Dr. Christopher Marek

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Acne vs Seb Hyper: Could be acne. However if they generally are not inflamed but simply raised it may be sebaceous hyperplasia. It is common on the face and forehead. ... Read More

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A 51-year-old member asked:

What types of sutures are required for an abdominoplasty?

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

A lot of them: Most Plastic Surgeons will have different preferences. Generally absorbable sutures like Vicryl, Monocryl, and PDS are used in closing the incision (... Read More

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A 39-year-old female asked:

Twitching in my right index finger along with pain in my wrist and palm. no tingling sensation or burning. carpal tunnel. i type all day.

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Possibly CTS: With your typing history, it is certainly possible for you to have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. This can give you sensory changes in the thumb, index, mid... Read More

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A 29-year-old female asked:

I have had a slightly raised mole on face for many years. a small white bump rose on it, like a whitehead. i picked off. what could it be? now healing

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Difficult to tell: Difficult to tell without seeing. However, most likely a clogged oil gland or hair follicle. Now that you have opened the area it should go on to he... Read More

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A female asked:

I got a dark scar on my face for using 10% benzoyl peroxide gel and 5% gel. and it does not fade. it looks like a dry burn. how can i treat it?

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Hyper pigmentation : It sounds like you have an area of hyper pigmentation after inflammation. Some folks tend to do this more than others but there are options for treat... Read More

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A 22-year-old male asked:

Can a pulsed-dye laser affect future facial hair growth if applied to cheek for port wine stain treatment please help.

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Probably not: Different lasers target different color targets. In case of pulse dye generally red colors are targeted which is why it is used for port wine stainin... Read More

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A 34-year-old male asked:

I had a big tattoo done yesterday on most of my arm its swollen and my arm aches today what pain relief can i take that doesnt thin the blood?

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Motrin: Ibuprofen should be fine. You may want to take 600mg at a time but no more than 2400mg in 24 hours.

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A 22-year-old female asked:

Hairy nipples how can i get rid of it ?

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Laser Hair removal: Laser hair removal can help minimize hair growth as long as the hairs have some pigment. The darker hairs generally respond better. For lighter hai... Read More

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A 34-year-old female asked:

My index finger is swollen and won't fully extend or close when i make a fist. i also have a painful lump in my palm below the joint. ?

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Trigger finger: It sounds like you have a trigger finger. The tendon that flexes your index finger travels through tunnels or pulleys that keep the tendon close to t... Read More

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A 21-year-old male asked:

The more weight i lose, the more my stretch marks show. what can i do to reduce them? i've been losing weight at about 1-2 pounds a week

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Stretch marks: Stretch marks are rips in the deep layer of the skin from rapid stretching. When stretch marks are pulled tight they generally are not as visible. W... Read More

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A 25-year-old male asked:

Can the fraxel 1550 resurface superficial burn scars from laser tattoo removal? i'm desperate to diminish its appearance.

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Possibly: i would say that depending on how irregular or prominent the scar is, it may help blend and smooth the scar. It is unlikely to hurt anything other th... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

I burned my face with a curling iron 2 days ago and it left a red brownish mark , there was no blister but how can i let it heal without scarring ?

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Burn: although it is difficult to determine without actually seeing the area, if it didn't blister it is likely superficial enough that it isn't likely to s... Read More

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A 46-year-old female asked:

How do you get rid of cellulite on your thighs?

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Cellulite: Cellulite is a difficult issue to improve. It effects most everyone. There are some procedures that can provide some improvement. You would need to... Read More

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A 18-year-old male asked:

How to cure acne scars?

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Acne Scarring: Residual acne scarring from cystic acne can be improved by laser resurfacing, excision of deep scars, or sometimes fillers injected into the depressed... Read More

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A 44-year-old member asked:

How effective is a wide local excision for treating melanoma?

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Melanoma: Wide local excision is generally a very effective treatment. The main issue with melanoma is the depth of the cancer. Superficial melanomas have a v... Read More

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A 36-year-old female asked:

Ear cartilage dislocate? i get terrible pain outside ear. very painful to touch and move jaw. if i pull my earlobe a bit it will pop and pain stops.

