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Orange County Cosmetic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – How soon will I see results from Juvederm?

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Orange County Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Should I wait to have a Face Lift until after my Botox wears-off?

Botox and fillers are complimentary to many Face Lifts. Each procedure can improve signs of aging at different levels and regions. It is usually not ideal to perform all of these procedures in the same setting however as the effects of the filler and Botox will be less precise.

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Orange County Cosmetic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – Botox for Lip Lines

Botox is a wonderful modality to utilize for lip lines; however, you must understand what you are getting into.

When injecting Botox in the forehead or glabella, it is okay if one is unable to contract these muscles; however, only a small amount of Botox should be injected around the mouth at any given time in order to prevent oral disharmony or affect one’s pucker too much.  This may mean that you will require more frequent injections to maintain this result.

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Orange County Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – Permanent & Temporary Sutures After Tummy Tuck Surgery

Both permanent and absorbable sutures are used in most abdominoplasty procedures.  Permanent (but not visible) sutures are often used to tighten the muscles.  It is variable what type of suture is used on the skin.  If permanent sutures are used on the skin they are usually removed by one week.

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Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – Can a Tummy Tuck Help Me Lose My Pregnancy Fat?

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Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – How Long Should I Wait After Pregnancy Before Having A Tummy Tuck?

I prefer to have my patients wait three months following childbirth before undergoing an abdominoplasty.  During pregnancy, a woman’s blood volume will increase 40-50%.  This generally will go back to normal 3-6 weeks following childbirth.  These changes can lead to worsening anemia (low red cells or hemoglobin).  Additionally, there are many hormonal and psychological changes that can occur following childbirth.  One should also consider the fact that they won’t be able to take care of their newborn immediately following surgery.  Of course, one should be avoid breast feeding during this time and immediately post-operation.

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Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – Is the nipple removed during nipple reduction surgery?

The nipple/areolar complex is rarely ‘removed’ during breast reduction or lift. With current techniques for breast reduction and lift, the nipple areolar complex is kept attached to the underlying breast tissue to provide blood supply. The surrounding skin is removed and tailored. Rarely would a ‘free’ nipple graft be performed, perhaps in a very large, pendulous reduction or in a situation where the blood supply is compromised.

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Orange County Cosmetic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – Areolar Reduction Rejuvenates Sagging Breasts

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Orange County Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – Nipple Reduction Surgery for Women and Men

Nipple reduction is not an uncommon request. Although I perform many more breast procedures on females, it is interesting that I find that more males request ‘nipple reduction’. This procedure is often performed differently for males and females. I find that most males prefer their nipples to be as small or least protruding as possible. This procedure is performed under local anesthetic in about one-half an hour.

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Orange County Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – Searching for a Qualified Liposuction Surgeon

You should seek a board-certified plastic surgeon to perform your liposuction procedure.  A nice place to start is at www.surgery.org, the website for The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.  During your consultation, ask your surgeon about their training, experience, experience with different modalities,  type of anesthesia, operating room facility and staff, their safety record and precautions taken, etc.

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.