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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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How long does pain last after breast augmentation?
Depend on whether it is under the muscle, subglandular or subfascia, there is usually more pain under the muscle. Some patients can have pain longer than a week. Some patients READ MORE
Depend on whether it is under the muscle, subglandular or subfascia, there is usually more pain under the muscle. Some patients can have pain longer than a week. Some patients have persistent pain because the muscle contraction having the implant under can contribute to pain (uncommon).
Sometimes a conversion from submuscular to subfascial plane can eliminate the pain. This is a general answer to your question without detail of your surgery.
Sometimes a conversion from submuscular to subfascial plane can eliminate the pain. This is a general answer to your question without detail of your surgery.
How long will my face be numb after a nose job?
Your nose can be numb for a 2-3 months however the tip of your one can be numb for much longer If you had open Rhinoplasty. I can't explain why you face is numb from nose surgery. READ MORE
Your nose can be numb for a 2-3 months however the tip of your one can be numb for much longer If you had open Rhinoplasty. I can't explain why you face is numb from nose surgery. Need more info about your surgery.
Can old scars be removed?
Yes, but depends on location and size.
What is the best procedure to remove wrinkles?
That depends on your age, race, skin tone, the quality of the wrinkles. No one treatment fits all.
Is facelift surgery permanent?
Nothing is permanent. You will continue to age and you facial surgery result will change depends on your lifestyle and maintaince after surgery ( smoking, sun exposure, skincare....etc) READ MORE
Nothing is permanent. You will continue to age and you facial surgery result will change depends on your lifestyle and maintaince after surgery ( smoking, sun exposure, skincare....etc) However, the face-lift should bring back some years, and the patient's will age from that point.
Changing face?
Technically yes, the answer to you question requires significant evaluation of why, how much changes desired and your facial anatomy. Your social / psychological environment is READ MORE
Technically yes, the answer to you question requires significant evaluation of why, how much changes desired and your facial anatomy. Your social / psychological environment is also important for the success of the surgery. A through consultation and evaluation is necessary rather than an online quick answer.
What is the best procedure to get rid of a double chin?
Depends on what contributes to your double chin. It is fat, liposuction. If in excess loose skin, neck lift.If it's both, a lift with liposuction.
Can liposuction remove back fat?
Yes of course. However back fat can be stubborn in a lot of people because they are more fibrous. Just like the area of the upper abdomen, back back fat may not be removed as READ MORE
Yes of course. However back fat can be stubborn in a lot of people because they are more fibrous. Just like the area of the upper abdomen, back back fat may not be removed as readily. You should look into VASER assisted Liposution. VASER technology is a surgical grade Ultrasound which makes liposuction more efficient and skin tightening.
Does liposuction work on upper arms?
Yes, definitely. But for arms with flabby skin only.
How long does it take to recover from upper arm liposuction?
Like any liposuction procedures, arm lipo may take 4-6 weeks for recovery. And it may takes up to 6 months to see the final result.
How soon after lipo do you see results?
Typically, it takes 6-8 weeks to see the result. However, sometimes you can see the early result within 2 weeks.
What is the surgical operation to remove wrinkles?
If the wrinkles are under your eyes,
1. Lower blepharoplasty
2.CO2 laser for the wrinkles if you are not dark skin person
If the wrinkles on your face,
1. CO2 Laser resurfacing, READ MORE
If the wrinkles are under your eyes,
1. Lower blepharoplasty
2.CO2 laser for the wrinkles if you are not dark skin person
If the wrinkles on your face,
1. CO2 Laser resurfacing, if you are not a dark skin person
2. Mini-face-lift. .....however, usually 38 years old is a little young for surgery
1. Lower blepharoplasty
2.CO2 laser for the wrinkles if you are not dark skin person
If the wrinkles on your face,
1. CO2 Laser resurfacing, if you are not a dark skin person
2. Mini-face-lift. .....however, usually 38 years old is a little young for surgery
Do they give you pain meds after neck plastic surgery?
Depends on how extensive or how deep is the surgery involved, pain medication can be discussed with your surgeon.
What is the safest plastic surgery?
Your question is very general and I can only give you a general answer.
1. Make sure you are healthy to undergo surgery. You need to tell your surgeon any medical issues you READ MORE
Your question is very general and I can only give you a general answer.
