Dr. Terrence Higgins

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

Botox : Botox is not really effective at improving the jawline. To improve joweling you need to undergo surgical intervention like a face lift or mini faceli... 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 36 years experience

Typically : Typically lip augmentation will be performed with a hyaluonic acid product like Restylane (dermal fillers) or juvederm. These are fantastic products ... 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 36 years experience

Yes. : Yes. More often than not the patients that can really benefit from fat transfer do not have enough fat to transfer and make needed volume improvemen... Read More

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A female asked:

How long does asian eyelid surgery take? if i have asian eyelid surgery done in the morning, will i be home by the time my kids get out of school?

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

You : You will not be able to pick up your children the same day as this procedure. You will be medicated, as well as be expected to be resting and applyin... Read More

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A female asked:

Does zerona liposuction ever hurt? i've read how the laser is safe, but lasers are used for cutting! does the procedure ever cause pain? maybe if it's accidentally used wrong?

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

Zerona : Zerona treatments are not "liposuction" and should not be considered or advertised as such... Zerona is not a laser. Zerona is an external treatment t... Read More

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A female asked:

Can zerona liposuction reduce men's breasts? i have "man-boobs" that i'd really like a safe and effective way to get rid of. could zerona work?

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

Zerona : Zerona will not take care of your gynecomastia...If that is truly your condition. Depending if you have a large amount of skin excess you may need mo... Read More

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A female asked:

Is it safe to have both laser resurfacing treatment and sculptra injections in the same area? i know both lasers and sculptra stimulate your body to make collagen. does that mean i could end up with too much collagen if i do both? should i have resurfacin

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

Sculptra : Sculptra should be injected into the deep planes of the face. Resurfacing will treat the superficial skin surface only. They can be combined... See a ... Read More

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A 16-year-old male asked:

Does mederma get rid or reduce the appearance of acne scars as it says?

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

Scar treatment: Over the counter scar remedies can help soften and reduce appearance of scars. There is nothing that erases a scar. No laser, no cream, no surgery..... Read More

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A male asked:

Can you be put on accutane if antibiotics aren't doing any good for your back ? i have severe acne on my back but my face is mild acne wise with scars

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

Accutane: Accutane can work well for resistant acne on any area of body. You need to seek out a dermatologist in your area.

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A 34-year-old member asked:

What is involved in a brow lift? what kind of procedure is required for a brow lift? is there scarring?

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

Brow lift: There are several types of brow lifts. The most common are a coronal brow lift and endoscopic brow lift. The coronal is utilized for more severe bro... Read More

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A female asked:

Is there any recovery period for botox? what, if any, is the recovery time after receiving botox injections?

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

I : I do not place any restrictions on my patients post Botox injections. I do warn patienst that there is always a risk for possible bruising anytime a ... Read More

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A female asked:

Can lip fillers migrate outside of the injected area after lip augmentation? is there any possibility of the fillers leaking outside the lips after lip augmentation?

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

The : The fillers I use for lip augmentation include Restylane (dermal fillers) and juverdem. These can provide a soft beautiful natural looking result. T... Read More

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A member asked:

Is derma roller commonly offered as a procedure in dermatologists' offices--or is it an "at home" treatment? for scar tissues and/or acne scars

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

Dermal Roller: Dermal roller should be performed by a board plastic surgeon or dermatologist certified. It is not without risk of scarring and damage to skin and so... Read More

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A female asked:

Are the fillers used in lip augmentation toxic? is there any toxicity in the fillers used for lip augmentation?

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

Lip : Lip fillers have to undergo rigorous testing here in the United States by the fda... Some countries have far less stringent regulations and therefore ... Read More

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A female asked:

Can i have my upper hips lipsuctioned at the same time i have butt augmentation? my upper hips have a lot of extra fat. can i have that lipsuctioned at the same time i get a butt augmentation?

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

Most : Most commonly sculpting of the surrounding ares is needed when augmenting the buttock. The reduction of fat on the hips, lower back and outer thighs ... Read More

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A 20-year-old male asked:

Can i change the shape of my nose...........plz give me good suggestion.....

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

Rhinoplasty: You need to seek the advise of a board certified plastic surgeon or ENT surgeon. Rhinoplasty can be quite powerful and successful when done by the ... Read More

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A 16-year-old male asked:

How does laser scar removal work?

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

Laser Scar removal: There is no such thing as laser scar "removal" but only laser scar improvement... There is no laser that can "erase" a scar, but only improve its qua... Read More

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A female asked:

Do i have to wear a compression garment after a thigh lift? will i need to wear some kind of compression shorts after my thigh lift, and for how long?

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

You : You will not need a compression garment unless liposuction also performed on the lower extremities at same time... Best of luck to you.

