Dr. Joseph Campanelli
Facial Plastic Surgery
Bloomington, MN
31 years experience male
Locations
Lifestyle Lift
Bloomington, MN
About
Bio
Dr. Campanelli MD, is a Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon. He graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School, completed his residency at Loma Linda and Facial Plastic Surgery training in the USAF. He specializes in aesthetic 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
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
91 Answers
74 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Campanellianswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Standard Acne Care: Tretinoin and Clindamycin are standard care for acne.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Probably: Most aging issues in your 30's can be addressed with less invasive procedures than a facelift. My experience is that there is usually one predominate... Read More
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A member asked:
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Less common now: With the advent of neurotoxins, fillers, and lasers the frequency of face lift surgery has decreased. It is still a very common aesthetic procedure.
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Stitch Abscess: Absorbable stitches can last for months and are recognized by the body as a foreign material. Like any other foreign material, they can become infect... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
There is no best way: Often times consumers are sold on 'secret' treatments for acne. This is because acne is a difficult problem without a best way to treat all cases. S... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Not directly: Abuse of medications tends to lead to improper hygiene causing dental disease.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Yes: This is one of the known side effects of steroid use.
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A 57-year-old female asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Normal sensation: After surgery it is normal to have a feeling of tingling, itching or stinging. People often describe this as bugs crawling on their skin. Rest assur... Read More
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A female asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Consider counseling: Although there are options for less expensive rejuvenation options than a facelift, it is very important that you understand that a facelift is not a ... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Fillers and Botox: The idea behind a 'liquid facelift' is that it is possible to obtain rejuvenation of the face through the use of volumizing agents and neurotoxins. C... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Ok if no perforation: Hydrogen peroxide is an inexpensive way to clean excess wax from the ear. This is done by placing the peroxide in the ear about ten minutes before a ... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Mobile mass attached: Sebaceous cysts originate within the skin and are therefore attached over the mass. There is a layer of fat underneath the cyst that makes them movab... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Modified Facelift: Although I have never performed a "quicklift", I am familiar with the procedure. It is essentially a modification of a standard facelift, using a sho... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Generally safe: Nasal steroids have been found to be very safe when used for prolonged periods of time. There are risks such as adrenal suppression, but these are mo... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Possibly: There are several different causes of a chronic runny nose some of which can be treated. See an ENT for an evaluation.
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A female asked:
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Facelifts Last 10yrs: The results from a facelift are permanent in the sense that you will always look better than if you had never done anything at all. You will continue... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Not dangerous: Elective cosmetic surgery is very safe provided that you start with a board certified facial plastic surgeon or general plastic surgeon.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Campanellianswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Mobile mass attached: Sebaceous cysts originate within the skin and are therefore attached over the mass. There is a layer of fat underneath the cyst that makes them movab... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
1-2 weeks: In a 34 year old, recovery from a facelift should only be 1-2 weeks. If you select additional procedures such as laser resurfacing, it may take a li... Read More
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A 59-year-old male asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
No one procedure: In the right candidate, the use of several different modalities can be used to rejuvenate the face. The closest would be a combination of Smartlipo a... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Reduction possible: There are a number of light based therapies to permanently reduce facial hair but they do not work in all patients or all situations. The best result... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Campanellianswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
There is no best way: Often times consumers are sold on 'secret' treatments for acne. This is because acne is a difficult problem without a best way to treat all cases. S... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Campanellianswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Generally safe: Liposuction is generally a very safe procedure when done by a board certified facial plastic surgeon, general plastic surgeon or dermatologist. Ther... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Problem-based : The only way to know how to answer this question is to understand what caused the extra facial mass in the first place. It may be fat, bone, enlargeme... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Limited options: This is best treated with laser. A series of light facial peels may be beneficial in reducing the appearance of the scars.
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
No "cure": Dark circles are the result of seeing the underlying muscle through the skin of the lower eyelid as well as some shadowing. There are some topical pro... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Unlikely: Juvederm is hyaluronic acid, a natural component of skin. Because of this, your body should see it the same way it does all the rest of the hyaluroni... Read More
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A 54-year-old female asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Possible but rare: Polyps or cysts in the maxillary sinuses are very common. Unless they are obstructing the opening to the sinus, they are completely benign and nothin... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Try bromelain: For a young person, bromelain can be a good choice. It is derived from pineapple and is very safe to take. You can normally find it in a health food ... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Signs Infection: Any cut, abrasion, incision or laceration can become infected. The symptoms include, redness, swelling, pain and possibly drainage of purulent materi... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Consider platelet: Problem. This is unusual in a 29 year old and the fact that it is starting up as a new problem is a bit concerning. There are a number of causes but... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Dose based treatment: Iv clindamysin is usually given for severe, often life threatening infections, whereas oral clinda is given for more commonplace infections. Worse in... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Possibly: If you are having problems with excessive crusting, you should address this rather than constantly picking the nose. I recommend something called pon... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
See a neurologist: Several new medications are available for this and are quite effective.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Yes: There is evidence that pressure therapy is effective in treating hypertrophic scarring from burns. This led doctors to try it for keloids. Unfortuna... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Almost always: Otoplasty is almost always considered cosmetic. Exceptions are mostly severe birth deformities in children. Costs in minnesota for bilateral otoplas... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Actually, yes.: You are 28 years old and there are numerous alternatives. Non-invasive skin tightening, laser resurfacing, volumizing agents (filler/fat) are all opti... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
No: Sebaceous cysts must be removed surgically. There are some tricks that can be used to minimize scarring but there is no creme, oil or ointment that wi... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Itching is normal : During the healing process, the body releases special proteins that guide the repair and remodeling. One of the side-effects is itching. This will s... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Campanellianswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Yes and no: When steroids are used under the guidance of a physician, they can be beneficial if not truly life saving. When misused, they can cause irreversible ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Greater control: The more you feel in control of a situation, the easier it is to cope. This is why asking questions and reading to understand can be so helpful.
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A 58-year-old female asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Other Options: Rather than having a neck lift, consider a Lifestyle Lift or a MACS lift. Both of these procedures are designed to be able to get you back to work in... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Campanellianswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
First choice: Tretinoin is generally the first prescription based choice for acne. It is very effective.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Continue use: The biggest misconception about tretinoin is the time frame for benefit. It takes months to see the full effect; either for acne or for cosmetic use.... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Light Peels: Light skin peels, done in a series will exfoliate old skin and improve acne with little risk. In minnesota, this is done by an aesthetician.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Non-surgical ways: The fastest and most effective way to improve the appearance of the abdomen after massive weight loss is surgical. Excluding surgery, non-ablative l... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Topical treatments: Include silicone gels and daily massage. We have been impressed by a new product called scar recovery gel. More invasive procedures include carbon... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Utilize professional: The ability to deal with pain on your own is limited. Fortunately, there are professionals that are extremely talented at managing the fine line betw... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Campanellianswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Ulthera Different: Ulthera gives great results. In fact we even guarantee the results in our clinic. It is not however a substitute for liposuction. We do however use ... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 31 years experience
Smell concerning: The symptoms you describe are almost always the sign of something serious, especially after just completing a course of antibiotics. Consult an ENT f... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Campanelli is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Campanelli is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I now have a better idea of wrinkles vs. sagging skin and a facelift.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! is carbamonide peroxide ok as well? thank you so much!!
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This was very helpful. Thanks! thank you for such a quick reply!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Minnesota Medical School, MN
Graduated 1992MD
Residency
LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Completed 1997
Residency
CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
Completed 1993
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