1. Make sure you are healthy to undergo surgery. You need to tell your surgeon any medical issues you may have or the medications you are taking.
2. Make sure you choose a qualified surgeon to do what you want to have done.
3. Depend on what surgery you are having done, you should have that done in a hospital.
1. Make sure you are healthy to undergo surgery. You need to tell your surgeon any medical issues you may have or the medications you are taking.
2. Make sure you choose a qualified surgeon to do what you want to have done.
3. Depend on what surgery you are having done, you should have that done in a hospital.
What are my options?
Based on your somewhat blurred photo. You can have a scar revision to have the scar cut out and suture the hair to hair skin together. The simple procedure which can be done in READ MORE
Based on your somewhat blurred photo. You can have a scar revision to have the scar cut out and suture the hair to hair skin together. The simple procedure which can be done in the office under local anesthesia.
Which is better liposuction or CoolSculpting?
To answer this question depends on what you want to achieve. Coolsculpting can only remove very little fat. And you are more likely required to have multiple sessions. Liposuction READ MORE
To answer this question depends on what you want to achieve. Coolsculpting can only remove very little fat. And you are more likely required to have multiple sessions. Liposuction can remove a lot more fat than Coolsculpting can ever. Of course, everyone wants to have as much fat removed without surgery! This is too good to be true. If Liposuction is what you decide to have done, you need to seek out an experienced and well-qualified plastic surgeon to do large volume Liposuction to be safe. If you are not amenable to undergoing a surgical procedure then choose Coolsculpting but don't expect too much and don't get disappointed.
How much bleeding is too much after a rhinoplasty?
1. If you continue to have blood in the back of your throat or bleeding bright red blood from your nostril overnight.
2. If you are vomiting blood clots all night long after surgery, READ MORE
1. If you continue to have blood in the back of your throat or bleeding bright red blood from your nostril overnight.
2. If you are vomiting blood clots all night long after surgery, you could be bleeding too much. Spitting some blood is ok though.
3. Some bruising around the inner aspect of your eyes can be normal, however, if you look like a raccoon eye, you might be bleeding a little more than usual.
4. If you are passing out, vomiting blood, or have a breathing problem, you should go to the emergency room...
Your question does not give details about your bleeding.
2. If you are vomiting blood clots all night long after surgery, you could be bleeding too much. Spitting some blood is ok though.
3. Some bruising around the inner aspect of your eyes can be normal, however, if you look like a raccoon eye, you might be bleeding a little more than usual.
4. If you are passing out, vomiting blood, or have a breathing problem, you should go to the emergency room...
Your question does not give details about your bleeding.
Can neck fat be removed?
Yes. It can. There are 2 locations where you fat can be. 1. Below your neck skin. This can be remove by liposuction. 2. Below the neck muscle called Platysma. Thus usually has READ MORE
Yes. It can.
There are 2 locations where you fat can be.
1. Below your neck skin. This can be remove by liposuction.
2. Below the neck muscle called Platysma. Thus usually has to be removed by surgical excision. Liposuction cannot completely remove them
3. Both 1 & 2.
However, the result also depends on how much skin laxity is there. Sometimes, one needs a neck lift as well if too much loose skin is present.
I hope this help. Good luck.
There are 2 locations where you fat can be.
1. Below your neck skin. This can be remove by liposuction.
2. Below the neck muscle called Platysma. Thus usually has to be removed by surgical excision. Liposuction cannot completely remove them
3. Both 1 & 2.
However, the result also depends on how much skin laxity is there. Sometimes, one needs a neck lift as well if too much loose skin is present.
I hope this help. Good luck.
How do you get a flat stomach after liposuction?
Yes, you can, BUT that depends if you have visceral fat and/or abdominal muscle laxity. If subcutaneous fat only, you can have a flat stomach. If you have visceral flat or stretched READ MORE
Yes, you can, BUT that depends if you have visceral fat and/or abdominal muscle laxity. If subcutaneous fat only, you can have a flat stomach. If you have visceral flat or stretched abdominal wall, then you might need a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty).
Does neck plastic surgery leave scars?
All surgeries involved cutting will leave a scar! However, depending on the kind of neck surgery, one might be able to place the where it is inconspicuous. And the quality of READ MORE
All surgeries involved cutting will leave a scar! However, depending on the kind of neck surgery, one might be able to place the where it is inconspicuous. And the quality of the scar is less noticeable.
