Lip. What Procedure Can Fix This?

My lip hangs a lot and I am concerned about looking like I am mad all the time. I look great when I smile but if I have my lips together in a relaxed...

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Options for a Wider, Fuller Face

What Should I Do for a Wider More Fuller Face, Jaw Augmentation with Cheek Implants? I Feel my Face is to Flat and Narrow. I have been looking for...

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Can I Have Excess Skin Removed from my Scalp?

I have furrows running from front to back on top of my scalp. These appeared when I went through a growth spurt at 14. I thought it was extra fat, but...

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Procedures for Correcting Facial Balance?

Well, I know that I have a minor dorsal hump, but all my friends and family say it doesn't really affect the balance of my face from the font...

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19 Yr Old Sagging Cheeks, No Fullness on Cheekbones Very Full Lower Cheeks. What Can I Do?

I have always had chubby cheeks but now they appear saggy. I have very little volume on my upper cheeks and a lot of volume around lower cheeks and...

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My Lips Don't Close Naturally. What Procedure Will Fix my Mouth?

My lips are always open, I find it really difficult to keep My lips closed, I have a receding chin, Overbite, gummy smile, cross bite, high pallet and...

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Softening Facial Features - My Face Looks Harsh and Long

I am happy with my appearance except for that my face looks somewhat harsh and long. The angle to my jaw is sharp which I think makes my chin look...

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Best Options to Widen and Shorten Face

I have a long thin face which just seems too long and/or thin and I can't work out what procedure would be best for my face. chin reduction? jaw...

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Best Malar Bags Treatment?

I had a lower Blepharoplasty about 15 months ago. It removed the under eye bags but did nothing for the mild malar bags and also left me with some...

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Too Much Space Between Nose and Upper Lip. What Can I Do?

I am 48 years old and am noticing my right eye appears smaller and there is too much space between my upper lip and my nose too short? What can I do...

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Safety of Hydroxyapatite for Forehead Contouring?

I'm interested in getting forehead contouring done because I was born with craniosynostosis and have some indents in my forehead. I read that this is...

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Hanging Bottom Lip. What Procedure Will Help Me?

I'm an attractive female, but It kills my whole appearance, as a teen I tried to commit suicide because I was teased so much. I'm 47 and it...

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Is is Possible to Permanently Get Rid of the Deep Vertical Lines Between the Eybrows?

Quite a while ago I saw a tv program where a Dr. in Canada severed the muscle between the eybrows. Is that an option?

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Best Option for Lower Cheek/jowl Fat?

I'm in my mid 20's and have always been thin. However I've always had chubby lower cheeks that make me look sad or like I have sagging cheeks....

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Deep Creases Across Cheeks Since Baby - Solutions?

Im not sure if its hereditary, an allergy, deficiency, or something else, but Ive had deep creases across my cheek for a long time. They even seem to...

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What to Do with a Typical "Slavic" Appearance?

I mean - wide cheekbones, but rather flat, quite prominent noses, jawline, which is not distinct with relatively small chin, however not receding. The...

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