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Septoplasty2/5/2012
  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 ...
Swollen Lower Lip1/27/2012
  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 ...
Medpor1/18/2012
  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, ...
Seroma1/11/2012
  Q: What is a seroma?
  A: A "seroma" is a collection of fluid that can occur after any surgery in which tissues are moved, ...
Deep acne scars11/12/2011
  Q: Kamran Jafri, I've suffered from severe cystic acne since I was fifteen, I am now 32 and left with ...
  A: I hope all is well. My apologies for the delay in answering your question - very busy time at work ...
FaceScar11/11/2011
  Q: I am jolene . May i ask if i went for mole remover and it form a scab . And the scab fall off too ...
  A: You are correct that the area should heal over time. I would not advise any type of permanent filler ...
scar revision surgery10/25/2011
  Q: do you think people should take vitamin E or any kind of vitamins after a surgery so you don't scar ...
  A: The formation of scars after surgery has many factors that can affect how the final scar looks like. ...
face/head implants or treatments4/28/2010
  Q: Jafri, well I've to say at first that english is not my native language, spanish is, so I apologize ...
  A: Yes there are many procedures that can be done. It is best that you meet with a plastic surgeon who ...
fold underneath bottom lip on chin4/26/2010
  Q: I was wondering if you could tell me the exact medical term for the area around the bottom of the ...
  A: What you are describing is a fairly common situation. I agree with your thought process as well: ...
Erbium Yag4/20/2010
  Q: i have read and heard a lot about the Erbium Yag.. wat i am concerned is the after effects, i am ...
  A: You have asked some very good questions. I am going to assume since you are India you are of south ...
Sagging skin4/4/2010
  Q: could you please recommend the non-surgical treatments that are effective for sagging cheeks, droopy ...
  A: Depending on the degree of sagging skin and your underlying anatomy (facial bones and muscles) you ...
Burn injury4/1/2010
  Q: I had a burn on my neck it was brown at first then the brown layer had gone and it was replaced with ...
  A: Very sorry to hear about the burn. The first thing for you to do is to be seen by a plastic surgeon ...
Very confused...3/20/2010
  Q: I'm very confused about an issue because everybody has been telling me something different. I'm a 28 ...
  A: Both of the Surgeoms are correct! You need to decide what route is the best for you. Essentially ...
Fraxel laser3/15/2010
  Q: Jafri, I have fair skin and have hyperpigmentation on my nose. I've tried 3 sessions of IPL and ...
  A: You are certainly on the right track. In addition IPL has been clinically shown to have better ...
metal plate in chin and MRI3/7/2010
  Q: Due to an injury as a teenager, I have a small, metal plate in my chin. I've recently been ordered 3 ...
  A: Most modern plating systems take into account that patients may need MRIs done so they are safe. ...
Nose cut...potential scarring2/19/2010
  Q: "Hi there. I played hockey on Sunday night the 14th of Feb. I got hit on the end of the nose with a ...
  A: Sorry to hear about the injury - and please consider wearing a visor or a cage when you play! It is ...
Hit in the face1/31/2010
  Q: I was hit in the face pretty hard and went to the ER and had a scan done which showed nothing was ...
  A: The best thing to do would be to allow more time for healing to occur. It is good news that your ...
Fixing A Crooked Nose1/25/2010
  Q: I'm having a revision rhinoplasty in three days following an initial surgery in April that actually ...
  A: Of all the Facial Plastic Suurgeries that require secondary or even tertiary procdures, rhinoplasty ...
PIH problems1/25/2010
  Q: I'm a 35 years old white male with fair-skin struggling with Hyperpigmented spots on my back and ...
  A: Sorry to hear about your troubles with the PIH - it can be a difficult problem. You certainly have ...
flat head1/25/2010
  Q: I actually know a person who had a plastic surgeon in california put an implant in the back of their ...
  A: Yes implants can be used to improve the shape of the head. They have their own unique set of ...
why you want your skin to be free from pimples?1/11/2010
  Q: why you want your skin to be free from pimples?
  A: There are many reasons why people do not wish to have "pimples" or acne. For many people the ...