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Ear pain: if you have had some sort of trauma or surgery it may be possible for the cartilage to click or pop. However it sounds more likely that you are have ... Read More

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A female asked:

I recently started tanning a week ago and a few small red dots have appeared on my breast. they don't hurt or itch and are not raised. is this common?

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Red bumps: If the red bumps seem to be around hair follicles it may be folliculitis or inflammation around the hairs. Tanning beds are a good place for bacteria... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

Just turned 20, what should i start using on my face to prevent aging, wrinkled, crows feet, etc.? i currently use an spf 30 moisturizer

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Good start!: First a good sun screen for daily use is a great start. UV radiation is one of the worst contributors to aging skin. Avoid tanning beds. Avoid smok... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

If i stop using skinlite cream all of a sudden then i can see any change in my skin i.e it can get black? if yes, then how should i stop using it?

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Hydro quinine: The lightening ingredient works by blocking the pigment producing cells in the skin. It is safe to stop the cream but I would expect the pigment to g... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

If coconut oil is good for hair growth then is it possible to make you grow facial and body hair if its applied on face and body?

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

I don't think so: Coconut oil can be good for your hair. However, it won't make you grow or regrow hair. Especially in areas where there may be fewer hair follicles t... Read More

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A 36-year-old male asked:

Please suggest some important questions i can ask my dentist about dermal fillers.

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Ignore: Make sure you go to an experienced injector. Complications are unusual but can be significant.

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A 37-year-old member asked:

Can the dark skin from my second degree burn go away?

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Hyper pigmentation: If your burn is recent then it is likely to fade with time. The deeper the burn, the longer the Healing phase. Some folks tend to hyper pigment more... Read More

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A 39-year-old member asked:

I have stretch marks on my boobs, what is the best way to get rid of it?

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Not many options: There are a few laser type treatments that claim to improve the appearance of stretch marks. The only thing that is predictable is to excise them, de... Read More

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A female asked:

Should i get just a neck lift or should i have it along with a face lift? my biggest concern is my turkey neck, although i do have some sagging in my face, too. my face isn't bothering me yet, so i was going to do just a neck lift. would it look too weird

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Neck: If your neck is your main concern, and your plastic surgeon feels that an isolated neck procedure would address your concerns, that would be reasonabl... Read More

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A 34-year-old member asked:

How often does breats implants have to changed?

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Depends: This isn't as straight forward as you would think. The implant companies rate the implants to last 10-15 years. That doesn't mean that you will have... Read More

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A 40-year-old member asked:

How can you know if you have tubular breasts?

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Tuberous Breast: Tuberous breasts are typically more narrow, with a higher fold under the breast. The breast looks as if it is hanging off the fold. Also the nipple ... Read More

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A 35-year-old member asked:

What to do if i have a pimple- like bump on my breast. what could it be?

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Several options: Depends on the location and appearance, wether tender or not, and how long present. Could simple be a pimple or incrown hair. Could be a small sebac... Read More

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A 48-year-old member asked:

Is it possible to do something for my loose skin without surgery?

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Maybe: It would depend on the amount, quality, and location of the loose skin. If your skin is loose from weight loss, or your have poor elasticity surgery ... Read More

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A 41-year-old member asked:

How can i treatment the pilar cyst ?

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Options include: If the cyst isn't bothering you, you don't have to do anything. If you do nothing it may continue to enlarge. You can drain a cyst but it will it wi... Read More

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A 45-year-old member asked:

What is dimpleplasty?

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Dimple creation: Usually this refers to the creation of dimples in the cheeks or chin. Dimples occur by facial muscles attaching closely to the skin surface. In some... Read More

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A 34-year-old member asked:

What treatment does someone with 3rd degree burns go through?

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Depends on size: 3rd degree burns generally refer to deep partial or full thickness burns. Very small areas can heal with wound care and dressings. Small to larger a... Read More

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A 45-year-old member asked:

How can someone develop wrinkles if they're only 20?

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Winkles: Several things can cause wrinkles, lines, and skin creases. Normal aging (increased build up of sun damage) decreases the elasticity of the skin lea... Read More

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A 43-year-old member asked:

My wife has macromastia. can she get a reduction?

