| Subject | Date Asked |
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| lip incontenance | 11/19/2009 |
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 ...
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| forehead | 11/15/2009 |
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 ...
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| cranium reduction | 10/29/2009 |
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 ...
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| hyperpigmentation | 10/29/2009 |
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 ...
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| cranium reduction | 10/27/2009 |
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 ...
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| Surgery after Basal Cell Carcinoma op | 10/26/2009 |
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 ...
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| chin reduction | 10/19/2009 |
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 ...
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| Scar Revision on Head | 10/18/2009 |
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 ...
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| Sliding Genioplasty Revision | 10/12/2009 |
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 ...
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| plastic surgeon | 10/5/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| plastic surgeon | 10/3/2009 |
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 ...
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| Post-Ototplasty | 10/2/2009 |
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 ...
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| Still Hump After Septorhinoplasty | 9/23/2009 |
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 ...
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| Still Hump After Septorhinoplasty | 9/19/2009 |
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 ...
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| stitches | 9/8/2009 |
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 ...
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| head/face enlargement | 9/7/2009 |
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 ...
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| Medical | 9/3/2009 |
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 ...
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| Chin surgery | 9/1/2009 |
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 ...
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| Puffyness on cheek bone area | 8/29/2009 |
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 ...
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| indented scar on my forehead | 8/27/2009 |
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 ...
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| revision of scar | 8/6/2009 |
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 ...
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| plastic surgery | 8/4/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| plastic surgery | 8/2/2009 |
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 ...
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| pores | 7/26/2009 |
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 ...
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| autologous fat transplants versus fibropen | 7/26/2009 |
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 ...
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| Scarring from Laser treatment | 7/25/2009 |
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 ...
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| Necklift swelling | 7/24/2009 |
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" ...
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| autologous fat transplants versus fibropen | 7/23/2009 |
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 ...
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| Scar tissue inside the cheek | 7/14/2009 |
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 ...
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| scar revision | 7/4/2009 |
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 ...
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| scar tissue | 6/30/2009 |
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 ...
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| scar tissue | 6/30/2009 |
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 ...
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| cleft repair nostrils | 6/30/2009 |
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 ...
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| Re: Scars | 6/30/2009 |
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 ...
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| scar | 6/29/2009 |
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 ...
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| post face lift | 6/27/2009 |
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 ...
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| plastic surgery | 6/22/2009 |
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 ...
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| Celebrity Plastic Surgery | 6/20/2009 |
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 ...
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| Celebrity Plastic Surgery | 6/20/2009 |
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 ...
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| forehead plastic surgery | 6/11/2009 |
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 ...
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| Cosmetic Surgeons in Training | 6/10/2009 |
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 ...
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| Thinning skin on the nose | 5/27/2009 |
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. ...
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| Lip discoloralation | 5/19/2009 |
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 ...
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| RHINOPLASTY | 5/18/2009 |
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 ...
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| Neck Lift | 5/17/2009 |
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 ...
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| Lip discoloralation | 5/16/2009 |
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. ...
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| post face surgery | 5/10/2009 |
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 ...
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| Keloid | 5/7/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Medpor with screws | 4/28/2009 |
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 ...
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| Eyelash Implants | 4/16/2009 |
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 ...
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| Rhinoplasty Taping | 4/15/2009 |
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 ...
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| Scar Removal | 4/14/2009 |
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 ...
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| body lift | 3/20/2009 |
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 ...
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| mentalis resuspension | 3/17/2009 |
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 ...
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| Tri-pod fracture surgery scarring | 3/12/2009 |
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 ...
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| Indented scar on tip of nose | 3/8/2009 |
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 ...
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| Acne scarring | 2/28/2009 |
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 ...
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| link I sent you doesn't work | 2/16/2009 |
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 ...
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| Horizontal Crease in Middle of Vertical Incision Area | 2/7/2009 |
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 ...
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| Flat head | 2/6/2009 |
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 ...
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| cheekbone anf puffy cheek question | 2/6/2009 |
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 / ...
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| medpor implants | 1/13/2009 |
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 ...
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| medpor implants | 1/12/2009 |
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 ...
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| rhinoplasty | 1/11/2009 |
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 ...
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| spider veins on nose | 1/2/2009 |
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 ...
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| Modifying Facial Structure by Smilling | 12/30/2008 |
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 ...
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| rhinoplasty | 12/28/2008 |
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 ...
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| Arnica montana and bromlein | 12/19/2008 |
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 ...
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| Arnica montana and bromlein | 12/19/2008 |
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 ...
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| suture removal | 12/12/2008 |
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 ...
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| Pronounced wrinkles under the eyes | 12/7/2008 |
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 ...
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| Scar removal | 12/1/2008 |
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 ...
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| R.E : qualifications | 11/29/2008 |
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 ...
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| eye problem from swim goggles | 11/28/2008 |
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 ...
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| eye problem from swim goggles | 11/28/2008 |
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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