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| Subject | Date Asked |
| 5-FU Injections | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: Eight months ago, I had an open Rhinoplasty to narrow the bridge of my nose and to raise the tip. ... A: From Dr. Peter A Aldea http://www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hi Ms. Hulse, I have trouble with your ... | |
| Crooked nostrils | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: I'm 30 yrs old and have always had very uneven nostrils... it's never bothered me enough to even ... A: Dr. Peter A Aldea http://www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hi Juliet, Asymmetry is the rule in nature NOT ... | |
| second surgery time | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: I'm getting a BA done later this months. I'v decided I also would like a rhinoplasty. My doctor is ... A: From Dr. Peter Aldea http://www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Dear Maria, You can have your Rhinoplasty ... | |
| Mole Removal Surgery | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: I currently have 4 medium sized (2-5mm) benign, raised, pigmented moles on my face which are ... A: Dr. Peter A Aldea www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hi Tom, Long question - No picture. I'll give you my ... | |
| What can i do if my insurance company wont cover mt breast reduction even if its medical necessary? | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: Good Evening, My name is Dawn i am 28 years old ,I am fighting to get my breast reduction approved ... A: Peter A Aldea, MD www.ThebeautyDoctors.com Hi Dawn, i truly sympathize with you. I am a veteran of ... | |
| Strech Mark | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering how could you get rid of strech marks on the tummy and and hips? I'm wanted to get ... A: Peter A Aldea, MD www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hi Stacy, Your instinct was right. Stretch marks are ... | |
| surgical stape blisters | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I am 2 wks post op from full tummy tuck with abs tightened. I have developed severe tape blisters, ... A: The first goal is to bring about healing. Unless you are allergic to it, you basic triple antibiotic ... | |
| surgical stape blisters | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: I am 2 wks post op from full tummy tuck with abs tightened. I have developed severe tape blisters, ... A: Peter A Aldea, MD www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Dear kb, I am really sorry you are having this ... | |
| moles | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: What can you tell me about moles , are they one – time anomalies or a sign of other ... A: Excellent choice in First Names. Myths is right. Everything EVENTUALLY stops bleeding. Bleeding ... | |
| Eschar after breast reduction | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I also had a breast reduction and developed huge blisters at 3 surgical sites which eschar has ... A: From Dr. Peter A Aldea www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hi Amy, Without photographs, a medical history and ... | |
| chin implant | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I had a chin implant put in and after the swelling went down i noticed that it was crooked. When I ... A: From Peter A Aldea, MD www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Dear Tyler, Implants are never complication free. ... | |
| Nose reshaping | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: For about two years a growth has been developing from medial crural footplate (i believe this is the ... A: From Dr. Peter A Aldea www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hi Jenson, For your safety every growth should be ... | |
| Breast lumps | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I'm worried on the lumps on my breast. I had collagen injections 8 years ago. I had lumps before ... A: Dr. Peter A Aldea www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Any breast mass or lump. especially if accompanied by ... | |
| liposuction or tummy tuck? | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: My name is Jocelyn and I am almost 24 years old, I have a 4 year old daughter and since i have had ... A: From Dr. Peter a Aldea www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hi Jocelyn, Yours is the most commonly asked ... | |
| Hair transplant surgery | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Aldea, I am currently an MS1 at a Texas medical School. I've recently realized I am not as good ... A: From Dr. Peter Aldea Dear TJ, The fact you are in medical school means you are NOT a dummy and I ... | |
| Rhinoplasity | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: ....... i had rhinoplasity about 15 months ago ........and instead of improving my nose shape has ... A: The nose reaches its adult length around age 16-18 and Cartilage does not grow after it has been ... | |
| Nose cut...potential scarring | 2/19/2010 |
| 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: From Peter a Aldea, MD www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hi Darrell, Sorry for the delay in getting back to ... | |
| facial surgery | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: in 2005 i was hit with a beer mug across my face do to that my left eye lid top and bottom was ... A: Dr. Peter A Aldea www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hi Tabitha, ALL of us have eye, face and breast ... | |
| scar revision | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: my husband had triple bypass and now has a very bad scar. If it was just a line it would not bother ... A: From Dr. Peter A Aldea www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hi Pamela, Unfortunately scars that under under ... | |
| Breast implants | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: Just wondering, Let say a woman has A cup breast and she wishes to have DD. Do you have to gradually ... A: Stacy, Without actually examining you I really cannot tell you. To answer this question, I would ... | |
