Albany Plastic Surgery - Saratoga Cosmetic Surgeon FAQ

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General Questions

Q-What is the cost of the procedure/procedures?
A-The cost of surgery is solely dependent upon the procedure/procedures being performed which is based on a realistic goal to be achieved, and is determined after a consultation between Dr. Williams and the patient. The patient can phone the office for a convenient time to schedule a consultation.

Q-What is the recovery period?
A-Usually, the recovery period is 7 to 14 days depending upon the patient and the procedure/procedures performed.

Q-Will there be discomfort?
A-The level of discomfort varies depending on the patient and the procedure/procedures involved. With today's modern anesthesia techniques, most procedures have minimal if no discomfort levels experienced by the patients. As it is our goal to achieve the maximum level of comfort for all of our patients, a prescription to relieve discomfort will be provided if necessary.

Q-When can I exercise?
A-Depending on the procedure/procedures you may exercise approximately 2 days to 3 weeks afterward.

Q-Will there be a significant difference in the way I look after surgery and will people notice?
A-Bearing in mind that it is our goal to provide you with an improved look based on your natural assets, there should be a significant improvement in your appearance; including a more youthful, rested look.

Q-How long does the procedure/procedures last before I need surgery again?
A-Depending on the procedure/procedures chosen, the surgery will result in an improvement ranging from approximately a few to 10+ years. The surgery, however, will not stop the aging process.

Q-How long before I can wear makeup?
A-You can start wearing makeup approximately 7-14 days after the procedure/procedures.

Q-How much bruising and swelling will occur?
A-The amount of bruising and swelling depends upon the patient and the procedures chosen. There are however, both pre and post operative recommendations given to the patient, including care performed by the nursing staff and our clinical estheticians that can substantially diminish the bruising and swelling.

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He wants to have surgery but I feel he is too young.

November 19th

My 8-year-old son is constantly teased because of his large ears. He wants to have surgery but I feel he is too young, is still growing and may regret having surgery in the future. What can I say to him to deter him from wanting this?

Obviously, a decision to have surgery on a child's ears should be a well informed decision and something that both the parents and the child wish to proceed forward with. In our experience, children at the age of 5 or older are good candidates for the surgery. This is the age when they begin to experience some degree of teasing at school and become more aware of their body image. At the same time the ears themselves have grown to close to their final adult size and therefore the surgery can be done safely and effectively at this age.

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One of my ears has always been slightly larger than the other.

November 17th

One of my ears has always been slightly larger than the other. I now have the financial ability to undergo otoplasty to fix my issue. What is the usual recovery time for such a procedure so that I can give my job notification?

Typically the recovery after otoplasty is approximately one week. There still may be some residual tenderness and mild degree of swelling after the procedure however most patients are able to return to work after one week.

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