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Dr. Bruce Chau, D.O.
Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Bruce Chau is a cosmetic medicine and surgery specialist practicing in Berkley, MI. Dr. Chau 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.
41 years
Experience
Dr. Bruce Chau, D.O.
- Berkley, MI
- Western University (College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific) Pomona, California
- Accepting new patients
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What helps pain after otoplasty?
It's best check with your surgeon who did your surgery.
Ice cold compress on and off 15 -20 min may help. Certainly, pain medications would help.
Ice cold compress on and off 15 -20 min may help. Certainly, pain medications would help.
Which is better breast implants or fat transfer?
In general, breast implant is the better choice. Fat transfer sounds ideal, but it has a lot of drawbacks: 1. It requires fat donor site(s) depends on how much fat your body READ MORE
In general, breast implant is the better choice. Fat transfer sounds ideal, but it has a lot of drawbacks:
1. It requires fat donor site(s) depends on how much fat your body has.
2. The less fat you have the more areas have to be involved to get
enough fat for transferring.
3. The more areas need to have liposuction the more you have to
recover from.
4. Fat survival after transfer is not as precisely predictable as one would
expects. Therefore, there is a higher chance of being asymmetrical
or size disappointment.
5. In general, the procedure takes longer to performed.
6. Cost are usually a lot higher for fat transfer.
7. There is also a higher likelihood that you may need a second
operation to get the best result that you want. This could be due to a
percentage of fat not surviving and resulted asymmetry.
Unless you are the group of patients who has been convinced that implant is bad and should avoid them at all costs. Do fat transfer!!!
In my years of practice, 99.5 % of my patients chose implants after I told the above facts.
1. It requires fat donor site(s) depends on how much fat your body has.
2. The less fat you have the more areas have to be involved to get
enough fat for transferring.
3. The more areas need to have liposuction the more you have to
recover from.
4. Fat survival after transfer is not as precisely predictable as one would
expects. Therefore, there is a higher chance of being asymmetrical
or size disappointment.
5. In general, the procedure takes longer to performed.
6. Cost are usually a lot higher for fat transfer.
7. There is also a higher likelihood that you may need a second
operation to get the best result that you want. This could be due to a
percentage of fat not surviving and resulted asymmetry.
Unless you are the group of patients who has been convinced that implant is bad and should avoid them at all costs. Do fat transfer!!!
In my years of practice, 99.5 % of my patients chose implants after I told the above facts.
Can plastic surgeons fix ears?
Yes of course!
Do facelifts leave scars?
Yes, there will be scars. However depends on the type of facelifts the scar can be minimal. The visibility of the scar can depends on the patient's own skin type and the surgeon's READ MORE
Yes, there will be scars. However depends on the type of facelifts the scar can be minimal. The visibility of the scar can depends on the patient's own skin type and the surgeon's techniques.
Do neck lifts hurt?
When a proper facelift is performed, the patients usually complain being numb. This because the neck skin is lifted off the muscles and nerve innervation is interrupted. Pressure READ MORE
When a proper facelift is performed, the patients usually complain being numb. This because the neck skin is lifted off the muscles and nerve innervation is interrupted. Pressure points where the key anchoring sutures are placed can be perceived as pain. This may last 3-5 days.
How long will my nose hurt after rhinoplasty?
Rhinopalsty usually hurts for 3-7 days. If you still hurt after 10 days, you should ask your surgeon!
How long do the results of a facelift last?
Depends on your age; how saggy is your face; your life style; sun exposure; and the type of facelift and the surgeon you choose.
Some last 6-12 months.....some 10 to 15 years.
Some last 6-12 months.....some 10 to 15 years.
How long do the results of double chin plastic surgery last?
Depends on what procedure you had. Liposuction vs neck lift or both.
Certainly, the later last longer. Only if there is no weight gain significantly.
10 - 15 years.
Certainly, the later last longer. Only if there is no weight gain significantly.
10 - 15 years.
How long does cheek liposuction last?
It lasts forever. That's only true if one does not gain or lose weight. The facts are people do change over time, aging, weight changes, stress, sun damage skin....etc All of READ MORE
It lasts forever. That's only true if one does not gain or lose weight. The facts are people do change over time, aging, weight changes, stress, sun damage skin....etc All of these factors do alter the look of the face. The answer is : Not thing last forever!
What can I do to remove chicken pox spots?
depends on how severe the chick pox spots. Usually dermal punch and meticulous closue can help.
How bad is the pain after a facelift?
Usually there is not much pain for face-lift. Mostly, patients complain the feeling of tightness and numb. Most of the discomfort is the area behind the ears and the temporal READ MORE
Usually there is not much pain for face-lift. Mostly, patients complain the feeling of tightness and numb. Most of the discomfort is the area behind the ears and the temporal area just above the ears. That's where the lifting sutures are.
What is the best age to have a facelift?
There is no best age for face-lift. It's about multiple factors: 1. Desire 2. Motivations (e.g. wedding events for the children; divorce..) 3. Facial aging / sagging; Sun damage...etc 4. READ MORE
There is no best age for face-lift. It's about multiple factors:
1. Desire
2. Motivations (e.g. wedding events for the children; divorce..)
3. Facial aging / sagging; Sun damage...etc
4. Patient's health and fitness condition to have surgery
5. Financial considerations
6. Support of family or love ones....
Average common age range : 45 - 80 ( I have a few who are in their late 30's and some 80+)
1. Desire
2. Motivations (e.g. wedding events for the children; divorce..)
3. Facial aging / sagging; Sun damage...etc
4. Patient's health and fitness condition to have surgery
5. Financial considerations
6. Support of family or love ones....
Average common age range : 45 - 80 ( I have a few who are in their late 30's and some 80+)
Why do my ears hurt after a facelift?
How long ago since you you have your face-lift? You can have ear pain right after surgery because there are sutures in front and behind your ears. This usually subsides after READ MORE
How long ago since you you have your face-lift? You can have ear pain right after surgery because there are sutures in front and behind your ears. This usually subsides after 2-3 weeks. If it continues, you should have your surgeon evaluate you.
What is the best procedure for skin tightening?
Your question cannot be answered because it lacks information needed such as: 1. What part of the body you're asking about? 2. The age and ethnicity of the person. 3. History READ MORE
Your question cannot be answered because it lacks information needed such as:
1. What part of the body you're asking about?
2. The age and ethnicity of the person.
3. History of weight loss or weight gain, sun damage history, etc.
4. Is the inquiry about a surgical or nonsurgical treatment.
Please be specific.
1. What part of the body you're asking about?
2. The age and ethnicity of the person.
3. History of weight loss or weight gain, sun damage history, etc.
4. Is the inquiry about a surgical or nonsurgical treatment.
Please be specific.
What helps with pain after rhinoplasty?
Some residual discomfort might linger on but if you are still in pain, you should alert your surgeon for a post op evaluation.
How to fix eye bags?
Usually, a lower blepharoplasty would help.
Can you get foot reduction surgery?
Check with a podiatrist or an orthopedic surgeon!
Is ear plastic surgery permanent?
Depends on what ear surgery you are contemplating for. It usually is permanent.
