Dr. Harold Rosenfeld

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

Scars are permanent: Some people confuse redness [inflammation] with scarring. This will subside with time. True scars will mature and shrink, unless they are keloids, a c... Read More

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A member asked:

I have patchy appearing skin due to albinism. are there cosmetics or any kind of plastic surgery that can help my skin look more regular?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

Yes: Talk to your plastic surgeon about available treatments, this must be individualized to your condition.

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A 44-year-old member asked:

What is the safest amount of sunscreen i can use without getting contact dermatitis?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

Anyamount: Contact dermatitis is an allergy, the quantity of exposure is less important than the agent - usually.

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A 29-year-old member asked:

I have a corneal scar on my right eye. what should i do to fix it?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

See an eye doctor: There is nothing you can do. You may be able to be cured by an opthalmologist.

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A member asked:

I have several scars (3 on each wrist) from self harm about 2 weeks ago. they have already scarred and are thick and red. will they fade at all?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

Yes: In normal healing , red color will subside in about 6 weeks. The scar tissue itself will mature over a period of about a year tightening and becoming ... Read More

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A 35-year-old member asked:

What procedures are less damaging than breast reduction surgery?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

Ask your doctor: You must be examined by your plastic surgeon before discussing the options available to you.

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A 43-year-old member asked:

What face creams used to heal post surgical face scars?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

None: Only if you form abnormal scars should you interfere with normal scar maturation.

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A 36-year-old member asked:

Which layers of skin are affected by pressure sores?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

All: Pressure sores are complex wounds that commonly involve the entire thickness of the skin even if the surface appears intact.

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A 35-year-old member asked:

Is it safe to have lip augmentation with fat-grafting?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

Yes : If it is doe by a come tent, experienced surgeon. Good luck.

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A 30-year-old member asked:

Is sex change possible?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

Yes : It is a long and careful process usually done by a team.

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A 22-year-old female asked:

I am a brown skin person i have scars caused by mosquito how can i remove them naturally?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

Time: If by "scars "you mean pigmented areas , they will usually lighten in time[perhaps 2 years]. Faster resolution may be achieved using a "bleaching " r... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

My mom died of melanoma at 38. i am trying to prevent. are green tea and vitamin d good for prevention as well as sun protection? is melanoma hereditary?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

There is no herbal: There are no herbal treatments or preventives for melanoma. Avoid the sun. If she/or others in your family have developed cancers early, then there... Read More

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A female asked:

Does the laser used in laser liposuction make the procedure more effective? i would like to know exactly how is laser liposuction different from the regular liposuction that i've had performed in the past on the back of my legs. does the new technology ha

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

No: It is not more effective. Discuss your individual questions with your surgeon.

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A female asked:

Will i lose feeling in my nipples after a male breast reduction? how often do men who have had a breast reduction lose feeling in their nipples? i really want a male breast reduction, but am weighing the pros and cons of looking better vs. having numbness

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

It depends: Discus your concerns with your surgeon. You may be a candidate for a procedure that has a low risk for numbness.

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A 36-year-old member asked:

Are chemical peels effective in getting rid of large pores and small ice pick scars?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

No: There are methods for this, you should discuss your options with your dermatologist or plastic surgeon.

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A 46-year-old member asked:

When should i go see a plastic surgeon?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

When change is wante: Plastic surgery is an enormous field.Most people think of it for cosmetic surgery. Cosmetic surgery should be done to correct "something" that bother... Read More

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A 35-year-old member asked:

What are effective ways to remove my spots and scars from my forehead?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

It depends on the ca: Individual care requires individual evaluation and treatment pln.

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A 55-year-old female asked:

Sudden, recurrent, sharp throbbing pain in left ring and middle fingers last only 1 to 2 minutes but is gaspingly painful. 3x a week last 9 months?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

No quick fix: You have something going on that requires a physical examination to diagnose see a hand surgeon.

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A 32-year-old female asked:

What are the signs for a blood clot in your hand?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

Multiple: 1]discoloration 2]swelling 3] pain 4]interference with the circulation if yo have reason to believe you have a blood clot , promptly seek medical ... Read More

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A 44-year-old member asked:

Anesthesia, is there any doctor can perform breast lift surgery just with local anesthesia?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

Yes: Local anesthesia is perfectly reasonable in a cooperative patient.

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A 28-year-old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: scar revision?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

Change of scar : Revision means just that . Scars can be changed in appearance, direction, occasionally in size. For practical purposes they cannot be completely erase... Read More

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A female asked:

What kinds of implants are safest for breast augmentation? i know there are different types of implants available for breast augmentation, but which kind is the safest?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

Your : Your plastic surgeon can/will give you a brochure discussing safety issues. Your question is too vague to be answered more precisely.

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A 44-year-old member asked:

When will gynecomastia go away?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

It varies: Adolescent gynecomastia wil go away by about 18 years of age- if it is going to. It may be due to obesity and require weight loss. Most commonly it ... Read More

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A 32-year-old male asked:

What's the best way to get a prescription for finasteride or propecia when one doesn't have a doctor or health insurance?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

See a dermatologist: The only legal way to get a prescription is to be examined diagnosed and then treated if appropriate.

