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Cosmetic Surgery Questions

El Paso, Texas

Silcone Gel-filled breast implants in El Paso, Texas

	What exactly is a silicone gel-filled implant?
	What can you tell me about "silicone" in general?
	What are the advantages and disadvantages of the silicone gel implant?
	Is a patient with silicone implants at greater risk for other diseases?
	How would the patient know if a silicone implant ruptured?
	Do silicone implants increase the risk of breast cancer?

Body Surgery-MEN

What is body contouring?

BOTOX^® Cosmetic and Facial Fillers

	Will it radically change my appearance?
	Will it make me lose expression?
	Who is NOT a candidate for BOTOX^® Cosmetic?
	Where does the BOTOX^® Cosmetic go?
	What should I expect after treatment?
	What is BOTOX^® Cosmetic?
	What are the common side effects?
	Is it safe?
	How long does it last?
	Does it hurt?

Breast Lift (Mastopexy) in El Paso, Texas

	What women benefit from a mastopexy?
	What type of scars need to be placed on the breast?
	What is a mastopexy?
	What if I don't want an increase in size just a better shape?
	What are the different types of incisions used for breast lifts?
	Can a breast implant be used in conjunction with a mastopexy?
	Are there external scars on the breast with a mastopexy?

El Paso Facial Rejuvenation - Non-Surgical Facial Filler

	Which part or parts of my face could I enhance with facial fillers?
	What will Juvederm accomplish?
	What prompted the FDA to approve Radiesse?
	What is hyaluronic acid?
	What facial fillers can your office offer me?
	How many treatments will it take to see results?
	How long will the results of facial fillers last?
	How long does will my Juvederm results last?
	How long does Radiesse last?
	How does Radiesse differ from other dermal fillers?

Facial Procedures-MEN

What facial fillers can your office offer me?

Fat Transfer-Facial

	Where is the fat harvested (liposuctioned) from?
	What is the down-time / recovery?
	Is there possibility of an allergic reaction?
	Is fat transfer an out-patient procedure?
	How long will the fat transfer correction last?

Hair Removal

	Will maintenance treatments be required?
	Why does hair growth cycle affect the number of treatments?
	Which areas may be safely treated with laser hair removal?
	What should I expect after a treatment?
	Is laser hair removal safe?
	Is laser hair removal painful?
	How much do the treatments cost?
	How many treatments are required for hair reduction?
	How long is the treatment session?
	How does the laser work?
	Can darker skin types be safely treated for hair removal with laser?

Juvederm® Injectable Filler

	What makes Juvederm different from other hyaluronic fillers?
	How soon will I see results with Juvederm?
	How long is the treatment session?

Liposuction

	What is body contouring?
	What does liposuction do?
	What areas is liposuction good for?
	What are the costs of these procedures?
	Is the fat removed permanently?
	Is one better than the other?
	Is liposuction safe?
	Is liposuction good for weight loss?
	Is liposuction good for all patients?
	How much fat can be removed at a time?
	Does medical insurance ever pay for any of these procedures?
	Do you have to be put to sleep for liposuction?
	Do pills, deep massages, injections, or wraps do the same thing as liposuction?
	Can liposuction improve the upper arms?
	Are there different types of liposuction?

Liposuction w/Fat Transfer to the Buttocks

	Where is the fat harvested from?
	What is the "down-time"?
	How much "fat" is needed to re-shape the buttocks?

Otoplasty

	What is the follow up for otoplasty?
	Is otoplasty an out-patient procedure?
	How soon after otoplasty will the patient see results?

Plastic Surgery for Massive Weight Loss Patients

	Will I be admitted to the hospital and if so for how long?
	Is liposuction done with body lift, and is it safe to do both together?
	I lost alot of weight, can I just exercise to improve my appearance?
	How long of a recovery can I expect and what kind of help will I need during my recovery?
	How long after my weight loss must I wait to begin having my procedures?
	Does insurance cover any procedures following weight loss?
	After a body lift will my skin remain tight or will I have to repeat the procedure again?

Thermage®/ThermaCool

	What kind of results can I expect with Thermage® procedures?
	What kind of improvement can I get with Thermage® on different areas of the body?
	What is the new procedure for eyes done with Thermage®?
	How quickly will I see results with Thermage®?
	How many Thermage® treatments will I need?
	How long before I can return to my normal activities?
	How does it work?
	Does Eyes by Thermage® help with under-eye bags and wrinkles?
	Do I have to stay out of the sun after Thermage® treatments?

Tummy Tuck

	Who is a good candidate for a mini-tummy tuck?
	What is a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty?
	What is a mini-abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)?
	What happens to the belly button?
	What happens if a woman has a tummy tuck and then gets pregnant?
	What are the costs of these procedures?
	What about loose skin in other parts of the body like the thighs, the hips, the arms, or the buttocks?
	How soon after childbirth can a woman have a tummy tuck?
	How are the muscles tightened?
	Does the scar always have to be so long?
	Does medical insurance ever pay for any of these procedures?
	Do muscles always need to be tightened?
	Can a tummy tuck be combined with other plastic surgical procedures?
	Can a tummy tuck be combined with a hysterectomy?
	Can a tummy tuck be combined with a cesarean section?
	Are tummy tucks only for women?

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