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About Sam P. Most, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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Expertise
Dr. Sam P. Most is an internationally recognized Facial Plastic Surgeon and Chief of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University school of Medicine. He has appeared in The New York Times, Allure magazine, Muscle and Fitness (Hers), numerous national and local television stations as well as on the internet. His lectures are available on YouTube (search "Sam Most Facial Plastic Surgery") as well as on the Research Channel. He lectured internationally on various topics in Facial Plastic Surgery, including Rhinoplasty, Facelift, Browlift, Endoscopic techniques for minimally invasive facial surgery. He has authored numerous articles and book chapters on topics in Facial Plastic Surgery, and runs an internationally recognized course in Facial Plastic Surgery every fall. Dr. Most was selected by his peers for inclusion in Best Doctors in America for 2007-8.

Experience
Dr. Sam P. Most is a board certified Facial Plastic Surgeon. He limits his practice to plastic surgery of the head and neck region. In plastic surgery, as in other fields of medicine, increasing specialization has increased the expertise and level of experience of those practicing in each area.

Organizations
American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery American Medical Association American College of Surgeons American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

Publications
www.pubmed.org www.drmost.com www.sfrhinoplasty.com

Education/Credentials
Dr. Most graduated with honors from Stanford University School of Medicine, then pursued his residencies at Yale and the then world-renowned Department of Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Washington. He was recruited to Stanford after serving as Chief of Facial Plastic Surgery and Director of the Cosmetic Surgery Center at the University of Washington.

Awards and Honors
Ben Shuster Award, American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Selected by his peers to Best Doctors in America for 2007-8.

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Questions Answered By Expert Sam P. Most, M.D., F.A.C.S.
In Category Plastic Surgery

Subject	Date Asked

Facial cyst	7/7/2008
Q: I have a noticeable cyst on my left cheek,and mind it looks really terrible.I went to one plastic ... A: The term 'cyst' is somewhat ambiguous. The approach to use depends on the depth of the cyst, its ...
EYELID SURGERY PROBLEMS	7/6/2008
Q: I had lower lid eyelid surgery and fat rrepositioning done about a month ago.I had no pain or ... A: I cannot give you an opinion on your individual situation without an exam. There are many reasons ...
Rhinoplasy Changes- When is it to late	6/29/2008
Q: want my plastic surgeon to make my profile slightly sloped, something which I didnt address in my ... A: I cannot tell you how your surgeon should practice; he/she may have his/her own rules. However, I ...
Rhinoplasty recovery&side-effects	6/5/2008
Q: My daughter had rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago and is experiencing a lack of facial movements - she cannot ... A: I cannot, of course, make any judgements on patients who are not mine. Swelling around the nose can ...
choosing a surgeon	5/19/2008
Q: I am planning on having multiple facial procedures done(rhinoplasty, chin reduction and cheek ... A: In choosing a surgeon, you should look for someone with experience in the area you're interested in. ...
Which to do first?	4/24/2008
Q: I would like to have a rhinoplasty as well as a lower facelift, and some eyelid work. I think I ... A: Does it matter which I have done first? - No. How far in advance does one typically book such ...
Thread Lift vs Traditional Face Lift	4/17/2008
Q: Most, Could you please give me your opinion on the varying kinds of thread lifts (including the ... A: Generally speaking, surgery is much more effective and remains the gold standard. Most of the ...
Rhinoplasty	4/2/2008
Q: is there any way possible to shorten the vertical length of the nose from frontal views? I dont mean ... A: The short answer is yes, there are some techniques. The long answer is that it is not possible (or ...
botox	4/1/2008
Q: Most, I am a soon to be 41 year old woman with fair skin and light eyes/hair. A few years ago, I ... A: You are not alone, this is a common issue in women (and men) in your age group. Botulinum toxin type ...
aftercare for a scalp laceration	3/8/2008
Q: Yesterday my four year old son got a scalp laceration which required stitches. The laceration is ... A: The following does not consitute medical advice--you should consult your surgeon directly. However, ...
bridge build-up in asians	3/3/2008
Q: Most, What kind of material is best to provide height in the bridge of an Asian's nose? I've heard ... A: The most common materials used are synthetic. I do not like to use injectable silicone, as it is ...
nose and face filler	2/24/2008
Q: sam im 22 i have 2 concerns, 1- id like to do my nose although my bridge is perfect but the tip ... A: Question 1: Reduction of the nasal tip usually requires tip rhinoplasty. There is no 'lipsuction' ...
Cheek Implants	2/9/2008
Q: I have been thinking of cheek implants to be put below my cheek bones to plump my face a little. I ... A: Submalar implants can work for submalar 'hollowing'. The recovery is typically 7-10 days, but the ...
Rhinoplasty	2/5/2008
Q: , I am 18 years old and I am definitely thinking about getting some work done on my nose and I'm a ... A: Rhinoplasty surgery requires the unique set of talents: •An understanding of aesthetics and beauty ...
Rhinoplasty	2/1/2008
Q: Most, I had a rhinoplasty done in 1998. However the skin on my nose is so thick that it has ... A: Sometimes thick nasal skin will limit the amount of definition the nose will get after rhinoplasty. ...
Plastic surgery	1/22/2008
Q: Hai My daughter who is 3 months old is suffering from Ear atresia.At what age i can do plastic ... A: It is good that you are seeing an Otolaryngologist (ENT). When you say ear atresia, this can mean ...
facial plastic surgery	1/14/2008
Q: My daughter was bitten by the family dog 6-06. We went to the local ED and had her bites sutured. ... A: This is difficult to answer without seeing your child as a patient. From what you describe, the ...
hi	1/13/2008
Q: i'm 25 and i find it strange that when i did looked on the side of my face, my chin seemed to far ... A: Some people have a 'small chin' or microgenia....this can be due to a variety of reasons. It is ...
skin care	12/30/2007
Q: , am 51 and need more moisture, particularly eye area. Have good skin, very sensitive. What ... A: There are many to choose from, and paying more does not necessarily mean you get a better product. ...
Migrating suture	12/17/2007
Q: I had an upper and lower bleph about 2 months ago. On one of my lowers I have a raised line ... A: We cannot give medical advice over the internet. Having not been present at your surgery, only ...
Different size Nostril is operatable?	12/13/2007
Q: Sam, I have different size nostril which I had since birth. And I decided to do something about this ... A: We cannot give medical advice over the internet. Having said this, differing nostril sizes is not ...
Cheek inplants	12/7/2007
Q: Is a cosmetic surgeon and facial plastic surgeon the same thing.Can they both do cheek inplants. ... A: We cannot give medical advice on the internet. Not sure what you mean by the first question... The ...
Peels, dermabrasion etc	11/27/2007
Q: I am 47 and starting to worry about my skin. I am getting age lines, brown spots and some wrinkles ... A: Of course we cannot give medical advice here--you need to be examined by a physician first. ...
Rhinoplasty	11/24/2007
Q: On July 12, 2007 I had open rhinoplasty performed; the nasal hump was shaven down; recently I have ... A: Please understand that this does not constitute medical advice. This can occur; too early to say ...
finding a good doctor	11/20/2007
Q: Most - Can you please tell me how to find the best platic surgeons in my area? There are all kinds ... A: Shawna, thanks for the question. I get this all the time. In this age of ever more specialized ...

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