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Orange County Cosmetic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – Orange County Facial Rejuvenation – Juvederm Facial Bruising?

Whenever you inject the skin with any product that requires a needle, there is a risk of a bruise.  This can occur with Botox, Restylane or Juvederm.  Having said this, usually there is no bruising or very little.  It will help you if you avoid non steroidal anti inflammatories such as Advil, Ibuprofen or even aspirin for a week prior.

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

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – Why is Juvederm so popular among Plastic Surgeons?

Juvederm and Restylane are a type of substance known as hyaluronic acid (HA). They are very nice dermal fillers as they can be soft and last a while, but not too long. Remember, you will continue to age and your face will undergo changes. It is nice to not have a product that may be permanent and not ‘age’ appropriately with your face. A very important factor to achieve a nice result with a filler is, of course, your injector.

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

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Newport Beach Face Lift – Will Botox or Facial Fillers Effects Face Lift Results?

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.

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

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – Newport Beach Facelift Surgeon Weighs in on Liquid Face Lift

A ‘liquid face lift’ can mean different things to different plastic surgeons.  Generally speaking, it would involve injecting some form of dermal filler such as Juvederm, Restylane, or Radiesse and perhaps adding some Botox.  This type of treatment would be more ideally suited for the type of patient that truly doesn’t need a true face lift.  It’s all marketing.  The term is ‘catchy’.

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

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – Labiaplasty vs. Vaginal Rejuvenation:  What’s the difference?

Labiaplasty refers to modifying or changing the labia (lips).  Labiaplasty may refer to modification of the labia minora (inner lips) or labia majora (outer lips).  It is more common for patients to request modification of the labia minora.  Vaginal rejuvenation usually refers to modifying the vagina or reducing the size or tightening the vaginal opening.

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

Orange County Plastic Surgeon Q & A

How long is the recovery time for labiaplasty?

• One should avoid intercourse for 6-8 weeks following labiaplasty or reduction of the labia minor/inner lips.
• Most swelling will subside in 3-4 weeks.
• Most sutures will be present for the first 6-8 weeks.
• Discomfort is usually minimal for the first week.

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

Orange County Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Find Board Certified Plastic Surgeons

There are many types of surgeons or physicians performing cosmetic surgery procedures today.  One very helpful resource is checking on Surgery.org which is the website for The Aesthetic Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.  ASAPS members are all board certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgeons or The Royal College of Surgeons and are members of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons.  Besides these societies, you can check with your state’s medical board as well as looking at each individual surgeon’s personal website.  Good luck.

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

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Beverly Hills Rhinoplasty Under $5,000?

The cost of any cosmetic procedure will vary from surgeon to surgeon based upon one’s experience, training, background, board-certification, business strategy, etc.  You should not let the cost of the procedure dictate whether you have the procedure or not. Of course, you should not expect to pay an unreasonable amount of money for the procedure, but remember there are other costs other than just the surgeon’s fee. You will also need to pay the facility fee for the operating room and the anesthesia fee. This fee can vary depending on whether you use an anesthesiologist or a nurse anesthetist or just have your procedure done without an anesthesia care provider.

I prefer to perform my procedures in a fully accredited facility with a board-certified anesthesiologist who has much experience with cosmetic surgery patients.  Good luck.

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – Can Multiple Cosmetic Procedures Be Performed at One Time?

Multiple cosmetic procedures can be performed often depending on which procedures are to be combined and the overall health of the patient.  Many factors need to be considered.  Rhinoplasty is often combined with other facial procedures as a chin augmentation or even with some body procedures such as breast augmentation.

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

Orange County Cosmetic Surgeon Q & A

Orange County Tummy Tuck Procedure – Permanent and Absorbable Sutures

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.

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