Dr. Stephen Weber
Facial Plastic Surgery
Lone Tree, CO
27 years experience male
Locations
Office
Lone Tree, CO
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Insurances accepted
Anthem BlueCross BlueShield
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna Life Insurance Company
Anthem BC Life & Health Insurance Company
About
Bio
Dr. Weber is a double board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon who practices in Lone Tree, Colorado. Dr. Weber’s practice is focused on cosmetic facial surgery and facial reconstructive surgery. He is a National Physician Trainer for Allergan, the company that created Botox, Juvederm and Voluma. He has traveled extensively throughout the United States teaching and training on fillers and facial surgery.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Facial Plastic Surgery
Licenses
United States: Colorado
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
153 Answers
44 Agrees
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 27 years experience
Hairline will rise: The endoscopic browlift does raise the hairline. The question is how high your hairline already is and how much elevation is acceptable for you. I hop... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Not bad: This is not a problem. You should focus on sun protection (sunscreen, hats, avoiding intense sun exposure), gentle cleanser and moisturizers to mainta... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Facial scar options: Facial scars will improve for up to 12 months after the injury or procedure. Beyond that time point, steroid injection, laser treatments or scar revis... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Many options exist: Facial deformity encompasses a wide range of issues. Available treatments can range from surgery to reshape parts of the face, facial implants or in o... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 27 years experience
Yes, see a derm: It is impossible to provide a clinical assessment without photos. You should see a local dermatologist to ensure that this mole is normal or to have i... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 27 years experience
Downtime is 1 week: Most patients return to work after 5-7 days. Typically the bridge of the nose is covered either with steri-strip tapes or a plastic splint for 5-7 day... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Experience counts: I agree with dr. Campanelli. Ophthalmologists, facial plastic surgeons and plastic surgeons all have alot of experience with eyelid surgery. We all te... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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No: Stridex and many other over the counter acne treatments can be more harm than good. They can result in skin irritation and paradoxical increase in oil... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Swelling is normal: In the first few weeks following septoplasty surgery swelling is normal. This should resolve within the first 3-4 weeks following surgery. If it does ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Exam only: There are no tests typically required to determine if a septoplasty will help improve your nasal breathing. An office examination is typically enough ... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 27 years experience
Neck liposuction: For a 21 year old, neck liposuction is typically the best option to treat excess fat under the jaw or chin. This is a minimally invasive option that g... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 27 years experience
There are none: Acne scars are very difficult to treat, there are no home remedies that work. An experienced dermatologist or facial plastic surgeon is the best optio... Read More
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A male asked:
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Pain mild to moderat: Most patients describe pain after a blepharoplasty as mild to moderate. Ice is very helpful to reduce swelling and discomfort. With the use of ice pac... Read More
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A female asked:
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No: The external ear contributes very little to hearing. In fact, people missing an ear do not experience huge changes in their hearing at all. An otoplas... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Surgery of eyelid: Eyelid surgery includes many possible procedures ranging from blepharoplasty where excess skin or fatty tissue is removed to ptosis repair where the e... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 27 years experience
See your PCP: This is definitely not normal. The best place to start would be with your primary care doctor. They can assess you and refer you to a specialist if ne... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Unlikely: It is unlikely that you would feel a lesion inside the eye. Typically, the only way to determine if there is a choroidal nevus is to have an examinati... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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One week: Most otoplasty patients return to work/ school/ social activities one week following surgery. You will need to wear a compression head band for the fi... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Should not: A deviated septum involves bending of the cartilage inside the nose. In the vast majority of cases, repair of a deviated septum should not have any ef... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 27 years experience
Few days: If you are undergoing a septoplasty alone you should be recovered within several days. It is unlikely that you will have bruising under your eyes if a... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 27 years experience
You cannot: There is, unfortunately, no non-surgical option to improve prominent ears. The cartilage must be reshaped and respositioned and this requires a surgic... Read More
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A 84-year-old female asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 27 years experience
No, never: A benign mole should never cause severe pain. Please see a dermatologist asap to rule out an abnormal mole. I hope this information is helpful.
Ste... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 27 years experience
No: Ptosis repair is a separate procedure from an upper eyelid lift. The two can be performed at the same time. However, a standard blepharoplasty will no... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 27 years experience
Absolutely: If you desire a browlift and have a high hairline then a tricophytic browlift can usually raise and reshape the eyebrows and lower the hairline at the... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Yes: It is absolutely normal to not have had a bloody nose. Congratulations!