| Breast implants | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: Just wondering, Let say a woman has A cup breast and she wishes to have DD. Do you have to gradually ... A: Stacy, Absolutely false. There is NO reason to remove an implant that is not deflated or giving you ... | |
| plastic sx post 10 cm hernia repair | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I have gone through hell this past year. I had a c-section that failed. Somehow, I ended up with a ... A: Peter A Aldea, MD www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hi Samantha, Without a full history and examination I ... | |
| vertical incision tummy tuck | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I want to know if it is possible to do a tummy tuck with a vertical incision only? I am a petite ... A: Peter A Aldea, MD www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Dear Kennda, This is a great question. Every surgery ... | |
| Hit in the face | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: I was in a car accident and I got hit in the face pretty hard. I was taken to the ER and a scan was ... A: Dr. Peter A Aldea www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hi Michael, I have seen this before. When you hit your ... | |
| Breast implants | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: Just wondering, Let say a woman has A cup breast and she wishes to have DD. Do you have to gradually ... A: From Dr. Peter A Aldea http://www.TheBeautyDoctors.com D CUP OR BUST_ED... Hi Stacy, A LOT of ... | |
| Fixing A Crooked Nose | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I'm having a revision rhinoplasty in three days following an initial surgery in April that actually ... A: From Peter A Aldea, MD http://www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hi Nick, What your surgeon wants to do is ... | |
| Neck liposuction | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I had liposuction of the neck 6 weeks ago. My initial reaction was that my neck looked OK although ... A: Just after the surgery, as inflammation sets in, this ridge is most likely a small amount of fat ... | |
| Neck liposuction | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I had liposuction of the neck 6 weeks ago. My initial reaction was that my neck looked OK although ... A: From Peter A Aldea, MD http://www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hi El, What you are most likely feeling is ... | |
| buccal fat removal | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I've been looking into this procedure and I believe am a good candidate. I'm young but chubby cheeks ... A: From Peter A Aldea, MD Http://www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hi Lily, I am a transplanted New Yorker and ... | |
| breast implants | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: i have mild bradicardia i would like to know if i would be able to get breast implants later in ... A: From Peter A Aldea, MD http://www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Tamara, A lot of young women have a slower ... | |
| plastic surgeon questions | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I need to do an interview on a specialty for school and we live in a remote area. Could you please ... A: From Dr. Peter A Aldea www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Barb, I am enclosing some links for you to explore. ... | |
| Genital surgery? | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: So, kind of an odd/embarassing question....but have you ever done testicle implants on someone who ... A: Dr. Peter A Aldea www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Dear Jay, It is not a complicated procedure but one ... | |
| Birthmark | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: my fifteen year old daughter has a dark brown birthmark on her calf, which is 4 inches long 2 1/2 ... A: from Dr. Peter A Aldea www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Dear Serife, I would advise you to try A series of ... | |
| about tummy tuck | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: i just had my tummy tuck on the 16th of december 2009 and have developed a seroma will it mess up ... A: Mike, I have NO idea since it does not come up a lot. I am guessing it would be between 100- 200 ... | |
| about tummy tuck | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: i just had my tummy tuck on the 16th of december 2009 and have developed a seroma will it mess up ... A: Waiting a month is a poor option in MY opinion. All they have to do is stick you AFTER cleaning the ... | |
| Staples and VY flap | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: i am paraplegic and have had recurrent issues with a pressure area on one buttock.. I have had 4-5 ... A: Wood, Sorry for not answering sooner. I was out of town without my password and could not access ... | |
| Staples and VY flap | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: i am paraplegic and have had recurrent issues with a pressure area on one buttock.. I have had 4-5 ... A: Peter A Aldea, MD www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hi Mr. Wood, You did not mention the level of your ... | |
| Hidradenitis Suppurativa | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: I am at wits end...I do not know what else to do or where to go. I have been dealing with ... A: Peter A Aldea, MD http://www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Amanda, I am sorry to hear about your condition. ... | |
| The human head | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: Can anything be done to change, perhaps reconstruct, the human head in order to achieve an ... A: from Dr. Peter A Aldea www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Dear Colin, Both testosterone and Growth Hormone ... | |