Swelling and loose skin after a nose job1/8/2010
  Q: Jafri, I am asking these questions on behalf of my sister. She underwent a plastic surgery on her ...
  A: It would be highly unlikely for swelling after a rhinoplasty procedure to cause permanent ...
Close-set eyes?1/1/2010
  Q: I have read that there is no way to surgically correct wide set eyes. I have thought about this ...
  A: This would not be a recommended procedure for purely cosmetic purposes. The orbital bones as well as ...
Re: Cost of a Touch-up Surgery12/7/2009
  Q: Doctor Jafri. I am just wondering about the cost of a touch-up.. I had septorhinoplasty about 4.5 ...
  A: This is a question that you need to ask the surgeon who did your original surgery. Different ...
The success of cosmetic surgery12/5/2009
  Q: Essentially, what is the key to achieving successful cosmetic surgery - successful in the sense of ...
  A: Colin, This question has no simple answer - the fact is "succesful cosmetic surgery" is arrived at ...
eyebags11/22/2009
  Q: I am 42 Years old female and I have eye bags which are hereditary. It makes me look tired. I have ...
  A: There are many ways both surgical and non-surgical to address the appearance of the lower eyes. In ...
Facial Hypertrophy11/21/2009
  Q: One side of my face is much larger than the other. An MRI showed that all three major muscles in ...
  A: The main reasons for facial muscular hypertophy are congenital (born with it) or due to a condition ...
lip incontenance11/19/2009
  Q: ..i am a 45 year old male with lip incontinence d ue to a strained Mentalis muscle. i have a gap of ...
  A: Sorry to hear about your difficulties following your previous surgery. My overall feeling is that a ...
forehead11/15/2009
  Q: I am a 41 year old male who has a narrow forehead since chidbirth. I've always thought that my ...
  A: There are procedures that can be done to make a forehead appear wider and more harmonious with the ...
cranium reduction10/29/2009
  Q: Dr Jafri, I've got a question about the widest points horizontally across your eye brows (looking at ...
  A: It is difficult to give an average because it really will vary from patient to patient. In each case ...
hyperpigmentation10/29/2009
  Q: I have faded red 'hyperpigmentation' spots on my cheeks from acne scarring. I have tried using ...
  A: The problem you are experiencing is a common one and is a condition that is clinically referred to ...
cranium reduction10/27/2009
  Q: Dr Jafri, I've got a question about the widest points horizontally across your eye brows (looking at ...
  A: Good and interesting question. I can give you an overview of possible scenarios in this case but ...
Surgery after Basal Cell Carcinoma op10/26/2009
  Q: Two weeks ago I had a BCC removed from the tip of my nose.A skin graft taken from my forhead closed ...
  A: It is difficult for me to give you specific advice since I would need to see the graft / wound ...
chin reduction10/19/2009
  Q: I've had chin reduction surgery nearly a year ago and it still feels very sensitive and a bit ...
  A: If you are still having pain one year after your chin reduction surgery you should meet with your ...
Scar Revision on Head10/18/2009
  Q: I recently had a hair transplant that left an unsightly fine, straight scar on the back of my head. ...
  A: Yes, there are indeed many ways to address the scarring you have. The simplest would be a scar ...
Sliding Genioplasty Revision10/12/2009
  Q: Jafri, I had a sliding genioplasty three years ago in conjunction with a sagital split..How ...
  A: If the notching is your only concern then indeed a bone graft could be placed or a medpor implant ...
plastic surgeon10/5/2009
  Q: if i wanted to find world renown plastic surgeons in the los angeles area,how could i reference ...
  A: As time has gone on and we as Surgeons continue to develop more techniques and anatomical knowledge ...
Permanence of Facial Implants.10/5/2009
  Q: I have had open rhinoplasty and chin augmentation. Solid silicone implants were used for both. I ...
  A: Both are correct. Newer implants are better countoured and shaped to provide a more natural fit with ...
Permanence of Facial Implants.10/4/2009
  Q: I have had open rhinoplasty and chin augmentation. Solid silicone implants were used for both. I ...
