Dr. Kenneth Sanders

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

It does not: U may be thinking of the other fda approved product for hair loss called propecia (finasteride). There may be some potential with that drug.

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A male asked:

Will a mini lift help get rid of the "old" look of my face? i'm 50 years young and i've developed sagging skin around my eyes, wrinkles in my forehead, a sagging chin and basically i look old and tired. i want to look younger to match how i feel. will the

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

A : A "mini lift" typically only addresses the lower part of the face--the jowl area and does not help the neck. Most surgeons use this for a younger pat... Read More

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A male asked:

How long before another eye lift will be necessary? i'm looking into having an eye lift due to saggy and wrinkled skin but don't want to have this surgery several times. how long can i expect to have the results last for the first operation?

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

An : An upper blepharoplasty which addresses the upper eyelids is usually a one time procedure when done accurately. Rarely, patients may need a small tou... Read More

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A male asked:

How can i minimize my potential for adverse side effects after an eyelid surgery? i'm asian, and i'm considering having eyelid surgery because i want my eyes to look bigger. i'm scared by some of the possible side effects like scarring, blurred vision, or

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

Asian : Asian eyelid surgery is a great procedure for the right patient. Your responsibility is to know exactly what you want your eyes to look like. It hel... Read More

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A 49-year-old member asked:

Mole-like mark after cutting myself, what could this be?

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

PIH: Most likely post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Pih is usually seen i olive to dark skin after some sort of inflammation such as ingrown hair, cuts, ... Read More

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A male asked:

How will the size of my ears be reduced during ear surgery? i have had large and prominent ears since i can remember and now that i'm going to college i would like to have the ear surgery before i go. can the surgery make them smaller? if so, how is it do

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

Prominent : Prominent ears are a common problem faced by facial plastic surgeons. There are most commonly two problems that occur to cause a prominent ear. Firs... Read More

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A male asked:

Is it true that having a chin implant could cause facial nerve damage? i want to have chin implant surgery to correct a weak jaw line. i've heard that this procedure sometimes causes nerve damage and patients look like they have suffered a stroke. what ar

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

A : A chin implant placed by a well trained facial plastic surgeon should be a relatively simple procedure. While there are risks associated with this pr... Read More

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A male asked:

Will silikon 1000 treatments have permanent results? i'm considering silikon 1000 injections to make my lips fuller, but i want to make sure that the results will last. how many injections will i have to get to keep up my desired look?

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

While : While this will result in a permanent result of fuller lips...Complications are a disaster. I have seen faces ruined by this product. I would recomm... Read More

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A male asked:

Are there any products that can be injected to reduce or modify lip augmentation? i am concerned about the lip augmentation procedure failing to produce the expected results. can it be reversed if necessary? if not, how long will it take to fade?

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Lip : Lip augmentation with an injectable is most commonly done with a hyaluronic acid product such as juvederm. The result typically lasts for 9-12 months... Read More

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A male asked:

Can i have a cheek lift performed on the same day as another cosmetic surgery procedure? like it or not, i'm aging in more places than just my cheeks. i would like to know if it is safe to have a cheek lift on the same day as another surgery. if i could g

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

Short : Short answer---yes. Most of my patients have more than one procedure when it comes to facial rejuvenation. I commonly perform a browlift, upper and ... Read More

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A 38-year-old member asked:

Can you blister after "dry ice" mole removal?

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

Yes: In fact it normal to get some blistering. Dry ice causes a burn like injury which helps to remove the skin lesion targeted.

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A male asked:

What are the risks of mimics and expression impairment following botox treatment for facial wrinkles? i am thinking about botox treatment for facial wrinkles (specifically around the mouth). having done some research, i was surprised to discover that boto

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

Botox : Botox cosmetic is a purified protein used to relax muscles of facial expression, so yes it will impair some expressions. This is not a complication b... Read More

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A 44-year-old member asked:

Do you think i should see the doctor about my sunburn?

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

Maybe: Severe sunburn can cause overall illness occasionally. If you have a fever over 100 degrees f or prolonged redness more than 4 days you should see a ... Read More

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A 33-year-old member asked:

How long does it take for a mole to fall off after treating it with iodine tincture?

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

It probably wont: I have never heard of treating a mole with iodine tincture. Iodine is not toxic enough to cause sloughing of skin. Best to have it seen by a dermato... Read More

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A male asked:

Will the scars be sensitive to the touch or easily irritated in the years following ear surgery? is the area involved in ear surgery prone to irritation? my daughter has floppy ears. i realize that some techniques actually cut and reshape the ear. if a fo

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

Otoplasty : Otoplasty or ear pinning is a very rewarding procedure for the patient and physician. It is typically done once a child reaches 6 years old or older.... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

How do i find out if its cancer? i'm 31 and i found a new mole on the back of my leg.it looks like a regular mole.could it be cancer.or could it be just anouther mole?

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

Biopsy: The only way to tell if a mole is malignant is to have it biopsied. This is most important for any skin lesion that is changing in any way...Size, sh... Read More

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A 39-year-old member asked:

Is there such thing as an overnight sunburn fix?

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Not really: A sunburn is just that...A burn. Most are first or second degree and should be treated the same way. The pain and heat will subside over the next few... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

I was diagnosed with severe sun damage on lower lip. in the end of december, i treated it with aldara for eight weeks. i got a biopsy done today and one spot is not cleared. i am getting breast implants on february, 6th. is it safe to get the implants?

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Ok for implants: While i think you can go ahead with the breast surgery...This "sun damage" needs more looking into. Was it biopsied? I am really concerned that the ... Read More

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A 35-year-old member asked:

What would you do to get rid of a flat mole?

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

Shave biopsy: A shave biopsy is a simple diagnostic tool that is appropriate for removing moles.

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