Coral Gables Doctors

Should I Avoid Second Hand Smoke in a Casino 5 Days Before Breast Lift?

I am having a bilateral mastopexy in 5 days. I would like to go out tomorrow night with my husband (possibly to a casino) and there will be smoking. Should I not go because of the second hand smoke? I am not smoking but I am worried about being around it before my surgery. Thank you so much.

Although smoking is worse second hand smoke is bad as well prior to surgery do to the vasoconstrictive nature of the nicotine. You should avoid smoking and second hand smoke 4 weeks prior to surgery and 3 after surgery! Preferably not smoking at all!

Good Luck

Tal T. Roudner, MD

Coral Gables Plastic Surgeon

Should I Still Be Able to Squint and Form the "11"s on Day 8 After Botox?

It's been eight days, and although I see a 20% improvement, I can still squint, forming those 11s between my brows. She did two shots in that area, then one each over the arch and three on each crow's feet area on the sides of my eyes. Do I need to wait a bit longer, go back for more injections or accept that this is probably the way my body reacts? I paid by the area treated, not by the units, so I don't have any idea if she would retreat free of charge.

It usually takes 3 to 7 days to see the full effect. But wait two weeks before returning for a touch up!

Good luck

Tal T. Roudner, MD

Coral Gables Plastic Surgeon

Hollowness Under Brows 1 Year After Brow Pexy. Could This Have Been Prevented? How To Correct? (photo)

I had a brow pexy over a year ago. I now have very hollow areas directly under my brows. What could have been done to prevent this. How can it be permanently fixed? I am a 52 year old female.

The pictures show and area of hollowing after your browpexy. It is hard to say if the surgery itself caused it. To treat soft tissue deficiencies your options include temporary fillers such as Restylane, Radiesse or more permanent procedures such as fat grafting that require slightly more invasive procedures.

Good luck

Tal T. Roudner, MD

Coral Gables Plastic Surgeon