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Dr. Theo Gerstle
- Lexington, KY
- University of Louisville
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How many times can you get a face lift?
Every 10-12 years is typical.
Does plastic surgery of the hands make you look younger?
Structural fat grafting can greatly improve the aging appearance of hands. Retin-A or a chemical peel can offer minor improvement as well.
How do you remove sun spots on hands?
Hydroquinone cream applied twice daily.
Is facial plastic surgery painful?
Typically, facial aesthetic procedures are painful for 1-2 days. Most patients rate that pain as a 3/10.
Is there a way to remove stretch marks?
Surgical excision, microneedling, fractional laser, and plasma pen are all modalities that we use to treat stretch marks and minimize their appearance.
Is it safe to have a nose job in the summer?
Yes it is safe and you are at no higher risk of infection.
Is liposuction safe?
Risks include bruising, infection, asymmetry, contour irregularities, and need for revision.
What can you do after eyelid surgery?
Take it easy for the first 5 days. After suture Removal, your surgeon will slowly release you to increase your activity level.
How long does a facelift last?
A good facelift will last 10-12 years
What should I do if my eyelid is drooping?
There are many causes of eyelid droop. The best plan is to identify the etiology.
What is the best hair transplant method?
I prefer using minigrafts and micrografts with 1-3 follicular units transferred at a time. These should be oriented to match the direction and distribution of normal/predicted READ MORE
I prefer using minigrafts and micrografts with 1-3 follicular units transferred at a time. These should be oriented to match the direction and distribution of normal/predicted scalp hair pattern. This method restores hair as naturally as possible, but is time-consuming and requires a team-approach. Our goal is to restore the male hairline in 1-3 sessions.
How long after blepharoplasty do you see results?
Sutures are removed following blepharoplasty in 5-7 days and you should see results at that point. Slight swelling will continue to reduce over the second week. By two weeks, most READ MORE
Sutures are removed following blepharoplasty in 5-7 days and you should see results at that point. Slight swelling will continue to reduce over the second week. By two weeks, most patients can see their result clearly and feel comfortable in all social situations.
How long does a blepharoplasty last?
The results of a well-done blepharoplasty should result in long term results. While each patient’s eyelid skin stretches and sags at different rates, but 8-12 years is a good estimate READ MORE
The results of a well-done blepharoplasty should result in long term results. While each patient’s eyelid skin stretches and sags at different rates, but 8-12 years is a good estimate for most patients.
How long does hip fat transfer surgery take?
Grafted fat that survives (~80%) lasts a lifetime. This is why we typically overgraft the area.
Can plastic surgery remove burn scars?
These scars can be improved greatly through multiple office methods, though they can never be completely erased.
Can you get plastic surgery on your lips?
Yes. Seems fat grafting works well for that.
