Dr. Leonard Grossman

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

Yes: You can have the surgery and leave ovaries in place, but you will need to shut down the production of naturally occurring hormones by taking male horm... Read More

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A 45-year-old member asked:

What is the difference between septoplasty and endoscopic turbinate reduction?

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

Septoplasty: Septoplasty changes the size and shape of the septum. Turbinate reduction will make the turbinates smaller and result in better air flow. Good luck f... Read More

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A 38-year-old member asked:

If i am taking finasteride and b-complex tablets, can i donate blood?

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

Yes: The medications and vitamins you are taking should not interfere with you donating blood

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A 34-year-old member asked:

What is the management of a loved one after she undergoes skin grafting?

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

If the health is goo: If your loved one is in good health otherwise, continue to live like you did before and don't focus on the problem area. Sometimes the emotional traum... Read More

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A 31-year-old female asked:

I had a c-section a year ago and i had some pain today so i went to look at the scar and there is a rash right in the middle and it hurts what might it be ?

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

Difficult to answer: Its difficult to diagnose something like that without seeing it, but the fact that it hurts should give you the reason to call your doctor asap, befor... Read More

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A 39-year-old member asked:

Can you die from a sebaceous cyst?

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

Yes and no: A sebaceous cyst by itself is not going to kill you, but should it get infected very badly, it can lead to sepsis, which in turn can lead to death. G... Read More

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A 27-year-old female asked:

I had tb 6 years ago, and made a scar on my right upper lung. is there a possibility that it will be rem0ved?

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

No: No need to have it removed. The scar is only visible on x-rays. Focus on your good health. Good luck.

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A 42-year-old member asked:

What is the criteria that you need to have to have a tummy tuck?

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

See beliw: One of two or both must be met. First: loose abdominal skin. Second: weakened or loose abdominal muscles. Goos luck from nyc.

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A 22-year-old female asked:

Is it safe to do thermage on thighs? i m 22 year old female. does thermage cause infertility if done on lower body?

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

No: Thermage will not make you infertile, but I don't understand why a 22 year old needs treatment.

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A 18-year-old female asked:

I have had a lymphagnomia in my left breast since birth and it had recently started hurting , what should i do?and is it normal ?

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

Have it looked at.: Visit your doctor and have it checked out. Good luck from nyc.

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A 48-year-old female asked:

I have a lump in my navel after a laproscopic hystorectomy, is that normal? op was 3 weeks ago

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

Your surgeon: Your surgeon can tell you better than anyone else. Make sure it's not a hernia. Good luck.

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A 22-year-old female asked:

I got a shallow wound in my knee. what to do to prevent scar formation?

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

Keep it clean.: If its not a deep cut. Keep the wound clean with showers, keep it moist with Bacitracin for the first week and then something like cocco butter for en... Read More

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What is the best way(s) to get rid of under eye circles?

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

You have to know the: The circles under the eyes can be caused by many things. Heredity, pigmentation changes, bags, shadow from the light. You must either be evaluated in... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

I have had a surgery for the excision of a sebaceous cyst in my armpit .now i can see two small white coloured lumps on the wound which is painful.?

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

Call the doctor : Schedule a follow up with your surgeon asap. Good luck from nyc.

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A 40-year-old member asked:

What's a lumbard puncture?

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

It's Lumbar: Lumbar puncture is also called a spinal tap a diagnostic procedure in medicine where a needle is inserted into the back and a small amount of spinal f... Read More

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A 19-year-old male asked:

10years girl with blood in urine , frequency and painwith maturation , is it possible to be stone, urine analysis and abdominal ultrasound requested?

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

Urinary tract infect: Anything is possible, but more likely its a urinary tract infection and this girl needs to bee seen by a doctor asap.

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A 48-year-old member asked:

How long should the pain last after having breast implants?

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

Individual: Post operative breast pain is extremely individual, it depends on the surgeons technique and the patients tolerance. Implants positions is also import... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

I m 24 female. height 5.3 and weight is 42 kg. suffering from underweight problem. even i take high nutritions my body & breasts has not get growth.

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

See below: Many people would not think of themselves being underweight with your height and weight. If you are concerned visit a doctor and make sure there is no... Read More

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A male asked:

Will endermologie leave any visible marks on my skin? i want to have endermologie to firm my skin and get rid of extra fat, but i don't want anyone to notice when i wear my bikini at the beach. will people notice any scars, marks, or redness?

