Question 1

What is buccal fat removal and who is it for?

Accepted Answer

Buccal fat removal is a simple and effective surgery designed to address 'chubby cheeks' by removing unwanted fat. The buccal fat pad is typically about the size of a golf ball and is located where small indentations are seen when sipping on a straw. The practice takes intra-operative pictures during the surgery.

Question 2

What is involved in forehead reduction surgery?

Accepted Answer

Forehead reduction surgery involves making a small incision in the hairline, designed to allow hair to grow through it, effectively camouflaging the hairline. Patients are 'knocked out' under anesthesia, so they won't feel or be aware during the procedure. The technique involves elevating posteriorly and moving the scalp forward, which can achieve approximately one inch of movement.

Question 3

What is Dr. D's approach to lip filler for perioral lines?

Accepted Answer

Dr. D uses a precise lip filler technique to address small lines around the mouth, which are often related to lean body fat rather than smoking. The procedure is performed using only one pinhole, allowing the filler to be applied slowly along the lip line without re-inserting the needle. This method aims to create a refined upper lip and a nice upturn, achieving plump, pillowy lips with minimal swelling, redness, and bruising, ensuring the lips do not appear overdone or overworked.

Question 4

How does Dr. D hide surgical scars for facial procedures?

Accepted Answer

Dr. D employs various techniques to hide surgical incisions for facial procedures, ensuring discreet results. For facelifts, incisions are hidden in the hairline, allowing hair to grow through them, and behind the tragus within existing creases. For brow lifts, incisions are also hidden in the hairline. Upper eyelid incisions are placed in a natural crease, while lower eyelid procedures have no external incision as it's hidden on the inside. Chin liposuction incisions are concealed underneath the chin. The goal is to make incisions unnoticeable.

Question 5

What is the 'Fluff Fairy' or fluffing stage after a BBL?

Accepted Answer

The 'Fluff Fairy' refers to the fluffing stage after a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), where the injected fat integrates and softens, and the skin stretches to accommodate it. This process typically manifests between three and six months post-procedure, and sometimes longer. It occurs as nutrients integrate with the surrounding fat tissue, blood supply improves, and the fat softens. A shrinking waist also enhances the perception of a larger booty. Patients may experience a burning sensation as the skin stretches during this stage, and the timing of fluffing varies from patient to patient, but on average, a BBL will appear bigger after this phenomenon.

Question 6

What is 'awake luxury liposuction' and what are its benefits?

Accepted Answer

Awake luxury liposuction is a procedure performed with the patient sedated and under monitored anesthesia, but remaining awake throughout. During the procedure, numbing medicine, pain medicine, and anti-nausea medication are administered to ensure comfort. Dr. D employs a gentle technique, and patients are often described as relaxed. This approach is considered safe and offers benefits such as minimal downtime, smoother results, and precise sculpting.

Question 7

What are the benefits of PRP for hair restoration?

Accepted Answer

PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) for hair restoration stimulates hair growth, increases hair thickness, and improves overall hair health. Patients have seen noticeable results, with one male patient achieving thicker hair after just three sessions. The practice offers various hair restoration options, and patients can schedule a consultation to explore them.

Question 8

What is an epidermal inclusion cyst and how is it treated?

Accepted Answer

An epidermal inclusion cyst is a small, benign bump that forms under the skin, typically filled with keratin (a protein found in skin cells). These cysts often occur when hair follicles or oil glands get blocked, leading to a build-up of keratin. The treatment involves making a precise incision to ensure the extraction of the entire sac that contains the build-up. Removing the entire sac is crucial to prevent the cyst from recurring. After the procedure, patients might experience some swelling and tenderness, which usually subsides within a few days. With proper wound care and follow-up, patients can expect minimal scarring and optimal recovery.

Question 9

What types of hair loss can Dr. D treat and with what methods?

Accepted Answer

Dr. D addresses hair restoration for various areas, including beard hair, mustache, eyebrows, and general scalp hair. The practice's methods aim to transform thin hair into thick hair using real and effective solutions such as exosome therapy, PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin), PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma), and hair transplants.

Question 10

What should I know about keloids?

Accepted Answer

Keloids are a type of raised scar that can grow rapidly if not treated early. It is recommended to get keloids checked by a professional.

Question 11

Where exactly are the incisions hidden for a facelift to be so discreet?

Accepted Answer

Dr. D employs various techniques to hide surgical incisions for facial procedures, ensuring discreet results. For facelifts, incisions are hidden in the hairline, allowing hair to grow through them, and behind the tragus within existing creases. For brow lifts, incisions are also hidden in the hairline. Upper eyelid incisions are placed in a natural crease, while lower eyelid procedures have no external incision as it's hidden on the inside. Chin liposuction incisions are concealed underneath the chin. The goal is to make incisions unnoticeable.

Question 12

What treatment did you use for the 'smokers lips'? Is it filler or laser?

Accepted Answer

Dr. D uses a precise lip filler technique to address small lines around the mouth, which are often related to lean body fat rather than smoking. The procedure is performed using only one pinhole, allowing the filler to be applied slowly along the lip line without re-inserting the needle. This method aims to create a refined upper lip and a nice upturn, achieving plump, pillowy lips with minimal swelling, redness, and bruising, ensuring the lips do not appear overdone or overworked.

Question 13

What does Dr. Dickerson say about their techniques?

Accepted Answer

The surgeon employs a gentle technique. The same pinhole can be used to maneuver the lip and access the bottom lip without re-inserting the needle. The forehead reduction procedure involves elevating posteriorly and moving the scalp forward.

Question 14

What does Dr. Dickerson say about what they specialize in?

Accepted Answer

Dr. D is making awake luxury liposuction look like a breeze on our fabulous patient. The practice performs BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift) and skin trims.

Question 15

What does Dr. Dickerson say about consultations?

Accepted Answer

Patients can schedule a consultation to explore hair restoration options. Dr. D offers virtual consultations.

Question 16

What does Dr. Dickerson say about safety?

Accepted Answer

Procedures are performed sedated with monitored anesthesia.

Question 17

What does Dr. Dickerson say about results?

Accepted Answer

That's going to give us about an inch where we're going to be able to move. The procedure results in a more refined upper lip and a nice upturn. Awake liposuction offers benefits such as smoother results.

Question 18

What does Dr. Dickerson say about recovery?

Accepted Answer

Awake liposuction offers benefits such as minimal downtime.

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