Dr. Janet Turkle
Plastic Surgery
Carmel, IN
37 years experience female
Locations
Turkle & Associates
Carmel, IN
Turkle & Associates
Carmel, IN
About
Bio
Dr. Janet Turkle is known as one of the top plastic surgeons in the midwest. She is a graduate of the University of Kansas School of Medicine. She completed a residency in general surgery at the University of Kansas School of Medicine and a residency in plastic surgery at Indiana University Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Pllastic Surgery. Dr. Turkle is a member of the Indianapolsi Medical Society, Indiana State Medical Association, Ohio Valley Society for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Known as one of the best cosmetic plastic surgeons in the midwest, she is frequently called upon to speak about reconstructive, plastic and cosmetic surgery.
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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.
Plastic Surgery
Surgery
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220 Answers
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A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Yes: Sounds like the cyst wall was not removed in the 'popping' procedure. If this is the case, it is likely that the cyst has reformed. Excision (includ... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Minimal: Microdermabrasion is removing the top layer of the skin. A single treatment would make the skin feel smoother. One usually requires several treatmen... Read More
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A male asked:
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Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Yes, but: I would follow the advice of your surgeon. Some procedures combine well while others are best performed in a staged fashion for the best outcomes. Ask... Read More
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A male asked:
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Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Depends: Fillers and Botox are used in what is often termed a 'liquid' facelift--which is a form of a nonsurgical facelift. Other techniques to tighten the ski... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Seek med attention: This could be the type of wound that might be prone to infection. If your tetanus status is not up to date, this should also be considered. Seek med... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Lifelong : Rosacea is a lifelong condition. Management will keep the symptoms minimized. Many topical treatments and laser treatments can assist many with rosa... Read More
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A 39-year-old male asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Yes: It can take up to several months for the swelling to resolve after this process. Hang in there!
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A female asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
MRI: An MRI is the best test to evaluate the integrity of silicone implants. A mammogram is usually adequate to evaluate the breast tissue. The submuscular... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Not usually: Most require excision to remove them.
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A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Very safe: Ultrasonic liposuction is a technique that has been widely used to reduce fat from various areas. If the practioner is well trained in this technique... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Laser/excision: If an acne scar is depressed, consideration of local excision or a resurfacing laser treatment might be helpful. Typically, if the scar is deep, peels... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Only if doc rx's: One should not change antibiotics unless specifically directed to do so by their physician. This can lead to drug resistant bacteria.
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A 57-year-old female asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Nerve sensations: The strange sensations are typical in the early days and weeks after a facelift. The nerves are 'disoriented' and tend to send abnormal sensations unt... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Facial filler: Prevelle is a proprietary name for one of the hyaluronic acid facial fillers. It is used much the same as juvederm and Restylane (dermal fillers) to ... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Probably not: Vitamin e is an oil. It is possible that one may contributing to increased irritation and pore blocking with the continued application of this cream.... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Possible, but...: Usually, at a year post operatively, most of the swelling has resolved.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
No: Skin resurfacing with lasers usually is a 'stand alone' procedure. The depth of treatment varies based on the type of laser chosen and the problem at ... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Seek medical attenti: You need to quit smoking as that can certainly worsen the problem and prolong the course. It sounds like you need to see your doctor asap.
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A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Please seek consulta: Your lump needs to be evaluated by a qualified ENT physician. There are many possible causes for this, many of which can be serious. Please seek atten... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Yes: Rhinoplasty can be performed with a facelift.
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A male asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Limited: The short scar or mini facelift is bet at lifting the cheeks. The effect on the neck is a bit more limited with this approach.
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A 42-year-old female asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Yes: Usually very successful and rarely results in significant scarring. Certainly one can move on to trying other solutions if this is not successful.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Ignore: When septum is curved
Breathing can be compromised.
Need rhinoplasty!
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Process of eliminati: Without testing, one cannot be sure. If you eliminate gluten from your diet and your symptoms abate, you have a presumptive diagnosis.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Repair of a defect: Usually earlobe repair refers to repair of a defect on the lobe of the ear. This can be to repair a site from a torn out earring or repair of a defec... Read More
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A 59-year-old female asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Wound healing: Smoking causes constriction of the capillaries and reduce the blood supply and oxygen to the wounds. This can result in necrosis of the skin. The loss... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Strength: Strength is important. Moderation is the key. Exercise daily.