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A female asked:

Does dermabrasion cause swelling? will my face swell after dermabrasion, and how long will the swelling last?

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

Dermabrasion: Yes, you will have swelling after dermabrasion, as well as raw skin that will need to be covered and treated for 7-10 days post procedure. Make up c... Read More

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A female asked:

Will i have to take prescription painkillers after tumescent liposuction? does tumescent liposuction cause enough pain that i will need to take prescription pain pills? if so, for how long?

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

The : The need for pain medication depends on multiple variables... These would include: the areas for treatment ( some areas are more painful than others)... Read More

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A female asked:

Is a thigh lift included in a lower body lift? i have lost a lot of weight and am planning to have a lower body lift. is a thigh lift included, or is that a separate procedure?

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

I : I am assuming you are talking about a medial thigh lift, which would not be included as part of what most surgeons would perform during a lower body l... Read More

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A female asked:

What things affect the price of a male breast reduction surgery? i've seen price ranges for male breast reduction as wide as $3000 to $10, 000. what things make the price so variable?

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

The : The cost involved will be determined by many factors. Some male gynecomastia is improved with just liposuction alone, some with a combination of lipo... Read More

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A female asked:

What kinds of side effects are common with botox? what possible side effects should i be prepared for if i decide to get botox injections?

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

There : There are side effects listed in the literature provided from the Botox manufacturers that include a multitude of never seen effects of Botox cosmetic... Read More

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A member asked:

How can i get rid of acne scar discoloration? is there any otc products i can use? would erythomycin work?

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

Seek advise: Seek advise from a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon. Skin lightening agents can be helpful (hydroquinone/acid peels) and some lasers ... Read More

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A female asked:

What's in radiesse (dermal fillers)? i have very sensitive skin. i'm worried about having a reaction to something in radiesse (dermal fillers).

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

Calcium : Calcium hydroxyapatite is the main ingredient found in radiesse. This is a mineral commonly found in the body...Radiesse uses this compound in micros... Read More

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A member asked:

I have huge bags under my eyes. what are the best treatments, both surgical and non-surgical? i have the bags at all times during the day, not just when i wake up in the morning.

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

There : There are some ways to conceal more minor "bags" with the use of facial fillers like restylane, (dermal fillers) but if you have true herniation of or... Read More

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A female asked:

How does a thigh lift affect varicose veins? i have a lot of varicose veins. will a thigh lift get rid of them or make them worse?

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

The : The varicosities will certainly not be addressed with the tighlift procedure. There will be swelling post operatively that can make the veins appear ... Read More

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A 42-year-old male asked:

Lost weight & figure it's a good thing but lost weight on face under eyes & nasolabial folds. why is this? look worse now than b4. depressing. age 42

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

Fat loss in face: This is a common issue for people undergoing weight loss. The fat in the facial regions decreases as do the other areas of the body. Facial fillers ... Read More

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A 41-year-old member asked:

Will i lose feeling in my nipples after a male breast reduction?

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

Nipple sensation: Sensation loss with male gynecomastia procedures will vary with the type of procedure required to correct the issue. True gynecomastia is caused by o... Read More

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A female asked:

Does a brazilian butt lift correct sagging buttocks that are already big enough? my butt is already big enough, but it's saggy. is a brazilian butt lift a good option for me?

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

A : A brazilian butt lift is designed to add volume to your buttocks, so if your backside is already big enough it wouldn't be an option for you... But fo... Read More

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A female asked:

Can my outie be made into an innie during a mini tummy tuck? i hate my outie belly button. can it be made into an innie during my mini tummy tuck procedure?

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

Often : Often the "outie" belly button is caused by a small hernia at the belly button that can be corrected at the same time as the mini tummy tuck... This o... Read More

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A female asked:

Can other procedures be done at the same time as a mini tummy tuck? i am worried about anesthesia, but i want to have a couple of other procedures as well as a mini tummy tuck. can they all be done at once?

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

The : The short answer is yes, you can combine other procedures depending on what those other procedures are. Combining breast surgery or liposuction is ve... Read More

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A female asked:

Do people have allergic reactions to botox? do some people have allergic reactions to botox, and if so, what symptoms does it cause?

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

I : I am in the top 1% of all injectors of Botox (based on volume) in the us and have never seen a true allergic reaction to botox... Best of luck to you.

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A female asked:

How long after radiesse (dermal fillers) can i go back to exercising? i run almost every day. is it safe to run the day after getting radiesse (dermal fillers)?

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

I : I advise my patients to hold on exercise for one day after injections with fillers such as radiesse (dermal fillers). I like to have my patients apply... Read More

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A 33-year-old female asked:

My breast far from each other after i did breast augmentation.now after one year i wonder if there is a way or some excercise to help make them closer?