  A: Very good questions. In short order here are my thoughts: 1. Bone resorption does occur with ...
plastic surgeon10/3/2009
  Q: if i wanted to find world renown plastic surgeons in the los angeles area,how could i reference ...
  A: This is a very good question but unfortunately a difficult one to answer since so many factors go ...
Post-Ototplasty10/2/2009
  Q: My 27 y.o. son underwent Otoplasty on both ears about 3 weeks ago. In addition to a some sculpting ...
  A: Sorry for the delay in response but was in San Diego at our annual Facial Plastic Surgery Academy ...
Still Hump After Septorhinoplasty9/23/2009
  Q: I am a little over 2 months post-op septorhinoplasty to correct deviated septum and a rather large ...
  A: Yes it was most likely kenalog you received. Typically it can take 3-6 weeks to see the effects of ...
Still Hump After Septorhinoplasty9/19/2009
  Q: I am a little over 2 months post-op septorhinoplasty to correct deviated septum and a rather large ...
  A: Your question is a very good and a very common one after rhinoplasty surgery. I tell my patient's ...
stitches9/8/2009
  Q: my 18 month old little girl was attacked by a dog. she has a laceration between her eyes on the ...
  A: Very sorry to hear about your little girl! First thing I would advise is to keep following closely ...
head/face enlargement9/7/2009
  Q: i wanted to ask that- are there facilities which can help me get a bigger head/face structure.my ...
  A: The short answer is yes - if indeed your head is physically smaller than it should be in relation to ...
Medical9/3/2009
  Q: Hey, finally a way to connect with a doctor. I am starting my undergraduate in Biology in a few days ...
  A: The path to becoming a physician is a very demanding but rewarding one. The best advice I can give ...
Chin surgery9/1/2009
  Q: I had a sliding genioplasty in November of 2008 for purely cosmetic reasons (too add length to my ...
  A: Sorry to hear about the swelling on your chin. Unfortunately concerns about swelling and the ...
Puffyness on cheek bone area8/29/2009
  Q: In your website photo gallery, first page second photo "Natural looking results for men", had the ...
  A: Kimmel, A very good and interesting question. Addressing "puffiness" in the cheek bone / malar ...
indented scar on my forehead8/27/2009
  Q: I have a small scar in the very middle of my forehead. i got it when i was very young, im 21 now. It ...
  A: Scars on the face can certainly be a source of great stress and frustration. It is important to note ...
revision of scar8/6/2009
  Q: Kamran jafri My name is tanveer ahmed.i stay in bangalore India.sir i would like to ask about the ...
  A: In answer to your questions and based on what i can see from your photo I would not recommend ...
plastic surgery8/4/2009
  Q: I feel like I'm in desperate need of a chin implant, I can provide pictures (let me know). I think ...
  A: In answer to your questions: 1. The average cost will vary from region to region in the country and ...
necklift swelling (follow-up question)8/3/2009
  Q: August 7th will be the 30 day anniversary of my necklift. Your previous answer lessened my anxiety ...
  A: I would advise that you see your Surgeon so that the areas of your concern can be addressed. Based ...
plastic surgery8/2/2009
  Q: I feel like I'm in desperate need of a chin implant, I can provide pictures (let me know). I think ...
  A: Let me start by saying that there are two different ways of doing a chin augmentation : surgical and ...
pores7/26/2009
  Q: i had really bad acne that left me with some large pores on both of my cheeks are there any surgical ...
  A: Based on what I can see and your history I would recommend that you consider a dermal filler ...
autologous fat transplants versus fibropen7/26/2009
  Q: I am a 36 year old woman with fairly deep naso-labial folds and the beginning of marionette lines ...
  A: Let me first advise that no facelift surgery or laser treatment is very effective at lessening the ...
Scarring from Laser treatment7/25/2009
  Q: Jafri, I've had one treatment for mild acne scarring with non-ablative Starlux-1540 laser so far, ...
  A: Based on the information you have provided I would most certainly recommend that you discuss your ...
Necklift swelling7/24/2009
  Q: I had a necklft with liposuction 2weeks ago. Starting a few days after the surgery I have ...
