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Mr. Frank J. Ferrin
Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Frank Ferrin is a cosmetic medicine and surgery specialist practicing in Coral Gables, Fl. Dr. Ferrin 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.
Mr. Frank J. Ferrin
- Coral Gables, Fl
- Louisiana State University
- Accepting new patients
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Is botox safe for a 56 year old woman with diabetes?
It is pretty safe with good preparation and attention to detail. Go into it slowly. Do incremental work gradually and carefully to avoid infection at the injection sites.
Is RF or laser technology helpful in getting rid of accident scars?
It can be. Resurfacing lasers seem to work the best. Several sessions may be necessary. As always, this will depend on the scar tissue, the skin type, and so on.
Are there chances of complications in skin grafting for diabetic patient?
Diabetes always presents a risk due to the likely incidence of infection, usually associated with poor circulation and bacterial overgrowth, but it can be monitored and carefully READ MORE
Diabetes always presents a risk due to the likely incidence of infection, usually associated with poor circulation and bacterial overgrowth, but it can be monitored and carefully controlled.
After burning my arm with a curling iron, what can I do to prevent scarring?
Moisturizing cream with light steroids or CBD balm/cream topical. Treat for 3-4 weeks then see where you are at as far as pigmentation and scarring.
Can plastic surgery remove scars from previous surgeries?
Some scars can be “revised” to make them smaller or smoother. There are also a few treatments with resurfacing lasers and RF (radio-frequency) energy devices that can improve existing READ MORE
Some scars can be “revised” to make them smaller or smoother. There are also a few treatments with resurfacing lasers and RF (radio-frequency) energy devices that can improve existing scars.
I have discoloration around my chin area. Can chemical peels help in treating it?
Probably no. Peels are very superficial. Possibly several treatments with RF and IPL could do it.
Can plastic surgery put one at a risk of nerve damage?
Breast augmentation has come a long way, and with the newer implants and newer access techniques, the surgery is quite safe. A well-educated and trained surgeon is a must!
Can plastic surgery remove a birthmark?
Corrective surgery can help, but, depending on the nature of the birth mark, there may be other non-surgical methods, such as pigment correction and others.
Is liposuction a permanent treatment?
Yes, it is. Fat cells that are removed will not grow back.
What does Botox treatment include?
Regarding Botox: this is not a treatment for saggy skin. Botox helps to correct fine lines due to facial expressions such as frowning, smile lines, crows feet around the eyes, READ MORE
Regarding Botox: this is not a treatment for saggy skin. Botox helps to correct fine lines due to facial expressions such as frowning, smile lines, crows feet around the eyes, and such superficial changes. Saggy skin is due to loss of collagen, which gets depleted as we age. There are several different options to correct this by skin tightening or volumizing.
Thank you for your question.
FF
Thank you for your question.
FF
PRP before or after fillers?
There will be no down time or peeling with PRP. You can combine fillers and PRP with no problems.
