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Dr. Robert Carl Ciardullo, MD
Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Robert Ciardullo is a cosmetic medicine and surgery specialist practicing in White Plains, NY. Dr. Ciardullo 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.
48 years
Experience
Dr. Robert Carl Ciardullo, MD
- White Plains, NY
- Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md
- Accepting new patients
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Can you get rid of long ear lobes?
Yes, earlobes can be trimmed to make them smaller
What is a one stitch face lift?
There are many types of so-called mini facelifts which make smaller incisions undermine the skin less and remove less excess skin. Just remember that the more limited the procedure, READ MORE
There are many types of so-called mini facelifts which make smaller incisions undermine the skin less and remove less excess skin. Just remember that the more limited the procedure, the more limited the results.
Can you get fat removed from your cheeks?
Some surgeons remove what are called the buccal fat pads. This is usually done from an incision inside the mouth. This will reduce the fullness of the cheek area. Just be aware READ MORE
Some surgeons remove what are called the buccal fat pads. This is usually done from an incision inside the mouth. This will reduce the fullness of the cheek area. Just be aware that when we get older, we lose much of this fat and the fat of our face in general, which contributes to looking older. At this stage, many people seek to have fat injected into the face and cheek area.
Is there an age requirement for a rhinoplasty?
Most plastic surgeons, myself included, will perform rhinoplasty on a female beginning at age 15 and on a male beginning at age 16. At these ages the nasal bones and the nose in READ MORE
Most plastic surgeons, myself included, will perform rhinoplasty on a female beginning at age 15 and on a male beginning at age 16. At these ages the nasal bones and the nose in general is virtually completely developed. Before age 18 however parental permission and consent would be required
Do all plastic surgeries have a painful recovery?
Some plastic surgical procedures are more painful while others are relatively painless. The most painful procedures are a breast augmentation under the muscle, followed by a tummy READ MORE
Some plastic surgical procedures are more painful while others are relatively painless. The most painful procedures are a breast augmentation under the muscle, followed by a tummy tuck. The least painful procedures include most of the facial procedures such as Eyelid plastic rhinoplasty and facialplasty.
What is empty nose syndrome?
The turbinates are structures inside the nose which warm and humidify the air as it passes by. They can also get enlarged and block the airway. When the turbinates are surgically READ MORE
The turbinates are structures inside the nose which warm and humidify the air as it passes by. They can also get enlarged and block the airway. When the turbinates are surgically removed, some people experience cold, dry air getting to the back of the throat without being warmed humidified. This discomfort is what is called empty nose syndrome.
Can you change the shape of your eyes with plastic surgery?
Traditional eyelid surgery cannot change the shape of the eye if what you mean is making it more almond shaped than round. That would involve oculoplastic surgery on the corner READ MORE
Traditional eyelid surgery cannot change the shape of the eye if what you mean is making it more almond shaped than round. That would involve oculoplastic surgery on the corner of the eye called the canthus. If during eyelid surgery too much skin is removed from the lower lid, this could pull down on the lid, rounding the eye and making it less almond shaped. The surgeon must take great care to avoid this.
What shape of nose is most attractive?
The most attractive noses are generally straight in profile without a hump. They may have a slight dip just above the tip area. They are not too long and the angle which the tip READ MORE
The most attractive noses are generally straight in profile without a hump. They may have a slight dip just above the tip area. They are not too long and the angle which the tip of the nose makes with the lip is above 90°. Nothing ruins a female face’s beauty than a tip which hooks down particularly when smiling.While male noses can vary dramatically and still be fine, the female nose in this culture in order to be considered beautiful is quite narrowly defined
Does a fall mark heal on its own, or do I need plastic surgery?
If you have a scar, it will be permanent. However it will fade dramatically over time. Some scars fade so well that they can hardly be seen except on very close observation. The READ MORE
If you have a scar, it will be permanent. However it will fade dramatically over time. Some scars fade so well that they can hardly be seen except on very close observation. The timeframe for a scar to fade however is quite long and may be 1 to 2 years or more. If after at least a year a scar is still very wide thick and raised surgical scar revision may be considered or injection with Cortizone
What pain medications are safe to take after nose surgery?