  A: I will have to answer your question without the benefit of knowing exactly what was done ("necklift" ...
autologous fat transplants versus fibropen7/23/2009
  Q: I am a 36 year old woman with fairly deep naso-labial folds and the beginning of marionette lines ...
  A: This is a very good and interesting question. I will answer your questions and also discuss my ...
Scar tissue inside the cheek7/14/2009
  Q: The cheek looks enlarged and when i touch my cheek it feels soft from inside and not as firm as the ...
  A: First thing for you to do would be to follow up with the Surgeon who did your surgery. He / She will ...
scar revision7/4/2009
  Q: On April 3rd 2009, I underwent scar revision on a deep and wide two-inch scar right above and ...
  A: As you have mentioned there are many different ways to approach scar revisions and many factors come ...
scar tissue6/30/2009
  Q: In 2006 I had subcission procedure in the glabella area intended to reduce lines. A great deal of ...
  A: Kenalog injections (steriods) can cause thinning of the overlying skin. However when used in the ...
scar tissue6/30/2009
  Q: In 2006 I had subcission procedure in the glabella area intended to reduce lines. A great deal of ...
  A: Scar tissue can be treated with surgical removal or steroid (kenalog) injections or a combination of ...
cleft repair nostrils6/30/2009
  Q: I had a cleft lip when born and one of my nostrils is wider and shorter than the other. the skin ...
  A: The short answer to your question is yes. There are various surgical techniques that can be used to ...
Re: Scars6/30/2009
  Q: I had very bad chicken pox during the last month of my pregnancy and had so many spots that it was ...
  A: S., Facial scarring after chicken pox or acne is a very common and frustrating condition. There ...
scar6/29/2009
  Q: I recently had laser treatment on each side of my nose and on my chin to remove red veins. Those ...
  A: Sorry to hear about your experiences after the laser treatment. Treating depressed scars can be a ...
post face lift6/27/2009
  Q: i did mid face lift and neck lift,,mid april,i did the operation aborad --out of my area, after few ...
  A: Sorry to hear about the course of events after your surgery. Hematomas are collections of blood ...
plastic surgery6/22/2009
  Q: and i really want to become a plastic surgeon. I've been looking for the best colleges based on this ...
  A: Glad to hear about your career choice - it is a very interesting, challenging and exciting field of ...
Celebrity Plastic Surgery6/20/2009
  Q: I've seen on tv a documentary entitled, "Celebrity Plastic Surgery" where everyday people wish to ...
  A: I think if there are things that are bothering you about your appearance your best bet is to sit ...
Celebrity Plastic Surgery6/20/2009
  Q: I've seen on tv a documentary entitled, "Celebrity Plastic Surgery" where everyday people wish to ...
  A: The best advice I can give you would be to not take these shows too seriously and to certainly not ...
forehead plastic surgery6/11/2009
  Q: there is a dent on my high forhead area making it look pointy , can it be rounded up in any way
  A: Without more history about your forehead (were you born this way or did you have an injury) it is ...
Cosmetic Surgeons in Training6/10/2009
  Q: I am needing to have laser/chemical peel for severely sun-damaged face. Is there a way to find a ...
  A: While it is certainly important to pay a reasonable and cost effective price for a cosmetic ...
Thinning skin on the nose5/27/2009
  Q: dr.I unfortunately have thick skin.the reason I label thick skin unfortunate in my case is because ...
  A: Dealing with thick skin during and after rhinoplasty procedures (nose jobs) is a common situation. ...
Lip discoloralation5/19/2009
  Q: Does medical insurance pay for any work related to lip plastic surgery.I have a lower lip ...
  A: While not necessarily a common side effect, any medication could potentially affect the appearance ...
RHINOPLASTY5/18/2009
  Q: HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF A SUPPLEMENT CALLED SERRAPEPTASE? IT'S SUPPOSED TO DIGEST SCAR TISSUE? WOULD ...
  A: I believe you are referring to serrapeptidase which is an enzyme that is grown from the serratia ...