| muscle contractions after breast surgery and scar healing | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I had in the muscle implants placed in Feb 09 and now I continually have breast movement and worse I ... A: From Peter A Aldea, MD www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Kathy, I a TRULY sorry to hear this. I would still ... | |
| JP drains lost suction | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: Wife postop revision of tummy tuck. Me RN. Day of surgery today DEC 1. Into Outpatient PACU 1030 ... A: From Peter A Aldea, MD www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Dear Ed, I am not too good with Twitterese but it ... | |
| muscle contractions after breast surgery and scar healing | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I had in the muscle implants placed in Feb 09 and now I continually have breast movement and worse I ... A: From Peter A Aldea, MD www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hi Kathy, 1. Please send me a few photographs ... | |
| Surgery and Air Travel | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: Should air travel be restricted following surgery? Is a stereotactic breast biopsy considered ... A: From Peter A Aldea, MD www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hi Maxine, Restrictions on air travel are related ... | |
| Stretch marks from childbirth | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: As you know, there is so much false information found online, so to get an informed answer, I'm ... A: From Peter A Aldea, MD www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hi Carl, A stretch mark is NOT a "mark" it is a ... | |
| scars | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: i've had a breast lift and augemntaion one year ago but i still have a little red thick scar on the ... A: From Dr. Peter A Aldea www.TheBeautyDoctors.com At one year after surgery, you are probably looking ... | |
| Cosmetic surgery | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I had my belly button pierced for about two years before I decided to take it out, it healed fine ... A: From Peter A Aldea, MD www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hi Sal, It is fixable but the scar, like all scars ... | |
| lipo of the pubic mound | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: I am a 41 year old male I have recently started to lose weight and am trying to continue However my ... A: From Peter A Aldea, MD, FACS www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Dear Jose, Sounds like you have three ... | |
| Diastasis Recti | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: Doctor..Please Help...I don't know what to do. I have what appears to be severe Diastases recti, I ... A: From Peter A Aldea,MD, FACS www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Dear Wendy, I am sorry to hear about your ... | |
| Small Persistent Hump After Septorhinoplasty | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: I'm about 2 months and 3 weeks post-op a septorhinoplasty which corrected deviated septum and ... A: from Peter A Aldea, MD, FACS www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Dear Qureshi, The healing process with nose ... | |
| seroma 2 yrs after abdominalplasty | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: I had abdominalplasty in Feb 2007. I had fluid in my stomach and for a full year my doctor ... A: From Peter A Aldea, MD, FACS www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hi Brenda, I am TRULY sorry to hear of your ... | |
| kids forehead laceration | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: my 2 year old split his forehead 2 weeks ago on the edge of a patio step. He had a large gash and ... A: From Peter A Aldea, MD, FACS www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Dear Henrietta, Don't bother with the ... | |
| kids forehead laceration | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: my 2 year old split his forehead 2 weeks ago on the edge of a patio step. He had a large gash and ... A: From Peter A Aldea, MD www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hi Henrietta, Would love to help you but I need ... | |
| Still Hump After Rhinoplasty | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: I am a little over 2 months post-op septorhinoplasty to correct deviated septum and a rather large ... A: From Peter A Aldea, MD, FACS www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hi bilal, Sorry for the delay in getting ... | |
| Re: Hump after Septorhinoplasty | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I had a septorhinoplasty 2 months ago to correct a deviated septum and shave down a rather large ... A: from Peter A Aldea, MD, FACS www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Dear Bilal, Without examining you, obviously ... | |
| concern after Mohs surgery | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: I had Mohs on my inner lower leg,for a basal cell carcinoma on June 23. The stitches were removed ... A: From Peter A Aldea, MD, FACS www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Dear Teddie, It would be impossible and ... | |
| Scar healing - planning revise | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: Three months ago I had a laparoscopic surgery. The incision in the belly button was done ... A: From Dr. Peter A Aldea www.TheBeautyDoctos.com Dear Rikku, By the choice of your words I am ... | |
| indented scar on my forehead | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: Aldea, I have a small scar in the very middle of my forehead. i got it when i was very young, im 21 ... A: From Dr. Peter A Aldea www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Aaron, To best answer your question, I would need ... | |
| neck | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: so for my neck...when i said get neck lipo you say dont do it. so basically im just screwed with a ... A: Did not say that. I said, I would not do it now on you. As you age and put on weight, then I would ... | |
| buccal fat removal | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: a.k.a. cheek reduction surgery. when i see before and after pictures i see virtually no difference ... A: Aaron, I think if you asked most guys, they too would like to look like this (or other ) Armani ... | |