Good question. Tylenol is safe unless you are allergic to it and don’t take it in excess.. You may also be prescribed a narcotic pain med such as hydrocodone. The narcotics taken READ MORE
Good question. Tylenol is safe unless you are allergic to it and don’t take it in excess.. You may also be prescribed a narcotic pain med such as hydrocodone. The narcotics taken correctly are safe vis-à-vis the surgery but one must not drive or operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of a narcotic. Advil Motrin and the other so-called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can cause bleeding and should be avoided for two weeks before and two weeks after rhinoplasty
Does a hair transplant require invasive surgery?
Hair transplant is an invasive, but only skin-deep procedure. The hair once transplanted which takes is permanent, lasting as long as the site from which it was taken called the READ MORE
Hair transplant is an invasive, but only skin-deep procedure. The hair once transplanted which takes is permanent, lasting as long as the site from which it was taken called the donor site.
Even after a lip surgery, my lips are not in perfect shape. What should I do?
Filler can be used to make the lips larger and enhance the shape of cupids bow, but are not permanent
What treatment should I have to remove my stitch marks?
They may fade with time. But if the stitch marks are still there after a year they may always be somewhat visible. The scar and stitch marks can be excised and the wound closed READ MORE
They may fade with time. But if the stitch marks are still there after a year they may always be somewhat visible. The scar and stitch marks can be excised and the wound closed with a technique that sutures the skin from Underneath without leaving stitch marks. This can be done if there is enough laxity of the skin
What is a tummy tuck?
A full tummy tuck involves tightening of the abdominal wall muscles called the rectus abdominis, and removing the excess skin below the belly button and tightening the remaining READ MORE
A full tummy tuck involves tightening of the abdominal wall muscles called the rectus abdominis, and removing the excess skin below the belly button and tightening the remaining skin. It is a rather large surgical procedure and can be quite painful postoperatively
Can I get surgery for this?
If the reason the knees touch medially is excess fat, this can be liposuction. If not, I’m afraid there is no easy solution.
What are the side effects of liposuction?
If by side effects you mean risks, then these would include infection, postoperative bleeding dents, irregularities, and asymmetries. Anesthesia risks vary from minor post-op nausea READ MORE
If by side effects you mean risks, then these would include infection, postoperative bleeding dents, irregularities, and asymmetries. Anesthesia risks vary from minor post-op nausea to heart attack, stroke, pulmonary embolism, and even death. The latter are extremely rare fortunately, particularly in a young, healthy person.
Can a nose be reshaped without surgery?
You cannot remove a hump or shorten the nose or refine a tip or rotated tip upward, etc., without surgery. If, however, you have a dent and want a temporary filler to fill it in, READ MORE
You cannot remove a hump or shorten the nose or refine a tip or rotated tip upward, etc., without surgery. If, however, you have a dent and want a temporary filler to fill it in, that can be done.
Can you get a rhinoplasty twice?
Nasal revision after rhinoplasty is actually quite common, many people have it.
What is best for surgery scars?
In some cases scars can be revised surgically. In some cases they could be injected with Cortizone. Sometimes pressure dressings such as silicone are used. Sometimes scar cream READ MORE
In some cases scars can be revised surgically. In some cases they could be injected with Cortizone. Sometimes pressure dressings such as silicone are used. Sometimes scar cream such as Medderma is used
How painful is liposuction recovery?
The most painful surgeries in plastic surgery are sub muscular breast augmentation and abdominal plasty. The least painful are the facial procedures such as Eyelidplasty, rhinoplasty, READ MORE
The most painful surgeries in plastic surgery are sub muscular breast augmentation and abdominal plasty. The least painful are the facial procedures such as Eyelidplasty, rhinoplasty, and facialplasty. Liposuction is somewhere in the middle. Pain is moderate, but usually not severe.