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A 29-year-old member asked:

Cut on lip will not heal but re-cracks when i smile. what to do?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

Get checked: Non-healing wounds are abnormal and require evaluation.

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A 21-year-old member asked:

What drugs can help with the pain of pressure sores?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

Any Analgesic: Pain is asymptom, not a disease. Pressure sores commonly occur in areas without normal sensation. Pain may be indicating someting moree is going on . ... Read More

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A 34-year-old member asked:

How do i treat a first stage pressure sore?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

Topically: 1] take te pressure off 2]protect it fromn potential infection 3]keep it clean.

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A 38-year-old member asked:

What are the alternatives for treating a keloid besides surgery?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

Three: 1]silicone gel sheeting or ointment 2]pressure 3]steroid injections.

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A 33-year-old member asked:

How old do you have to be to have microdermabrasions?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

Any age: This is done for very superficial irregularities. If you don't expect much of a change you won't be disappointed.

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A 37-year-old member asked:

What should i do if i see a pressure sore beginning?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

Move: Pressure sores HAV many contributing factors, the one common cause is pressure."off loading" is necesary for all preventive regimens.

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A 28-year-old member asked:

Will the doctors let my partner cut the umbilical cord?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

Talk to your doctor: This is best discussed with the person responsible for your care.

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A 24-year-old member asked:

Why do pressure ulcers have to be elevated?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

They don't: Pressure has to be taken off of the affected partl.

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A 25-year-old member asked:

Are there natural remedies for decubitus ulcers/pressure sores?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

Yes: Take the pressure off of the tissue, wash often and well , keep it clean[dressings], good nutrition and adequate vita, mins and minerals.

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A 32-year-old member asked:

Can breast enhancement pills cause cancer or affect breast milk?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

Be careful: I'm not aware of any fda approvedpills for breast enhancement.

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A 37-year-old member asked:

Is gynecomastia normal during puberty?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

It first appears the: Idiopathic gynecomastia first appears in teen agers. It frequetly resolves spontaneously by 18 years of age if it's going to resolve.

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A 30-year-old member asked:

How do i reduce my skin changes after pregnancy?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

What changes: Are you concerned with color, texture , sagging....?

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A 38-year-old member asked:

What sunscreens do you recommend?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

Any that you'll use: I recommend having a variety of different screens depending upon the environment in which they are used. Swimming or heavy perspiration requires a wat... Read More

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A 25-year-old member asked:

What is the percentage that i could die from getting surgery to get rid of a sebaceous cyst?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

Small: Assuming your health is good, you are safer having the surgery than driving to the facility to have it done.

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A member asked:

How can i permanently eliminate my keloid?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

You may not: There are multiple treatments for keloid which means there is no one "good treatment". Your plastic surgeon can help you deal with this.

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A 44-year-old member asked:

A scab just peeled off revealing a pink/red skin. what can i donow to a prevent a scar and help it blend in?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

Sun screen: Wear sunscreen spf-15 or higher until the pinkness is all gone [takes months].

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A member asked:

Will scarring on my nipples affect my ability to breastfeed?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

It may: Scarring that blocks milk ducts will cause trouble breast feeding.

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A 21-year-old member asked:

When is surgery used for acne scarring?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

After it's stable: Correction of acne scarring should not be undertaken, generally, until the active acne process is brought under control.

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A 22-year-old member asked:

How can i find a rosacea specialist?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

Ask your doctor: You need a dermatologist, ask your primary care doctor to refer you to someone he knows to be interested in the problem.

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A 20-year-old male asked:

2 weeks ago i cut my lower part of my thumb now i can barely move it and the wound is close.how long will it to completely heal? or will it ever heal?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

Need surgery: You say the wound is "closed"- presumably closed. You are unable o move it, which imlies that the tendon was cut or caught in scar tissue. You should... Read More

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A 40-year-old member asked:

My doctor tells me that i need skin graphing on my breasts after undergoing breast reduction surgery. is this common?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

Not really: Unless he is referring to "free nipple grafts" that are done sometimes. Discuss this further with your surgeon.

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A 27-year-old female asked:

Does epiduo heal acne scars?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

I have no experience: Commercial, over the counter, products have varying results- I have no experience with this product.

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A male asked:

How is chin liposuction different for a patient who recently underwent thyroid surgery? i had thyroid surgery which consisted of removal of two benign nodules. how does this affect my eligibility for chin liposuction taking in consideration the proximity

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

It shouldn't: Once the post operative healing is complete, and the tissues are soft and flexible, the procedure may be done.

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A 45-year-old member asked:

Why is pig skin and tissue used for skin grafting ?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

It isn't: Pig skin is used as a "biologic" dressing in preparation for skin gratfing.

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A 40-year-old member asked:

How old do you have to be for breast reduction surgery ?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

What are you asking?: Legally, -the age of consent . Medically when biologically mature. The procedure is not cosmetic and is done for symptom relief, not appearance per ... Read More

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A 39-year-old member asked:

Is it safe for a 13 year old girl to use trima breast reduction pills?

Surgery - Plastics 57 years experience

They don't work: No, it isn't safe.

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