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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.
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Dr. Robert Carl Ciardullo, MD
- White Plains, NY
- Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md
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How do you wash your face after rhinoplasty surgery?
While the cast is on, you must keep it dry. You can gently wash around your eyes and mouth with a moist cloth if you wish. The hair can be washed leaning backwards over the sink READ MORE
While the cast is on, you must keep it dry. You can gently wash around your eyes and mouth with a moist cloth if you wish. The hair can be washed leaning backwards over the sink as it is done in hair salons. Once the cast is off, which is usually about one week you can shower and wash the nose directly.
Does fat come back after lipo?
We have a fixed number of fat cells in our body since we are children. The fat cells which Are removed during liposuction are gone permanently. However the fat cells which remain READ MORE
We have a fixed number of fat cells in our body since we are children. The fat cells which Are removed during liposuction are gone permanently. However the fat cells which remain can get larger if you gain weight. However since there are fewer fat cells in the area that was suctioned most of the weight gain will occur in areas that were not suctioned
When can I get my nose wet after rhinoplasty?
After rhinoplasty, the nose is usually taped and casted. This should be kept dry or it will come off prematurely. Most surgeons leave the cast on for approximately one week. Once READ MORE
After rhinoplasty, the nose is usually taped and casted. This should be kept dry or it will come off prematurely. Most surgeons leave the cast on for approximately one week. Once the cast is removed, a patient is free to shower and wet and wash over the nose.
What can you not do after liposuction?
You should not work out or do strenuous heavy work or lifting for 2 to 4 weeks after surgery depending on the extent of the surgery.
Can I brush my teeth after a rhinoplasty?
Yes you can, there is no reason why not
What is the most painful plastic surgery?
Sub muscular breast augmentation and abdominal plasty are the most painful plastic surgical procedures
How much weight can you lose with liposuction?
Liposuction is performed to improve shape and it’s not primarily intended for weight loss. However, fat has weight and removing a liter of fat removes approximately 2 pounds of READ MORE
Liposuction is performed to improve shape and it’s not primarily intended for weight loss. However, fat has weight and removing a liter of fat removes approximately 2 pounds of weight. A very large liposuction would involve up to four or five liters, which will weigh 8 to 10 pounds. The risks of the surgery increase with the amount removed.
Do plastic surgeons do breast implants?
Yes it is one of the most common things they do
Does a lip lift leave a scar?
Yes it does
Does brow lift change eye shape?
No, a brow lift merely raises the eyebrow position but does not change the size or shape of the eye
What is a liquid face lift?
The term liquid facelift means the use of Botox and fillers to reduce wrinkling and aging of the face rather than surgery.
How long after blepharoplasty do you see results?
Depending on how bad the eyes were before surgery the benefits of blepharoplasty can be visible even within a few days. In general it takes about two weeks for enough of the bruising READ MORE
Depending on how bad the eyes were before surgery the benefits of blepharoplasty can be visible even within a few days. In general it takes about two weeks for enough of the bruising and swelling to go down to see most of the benefit of the surgery.
Can you touch your nose after a rhinoplasty?
Yes you can. There will be a cast on for approximately a week which protects the nose from more than just a touch. Once the cast is removed The bones are partially set and can READ MORE
Yes you can. There will be a cast on for approximately a week which protects the nose from more than just a touch. Once the cast is removed The bones are partially set and can withstand more than just a touch.
Is facial liposuction permanent?
We cannot make new fat cells so the fat cells which are removed are gone permanently. However the fat cells which remain can get larger if one gains weight. There will never however READ MORE
We cannot make new fat cells so the fat cells which are removed are gone permanently. However the fat cells which remain can get larger if one gains weight. There will never however be as many fat cells to enlarge with weight gain so the effect is permanent.
Are cheek implants a long-term option?
Surgically implanted cheek implants are permanent
How long is the recovery for a rhinoplasty?
After a rhinoplasty, there is a cast which generally stays for one week. The lower eyelids may get black and blue and swollen, and this may take one to two weeks to resolve depending READ MORE
After a rhinoplasty, there is a cast which generally stays for one week. The lower eyelids may get black and blue and swollen, and this may take one to two weeks to resolve depending on age. Patients are generally cautioned to avoid heavy lifting and contact sports for a period of 3 to 4 weeks. Generally, by four weeks, patients can do most anything, but should wear sunscreen on the nose if they are going to have intense exposure. Most changes to the nose particular removal of the dorsal hump are obvious very early and usually can be seen within the first couple of weeks. A small amount of residual swelling in the tip can take anywhere from 1 to 2 years to fully resolve depending on the thickness of the skin. The nose will still look better than it did before surgery but may not look its final best until six months to one year post-op and longer in thick skin tips.
How long will I be under during my nose job?
This depends entirely on the surgeon, his experience, and the amount of surgery you are having. A straightforward simple rhinoplasty in experienced hands takes approximately one READ MORE
This depends entirely on the surgeon, his experience, and the amount of surgery you are having. A straightforward simple rhinoplasty in experienced hands takes approximately one hour. A more difficult rhinoplasty with septal work on a crooked nose in a patient with breathing difficulty can take two or more hours in experienced hands and even four or more hours in relatively inexperienced hands.
How long does a blepharoplasty last?
Many things that a blepharoplasty accomplishes last indefinitely. The fat which is removed does not grow back. The excess skin which is removed does not grow back. Therefore a READ MORE
Many things that a blepharoplasty accomplishes last indefinitely. The fat which is removed does not grow back. The excess skin which is removed does not grow back. Therefore a person will always look better for having had a blepharoplasty despite the aging process. However while the skin and fat which was removed does not grow back the brows descend with age which creates the appearance that some of the upper lid skin is recurring. Similarly the skin of the lower eyelids ages loses elastic fibers and collagen and wrinkles with time. Therefore as one ages The eyelids will also appear older. This however is not the surgery wearing off but the process of aging going on.
Will an otoplasty affect my ability to hear?
No, not at all. The external ear is not involved in the hearing process. This takes place in the ear canal and in the brain.
If my nose surgery goes wrong, can It be corrected?
Revision surgery after primary rhinoplasty is unfortunately quite common. Many things can be changed after a rhinoplasty if a patient is unhappy with the result. However it is READ MORE
Revision surgery after primary rhinoplasty is unfortunately quite common. Many things can be changed after a rhinoplasty if a patient is unhappy with the result. However it is always easier to take away than to add back. Also because of scar tissue revision surgery can take longer and be somewhat less predictable. Some things cannot be made to order. A person with a very bulbous tip and extremely thick skin has a more limited result than someone with average to thinner skin of the tip area. Extremely crooked noses cannot always be made perfectly straight and though much better than before may require minor secondary procedures to fill in A small concavity. The first shot is usually always the best shot at getting the desired result. But revisions if necessary can be done.