Neck Lift5/17/2009
  Q: In Nov 2008 I had a neck lift and tightening of the muscle under chin.Well it came out awful.My ...
  A: Sorry to hear that you have been experiencing these things. One thing I would advise is to make ...
Lip discoloralation5/16/2009
  Q: Does medical insurance pay for any work related to lip plastic surgery.I have a lower lip ...
  A: It wold be unlikely for insurance to cover any procedures that are purely cosmetic in nature. ...
post face surgery5/10/2009
  Q: i did my midlift face surgery before 20 days,i ad my first hematoma and it was treated and after 9 ...
  A: Sorry to hear about the hematomas. The best advice I would give you is to immediately go see the ...
Keloid5/7/2009
  Q: Hey! I have develop a keloid on my stomach from getting my stomach pierce. Can I get this remove ...
  A: There are many different ways to treat a keloid (both surgical and non-surgical). I would recommend ...
Discolored lower lip!5/4/2009
  Q: My lower lip has been discolored for some time now and I believe it is due to me constantly biting ...
  A: I think it would be important first to make sure there aren't any underlying medical conditions that ...
Medpor with screws4/28/2009
  Q: Dr Jafri, Can you please tell me your opinion regarding securing Medpor chin implants with screws? ...
  A: While many Surgeons do use screws to secure Medpore implants the majority do not. The screws ...
Eyelash Implants4/16/2009
  Q: I have done much research on this. On average, what is the pricing? And I live in Dayton, Ohio. I ...
  A: I personally do not perform eyelash transplants so unfortunately I cannot comment on pricing. As for ...
Rhinoplasty Taping4/15/2009
  Q: I got my rhinoplasty does on the 3rd. Yesterday was the first day I went tape free. I am only ...
  A: Your questions are very common following rhinoplasty - especially during the first several weeks ...
Scar Removal4/14/2009
  Q: My 4 year old little cousin recently had surgery on her leg after putting it through a glass door. ...
  A: My practice is limited to Plastic Surgery of the Face and Neck so it is not entirely appropriate for ...
body lift3/20/2009
  Q: I had a gastric bypass 7 years ago. I have to work to keep my weight up so the skin looks somewhat ...
  A: I cannot give you too much information about a "body lift" since I only specialize in Facial Plastic ...
mentalis resuspension3/17/2009
  Q: Dr Jafri, Thank you for answering questions. Can you please tell me which method of approach you ...
  A: Hope all is well. As you outlined in your question, mentalis resuspension surgery may be performed ...
Tri-pod fracture surgery scarring3/12/2009
  Q: End of Jan 2008 I had to get reconstructive surgery around my eye due to an impact causing a tri-pod ...
  A: Based on the information you have given me it sounds like you are doing the right thing by following ...
Indented scar on tip of nose3/8/2009
  Q: 7 years ago I ask a doctor to zap a red dot with laser on the end of my nose to remove it. ...
  A: Based on the information you have provided it sounds as though you would be happiest if the residual ...
Acne scarring2/28/2009
  Q: My question is that Im full-blooded Navajo and Native Americans (are sort of) known for having ...
  A: Acne scarring can be a very frustrating and difficult problem. Many treatments exist including ...
link I sent you doesn't work2/16/2009
  Q: The link I sent you regard Medpor study doesn't work. It refers to a study done by M. Gosau, MD. I ...
  A: Sorry for delay in responding, I just got back from India where we were doing some charity ...
Horizontal Crease in Middle of Vertical Incision Area2/7/2009
  Q: I recently had MOHS surgery on my face, lip area, followed by closure from a plastic surgeon. While ...
  A: As you mentuioned you are still in the early stages of healing - during this time seeing areas of ...
Flat head2/6/2009
  Q: I was born with a normal shape head with no problems. I was told when I was 2-3 years old, I had a ...
  A: While many procdures can be done to change the shape of a person's head (cranioplasty), it is a ...
cheekbone anf puffy cheek question2/6/2009
  Q: I had some Radiesse injectable filler injected on my right cheekbone to hide a small scar i had ...