| Question about Brazilian butt lift? | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if the brazilian butt lift is worth the money? Is it permanent? I've heard stories ... A: From Peter A Aldea, MD,FACS www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hi Anya, To answer your questions: "...is ... | |
| Regarding rhinoplasty | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: I'm doing some research regarding rhinoplasty, as I plan to have this surgery done in conjunction ... A: From Peter A Aldea, MD, FACS www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Dear Thushyanthan, Thank you for the VERY ... | |
| scar revision | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: My name is tanveer ahmed.i stay in bangalore India.sir i would like to ask about the facial palstic ... A: There is a HUGE difference between "less visible" (last question) and "wil not leave a mark after ... | |
| scar revision | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: My name is tanveer ahmed.i stay in bangalore India.sir i would like to ask about the facial palstic ... A: From Peter A Aldea, MD, FACS www.TheBeautyDoctors. Dear Tanveer, A scar can never be removed. It ... | |
| Mini lipectomy( mini tummy tuck) | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I am 2 weeks post op of a mini tummy tuck. I am concerned as I have what looks like a fat roll above ... A: Lisa, Your questions are VERY reasonable but should really be directed to your surgeon. IF you ... | |
| NOSE CARTILAGE | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I HAD A RHINOPLASTY DONE YEARS AGO AND I AM NOW WANTING TO TAKE SOME SUPPLEMENTS PARTICULARLY ... A: From Peter A Aldea, MD, FACS www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hi Erynn, The supplements you are ... | |
| mini facelift with neck lipo | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I had my surgery 6 months ago. It is NOT what I was promised. I still have visiable jowels(that was ... A: Regina, I hear the anguish in your writing and WOULD like to help you, but without being able to ... | |
| mini facelift with neck lipo | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I had my surgery 6 months ago. It is NOT what I was promised. I still have visiable jowels(that was ... A: From Peter A Aldea, MD, FACS www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Dear Regina, I am truly sorry to hear of ... | |
| Mini lipectomy( mini tummy tuck) | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: I am 2 weeks post op of a mini tummy tuck. I am concerned as I have what looks like a fat roll above ... A: From Peter A Aldea, MD www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hi Lisa, You DO appear to have a fat roll above ... | |
| 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: From Peter A Aldea, MD, FACS www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hi Ben, Can I see a close up picture from the ... | |
| Anesthesia for tummy tuck/breast reduction | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: I am a 45 year old woman who has lost 115 lbs after gastric bypass surgery(2 years out-weight is ... A: From Peter A Aldea, MD, FACS www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Dear Lisa, Regarding : "At a recent ... | |
| abdominoplasty sutures | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: I am two weeks post op and have been told by my surgeon that after 4 weeks any remaining sutures ... A: Never been in Prague but always wanted to visit. Oldest university in the world, theater where ... | |
| Hardness/LARGE lump | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: I had smartlipo MPX done on my arms,upper and lower abs and hips 9 days ago. He removed about ... A: Sorry for the misunderstanding. I wish I could advise you more but I can't. If you have no fever ... | |
| Encapsulation after Mastopexy | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: After having a child and breast feeding I had what my Dr called atrophied ptotic breasts. I had a ... A: The biggest predictor of a capsular contracture is a PREVIOUS capsular contracture. So, the chances ... | |
| abdominoplasty sutures | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: I am two weeks post op and have been told by my surgeon that after 4 weeks any remaining sutures ... A: From Peter A. Aldea, MD, FACS www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hi Susan, I hope your healing is going ... | |
| Encapsulation after Mastopexy | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: After having a child and breast feeding I had what my Dr called atrophied ptotic breasts. I had a ... A: From Peter A Aldea, MD, FACS www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Dear Nicole, Sorry to hear about your ... | |
| Hardness/LARGE lump | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: I had smartlipo MPX done on my arms,upper and lower abs and hips 9 days ago. He removed about ... A: From Peter A Aldea, MD, FACS www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Dear KD, In your interest, I would rather ... | |
| 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: I have used lasers in my earlier Plastic surgery career. No two lasers are the same. Each has ... | |
| breast argumentation bottoming out? | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: its been 3 weeks since my surgery and im concerned the right breast has dropped much lower than the ... A: From Peter A Aldea, MD, FACS www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Michele, What is most likely going on is ... | |
| 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: From Peter A Aldea, MD, FACS www.TheBeautyDoctors.com You ask questions on which entire books were ... | |
| blood clots | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: I am 50, a diabetic and a weight loss surgery patient. I am concerned about getting a blood clot ... A: From Peter A Aldea, MD, FACS www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hi Kat, Congratulations on your weight loss! ... | |