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

Wide chest: There can be several thing stat affect the spacing between breast implants. First and most common has to do with the patients own anatomy... Meaning ... Read More

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A female asked:

How does tumescent liposuction differ from smartlipo? are tumescent liposuction and smartlipo the same thing? if not, what's the difference?

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

Smart : Smart lipo or "laser" lipo uses a small fiber optic light source to heat and melt fat. It is generally reserved for smaller pockets of fat when used ... Read More

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A female asked:

Is it possible to get financing for the cost of a body lift? there's no way i can afford a body lift all at once. are there any financing options for this kind of surgery?

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

Care : Care credit is one option for financing cosmetic surgery. They have generally good rates of interest unlike most credit card companies... This is al... Read More

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A female asked:

Will a tummy tuck make my abdominals stronger? will a tummy tuck improve the strength and condition of my abs?

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

The : The answer is both yes and no... Yes, when the rectus muscles of the abdomen are brought back together in the midline, there will be improved core str... Read More

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A female asked:

Can botox migrate to other areas? is it possible for the botox to migrate under the skin to unintended areas after injections? if so, how is the problem avoided?

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

Botox : Botox can in fact migrate into areas adjacent to injection site. Now this is more commonly seen be injections by inexperienced hands. Plastic surgeo... Read More

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A female asked:

Why do some nipples/areolas look different (larger, darker) after breast augmentation? before and after pictures often show a significant enhancement in size of nipples after breast implants. is this an unpredictable result, or is it related to a choice

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

Nipples : Nipples can stretch with augmentation. If you can place your fingertips around your own areola and stretch them significantly, you will probably see ... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Post lp headache following lumber puncture a week ago. my back is bleeding, bright red blood yesterday and its darker today. should i be concerned?

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

Seek help: You should call the physician that performed the lumbar puncture now.

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A female asked:

If i have rosacea, will i benefit from phototherapy? would phototherapy harm or benefit skin with chronic rosacea?

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

Seek advise: Seek out a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon in your area. Phototherapy can be quite helpful for treatment of rosacea, along with othe... Read More

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A female asked:

Can i lift things after having a mini tummy tuck? i have a small daughterhow long after my mini tummy tuck do i have to wait before i can pick her up?

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

This : This will depend on muscle repair or no muscle repair with your mini tummy tuck. The muscle repair will lengthen the post op recovery with no heavy l... Read More

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A female asked:

Can i get perlane (dermal fillers) if i have cold sores? can i still get perlane (dermal fillers) injections if i get frequent cold sores?

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

Pretreatment require: You can undergo injections such as perlane, radiesse, juvederm, or Restylane (dermal fillers) when you do not have active cold sores and are pre trea... Read More

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A female asked:

Will blepharoplasty get rid of the wrinkles around my eyes? i have crow's feet wrinkles around my eyes. will blepharoplasty get rid of them, or just the ones on my eyelids?

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

The : The excess skin in the upper and lower lids can be addressed with blepharoplasty. But if you are attempting to get rid of crows feet wrinkles you will... Read More

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A female asked:

When can i exercise after chin augmentation? how long do i have to wait after chin augmentation before i can go to the gym for a workout?

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

Often : Often i will be performing liposuction of the neck at the same time as the chin augmentation. I make my patients wear a chin strap for the first week ... Read More

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A female asked:

If i'm having breast implant removal due to a reaction to the implants, does that mean i can't have different implants put in? i'm having a bad reaction to my implants and am scheduled for breast implant removal. is it possible that i could have a differe

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

I : I have never encountered a true allergic reaction to breast implants. If you are referring to capsular contracture of scar around your implants that ... Read More

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A female asked:

Can i choose how high a crease to get with asian eyelid surgery? i've read about different crease heights with asian eyelid surgery. is this something i can choose, or does the surgeon choose depending on my eye/eyelid size?

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

This : This will be a decision you will make with your plastic surgeon. Some of this will depend on your own anatomy of your eyelid and brow position. You... Read More

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A female asked:

How can i avoid the "trout pout" look when getting lip augmentation? how can i be sure i don't get too much filler resulting in a "trout pout" when i go for lip augmentation?

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

Consult : Consult a plastic surgeon that has experience with fillers... Don't just assume that anyone doing fillers is adequate... Best of luck to you.

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A female asked:

Will age spots eventually fade on their own? if i wear sunscreen every day, will my age spots eventually fade and disappear?

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

Not that easy: If you truly want the age spots/discoloration to fade (never disappear) you should seek the help of a plastic surgeon or dermatologist. The treatment... Read More

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