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Dr. Whitney Pafford
Plastic Surgeon | Facial Plastic Surgery
Dr. Whitney Pafford is a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon practicing in the greater Milwaukee area. Dr. Pafford specializes in both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures of the face and neck, with an emphasis on restoring function, facial harmony, and a natural aesthetic result.
20 years
Experience
Dr. Whitney Pafford
- Mequon, WI
- University of Wisconsin
- Accepting new patients
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Can eyelids be lifted without surgery?
Eyelid skin can be tightened with lasers which can give the upper eyelids a more rested look, but will not replace surgery if you have a significant amount of excess upper eyelid READ MORE
Eyelid skin can be tightened with lasers which can give the upper eyelids a more rested look, but will not replace surgery if you have a significant amount of excess upper eyelid skin.
How long after rhinoplasty will my nose feel normal?
Most patients feel like they are "back to normal" at about 4-6 weeks, but your nose will continue to heal over the next year. I tell my patients at about 3 months they'll likely READ MORE
Most patients feel like they are "back to normal" at about 4-6 weeks, but your nose will continue to heal over the next year. I tell my patients at about 3 months they'll likely stop noticing changes when they look in the mirror, but if you compare a picture at 3 months, 6 months, 12 months after surgery you'll see subtle differences.
How long does it take for plastic surgery scars to heal?
All scars mature over the first 1-1.5 year. Eating a healthy diet, getting adequate protein, sleep, and following your physician's postoperative instructions are vital in the first READ MORE
All scars mature over the first 1-1.5 year. Eating a healthy diet, getting adequate protein, sleep, and following your physician's postoperative instructions are vital in the first few weeks of healing. After the sutures are removed, I recommend silicone based products and sunscreen to all of my patients to optimize wound healing.
How long does it take to recover from eyelid surgery?
It depends on the type of eyelid surgery you are having done. I remove my sutures in the first week and allow patients to return to exercise at 1-2 weeks depending on their procedure. READ MORE
It depends on the type of eyelid surgery you are having done. I remove my sutures in the first week and allow patients to return to exercise at 1-2 weeks depending on their procedure. Bruising may be minimal, but it may also last for 2 weeks depending on what was done.
Uneven side & nostril after septorhinoplasty
I'm sorry you are experiencing this. Rhinoplasty is a tricky surgery for a number of reasons, one of them being the healing process. As the skin shrink wraps back onto the bone READ MORE
I'm sorry you are experiencing this. Rhinoplasty is a tricky surgery for a number of reasons, one of them being the healing process. As the skin shrink wraps back onto the bone and cartilage framework, it can sometimes cause the nose to twist one way or the other. Even in the best surgical hands, this can happen. It takes a full year to heal and at one month there is still a lot of swelling between the skin and the framework below. I'd recommend seeing your surgeon when he or she gets back into town. Regarding nostril sizes, this is something that patients always fixate
How many times can you have nose surgery?
There is no specific number, but each time you have a revision the risks of postoperative complications and the difficulty of the surgery are higher.
How long after blepharoplasty can I workout?
I typically recommend 7-10 days because exercise increases your postoperative swelling and potential risk of bleeding. Sometimes with lower lid blepharoplasty patients may need READ MORE
I typically recommend 7-10 days because exercise increases your postoperative swelling and potential risk of bleeding. Sometimes with lower lid blepharoplasty patients may need to wait 10-14 days depending on what type they had done and if there's any residual swelling noted at their postoperative visit.
When can I lift weights after blepharoplasty surgery?
2 weeks you can resume all normal activity including lifting weights.
How soon after nose plastic surgery can you exercise?
Light exercise like walking you can start a few days after surgery. Anything else I usually recommend waiting 2 weeks. The key for rhinoplasty surgery is keeping the swelling down READ MORE
Light exercise like walking you can start a few days after surgery. Anything else I usually recommend waiting 2 weeks. The key for rhinoplasty surgery is keeping the swelling down while you're healing. Exercising during the acute recovery period can increase swelling and postoperative bleeding. Every physician has their own guidelines so this is a ballpark figure and I'd ask your surgeon their particular protocol.
How do I reduce the swelling in my nose after rhinoplasty?
Postoperative day 3 is usually the worst swelling. To decrease the swelling you want to sleep with your head elevated (keeping your head above the level of your heart helps the READ MORE
Postoperative day 3 is usually the worst swelling. To decrease the swelling you want to sleep with your head elevated (keeping your head above the level of your heart helps the swelling resolve), apply ice to your cheeks (but don't get the cast wet), drink plenty of fluids, and avoid prepared foods/salt. Some surgeons prescribe a course of steroids after the surgery to help, but swelling for the first few weeks is very normal.
Does facelift surgery leave scars?
Every incision leaves a fine line which is a controlled scar. Good placement of incisions during a facelift and a meticulous closure should make them barely perceivable to the READ MORE
Every incision leaves a fine line which is a controlled scar. Good placement of incisions during a facelift and a meticulous closure should make them barely perceivable to the untrained eye.