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 27 years experience
Keep skin moist: You will want to avoid further sun exposure. Keep your skin moist - an aloe containing product tends to be very soothing. Shower or bathe with water t... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 27 years experience
How long?: On occasion you can develop long-standing discoloration. This is usually treatable but you would be best off being evaluated by a dermatologist or pla... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 27 years experience
Facial rejuvenation: A facelift is a procedure that lifts and repositions the lower facial skin and soft tissue. This rejuvenates the jawline and neckline, in many cases, ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 27 years experience
See your PS: Return to your surgeon's office. This can occur if the sutures have pulled out. Unfortunately, it is likely that some type of revision will need to be... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 27 years experience
None: Rosacea can be a complicated problem to manage. I recommend that you seek a consultation with an experienced dermatologist who can help you get contro... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 27 years experience
No: Seek a consultation with a dermatologist or facial plastic surgeon. No matter what the employee at body shop tells you, tea trea oil will not remove y... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 27 years experience
Yes: Blepharoplasty is a very common procedure. Patient satisfaction tends to be very high in properly selected patients. If you have drooping upper eyelid... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 27 years experience
Varies greatly: The amount of filler used for lip augmentation depends on your existing lip shape and volume. It also depends upon what look you're trying to achieve.... Read More
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A female asked:
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Highly vascular: The lips heal quickly because the tissue has a great blood supply. I hope this information is helpful.
Stephen weber, M.D., f.A.C.S.
Lone tree fac... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 27 years experience
No: Otoplasty should not cut your earlobe. An incision is placed on the back of the ear just outside the crease behind the ear. It is very well hidden. Un... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 27 years experience
Definitely: There is definitely a genetic component to brow shape. Depending upon the actual shape of the area that concerns you this can be camouflaged with a fi... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 27 years experience
Scar treatment: There are many scar improvement options. The best option would be for you to see a dermatologist to get the acne under control. This will minimize inf... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 27 years experience
Yes: Acne scars tend to be circular, deep and irregular. They also tend to be multiple. For this reason, treatment is more challenging than simply cutting ... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 27 years experience
Otoplasty explained: Otoplasty is an external ear surgery that reshapes the ears. In typical procedure, missing folds in the prominent ear are refined and the ear is set b... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 27 years experience
Highly variable: Many facial plastic surgeons will discuss otoplasty with you at no charge. The upper range for consultations is highly variable. Most consultations wi... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 27 years experience
Depends: If you have dry eyes or other pre-existing eye conditions then this would be wise. If you have no underlying eye conditions and your plastic surgeon f... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 27 years experience
Experience counts: This is possible but should not occur in the hands of an experienced surgeon. Ophthalmologists, facial plastic surgeons and plastic surgeons all have ... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 27 years experience
Experience counts: Ophthalmologists, facial plastic surgeons and plastic surgeons all have alot of experience with eyelid surgery. We all tend to argue about why our own... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Depends: The two most important questions are what bleeding disorder and what type of surgery you're seeking. In some cases, bleeding disorders can be managed ... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 27 years experience
Rarely: In some cases insurance will cover upper blepharoplasty. Usually the skin needs to be hanging over the eyelashes to qualify. You also need formal visu... Read More
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Facial Plastic Surgery 27 years experience
Varies: The cost varies based on your location, the surgeon and the type of implant being placed. A general range is $3000 - 7500 depending upon those criteri... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 27 years experience
Better safe: There is no substitute for having a funny mole checked out by a dermatologist. If you're concerned, setup an appointment to have your mole checked out... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Yes. Possible.: Speaking from the plastic surgery standpoint, yes this is possible. If you can find two surgeons that are willing to coordinate the procedures then th... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 27 years experience
Risk of chin implant: The risks of a chin implant procedure include numbness in the chin, infection, visible scar and asymmetry. This is a commonly performed procedure and ... Read More
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Facelift scar issues: Facelift scars can be improved. In many cases, time is all that is needed. Beyond 6-12 months, however, some intervention is needed to create further ... Read More
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Dec 2, 2012
I endorse this doctor. I have extensive experience working with Dr. Weber, and highly recommend him. Dr. Weber is a skilled, artistic, compassionate surgeon who uses good judgement regarding surgica...Read More
Dec 2, 2012
I endorse this doctor. Dr. Weber is an accomplished and compassionate physician who is dedicated to the art and science of facial plastic surgery.
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Dec 16, 2012
Dr. Weber is an amazing plastic surgeon and I highly recommend him. I saw Dr. Weber for a revision of a chin implant placed by another plastic surgeon in the Denver/Boulder area. I was having proble...Read More
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Your answer was very helpful, thanks! Thanks I’ve a consult with Plastic surgeon. Need field test. Bren
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This saved my life, Thank You! Trying to decide and still need field test- eyelid heavy ness drooping
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Great explanation! Thank you.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Boston University School of Medicine
Graduated 2003MD
Medical/Graduate school
Boston University School of Medicine, MA
Graduated 1996MD
Residency
Oregon Health & Science University Hospitals
Residency
Oregon Health & Science University
Awards
Humanitarian Travel Grant, American Academy of Otolaryngology â Head and Neck Surgery
Top Facial Plastic Surgery, Second Place, Colorado - Summer
2013
Affiliations
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Lone Tree Facial Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Center
Oregon Health and Science University
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