Carl Truesdale MD
Plastic Surgeon | Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery
150 S RODEO DR STE 360 BEVERLY HILLS CA, 90212About
Dr. Carl M. Truesdale is a Board Certified, fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon. His advanced knowledge of facial anatomy and artist's eye enable Dr. Truesdale to deliver natural-looking results through surgical and non-surgical facial procedures that contour and rejuvenate his patients’ appearance. His specialties include deep plane facelift, rhinoplasty, neck lift, buccal fat removal, submental liposuction, blepharoplasty, and dermal fillers.
Life-long passions for medicine, culture, and art led him to double major in Biology and Spanish at Morehouse College in Atlanta, where he graduated summa cum laude. He then earned his M.D. at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, one of the top three medical schools in the United States. Dr. Truesdale completed five years of specialized surgery training in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the top-ranked University of Michigan. He then sub-specialized in facial plastic surgery, and completed a facial plastic surgery fellowship in Beverly Hills, CA. He is experienced in all of the latest surgical and non-surgical facial procedures, and has served thousands of patients to help them look and feel their best. Additionally, Dr. Truesdale is proud to have one of the most diverse patient populations of all facial plastic surgeons
Dr. Truesdale is an active member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and has authored and presented multiple peer-reviewed papers at national meetings. Dr. Truesdale also maintains his commitment to language and the arts, and is sometimes described as a “modern- day renaissance man,” with talents not only as a skillful surgeon but also as a portrait artist, musician, and pilot.
Education and Training
University of Pennsylvania MD 2015
University of Michigan Otolaryngology ENT Residency 2020
Board Certification
American Board of Otolaryngology
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How soon can I wear makeup after septoplasty?
After septoplasty alone, you could wear makeup in 1-2 days. If it is an open septorhinoplasty (1-2 days after the splint is removed which is usually between days 5-7. READ MORE
How long does a nonsurgical rhinoplasty last?
Liquid rhinoplasty lasts between 6-15 months generally. Each person breaks down the filler at different rates and it also depends on the type of filler used. The average length I see is 1 year. READ MORE
Should you massage your face after a facelift?
Yes, lymphatic massage is helpful, but usually doesnt begin for 2-3 weeks after surgery. READ MORE
What happens if you wear glasses too soon after rhinoplasty?
Glasses are ok to wear with the splint in place, but once that is removed the pressure from the glasses could alter the surgical result as the bones and cartilage are healing. I would wait about 3 weeks. READ MORE
Can I speed up my facelift recovery?
Yes, eat a high protein diet, low salt, low alcohol and no caffeine. You can also go to hyperbaric oxygen to increase your healing rate. Avoid exercise and keep your head above your heart as this decreases swelling. READ MORE
Is there a lot of pain after a facelift?
Typically no, there is tightness and discomfort usually most for the first 1-3 days. Most patients get by with Tylenol alone after day 2. READ MORE
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