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

SCars no: No scars, but you may get bruised. Remember, the skin appears tighter only for a short period of time. It will return to the pretreatment condition. ... Read More

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A male asked:

Can endermologie get rid of the cellulite on my upper thighs? i'm a marathon runner, so i'm thin and muscular, but i still have cellulite on the outside of my upper thighs and hips. i don't want to undergo surgery because i'm afraid it will affect my runn

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

NO: Endermalogie will improve the appearance of cellulite, but only temporarily. Seek a specialist who performs minute subcisions and fat grafting. Good ... Read More

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A male asked:

Developed rash on the backs of my hands, starting at the middle knuckle and stopping just before the wrist. rash is blotchy red, possibly mildly swollen. the backside of the palm looks like tiny red squiggly lines (raised blood vessels?) rash doesn't itch

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

See below: There are many causes of the dermatitis of the hands. To be safe visit a dermatologist for proper diagnosis and treatment. Good luck.

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A female asked:

Why does a compression garment have to be worn after liposuction? my surgeon told me i will have to wear a compression garment for a few weeks after liposuction. what is the purpose of this?

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

The : The reason your doc wants you to use the garments is because his approach to liposuction simply requires it. My liposuction patients never wear comp... Read More

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A member asked:

I have oversized labia on both sides. they are very uncomfortable and they hurt a lot. also it's embarrassing to wear certain clothing or a swim suit. i'm very insecure from this and wonder if there is any surgery available?

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

Sounds : Sounds like what you need, is labiaplasty a procedure in which the thinner vaginal lips are made shorter to fit a certain norm and proportions that su... Read More

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A female asked:

Can botox help with a sagging jawline? my jawline is increasingly saggy, though it's skin and not fat. can botox injections help with this problem?

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

Botox : Botox can help, but ever so slightly. Knowing how the muscles of the face work and how the face is kept in balance, will help the surgeon in his trea... Read More

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A female asked:

Does the same surgeon who does the mastectomy also do the breast reconstruction? i got a referral to an excellent surgeon for my mastectomy, and during the consult, he told me i should think about whether i want an immediate breast reconstruction. it didn

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

Most : Most of the time mastectomy and reconstruction is performed by different doctors who all work in a team approach. Good luck from nyc. For more info vi... Read More

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A female asked:

Will lip augmentation cause lumpy, uneven lips? is it possible that lip augmentation will cause lumpy lips?

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

In : In the hands of a skilled plastic surgeon, your lips should look smooth and natural after the injection, albeit swollen for a few days. For more info ... Read More

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A female asked:

What is the likelihood of losing nipple sensation from breast reduction? i am very concerned about losing the feeling in my nipples from breast reduction. how often does that occur?

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

Loss : Loss of nipple sensation from breast reduction has become much less common with newer procedures being available. Sensation loss can occur and the ra... Read More

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A female asked:

Can large areas be done with a fat transfer? are large areas, such as the hips and butt, able to be contoured with fat transfer?

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

Any : Any size and any part of the body can be enhanced with the fat transfer procedure. As long as you are a candidate and your concerns are well understoo... Read More

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A female asked:

Is botox reversible if i don't like the results? i'm worried i'll end up looking weird after botox. if i don't like the results, is there anything i can do to reverse it?

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

Go reputable: If you don't want to look funny, go to a reputable plastic surgeon or dermatologist and you won't have to think or reversing the effect of botox.

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A female asked:

Can a brachioplasty be done with a local anesthesia? is it necessary to have general anesthesia for brachioplasty, or can i have it done with a local?

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

Brachioplasty : Brachioplasty can definitely be done under local, but i would recommend having it done with IV sedation, not general anesthesia, as it will make it ea... Read More

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A female asked:

Is the skin tightened up with liposculpture? does liposculpture result in tighter skin?

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

Liposculpture, : Liposculpture, liposuction and lipoetching do not tighten the skin per se, but some skin retraction does occur, because the is smaller volume under th... Read More

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A female asked:

Is the risk of complications higher with a second septoplasty? my first septoplasty didn't improve things much. i've found another surgeon who seems to have a high success rate with revision septoplasties. but i'm still worried

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

Before : Before you jump into the fire, get another opinion from an expert to see if you really need septoplasty. Good luck from nyc. For more info visit www.D... Read More

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A female asked:

Is brachioplasty part of an upper body lift, or is it a separate procedure? if i wanted to have an upper body lift, would that include a brachioplasty, or is it considered a separate procedure?

