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Dr. Genevieve MacDonald
Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Genevieve MacDonald is a cosmetic medicine and surgery specialist practicing in Encino, California. Dr. MacDonald 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.
Dr. Genevieve MacDonald
- Encino, California
- Johns Hopkins University
- Accepting new patients
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What does Botox treatment include?
Botox reduces skin wrinkles produced by muscles
Does liposcution help one lose weight or does it only tighten the skin?
Liposuction helps to lose weight in certain areas. You need to diet and exercise to help with the appearance.
Is a cosmetic surgery the same as a plastic surgery?
Cosmetic surgeons have taken a few weeks of training. Plastic surgeons have taken two or three years of training. Check with the doctor to see if they have hospital privileges. READ MORE
Cosmetic surgeons have taken a few weeks of training. Plastic surgeons have taken two or three years of training. Check with the doctor to see if they have hospital privileges.
I have a birth mark around my waist that looks very ugly. Can it be removed with plastic surgery?
You might be able to treat with laser, excision or tissue expanders and a scar
Can I change my skin color with plastic surgery?
Peels or laser may help.
How can I treat wrinkles around my eyes?
Botox or peels if your skin is light
What are the risks involved with a plastic surgery procedure?
She needs to talk her doctor because the risks vary and she should talk to her doctor.
Can liposuction work for diabetic patients?
Liposuction can help remove fat deposits but you must follow diet and exercise from your internist. You must cut calories and exercise.
Can plastic surgery remove a birthmark?
This depends on the size and type of the birthmark.
Is liposuction a permanent treatment?
Yes, but you must cut calories. Otherwise, excess fat is stored as fat.
Can an eye correction laser surgery cause dryness in the eyes?
I do not know. You need to ask an eye doctor that does this surgery
How can a scar just above the eyes be removed?
I would need to see picures and it would only be improved
Is botox safe for a 56 year old woman with diabetes?
It is if there is no sign of infection in the area
Is there a cosmetic surgery to change the shape of the face?
All faces are asymmetrical. I would try fillers first to see if you like the result before you try a permanent procedure.
Mom died of breast cancer- need feedback on nipple sparing masectomy
This procedure is more complicated It will leave you with numb nipples and possible loss of nipples. If there is cancer near the nipple the general surgeon will decide if the nipple READ MORE
This procedure is more complicated It will leave you with numb nipples and possible loss of nipples. If there is cancer near the nipple the general surgeon will decide if the nipple has to be taken. So yes this is more major than an augmentation.
