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How long after the surgery can I wear eye makeup, especially mascara?

Question: Answer: With an upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty, the incisions are made close to the eyelashes but do not affect the eyelashes. We typically ask patients not to wear make-up for approximately one week. The fine sutures are removed from the incision area at about day #6 and we allow patients to wear make-up…

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Do implants weigh approximately the same as a normal breast?

I am a 42-year-old woman who recently lost a breast to breast cancer. I am interested in getting reconstruction but I am worried that I will feel unbalanced with one real breast and one fake one. Do implants weigh approximately the same as a normal breast?

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Can I Have a Breast Lift Done After Breastfeeding?

After breast feeding two children just 13 months apart, my breasts are a wreck. The left breast is much bigger than the right and they sag. I want a breast lift. How long do I need to wait to get it? I finished breast feeding four months ago. Can I get my breasts made the same size at the same time?

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I have excess fat around my tummy from three pregnancies

I have excess fat around my tummy from three pregnancies that I just cannot seem to get rid of no matter how many sit ups I do, can a tummy tuck help? Is lipo an option?

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What are the risks of this procedure?

I have severe dry eye and have been told that having an eyelid lift might not be safe for me. What are the risks of this procedure for someone with my condition?

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I’ve been looking into ear surgery for my seven-year-old son

I’ve been looking into ear surgery for my seven-year-old son. I understand that fixing his ears now could be really good for him, but at the same time the thought of electing surgery for my child is really difficult. What sort of concerns or considerations are there for performing this surgery on children? Also, my son’s ears are generally large and stick out from his head, but would he ever grow into them?

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What are the pros and cons of each?

I am a 26-year-old female and would like to have cheek implants. Do you insert the implants through the mouth or at the hairline? I also read somewhere that you could go through the lower eyelid. What are the pros and cons of each?

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