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Asked By: Sam12321
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Hello. A revision chin implant is straightforward. A surgeon can remove the implant and then insert a larger implant at the same time. You should expect noticeable swelling for a few weeks. As for nerve injury, the risk is similar regardless of size. The surgeon must be careful in creating the pocket. If you have an extended anatomic chin implant--one with flanges that extend posteriorly to the jowls--there is potentially slightly increased risk. Talk to your surgeon to get more answers. Take care.
Asked By: MdFressa
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Hello. Based on your photo, I think you are a good candidate for buccal fat pad removal. It's a nice in office procedure that can achieve a subtle refinement of your face. Be sure to see a board certified facial plastic or plastic surgeon for consultation. Take care.
Asked By: Rubyescale3
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Hello. You should be fine, but it's still a good idea to let your surgeon know. I expect him or her to reassure you and your surgery should go fine. Take care.
Asked By: jlsliwa
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Hello. Unfortunately, thick skin can be challenging to achieve a significant change. Additionally, while we tell most patients that it takes at least a year to see final results, it may take up to two years for very thick skinned patients. The best advice is to see another board certified facial plastic or plastic surgeon with experience doing revision nose jobs for a 2nd opinion. If he/she confirms your surgeon's assessment, then you have to wait. Good luck.
Asked By: ajb16
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Hello. Based on your photos, I think you would be an excellent candidate to help refine your nose and improve your profile. The most important thing is to see a board certified facial plastic or plastic surgeon with experience performing rhinoplasties. Take care.
Asked By: SnowEyeBall
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Hello. In my opinion, surgery with possible laser or chemical peel is the best option. However, a very popular and effective alternative is using fillers to camouflage the bags. The best thing is to see a board certified doctor with experience treating these conditions for a detailed in office exam. Facial plastic, plastic, oculoplastic surgeons are all excellent choices. If you just want fillers, then a board certified dermatologist is also a good option. Take care.
Asked By: mimi211
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Hello. The key issue is your skin elasticity. If you have good skin tone still (which your photo suggests), then you are a good candidate. You don't appear to have significant fat, so 2 sessions sounds reasonable. The study that resulted in getting FDA clearance showed patients required 2 to 6 sessions to achieve their goals. If your skin is starting to be too loose, then Kybella may result in more saggy skin. The only way to determine if this is a risk for you is to see a board certified doctor with experience with Kybella for an in office exam. Good luck!
Asked By: Loving535343
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Hello. Revision rhinoplasties are always a bit tricky because one can never be sure what one will encounter. Generally, these implants can be removed without minimal difficulty and your own or cadaveric rib cartilage can be placed at same time. If extensive dissection is needed because the implant is too scarred in, then your surgeon may prefer to just take it out and let things heal before returning to place rib implant. It's really important you see a board certified facial plastic or plastic surgeon with experience doing revision nose jobs. Good luck.
Asked By: CAM124
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Hello. I find that to achieve the best rejuvenating results, a comprehensive treatment strategy is ideal. Voluma to the cheeks to lift (rather than excess volumize), along with other HA fillers (ie Vollure) to midcheeks and parotid areas can achieve a subtle but effective lift to your face. In addition, strategic injections with Botox to relax the upper face, as well as depressor muscles of your mouth can all be complimentary treatments. Make sure you seek a board certified doctor with experience with advanced injection techniques. Just injecting the Nasolabial folds is one option, but limited in the overall facial effect. Budget constraints ultimately will play a role, since my advice will require multiple syringes. Take care!
Asked By: JMorlan
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Hello. Thank you for your question. It's always hard to give definitive answers using photos online. It appears you are quite young and usually we don't recommend surgery for young patients. I think it's a bit too aggressive at this age. However, fillers in the temple areas can help achieve another degree of lift in addition to Botox and you might want to consider that first before surgery. Surgery can always be done, but you have to be aware of all the risks and complications, and this is best discussed with a board certified facial plastic, plastic or oculoplastic surgeon. Take care.
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