Patient Question: Injectables are rumored to last only a short while, are there some procedures MPS offers that provide a longer-term?
Dr. Marotta’s Response: An alternative to temporary injectable treatments is microfat transfer. In microfat transfer, I take microdroplets of fat from the abdomen, inner or outer thighs or buttocks and transfer the fat in multiple fines passes into areas of facial atrophy that occur with aging or that are due to congenital facial asymmetries. The benefits of microfat transfer over fillers are many including utilizing your own natural tissue, an unlimited supply of fat filler material, and more lasting correction of facial aging or asymmetries on the order of 5 years or even permanent. Fat also contains a high percentage of stem cells and, while not yet proven, we believe that microfat transfer may even cause new collagen to generate improving the skin’s appearance for years following fat injections.
Long Island Facial Plastic Surgery Dr. James Marotta is proud to offer New York BOTOX® Cosmetic Treatment and other Facial Fillers such as Liquid Facelift, Dysport™, Evolence, JUVEDERM® Injectable Gel, Radiesse, Restylane and Sculptra.
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Friday, February 11, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Q/A: Face and neck swelling with exercise following a face lift
Question: I am 59 years old and am 11 weeks post-op after having a lower facelift, forehead lift, and upper & lower eyelid surgery. Around 8 weeks post-op, I began vigorous exercise again with my doctor's approval. However, my neck swells under my chin after exercise, and the swelling lasts a long time(often until the next day). Is this normal? Also, will having my neck swell and decrease in size repeatedly compromise the results of my lower facelift? Should I slow down my exercise?
Dr. Marotta's response: Swelling after exercise that was done 8 weeks ago is entirely normal and will resolve with time. Increased blood flow to the tissues caused by exercise and decreased lymphatic drainage caused by surgery is the reason this happens. It usually happens under the chin, the submental area, because of gravity and the large number of lymphatics in that area. Intermittent swelling with exercise, increased salt intake, or hormonal changes can go on for even up to 3 months following face lift surgery. If the swelling increases rapidly without decreasing or there is any redness or tenderness to the skin, you should see your doctor. Decreasing your exercise, some icing or light compression e.g. with an ace wrap under the chin, can all help decrease the swelling when you do get it.Long Island Facelift Surgeon Dr. James Marotta offers the most advanced surgical and non-surgical techniques available in facial plastic surgery today such as facelifts. Although a facelift can dramatically improve your overall facial appearance, it is best suited to correct loose skin and sagging tissue in the lower face and neck.
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