  A: Would you please provide some photos of the area by your eye / cheek, views from the front / side / ...
medpor implants1/13/2009
  Q: Dr Jafri, What can you tell me about Medpor chin implant bone resorption rates? Thank you. Tom ...
  A: Bone resorption occurrs from two basic mechanisms: 1. Pressure from the implant overlying the bone ...
medpor implants1/12/2009
  Q: Dr Jafri, What can you tell me about Medpor chin implant bone resorption rates? Thank you. Tom
  A: Very good question. Medpor implants are a very popular option among Surgeons when selecting a chin ...
rhinoplasty1/11/2009
  Q: after my rhinoplasty (i've made it a week ago, my nose tip is lifted and looks not natural. tell me ...
  A: Final results after a rhinoplasty are not seen until at least 6 months to a year after the surgery ...
spider veins on nose1/2/2009
  Q: I’m a male now in my 30s & have had these spider veins on the tip of my nose. I want to get rid of ...
  A: Sorry for delay in answering your question but just got back into the office today. Spider veins on ...
Modifying Facial Structure by Smilling12/30/2008
  Q: Jafri, When one performs weight-bearing exercises, the muscle tugs on the bones and stimulates them ...
  A: This is a very good question that many of my patients will ask me. The short answer to your ...
rhinoplasty12/28/2008
  Q: I had rhinoplasty (removing the dorsal hump by breaking the bones and narrowing the bulbous tip) ...
  A: Very good questions you have asked. For starters you are correct in stating that three months is ...
Arnica montana and bromlein12/19/2008
  Q: Jafri - Last month you answered my question about bruising under eyes and dark circles due what I ...
  A: No chance of permanent damage. However everyday we are all aging and the signs of aging continue to ...
Arnica montana and bromlein12/19/2008
  Q: Jafri - Last month you answered my question about bruising under eyes and dark circles due what I ...
  A: Arnica is taken in pill / pellet form or gel form. At this point I would recommend the topical gel ...
suture removal12/12/2008
  Q: How do I remove sutures?
  A: Well that is a very good question but should be answered by the Physician or other Health Care ...
Pronounced wrinkles under the eyes12/7/2008
  Q: At age 81, I had no wrinkles under my eyes, but after cataract surgery (both eyes),I have developed ...
  A: In answer to your questions: 1. It is unlikely that cataract surgery had a causal affect on your ...
Scar removal12/1/2008
  Q: A year ago I underwent a bad IPL treatment for a small red pimple on the tip of my nose. A day after ...
  A: Based on the information you have provided a possible option for you would be to use an injectable ...
R.E : qualifications11/29/2008
  Q: i am in year 7 and i am very intrested in wha tyou do please would you let me know what ...
  A: I am a Board certified Facial Plastic Surgeon. My education was as follows: 1. 4 years ...
eye problem from swim goggles11/28/2008
  Q: This question is about the eye area and trauma/pressure injury from the use of goggles. I am a 47 ...
  A: Icing is & cool is good initially, but as time goes on warmth is good because it increases blood ...
eye problem from swim goggles11/28/2008
  Q: This question is about the eye area and trauma/pressure injury from the use of goggles. I am a 47 ...
  A: Based on the information you have provided it does indeed appear most likely that trauma from the ...

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Any and all topics relating to Facial Plastic Surgery: Facelifts, Mini-Lifts, Necklifts, Botox for Pores / Oily Skin, Botox for wrinkles, Fillers, Chemical Peels, Liposuction, Eyelid Surgery, Browlifts, Fat Injections. Cannot talk about Plastic Surgery of the Body.

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Highly experienced double board certified Surgeon who has worked with thousands of Patients since 2002. Dr. Jafri has a niche private practice in Manhattan, New York specializing and focusing on Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery of the Face and Neck. Dr. Jafri is a leading expert in the area of Facelifts with local anesthesia. To learn more about Dr. Jafri, visit his website at www.custom-lift.com or call 212-888-0607.

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American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery New York State Medical Society New York State Medical Society Committee on Ethics in Medical Practice

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Board Certified American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Board Certified American Board of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery

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