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
Will my double chin go away if I lose weight?
Will weight loss alone solve my double chin? Weight loss would help, but you may well need that removal from a procedure such as liposculpture. Robert M Dryden, MD READ MORE
What to avoid after neck lift surgery?
avoid excess tension on the skin flap until sutures are removed and approved by the surgeon. READ MORE
What to avoid after face lift surgery?
what to avoid after facelift surgery? Be careful on your incisions and sutures until cleared by your surgeon. Similarly, avoid facial trauma. Robert M Dryden, MD READ MORE
Is ear plastic surgery serious?
Any plasty surgery including on the years is potentially serious. The risk for peer cosmetic surgery is relatively minimal. Robert M Dryden, MD, FACS READ MORE
When can I wash my face after eyelid surgery?
When can you wash your face after eyelid surgery? You can wash your face other than your eyelids immediately after surgery. Avoid rubbing your eyelids where there is an incision until totally healed and the sutures around several days. Robert M droid, MD READ MORE
Should I massage my eyelids after blepharoplasty?
There is no reason to rub your eyelids after blepharoplasty unless your surgeon is concerned about a particular scar. Robert M Dryden, MD READ MORE
How long do I have to sleep elevated after blepharoplasty?
I did not ask my patients to sleep elevated after blepharoplasty, but it would help decrease the swelling. Robert M Dryden, MD READ MORE
How long after rhinoplasty can I swim?
Before you go on a swimming pool at may be contaminated, you should he'll have all of sutures removed. Generally, two or three week should be adequate before swimming. Robert M Dryden, MD READ MORE
Do I have to take antibiotics after a rhinoplasty?
Whether one uses antibiotics after a rhinoplasty depends upon the surgeon. In general, most surgeons probably use antibiotics for a short time after completing a. Rhinoplasty. Dragon NaturallySpeaking/RMD READ MORE
How long after eyelid plastic surgery can I use makeup?
I would wait to were three weeks until it appears that everything is well healed. Robert M. Dryden, M.D. READ MORE
How long will the swelling last after eyelid plastic surgery?
Generally, swelling after eyelid surgery less 4-5 days and is not a significant problem. Robert M Dryden, MD READ MORE
Is eyelid plastic surgery permanent?
I lived plastic surgery may not be permanent as aging continues with a recurrence of excess skin, wrinkles, excess fat mulching, etc. Robert M Dryden, MD READ MORE
Do you have to take any medications after rhinoplasty?
After rhinoplasty, most physicians would administer you pain medication and possibly get an antibiotic only for the postoperative. Robert M Dryden, MD Dragon NaturallySpeaking/RMD READ MORE
What can you not do after ear plastic surgery?
What can you not do after Air Plus a surgery? As with all surgeries, you have to avoid pressure on the incision lines such avoidance is particularly for air plastic surgery. Robert M Dryden, MD READ MORE
How painful is a septoplasty?
Depending upon the type of local anesthesia your surgeon utilizes, the pain can be very minimal. As the surgeons that you were interviewing this question. Robert M Dryden, MD Dragon NaturallySpeaking/RMD READ MORE
What is the best painkiller after rhinoplasty?
The painkiller that I have found to be very efficacious after surgery is Celebrex. Robert M Dryden, MD READ MORE
How much pain is normal after otoplasty?
Pain is quite variable from patient to patient however, my patients never needed a narcotic after an otoplasty, so their pain was minimal. Robert M Dryden, MD Dragon NaturallySpeaking/RMD READ MORE
Which is better breast implants or fat transfer?
Many more breast implants are done then fat augmentation of the breasts. The implants are more predictable and take less time for the surgeon and the patient. When you weigh all the pros and cons, I would say that breast implants are preferabl Robert M Dryden, MD FACS READ MORE
How long does cheek liposuction last?
Wiper section of the cheek remove the fat cells, and they are then gone forever unless you gain a lot of weight. If you lose weight the fat cells shrink in size. Robert M Dryden, MD, FA CS READ MORE
Can hand scars be removed by plastic surgery?
Hand scars can be minimized but not removed with plastic surgery Robert M Dryden, MD, FA CS Dragon NaturallySpeaking/RMD 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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