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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Rhinoplasty/insurance | 2/5/2012 | Daniel Kaufman, MD, MSc |
| Q: I recently went to the ENT. While there I found I need to have my tonsils and adnoids removed and ... A: No, the medical insurance company will not cover the fees (surgical, anesthesia, and facility fees) ... | ||
| Septoplasty | 2/5/2012 | Alan M. Engler, MD, FACS |
| Q: Someone please help me...I am this close to giving up on life... I had a septoplasty done 4 years ... A: First of all, if you are at all serious about your comment regarding "giving up on life" you need to ... | ||
| Septoplasty | 2/5/2012 | Kamran Jafri, MD |
| Q: Someone please help me...I am this close to giving up on life... I had a septoplasty done 4 years ... A: Very sorry to hear about the problems you are experiencing. Due to the fact that I cannot examine ... | ||
| Re: Scar Tissue Removal From Nose | 2/5/2012 | Daniel Kaufman, MD, MSc |
| Q: Kaufman, In general, is scar tissue removal revision surgery difficult to perform? If the nasal ... A: Scar revision surgery is generally termed minor surgery. It is generally done under local ... | ||
| Seroma after removal of lipoma | 2/4/2012 | Alan M. Engler, MD, FACS |
| Q: E, I had a 9 in x 6 in lipoma removed from my left butt about 4 wk ago by the only local surgeon in ... A: I'm obviously sorry about your experience thus far but I think it can be handled a little ... | ||
| Lipo on a paraplegic | 2/3/2012 | Alan M. Engler, MD, FACS |
| Q: I am a T5 paraplegic with no movement or sensation below my injury level. I can flex my pecs, but ... A: I have done cosmetic surgery on patients like you (ie, paraplegic) so I don't feel that that, in and ... | ||
| Breast lift, augement, and tummy tuck. | 1/28/2012 | Alan M. Engler, MD, FACS |
| Q: I've had a c-section and breastfed all 4 of them for a year each so I'm saggy in the breast area as ... A: I actually think that that may be an excellent solution. Although that is a lot of money it would ... | ||
| Swollen Lower Lip | 1/27/2012 | Daniel Kaufman, MD, MSc |
| Q: First off, thanks for taking the time to answer my questions. I am exactly 20 days post op from ... A: It looks like you had a facelift, with additional lip fat grafting - I'm assuming this from looking ... | ||
| Swollen Lower Lip | 1/27/2012 | babak farzaneh |
| Q: First off, thanks for taking the time to answer my questions. I am exactly 20 days post op from ... A: some of the normal post operative swelling should be gone by now. it is hard to know how much of the ... | ||
| Swollen Lower Lip | 1/27/2012 | Dr.Ayyappan.Thangavel |
| Q: First off, thanks for taking the time to answer my questions. I am exactly 20 days post op from ... A: yes your lips look bigger,fat injections are tricky as it is difficult to predict how much will be ... | ||
| Swollen Lower Lip | 1/27/2012 | Kamran Jafri, MD |
| Q: First off, thanks for taking the time to answer my questions. I am exactly 20 days post op from ... A: Considering that you had both facial surgery and fat injections at the same time, I am not ... | ||
| rhinoplasty | 1/27/2012 | Daniel Kaufman, MD, MSc |
| Q: I have been considering a rhinoplasty for years and am now at the point where i actually want to ... A: Congratulations on your decision, and also on your attention to detail in choosing a good doctor. ... | ||
| seroma above the right knee | 1/22/2012 | Dr.Ayyappan.Thangavel |
| Q: A little over two years ago, I had breast augmentation and lipo on my inner and outer thighs. At ... A: its really difficult to comment without examining,it may be hypertrophic scarring ,get a second ... | ||
| Medpor | 1/18/2012 | Kamran Jafri, MD |
| Q: Jafri, What factors do you consider essential when having medpor customized jaw implants placed? I ... A: Various factors come into play when having jaw implants placed - patient's anatomy, type of implant, ... | ||
| Healing ok after Breast Reduction | 1/17/2012 | Alan M. Engler, MD, FACS |
| Q: I am 8 days post-op from breast reduction. I wanted to go small to a size B and am happy with that. ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Sarah, I agree - it looks great considering it's 8 ... | ||
| plastic surgery for 3rd/4th degree burns | 1/16/2012 | babak farzaneh |
| Q: I have a friend who has serious scars as a result of contact with hot oil on her left cheeks and ... A: Scar revision is replacing a bad scar with a better scar. It is difficult to discuss scar revision ... | ||