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A 64-year-old male asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Get checked: Any time we see a darkly pigmented area on the skin, a closer evaluation is recommended. Melanoma is always a concern. While this can be due to a be... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Yes!: There are lasers that will safely and effectively remove tattoos on dark skin . Check with your plastic surgeon or dermatologist.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Usually excellent, : That is if the skin tone is good. If the skin is loose, this will hasten the need to do a facelift to rid one of the excess skin. If one's skin is abl... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
No: Botox can cause unintended paralysis when it drifts into unwanted areas. This is not usually associated with pain. Botox wears off in 2-4 months and s... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Filler vs neuotoxin: Elevess is a dermal filler. Botox paralyzes the muscles of facial expression. Usually, Botox is used in the glabellar area (between the brows).
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A female asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Possibly: Botox is very rarely found to 'migrate'. Care taken in the injection technique, amount used and the area treated have a part in avoiding this phenome... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Consider another : It is unusual to have such a reaction that lasted more than a few days. I would certainly be hesitant to try it again. Perhaps trying one of the other... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Varies: Direct excision, dermabrasion, laser ablation are some of the methods used to help to reduce scars of this nature.
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A 41-year-old female asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Normal: The reduction in estrogen as one nears menopause can result in a reduction of the glandular tissue in the breast. This tissue often becomes fatty repl... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Gynecomastia: Not aware of any pill to correct gynecomastia, per se, may be worthwhile to have your physician run labs to check hormone levels.
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A 61-year-old female asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
No: Liposuction is not a good substitute for diet and exercise. The amount of fat removed in this procedure is usually not enough to result in substantia... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
When growth ceases: The age for breast reduction should be when the breast development has ceased. Typically, once the bony epiphyses have closed (no further growth in h... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
No: Keloid scars by definition are scars that have outgrown their boundaries. They are usually managed by excision and/or steroid injections.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Improving appearance: Scar revision is done in an attempt to improve the appearance of a scar. This can be done surgically, in which the offending scar is excised and the ... Read More
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A 54-year-old female asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Can be serious: This is similar to a burn. This should be evaluated by a physician as soon as possible.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Depends: If it is truly first degree and does not become secondarily infected, everything should heal fine. One should be careful of subsequent sun exposure t... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Vibradermabrasion: Microdermabrasion (using small particles to 'sand' the top layers of the skin) or vibradermabrasion (using a high frequency device to remove the epide... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Implants: Breast implants are devices that are used to enlarge and/or reconstruct the breast. The saline and silicone implants are used in the us to enhance th... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Cut: A laceration is another work for a "cut." a laceration can be superficial and not require any suturing (sewing) or deep. Deeper lacerations require ... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Peels and laser: Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation can be treated by various chemical peels and lasers aimed at reducing the discoloration. The best prevention is t... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Not bad: Botox has been in use since the 1970's. No adverse changes have been reported in the appearance of skin.
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
No: Botox reduces the muscles' ability to contract. This will not impact one's risk of contracting a skin disease.
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Janet Turkleanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Yes: A 'pull' refers to a tear in the muscle or its covering (fascia). This can result in a collection of blood to appear under the skin. As one is usually... Read More
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Thank you notes
Mar 15, 2013
Dr. Turkle is a gifted and meticulous surgeon. The anesthesiologists and nurses I work with in the operating room see a lot and they have nothing but praise for Dr. Turkle's work and choose her for t...Read More
Jun 6, 2013
Dr. Turkle is highly knowledgeable
Jun 11, 2014
Very accurate and timely responses.
HealthTap member
Thank you really,I was really worried and had no idea about what to do
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Your answer was very helpful! Thanks :)
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Kansas School of Medicine, KS
Graduated 1986MD
Medical/Graduate school
University of Kansas School of Medicine
Graduated 1986MD
Residency
Indiiana University Medical Center
Residency
University of Kansas Hospital
Awards
Indianapolis Monthly Magazine Top Doc in Cosmetic Surgery
Indianapolis Monthly Magazine Top Doc in Reconstructive Surgery
Listed, Top Doctors in Plastic Surgery
Affiliations
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American College of Surgeons, Fellow
Indiana State Medical Association
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