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Plastic Surgery
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
Expectations: The more invasive the procedure, the more results you can expect. If you desire modest improvement, laser resurfacing, lipo, fillers and " mini face... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
6 wks: Any sooner and you risk incision breakdown and possible infection. Even at 6 wks, you should have your surgeon check that all is healed first.
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A member asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
Generally very safe: If the patient is healthy and the procedures are performed by a reputable surgeon, it is very safe. If such a case were to take longer than usual, hav... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
You should be fine: Liposuction typically results in soreness rather than true pain. I have patients wear compression garments which help with swelling and discomfort. ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
Yes: Can lead to death quickly without prompt treatment.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
No: You should not have elective surgery during pregnancy but the surgery prior to will not effect you becoming pregnant. Pregnancy may change your breas... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
Depends: Several pain meds can be used, from tylenol#3, vicodin to percocet, etc. Pain is typically well tolerated with this procedure.
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A female asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
Yes: There are many options to improve this. Sub mental liposuction, neck lift, chin implants, and face lifts. A consultation with a plastic surgeon will h... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
Yes: As long as your in good health, these procedures are frequently performed together.
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
Time: It can take up to two years after your procedure for maximal results, so time is the best thing. Silicone creams or sheets can help reduce scarring. L... Read More
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A 66-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
Very possible: Some people are more prone to contracture however there are several factors that can increase the risk of capsular contracture. The type of implant, ... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
No: Breast lifts are typically not covered by insurance except in instances of breast reconstruction for cancer or congenital abnormalities.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
It can: Melanoma is an aggressive skin cancer that if caught late can travel to other areas of the body and frequently will spread to the lungs and several ot... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
Depends: It depends on the severity, number and exact location. Excision of very deep ones can improve the appearance , as well as laser resurfacing or dermab... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
Surgery to the nose: A deviated septum is when the central "strut" separating the nostrils is bent. Depending on the degree of deviation, you may see nasal asymmetry, hav... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
Months: Swelling can up to a year to completely go away. It very varies between individuals and to some degree on which technique was used to reduce the breas... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
Depends: Kegel exercises can strengthen the vaginal muscles however, this may not improve it enough. Vaginal rejuvenation surgery can surgically tighten the va... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
Pathology: The specimen removed is examined by the pathologist to determine clear margins. Different cancers require different minimal distances from the excise... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
?????: This is a strange question. Shoes were invented to prevent injury and infection to the foot. If the child is very aware of all potential hazards tha... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
Depends: Ice is good on acute injuries to decrease the inflammation, like when an athlete sprains an ankle. Heat promotes blood flow to the area in order to h... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
Depends: Not sure what u mean by "dents". With implant removal, contour irregularities can occur. Alot depends on how much breast tissue you have, the more tis... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
No: This is a surgical procedure and therefore only a surgeon should attempt this procedure. Many general surgeons have experience in this procedure but... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
No: Both procedures are safe if performed by a knowledgable surgeon and the patient is healthy. Each procedure has its inherent risks but all things consi... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
Breast lift: A breast lift or mastopexy can improve the shape and position of your breasts. There are several techniques using different incisions. Depending on th... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
Depends: Some t-shirts are made to block uva and uvb radiation. These are usually marketed to boaters, fisherman, etc. Normal clothing blocks most uvb but not... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
Invasive: Invasive squamous cell cancer is a cancer that develops within squamous cells. These areas include the skin and lining of the mouth, anus, vagina, etc... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
Yes: The largest silicone implant available is 800cc's, so i would consider 600cc's quite large. Complication rates increase with implants larger than 500... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
Supervised: Trampolines are a lot of fun. However, many children and adults get hurt on them. Many trampolines have safety nets surrounding them which limit the... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
Need more info: How large is it? Where on the neck? How long has been there? Is it mobile? Is there a color to it? Some possibilities are an inflamed lymph node, an... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
Laser: Argon lasers use argon gas to produce the laser beam, yag lasers use a garnet crystal. Both are commonly used in eye surgery.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
Yes: A true panniculectomy is reasonable during a c-section. However, a tummy tuck should be performed after the patient recovers from the pregnancy and i... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
Depends on cause: Calf pain can be caused by numerous causes. If your young and otherwise healthy, the pain could be a result of not properly stretching the muscles pr... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
It needs drained: What your describing is likely an abscess or localized infection. These are best drained and or surgically removed in order to limit the chance of re... Read More
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A 39-year-old male asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
Both: They both work but i find that consistant patient compliance is better with propecia (finasteride).
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
Ridiculous: Labiaplasty is a voluntary procedure performed to improve the appearance or function of the labia. Genital mutilation is destruction or damage to the ... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
Your ok: Capsular contracture can occur with implants. Many people live with some degree of it. In and of itself, the contracture is not harmful. However, if t... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
Potentially: In my opinion, the key here is the degree of what you call "bad skin quality". Vaser can improve skin tightening but the degree needed must be assess... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
VASER lipo: Boiled down, vaser is traditional liposuction with the option of ultrasound. This is a tried and true technology which can offer predictable results.... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
I'm sure: I'm sure several people have died after liposuction since the procedure has been described. One if the first documented patients to have non tumescen... Read More
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A 51-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
Removal: If a breast implant has documented intracapsular rupture, the implant and contents should be removed. A new implant can then be placed at the same tim... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
Injection?: Steroid injection may help and or re-excision is the best treatment.
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A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
Likely: Several studies have suggested a modest but statistically significant reduction of fat and an increase in lean body mass. At recommended dosage howeve... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
Yes: As long as your in good health, these procedures are frequently performed together.
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A female asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
Many options: Options for breast reconstruction are vast today. And there is no single "best" reconstructive procedure. All of the individual details of a patients... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
Several: Most common complaint is the deflated appearance. Some skin contraction will occur with time but if the change is severe enough, a mastopexy may be ne... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
Yes: A panniculectomy is typically deemed a medically necessary procedure by most insurances and therefore is paid for, whereas a tummy tuck is considered ... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
Different procedures: Hair extensions are fake hair pieces from other people or synthetic sources weaved or attached to ur own hair to create length or volume. Hair replac... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
A lot: In my practice, I have a lot of women in your age group who want improvement in their breast shape or position. As long as the patient is otherwise h... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
What was injected?: Many materials are offered for lip plumping. Some are safe and some are not. Some are permanent and some are temporary. If the patient has issues ... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
Swelling is normal: Especially in the area where surgery was performed. However, the swelling should gradually lessen as days pass from the surgery. Ice, head elevation... Read More
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Graduated 2003MD
Medical/Graduate school
University of Pittsburgh
Graduated 1998MD
Medical/Graduate school
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, PA
Graduated 2003MD
Residency
Upmc Horizon
Awards
Top Doctor, First Place, Hudson, FL - Winter
2013
Most Influential, Second Place, Hudson, FL - Winter
2013
Thought Leader, Second Place, Hudson, FL - Winter
2013
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