Question:
I’m a runner and am physically active almost every day of the week. I’m planning on having a facelift within the next 3 months and was wondering how long until I could run again after the surgery?

Answer:
There is some downtime with a facelift and most surgeons recommend a period of exercise restriction. That can vary depending on how much work is done. In general, however, it is recommended that you not run or do other aerobic exercise activities for two weeks. See the post-operative facelift instructions for more information on after surgery recuperation.

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Question:
I like everything about my nose but my nostrils which I think are too big. Can this alone be changed through surgery and how?

Answer:
Enlarged nostrils can be corrected during rhinoplasty (nasal surgery) through a variety of nostril narrowing techniques. Which exact technique is used depends on the shape of your nostril and where the excess lies. In general, techniques involve excision of redundant tissue along the floor or the lateral aspect of the nose. Carefully placed and executed excisions can leave a barely perceptible fine line scar.

Reshaping your nostrils is possible with today’s rhinoplasty techniques; consulting with a board certified facial plastic surgeon is the first step to achieving the nostril shape you are looking for.

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Question:
May friend keeps raving about the Obagi skincare system. What are the benefits? How is it better than other products?

Answer:
The Obagi skincare system is nice because the products can be sold in a kit or individually. Also, Obagi focuses on including essential product ingredients such as vitamin c, retin-a, hydroquinone and spf.

Obagi is a great skincare line, although I wouldn’t say it is better than others. There are numerous skincare lines to choose from. I think it is wise to visit a skincare professional so you can get a customized treatment regimen geared to fit your skin’s unique characteristics.Schedule an appointment today to consult with one of our licensed aestheticians.

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Question:
How painful is laser hair removal?

Answer:
Laser hair removal is not a painless treatment. Patients describe the sensation to be similar to a rubber band snapping the skin. The treatments are actually very tolerable and results are extremely worth the discomfort.Hamilton Facial Plastic Surgery offers skincare consultations to help guide each individual into a customized skin maintenance routine.

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Question:
How may I expect to feel after a facelift?

Answer:
Patients are frequently surprised how little discomfort they have after a facelift. While patients often have complaints of tightness, most rarely consider it painful. This is due to the fact that during a facelift the cutaneous nerves are temporarily cut making things numb. Long term, after several months, sensation can be expected to fully return. While patients can expect some bruising and swelling, patients typically are comfortable returning to most public activities with make-up by 10-14 days.

Discomfort after a facelift is fortunately much less than patients expect, making recovery a much more pleasant experience.

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