| free or low cost plastic surgery | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you knew of anywhere in Virginia that offers free or low cost plastic surgery say ... A: Martin, All upstanding residency programs training plastic surgeons have heavily discounted ... | |
| Tattoo before breast implants? | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: I plan on getting breast implants after I graduate from college (in about 3 years) I want to get a ... A: from Dr. Peter A Aldea www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hi Bridgette, Personally, I do not like tatoos. ... | |
| Systemic pain from 4/14/08 abdominoplasty | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: Let me tell you succinctly why I’m writing - if you need more details I’ll provide them. I had an ... A: From Peter A Aldea, MD, FACS www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Dear Sandy, I am truly sorry to hear of your ... | |
| Cheekbone and cheek question | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: I had the lump surgically removed a year and half ago and the surgeon scraped away some of the ... A: Regarding : "can I then have some steroids injected specifically into the scar tissue, so the ... | |
| bikini line scars | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: I need some advice. I have terrible bikini line scars as well as bumps. I have stopped using a razor ... A: Sorry to be persistent but the treatment would greatly depend on what you have. That is why ... | |
| bikini line scars | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: I need some advice. I have terrible bikini line scars as well as bumps. I have stopped using a razor ... A: From Peter A Aldea, MD, FACS www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Tasha, I would need to see some photographs. ... | |
| Cheekbone and cheek question | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: I had the lump surgically removed a year and half ago and the surgeon scraped away some of the ... A: Mahmood, Good questions - but they can only be reasonably answered by a doctor who can examine you. ... | |
| breast augmentation | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: I received breast augmentation last Friday, silicone implants over the muscle. I could hear liquid ... A: from Peter A Aldea, MD, FACS www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hi Sylvia, It would be MUCH safer for you to ... | |
| too tight tummy tuck | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: I'm 65..went in specifically asking for a "not tight" tummy tuck. I just wanted all the loose skin ... A: From Peter A Aldea, MD, FACS www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hello Ms. Martin, I am truly sorry to hear ... | |
| Cheekbone and cheek question | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: I had the lump surgically removed a year and half ago and the surgeon scraped away some of the ... A: From Peter A Aldea, MD, FACS www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Dear Mr. Mahmood, Since my service for ... | |
| Nose | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: Im a 18 yr old white male, with a rather broad, bulbous nose, more round than Id like. When Im older ... A: From Peter A Aldea, MD, FACS www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hello James, As you well know Cosmetic ... | |
| Scarring | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: Do you recommend using silicone gel (such as kelo-cote) for a recently excised mole scar or an ... A: The lip heals extremely well - almost TOO well. Without a good quality picture I would be guessing ... | |
| Scarring | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: Do you recommend using silicone gel (such as kelo-cote) for a recently excised mole scar or an ... A: From Peter A Aldea, MD, FACS www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hi David, It would depend WHERE the wound is ... | |
| Celebrity Plastic Surgery | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: I've seen on tv a documentary entitled, "Celebrity Plastic Surgery" where everyday people wish to ... A: from Peter A Aldea, MD, FACS www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hi Natalie, Probably. Most of us are not ... | |
| Celebrity Plastic Surgery | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: I've seen on tv a documentary entitled, "Celebrity Plastic Surgery" where everyday people wish to ... A: From Peter A Aldea, MD, FACS www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hi Natalie, Television and the internet are ... | |
| Seroma | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: I had a panneculectomy June of 2008. I am still having areas of my scar line that will bust open ... A: I am somewhat confused by which surgeon you are seeing.The surgeon who did the panniculectomy SHOULD ... | |
| Seroma | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: I had a panneculectomy June of 2008. I am still having areas of my scar line that will bust open ... A: From Peter A Aldea, MD. FACS Memphis, Tennessee www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hi Rhonda, Sorry to hear ... | |
| Lower jaw replacement | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I hope you can help. I am researching this subject and would like to know if there has ever been an ... A: From Dr. Peter A Aldea www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hi Philip, Sorry for the delay in getting back to ... | |
| breast reconstructive surgery | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: Aldea, I am a breast cancer patient, i had bi-lateral mastectomies one total mastectomy, and one ... A: From Dr. Peter A Aldea www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Dear Donna, I'm truly sorry to hear of your ... | |