| Rhinoplasty. | 1/16/2012 | Daniel Kaufman, MD, MSc |
| Q: Hey my name is Joy, am a student in Seattle WA and since I was 10 years old I have been suffering ... A: Sure, there are more affordable options for a person in your predicament. If you go to any reputable ... | ||
| breast reduction | 1/16/2012 | Gurmander Singh Kohli, MD, FACS |
| Q: I am currently located in Houston,Tx. I am seeking breast reduction I have suffered with back pain ... A: My heart goes out to you. I can not help you because of distance. Please go to ... | ||
| Chin and neck pain after 7 months | 1/14/2012 | babak farzaneh |
| Q: I had a facelift, neck lift, chin implant and fat grafting seven months ago. The chin implant has ... A: You may want to talk with your surgeon about possibility of the implant pinching on the Mental ... | ||
| head lumps & dents | 1/14/2012 | Gurmander Singh Kohli, MD, FACS |
| Q: this question may be ouy of your expertise, but i have lumps/dents on the top of my head that ... A: Please go to www.plasticsurgery.org and click on find a plastic surgeon. This is official site of ... | ||
| My Dad's Adam's Apple | 1/13/2012 | Daniel Kaufman, MD, MSc |
| Q: I saw your answer to another question that was sort of similar to mine. This is really such a weird ... A: Congrats to you and dad on having had successful surgery, and having lived in fairly good health ... | ||
| Dermoid Cyst | 1/12/2012 | Alan M. Engler, MD, FACS |
| Q: I was born with a dermoid cyst over my left eyebrow...my parents, for most of my life, actually just ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Marianne, I think you should have an assessment from ... | ||
| Swelling 8 Months Post TT | 1/12/2012 | Alan M. Engler, MD, FACS |
| Q: I am 44 y.o. female. I had full TT and liposuction 8 months ago. I am concerned because I continue ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Cassia, Yes, I think you need a second opinion. I ... | ||
| Facial Abrasion | 1/12/2012 | Alan M. Engler, MD, FACS |
| Q: Almost 3 weeks ago I fell and scraped my forehead and nose on my concrete patio. The result was an ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Kent, Obviously, you would need to be seen by ... | ||
| Seroma | 1/11/2012 | Kamran Jafri, MD |
| Q: What is a seroma? A: A "seroma" is a collection of fluid that can occur after any surgery in which tissues are moved, ... | ||
| Breast Reduction | 1/11/2012 | Daniel Kaufman, MD, MSc |
| Q: I'm looking into getting into breast reduction covered with my Amerigroup insurance. I already have ... A: Sure, breast reduction surgery is absolutely covered by medical insurance if it is determined that ... | ||
| Sensitivity to cold 1 year after breast reduction surgery | 1/11/2012 | Alan M. Engler, MD, FACS |
| Q: It has been 2 years since my reduction surgery and I am getting pain in my right breast when ever ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Sarah, I'm sorry for your symptoms (I thought I had ... | ||
| Seroma from Lipoma Removal | 1/10/2012 | Dr.Ayyappan.Thangavel |
| Q: It's now been 8 1/2 weeks since I had an egg-sized lipoma removed from my right abdomen on the belt ... A: a long appendix need not be removed only if it is inflammed or giving problems it needs ... | ||
| Seroma from Lipoma Removal | 1/10/2012 | Alan M. Engler, MD, FACS |
| Q: It's now been 8 1/2 weeks since I had an egg-sized lipoma removed from my right abdomen on the belt ... A: Yikes! I have no idea but - and this is obviously somewhat outside my area of expertise - I know of ... | ||
| nipple pain after surgery | 1/7/2012 | Alan M. Engler, MD, FACS |
| Q: Although the surgery went well, I developed a hematoma and a week later my doctor had to open me up ... A: Most likely, yes. Calcifications can be present for many reasons, and there will be even more as a ... | ||
| thin skin after implants | 1/6/2012 | Alan M. Engler, MD, FACS |
| Q: I had breast enlargement with implants six years ago, then went through pregnancy/breastfeeding four ... A: Unfortunately, you are right to be concerned about thin skin with breast implants, and particularly ... | ||
| Re: Scar Tissue Removal After Two Rhinoplasties | 1/6/2012 | Alan M. Engler, MD, FACS |
| Q: This is a generic question. In your experience and knowledge, how successful can a second or third ... A: It is, of course, impossible to address any specifics without being able to examine the person in ... | ||
| Breast reduction | 12/29/2011 | babak farzaneh |
