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Dr. Guy M. Stofman, MD
Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Guy Stofman is a cosmetic medicine and surgery specialist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Stofman specializes in the enhancement of appearance. Improving aesthetic, symmetry and proportion are key goals in cosmetic surgery. Cosmetic medicine has nothing to do with these specific areas not functioning properly; therefore, this elective field solely focuses on aesthetics and anti-aging.
40 years
Experience
Dr. Guy Stofman, MD
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa
- Accepting new patients
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Breast reduction stitches?
Yes, in most cases thus is quite normal. A breast reduction is a big operation requiring many stitches so it wouldn’t be unusual to cause some discomfort as you are healing. Pain READ MORE
Yes, in most cases thus is quite normal. A breast reduction is a big operation requiring many stitches so it wouldn’t be unusual to cause some discomfort as you are healing. Pain associated with redness, new onset swelling, or discoloration and or drainage that is new warrants a call to your doctor to ensure you are undergoing the normal course of healing
Can you change the shape of your eyes with plastic surgery?
Yes. The changes are generally subtle. Unless you have areas of very noticeable excess skin or fat a good eyelid surgery should keep the God-given natural almond shape of the eyes. READ MORE
Yes. The changes are generally subtle. Unless you have areas of very noticeable excess skin or fat a good eyelid surgery should keep the God-given natural almond shape of the eyes.
Can you touch your nose after a rhinoplasty?
Yes. After a rhinoplasty you can gently touch your nose. It’s all within reason after a major surgery you should not aggressively manipulate the surgical site. Gentle touch will READ MORE
Yes. After a rhinoplasty you can gently touch your nose. It’s all within reason after a major surgery you should not aggressively manipulate the surgical site. Gentle touch will not affect the result.
How long does scar revision surgery take?
Scar revision can take 15 minutes for simple excision or hours depending on the complexity of the scar itself. Discuss this with your surgeon
Is nose plastic surgery safe?
Nose surgery is very safe. It needs to be done in the hands of experienced surgeons that are boarded in either ENT or plastic surgery. You should do your homework and check out READ MORE
Nose surgery is very safe. It needs to be done in the hands of experienced surgeons that are boarded in either ENT or plastic surgery. You should do your homework and check out the reputation of the doctors you plan to use. Surgery can be performed under sedation for a general anesthetic. This will be part of your discussion with your surgeon. The biggest risk is nasal bleeding. This is where it can be addressed.
Can I tighten the skin around my stomach?
You are not alone. There’s no easy fix. Without seeing pictures of you it’s most probable that you are going to need an abdominoplasty or tummy tuck to get rid of the loose skin. READ MORE
You are not alone. There’s no easy fix. Without seeing pictures of you it’s most probable that you are going to need an abdominoplasty or tummy tuck to get rid of the loose skin. It’s the operation that has the greatest chance of giving you the results that you’re looking for. Skin tightening procedures that are not surgical typically won’t work for any length of time and may create disappointment for you consult with your board-certified plastic surgeon
How can I reduce swelling after a rhinoplasty?
Unfortunately there are no ideal interventions that could address swelling after rhinoplasty surgery. Hot or cold doesn’t make a difference. There is some suggestion that taping READ MORE
Unfortunately there are no ideal interventions that could address swelling after rhinoplasty surgery. Hot or cold doesn’t make a difference. There is some suggestion that taping the nose for periods after the surgery may help. If you find it awkward wearing tape during the day you may consider taping it at night. The only thing that really helps is time. It will get better
