Question : I notice that when I am not smiling, it looks like I am frowning. People actually comment that I seem angry. I don’t know if this involves just my mouth or both my mouth and eyes. Would a consultation help me identify whether I need a cheek lift, an eyelift or both?
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An open forum for the discussion of facial aesthetics, from rhinoplasty and facelifts to skin rejuvenation and fillers
Welcome to my blog.
Every day I see patients who have spent many hours on the web researching procedures only to come to the conclusion that they would benefit from a procedure that is truly the wrong procedure for them. There is a lot of great information on the web about facial plastic surgery and related procedures; but there is also a lot of misguided information, and poorly explained information. I established this blog as a place where we can discuss facial aesthetics openly and without any hype. I hope through this blog that I can help divert people from misinformation and wrong conclusions about what would benefit them. You will not agree with everything I have to say, but isn't that what blogging is all about?
Thanks for visiting today,
Stuart Bentkover
Question : I notice that when I am not smiling, it looks like I am frowning. People actually comment that I seem angry. I don’t know if this involves just my mouth or both my mouth and eyes. Would a consultation help me identify whether I need a cheek lift, an eyelift or both?
Answer : Absolutely. The solution might be as simple as some botulinum toxin between your brows, called the glabella. I would be happy to see you. Just contact us at info@drbentkover.com.
Question : What is a deep plane face lift?
Answer : This is a face lift in which the surgeon goes to the nasolabial groove in a space under the strong membrane of the face called the SMAS (subcutaneous aponeurotic system).
Posted in Browlift, Forehead Lift on May 12th
Question : Do you think that an endoscopic browlift will last a lifetime or would later surgery usually be needed?
Answer : Unfortunately, no lifting procedure is forever. Depending on your age, however, you may never need another. Younger patients (35-45)tend to have longer lasting endoscopic browlifts in my experience.
Posted in Botox, Injectable Fillers on May 11th
Question : I would like Botox treatments. I have very pronounced frown lines and crow’s feet. How many injections would I get for these areas? Do you first apply a topical anesthetic?
Answer : I tend to inject each crow’s foot area with 10-12.5 units of Botox injected in 4 or 5 places. We can use topical anesthetic cream if you wish, but it really does not hurt that badly.
Posted in Blepharoplasty, Eyelid Surgery on May 11th
Question : Post eyelid surgery will I be able to drive home?
Answer : Not really. You will be swollen and may have tape on your eyes that partially closes them.
Posted in Otoplasty on May 10th
Question : Can the size of large earlobes be reduced with ear surgery?
Answer : Yes, they can be “trimmed” in the office with a local anesthetic.
Posted in Liposuction on May 10th
Question : Are the results of liposuction permanent? I’d like to get liposuction on my neck.
Answer : Well, the fat that is removed does not come back. However, if you gain weight, the remaining fat cells can enlarge, as do the fat cells all over your body.
Question : I am a 45-year-old woman from Framingham who has been getting regular lip filler injections for the past 3 years. I am getting really tired of this and was wondering if there is a more permanent procedure for lip enhancement?
Answer : I stopped doing permanent lip augmentation about 7 years ago, when I became convinced that hyaluronic acid gives a more natural and more customizable solution. The permanent solutions often look to “fish mouthed” and can extrude. I would be happy to see you for an opinion.
Posted in Laser Skin Resurfacing, Laser Treatments on May 8th
Question : What is CO2 laser resurfacing?
Answer : The carbon dioxide laser is commonly used to decrease wrinkles and acne scars. It is absorbed into the water in the skin cells and vaporizes the cells. New skin grows in within a week.
Here is a great resource from my website that explains it all: http://www.drbentkover.com/procedures/facial_resurface-worcester-boston.shtml
Posted in Ethnic Rhinoplasty, Rhinoplasty on May 8th
Question : I’m Middle Eastern with what I consider a typically Middle Eastern nose. I dislike my nose on profile. What would you suggest for fixing this?
Answer : It would be nice to see a photo. Sounds like you may need a hump reduction and some tip refinement, but I really cannot say what you need without seeing your nose. I would be happy to look at a photo if you send it to info@drbentkover.com.
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