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Yes: The question becomes if insurance feels she meets the criteria for a medically necessary reduction due to documentation of back, neck, shoulder pain, ... Read More

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A 49-year-old member asked:

What is the easiest way to reduce the appearance of cellulite?

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Easiest?: There is not a great option for removing cellulite. There are treatments that help Exilis, Liposuction, etc. Cellulite is caused by fibrous bands co... Read More

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A 32-year-old female asked:

Will a chin implant last for the rest of your life?

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Generally yes: There is always the possibility that it could shift position or even become infected. However, they generally will last for a long time barring any u... Read More

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A 23-year-old male asked:

Month ago,a small pointed object hit the second joint of my index finger.now no pain but when i rub the skin,i dont feel.i thnk i lost sense in part?

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Nerve injury: The nerves that give sensation to the fingers run down the length of the fingers on each side but closer to the underside or palm surface. You may ha... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

I bought a gallon of distilled water. i'm gonna use it to wash my hair with. do i need to refrigerate it after opening or is it ok to sit out?

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Should not need to: You can refrigerate the water but I don't see any reason that you would need to.

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A 26-year-old female asked:

For how long should i avoid taking amino acids and herbal complex enzymes for digestion after laser hair removal ? your answer is appreciated

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Do Not need to avoid: I do not usually recommend stopping herbal or dietary supplements routinely for laser hair removal. I think if your doctor recommend you stop prior t... Read More

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A 29-year-old female asked:

Worried abt a dark mole on my hip that's 5mm and slightly irregular in shape. it hasn't grown, & i don't think it's changed, but maybe? how to know?

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Dark mole: If the dark mole isn't new, and hasn't changed it is probably fine. That said to keep an eye on it take a picture. You should also let your doctor t... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

Whats the best at home treatment for a very minor keloid caused from an ear piercing?

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Compression: Early keloids can improve with compression. Try searching online for compression earrings. That may help.

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A 33-year-old member asked:

What is the difference between orange peel skin and cellulite?

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Cellulite & Orange: Cellulite generally looks like dimpling of the skin. This is caused by normal bands between the skin and deeper tissues that either shorten, or most ... Read More

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A 40-year-old member asked:

How can i find the best plastic surgeon?

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

What to look for: A good start would be to seek out a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has a search tool at www.plasticsurgery... Read More

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A 37-year-old member asked:

What are the dangers of getting plastic surgery?

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Most common: Although it depends on what type of surgery you are interested in most common complications are fairly universal. Risk of anesthesia, hematoma, serom... Read More

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A 45-year-old member asked:

What causes a double chin?

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Double Chin: Usually a double chin refers to fullness of the soft tissues of the neck. This can be caused by weight gain. Sometime patient complain of excess loo... Read More

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A 44-year-old member asked:

When did people start getting double eyelid surgery? how common is it?

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Upper & Lower?: It is safe to perform upper and lower eyelid lifts at the same time if that is what is required. There is generally more swelling in both afterward. ... Read More

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A 38-year-old member asked:

What are the rates of prostate cancer and breast cancer in the u.s.?

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Cancer rates: The chance of developing an invasive breast cancer during a woman's lifetime is 1 in 8. The chance of developing prostate cancer is about 1 out of ev... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

If hair has a resting phase, why do i have to shave more than 365 times a year?

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Good question: Here is the key: in any area of hair bearing skin there are thousands of hair follicles. However, only a few hundred of those are actively growing a... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

I have a hard small lump, under my skin anterior to my tragus, also have had extremely bad headaches-so bad they wake me in the middle of the night. ?

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Grinding teeth?: There are a number of possibilities here, however if you find yourself grinding your teeth while sleeping or if putting gentle pressure on the lump as... Read More

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A female asked:

Hello doctor i have mini mini scar pits but the dermentologist told me that the scars aren't really enough to have a chemical peel due to skin type which i'm african american fair skin. how can i even shade some skin at least so i can peel in the scar pit

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Acne scars: Well if I'm understanding your question correctly there are several options. There are non-ablative treatments for improving acne scars. Some Ablati... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

Can a 16 year old get breast cancer? and how exactly are the breast cancer lumps?

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

Unlikely: Unlikely but not impossible. The youngest Breast cancer patient I have worked with was 18. That said, when you are examining your breasts you are fe... Read More

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