| Popped stitch? | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I am in the 10th day of recovery from a full tummy tuck. Specifically I had it done to repair a ... A: From Peter a Aldea, MD, FACS www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hi Karen, Impossible to tell for now. Don't ... | |
| muscle repair through bellybutton | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I was just wondering is it possible to do a good muscle repair through my bellybutton. I have to ... A: From Peter A Aldea, MD, FACS www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hi Pearlie, Strictly speaking, NO. The belly ... | |
| high lateral tension tummy tuck | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: I had a tummytuck on 2/23/09. Standing up, I am flat and tight. When I bend over, my tummy hangs and ... A: From Dr. Peter A Aldea Memphis, Tennessee www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hi Pearlie, In volunteering to ... | |
| Seroma after tummy tuck | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: I was curious if there was anyway to get rid of a seroma other then compression? I have been drained ... A: From Peter A Aldea, MD, FACS Memphis, Tennessee www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hi Tara, Whenever a ... | |
| Is there ever this type of pain associated with a diastasis? | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: When I wake in the morning, my stomach is flat, I have minimal pain. After being up and about for ... A: From Peter A. Aldea, MD, FACS Memphis, Tennessee www.TheBeautyDoctors.Com Hi Laura, Wearing of a ... | |
| Is there ever this type of pain associated with a diastasis? | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: When I wake in the morning, my stomach is flat, I have minimal pain. After being up and about for ... A: From Peter A. Aldea, MD, FACS Memphis, Tennessee www.TheBeautyDoctors.Com Hi Laura, I am truly ... | |
| breast lift | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: What does a breast lift consist of? Do implants have to be put in to raise the breast back up to a ... A: From Dr. Peter A. Aldea www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hi Rosita, First, you must understand that ... | |
| high lateral tension tummy tuck | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: I had a tummytuck on 2/23/09. Standing up, I am flat and tight. When I bend over, my tummy hangs and ... A: From Dr. Peter A Aldea www.TheBeautyDoctors.com Hi Pearlie, Without a face to face consultation ... | |
| breast lift | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: What does a breast lift consist of? Do implants have to be put in to raise the breast back up to a ... A: The purpose of a breast lift is to place the nipple complex on the center of the breast (usually ... | |
| tummy tuck | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: I had a tummytuck on 2/23/09. Standing up, I am flat and tight. When I bend over, my tummy hangs and ... A: As much as I would like to give you a correct answer, I cannot. You must understand that not all ... | |
| Neck Lift | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: I had a neck lift done Nov 2008 and it came out awful. The doctor did another one on May 1st but ... A: Debbie, As you probably know, there are multiple ways to do a neck lift (based on what is perceived ... | |
| lower lip haning foreward and somewhat weak chin | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a somewhat weak chin, it's not terribly small but it's far from manly. I don't want to get ... A: It is hard to answer you without an examination so I can only answer you in general terms. The ... | |
Plastic Surgery
Answers by Expert:
Peter A. Aldea, MD, FACS
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
The entire specialty of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Experience
I have had over 15 years of experience in Cosmetic Surgery.
You may also refer to my web site for further information
Organizations
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
The Tennessee Society of Plastic Surgeons
Fellow, American College of Surgeons (ACS)
Publications
Will gladly supply my full CV and publications list if requested
Education/Credentials
- COLUMBIA COLLEGE B.A. Biology
- COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOLOF ARTS AND SCIENCES M.A.-Anatomy
- COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS M.D. - 1983
- SURGERY and PLASTIC SURGERY TRAINING -
* STANFORD UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER - Stanford, California - Surgery
* THE INSTITUTE FOR RECONSTRUCTIVE PLASTIC SURGERY of NEW YORK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER - Microsurgery training
* BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER, New York, New York - Surgery Training
* DUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER - Durham, North Carolina - Plastic Surgery
* KLEINERT INSTITUTE FOR HAND AND MICROSURGERY, Louisville, KY - Hand Surgery training
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
* Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery 6/1/1992
* Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery 11/8/1997
* RE-Certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery 2007
Awards and Honors
Chairman, Division of Plastic Surgery, Baptist Memorial Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee – 11/17/2005 – Present
Chairman, Subsection of Plastic Surgery, St. Francis Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee – 5/7/2007 – Present
Member, Regional Advisory Board, Region 6, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Tennessee - 2004 – Present
Medical Staff Leadership Council Committee, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis - 2005- Present
Leadership Council, Methodist Germantown Hospital – 2004 – Present
Member, St. Francis Hospital – Performance Improvement / Utilization / Peer Review Committee – 2009- Present
Past/Present Clients
For comments of previous patients I refer you to the testimonial page on my web site at http://www.cosmeticsurgeryspecialists.org/testimonials.html
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