Dr. Robert M. Dryden, MD
Plastic Surgeon
1241 N Wilmot Rd Tucson AZ, 85712About
Dr. Robert Dryden is a cosmetic medicine and surgery specialist practicing in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Dryden 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.
Education and Training
Univ of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca 1964
University of California 1964
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Dr. Robert M. Dryden, MD's Expert Contributions
What can you do after eyelid surgery?
You probably engage in your normal activities. The important thing is not all around your eyelids. For example, exposing them to dirty water. READ MORE
Is liposuction safe?
Liposuction is performed all the time by many surgeons without a problem or complications. READ MORE
How is a burn scar removed?
Depending upon the size and location of the scar, it may be minimized with a graft or skin flap. It would have to be assessed by the surgeon when you see your surgeon. READ MORE
How long does facial plastic surgery take?
The surgery time for the surgery depends on what you are having performed. A facelift may take 3 or more hours, but eyelid surgery may take one half to a full hour or more. The mini facelift takes less time than a full facelift. READ MORE
How long does rhinoplasty surgery last?
After the surgery is completed on your nose, it should last forever. READ MORE
What anesthesia will be used for my breast reduction surgery?
The anesthesia that is chosen for your breast reduction surgery depends on you and the surgeon. If I am doing a a scarless breast procedure, it is performed under local anesthesia with sedation as needed. READ MORE
Is eye lift surgery dangerous?
All surgery has risks, but eyelid surgery is a very low risk procedure with great success if done by a competent surgeon. READ MORE
Is nose surgery painful?
If good anesthesia is used while that doing a nose surgery, there should be very minimal postoperative pain. The recovery that is particularly concerning the patient usually lasts about a week when sutures are removed at one week as well as A protective shield. READ MORE
Will an otoplasty affect my ability to hear?
Changing the shape of an ear should not affect your hearing at all. READ MORE
Can acne scars be removed by plastic surgery?
Depending upon the scar, it should be able to be helped, but not removed with plastic surgery. READ MORE
How long does a facelift last?
The facelift generally lasts 5-10 years, but some people need a touchup as early as 2 years. If you had a twin that did not have surgery when you did, you would generally look younger for a lifetime. READ MORE
Can scars on my face be removed?
Scars on the face depending upon their type and severity can generally be improved but usually not eliminated. The goal is to make the scars less obvious. READ MORE
How long does scar removal surgery last?
Scar "removal" surgery depending on the success should last a long time. READ MORE
Is neck lift surgery effective?
Tightening the neck can be very effective for improving the appearance of an aging neck. READ MORE
What are the risks and advantages of abdominoplasty?
I doubt that your OB surgeon would be willing to perform an abdominoplasty at the same time as your C-section. READ MORE
Is face lift surgery safe?
As with any type of surgery, there are risks. However, many facelift surgeries are performed all of time without any complications occurring. READ MORE
Are there health risks involved with liposuction?
Many liposuction are performed without problems. The greatest challenge for the surgeon in your situation is removing the fat smoothly and symmetrically If you are a safe surgical risk. READ MORE
Can a plastic surgeon remove a scar on my hand?
Depending upon the extent and location of your scar, it should be able to be improved with adjusting the skin or skin grafts. READ MORE
Is a nose job painful?
A rhinoplasty (nose job) Should not be a meaningful procedure depending upon the anesthesia used by the surgeon. READ MORE
How long do dermal fillers in the face last?
The safe lip fillers generally last about a year. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The liposuction apparatus "suspension device": hi-plane liposculpture.
- Mohs surgery and processing: novel optimizations and enhancements.
- Electrosurgical modification of orbicularis oculi hypertrophy.
- Flap minimization via peripheral recruitment.
- Electrosurgical standing cutaneous cone modification.
- CENTRAL RETINAL VEIN OCCLUSIONS AND CHRONIC SIMPLE GLAUCOMA.
- Worsening of blepharoptosis in downgaze.
- Folds and creases.
- Correction of anophthalmic enophthalmos with injectable calcium hydroxylapatite (Radiesse).
- Periocular rhytidolysis with the wire scalpel.
- Evaluation of homeopathic Arnica montana for ecchymosis after upper blepharoplasty: a placebo-controlled, randomized, double-blind study.
- Medial palpebral tendon repair for medial ectropion of the lower eyelid.
- Intraoperative monitoring of Jones tube function.
- Cerebrospinal fluid leakage complicating orbital exenteration.
- Medial canthal salivary gland tumor.
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