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Question: I am 68-years-old and I am seeking a facelift procedure, but I live alone and my family lives at least an hour away from me.  Is it possible to drive myself home after the facelift surgery?

Answer: After surgery, I do not allow my patients to drive themselves home.  I also insist that patients must have someone...

Question: I am a professional fighter and developed what is called cauliflower ear.  If I have otoplasty to remove the “cauliflower” will it return as I continue to fight?

Answer: I recommended to my patients who are involved in mixed martial arts, fighting, boxing, or any other type of sport where there is a high likelihood of repeated...

Question: I lost my entire lower lobe of my ear in a recent car accident.   When reconstructing my ear, what tissue or materials are used to repair missing ear tissue?

Answer: In general, the best reconstruction uses tissue which is around the ear.  This gives you the same color match and texture.  The amount of tissue lost will determine...

Question: My husband, age 25, has one ear that protrudes out extremely.  The left ear protrudes somewhat, but not nearly as noticeable as the right.  Do you recommend otoplasty on both ears, or will you match the right ear to the left ear alignment?

Answer: Depending on how much the ears protrude; the procedure often may only need to be...

Question: One of my ears has always been slightly misshapen. What is the usual recovery time for an otoplasty?

Answer: After an otoplasty, most patients heal quite well after one week.  However, patients vary and the time can be shorter or longer.

Question: How long will I have to take off work after a fat grafting procedure to my lip?

Answer: The type of work will determine how long you need to take off work. If you need to be out and if your work involves you constantly being in front of people and they're looking at your face and you want to have no swelling and bruising, you may...

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