Adam J. Mamelak, MD

In general, I tell patients it takes skin grafts a number of weeks, even months to look like normal skin. It is not uncommon to develop a crust over top of a new graft while it is healing.This can make it look or feel stiff. The new skin grows under this layer and replaces the crust as it is sloughed off. Your surgeon can advise you on the best ways to care for your graft to get optimal results. If the healing does not appear to be progressing as you had expected, I would reach out to the surgeon and ask if the healing is normal for the stage you are at.

There are a number of highly effective procedures and laser therapies available to treat broken capillaries on the face. Vbeam, IPL, KTP are just a few. It is best to consult a dermatologist who performs laser procedure for a formal evaluation and see which treatment options are best for you.

Although extremely rare, skin cancer recurrences after Mohs surgery can occur. If a skin cancer comes back, it can present as a scab or bleeding area around the surgical site. I recommend contacting your dermatologist or the surgeon who performed the procedure - they can best evaluate you and review your treatment options.

While some patients see early changes after coolsculpting, it can take 3+ months to see the results of a coolsculpting session. We encourage patients to be patient and wait the necessary time for the body to resorb and eliminate the treated fatty tissue.

It is highly unlikely Botox injections in the neck and platysmal bands performed for a Nefertiti lift will have effect on your yoga poses. I have performed this procedure on many patients and none have ever reported heavy feelings or head position.