| Q: I'm having breast reduction surgery in February, 5 weeks later we're driving to the beach for a ... A: As long as everything goes well which it usually does you should be ok to travel 5 weeks later. BY ... | ||
| Re: Scar Tissue After Rhinoplasty | 12/29/2011 | Dr Sanjay Parashar |
| Q: This is a generic question. In your experience and knowledge, how successful can a second or third ... A: Secondary or tertiary rhinoplasties are always challenging with unpredictable outcome. But it is ... | ||
| nipple pain after surgery | 12/22/2011 | Alan M. Engler, MD, FACS |
| Q: Although the surgery went well, I developed a hematoma and a week later my doctor had to open me up ... A: This is early enough in your course - and too hard to diagnose via this forum - that you should ... | ||
| Lumps after breast reduction long ago | 12/21/2011 | Alan M. Engler, MD, FACS |
| Q: Dr. Engler, I had a breast reduction (E to C) over a year and a half ago. I am satisfied with the ... A: It's very hard for me to answer this question via this forum as you undoubtedly need to be examined ... | ||
| Small Reduction | 12/20/2011 | Alan M. Engler, MD, FACS |
| Q: Engler, 9 months ago, I had a Lollipop breast reduction to even out assymetrical breasts. The ... A: It is virtually impossible for me to answer this without being able to examine you but, in general, ... | ||
| breast redurion surgery | 12/16/2011 | Daniel Kaufman, MD, MSc |
| Q: Kaufman, I recently sent you an email about a surgery I had done on my breast and I wanted to know ... A: Hope all is well. Sounds like things are going fairly well. The burning sensation you are feeling is ... | ||
| Breast reduction & tummy tuck | 12/16/2011 | Alan M. Engler, MD, FACS |
| Q: I'm 37, mother of 3 and in need of improving of my body! After the babies and yoyo dieting, my DD ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Gabi, In general, it's okay to add a tummy tuck to a ... | ||
| nevus sebaceous | 12/15/2011 | Daniel Kaufman, MD, MSc |
| Q: Kaufman, I had nevus sebaceous on the left side of my mouth when I was around 14 years old. I had ... A: Sorry to hear about your troubles. Your face may just be prone to overactive sebaceous glands. The ... | ||
Plastic Surgery
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Alan M. Engler, MD, FACS
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Expertise
Dr. Engler has answered over 3100 questions as a volunteer expert for AllExperts. His expertise includes breast surgery (breast enlargement with implants, breast reduction, breast lifts), liposuction, eyelid surgery, tummy tucks, facelifts, skin cancers, cysts, etc. Dr. Engler has been listed as one New York`s Top Doctors, and as "One of the World's Most Famous Aesthetic Surgeons" (Aesthetic Surgery, TASCHEN Books, Angelika Taschen, Editor). He is the author of 4 books, including "BodySculpture" (a best-selling plastic surgery book on breast surgery, liposuction and tummy tucks), "EyeScapes" (Plastic Surgery of the Eyelids), "Restylane," and "The Slim Book of Liposuction." Dr. Engler has two US Patents for surgical instruments that he's designed, and has appeared on numerous television shows, including The Tyra Banks Show, The Ricki Lake Show (four times), and the Dr. Keith Ablow Show. Videos of his appearances are available on YouTube (search for "DR. ENGLER"), and his discussion of breast implants, also on YouTube is "How to Choose a Breast Implant." His website is www.bodysculpture.com. Thanks for "Likiing" Dr. Engler on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/New-York-NY/Alan-M-Engler-MD-New-York-Plastic-Surgery-and-Aesthetics/107206405967267?ref=ts&__a=8
Experience
Dr. Alan Engler is a board-certified plastic surgeon in New York and the author of BodySculpture - Plastic Surgery of the Body for Men and Women (ISBN 0966382749) one of the top-selling plastic surgery books on amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, etc.
Education/Credentials
Dr. Engler graduated from Yale University (BA, Russian Studies) and the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (MD). He did his residency training in General Surgery and, after that, Plastic Surgery, at the Montefiore Medical Center in New York. He is on the faculty of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, and is a Special Lecturer in the Department of Dermatology at Columbia University in New York. He has admitting privileges at Beth Israel Medical Center and Montefiore Medical Center, both in New York.
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