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

All : All of the procedures you mentioned are separate, but fi you and your surgeon wish, all of them may be combined. Good luck from nyc. For more info vis... Read More

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A female asked:

How common is a perforated septum after a septoplasty? are there any people more likely to end up with a perforated septum? my doctor says i need a septoplasty, but i'm worried about ending up with a bigger problem.

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

Perforations : Perforations of the septum during the septoplasty do happen, but as long as they are recognized and taken care of immediately, not future problem shou... Read More

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A female asked:

Who is an ideal candidate for a septoplasty? how would i know if a septoplasty is right for me? who would be the ideal candidate for this surgery?

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

Septoplasty : Septoplasty is performed for severe cases of deviation of the septum, where the cosmetic appearance and or functional breathing is compromised. Good l... Read More

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A female asked:

How important is it to wear my compression garment after vaser liposuction? i've seen some doctors say they don't think it really helps, and they don't even give their patients the garment to wear after vaser liposuction. does that mean i don't need to wo

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

The : The need for the post surgical garment depends on your surgeons approach to liposuction. Knowing that, let your surgeon dictate the need for the comp... Read More

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A female asked:

Are drains used after a tummy tuck? are drains used after a tummy tuck, and if so, for how long?

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

The : The great majority of the plastic surgeons do use drains after a tummy tuck. I have not used drains in my patients for about 12 years and more surgeo... Read More

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A female asked:

Will i need someone to help me at home after tumescent liposuction? i live alone. will i need someone to stay with me for a day or two to help me after tumescent liposuction?

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

It : It is always a good idea to have someone around you for the first 24 hours after any kind of surgery. One can never be too safe. For more info visit w... Read More

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A female asked:

How long does swelling last after fat transfer? i know there will be some swelling after my fat transfer, but how long should i expect it to last?

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

After : After fat transfer there is almost no swelling in the area where the fat is placed. If there some minor swelling, it is usually gone in a few weeks. ... Read More

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A female asked:

Does insurance cover male breast reduction surgery? i have gynocomastia because of a hormonal issue. since the breast growth was caused by a medical problem, would insurance consider male breast reduction surgery a covered procedure?

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

If : If you have gynecomastia that is a results of hormonal abnormalities, then you may have to raise that issue with your insurance company. Let us know ... Read More

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A female asked:

What kind of anesthesia is used for a neck lift? i don't really want to be awake while someone is cutting my neck. can i ask for general anesthesia if i have a neck lift?

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

A : A neck lift can be done under local, IV sedation and general anesthesia. Good luck from nyc. For more info visit www.Drgrossman.Com.

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A female asked:

Is dysport just a competitor of botox? is dysport just exactly the same thing as botox but a competing company?

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

You : You absolutely correct, the products are very similar in every respect that is clinically important. Good luck from nyc. For more info visit www.Drgro... Read More

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A female asked:

How long does bruising after dysport injections last? i've heard that dysport injections can cause bruises that last a week. is that true?

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

It : It is the needle stick that causes the bruising, not a product. Bruising will go away differently in people. In some just a couple of days, in others... Read More

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A 22-year-old male asked:

I have had gynecomastia for like 6 years now on my left chest, it hurts when pressure is applied, and streched vertically, is this a bad sign?

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

Look into it: You should be evaluated for starters by an endocrinologist and possibly a breast specialist. If this current condition (pain) is of no serious nature,... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

I'm trying to get pregnant my boyfriend cums in me but nothing happens?

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

Get an ovulation kit: An ovulation kit will help with timing. Good luck.

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A 28-year-old female asked:

I had ovarian cyst removed & my right ovary. can i have a baby and if so, will there be any danger for the baby? can the cyst come back?

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

You should be: You should be just able to have a child given that everything else is ok. Good luck from nyc.

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A 22-year-old male asked:

Can heat of any kind should it be blankets or air temperature raise your heart rate?

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

Always: Heat should result in raised heart rate.

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A 56-year-old female asked:

Is it normal to have a little rash with spider veins .

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

Not usually: I have never seen rash associated with spider veins. You should be examined and find out the cause of each and have the appropriate treatment. Good lu... Read More

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A 16-year-old female asked:

Do you know of any home remedies to get rid of spider veins on my legs?

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

There aren't any: There are no home remedies for treatment of spider veins. Only injectable medications or laser can help you get rid of them. Good luck from nyc.

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A 33-year-old member asked:

What sort of sensations will i feel during a liposuction ?

Plastic Surgery 38 years experience

My preference : I prefer that the patients feel nothing uncomfortable, so we use twilight anesthesia most of the time. In the long run most of the patients have appr... Read More

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