Dr. James Newman
Facial Plastic Surgery
Palo alto, CA
32 years experience male
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James Newman, MD
San Mateo, CA
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Practice website
Premier Plastic Surgery
Palo alto, CA
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http://www.premierplasticsurgery.com/
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
Licenses
United States: California
Languages spoken
English, Mandarin
Doctor Q&A
117 Answers
11 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Yes, Neck and Back: Acne can occur anywhere there are sebaceous glands (oil glands) in the skin.
Web md is a great resource to learn more about acne. Skin hygiene with ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Irritation : Blood blisters most likely result from trauma or rubbing of the ornament on the skin. Infection is a concern if there is pain or swelling and the dan... Read More
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5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Limit daily sun: Depending on your skin type , gentle exposure to outdoor sun with sunblock will produce darkening of the skin. If you are very pale and light colored... Read More
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A 59-year-old male asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
It depends: The use of any approved neurotoxin to reduce forehead lines has to be used carefully. Many doctors will adjust the dosage and location to produce a be... Read More
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5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Depends on goals: Tretinoin cream is most comonly prescribed for acne, wrinkle reduction and oily skin. Changes in the skin can be seen within 24 hours and often times... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Get it checked: Anytime there is a change in the character of a mole in terms of size, color or pain it should be evaluated by a dermatologist or family doctor. Red ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Don't wait: Facial paralysis should be evaluate immediately. Inflammatory conditions known as bell's palsy can be treated with antiviral medicine and steroids to... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Skin hygiene: Acne can occur anywhere there are sebaceous glands (oil glands) in the skin.
Web md is a great resource to learn more about acne. Skin hygiene with ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Buccal Fat Rx: Excess cheek tissue is most common from the Buccal fat compartment which can be reduced under local anesthesia through a small incision in the back of... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Neither: Salt water has no effect on acne. Use of a toner such as 2% salicylic acid is useful with a gentles facial cleanser.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Ignore: Keep your moisturizer or aloe in the frig. Cool temperature reduces the discomfort.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Use better sunblock: Sunblock and sunscreen are part of a strategy to reduce uv sun damage. I recommend a broad spectrum sun block spf 30 or higher. Keep in mind you need ... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Yes: Although your condition stimulates hair growth, lasers can effectively treat unwanted hair. Practice good sun protection to make the hair stand out fr... Read More
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3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Depends: Dermarollers at home should be used cautiously as strict sterility should be maintained to avoid infections . Typically they are not painful because o... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Buccal Fat Rx: Excess cheek tissue is most common from the Buccal fat compartment which can be reduced under local anesthesia through a small incision in the back of... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Worth it!: Depends on the type of lift and your age. Mini lifts such as limited dissection procedures can have most patients back to work within two weeks. More ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Strivectin : Emollients for the skin with vitamins c and e can help repair stretched skin. Topical creams such as strivectin and cellulite creams may help an sho... Read More
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4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Buccal Fat Rx: Excess cheek tissue is most common from the Buccal fat compartment which can be reduced under local anesthesia through a small incision in the back of... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Start with Topicals.: Topical drugs benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, and glycolic acids are the most common medications for acne.These are found in most over the counter p... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Start with Topicals.: Topical drugs benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, and glycolic acids are the most common medications. These are found in most over the counter preparat... Read More
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4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Salicylic acid: Topical drugs benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, and glycolic acids are the most common medications. These are found in most over the counter preparat... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Depends: A jessner peel is an effective light chemical peel which exfoliates and can reduce hyperpigmentation . As it is a light peel , you should have your ph... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Yes: The location of sunburn and your skin type determine the duration. Face sunburns can fade within 2-3 days while backs, chest, and arms can take a wee... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Not normal: The potential of skin infection is very real especially if tetanus immunity is not up to date. Extremities do take longer to heal but don't risk miss... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Apply moisturizer: Swelling is a normal reaction to sunburn and should be treated with topical aloe or aquaphor. Take vitamin c 1gram twice a day and consult your doct... Read More
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3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
That's normal: As your skin regenerates, the nerve endings which were damaged are now making new connections to the new collagen in the skin and the itching which... Read More
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5.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Yes: Retinol, a form of vitamin a, is found in many otc products. Your local pharmacist can suggest a product but l'oreal, neutrogena, and oil of olay all... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Use sunblock: Neurotoxins such as Botox relax muscles when injected properly. The duration of effect generally lasts 3-4months. During that time skin creases do no... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Be selective: Hydroquinone stops melanin production when used on skin. If your dark spots are recent from sun exposure you should only use the cream on the spots. ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Up to a week: Juvederm and similar hyaluronic fillers are hydrophilic and take up water from your skin tissue. There is a settling period where the moisture absorb... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Higher risk: Generally speaking all elective treatments are delayed until after pregnancy . Depending on your skin type, hormones during pregnancy can make you mo... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Not significant : Usually hair associated with moles do not disappear spontaneously . If there are other changes with your mole such as color change, growth in diamete... Read More
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A 59-year-old male asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
False claims: These types of claims are completely misleading. Infrared laser sources have been shown in vitro to cause the cell membrane of fat cells to become mor... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Minimal changes: Dermarollers produce mechanical injury with needles. A variety of depths can be used by your skin doctor depending on the condition. More passes prod... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Rosacea topicals: Rosacea indicates sensitive skin. Rosaliac from laroche posay is found at most drugstores like cvs and covers the redness as well as redness reliever ... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Ignore: Nasal septum deviated , see an ENT surgeon as this can be corrected with minimally invasive surgery.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Ignore: Don't pick at your nose, as it's more sensitive to bleeding on the deviated side.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Depends: Dermarollers at home should be used cautiously as strict sterility should be maintained to avoid infections . Typically they are not painful because o... Read More
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3.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Get it checked: Anytime there is a change in the character of a mole in terms of size, color or pain it should be evaluated by a dermatologist or family doctor. Red ... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
6 months to be safe: Accutane prevents the skin from healing normally because the oil glands in your skin do not work. Any piercing can put you at higher risk for infecti... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Early Teens: Early teenage years is when acne typically appears and is a rite of passage for so many young adolescents. Fortunately most cases are transient and ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Sensitive skin: Patients on Accutane have sensitive skin as the normal sebaceous glands are not producing enough oils. Cerave and neutrogena both make moisturizers f... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Yes: Acanthosis nigircans can be effectively treated with laser therapy. The dermatology dept at the university of pittsburgh treats this routinely and wo... Read More
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A 26-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Sebaceous glands: Acne can occur anywhere there are sebaceous glands (oil glands) in the skin.
Web md is a great resource to learn more about acne. Skin hygiene with ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
It may regrow: If its largely gone, it was most likely an epidermal growth, meaning it grew outward and not from the deeper skin known as the dermis. It may regrow ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Sometime : The location of sunburn and your skin type determine the duration. Face sunburns can fade within 2-3 days while backs, chest, and arms can take a wee... Read More
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3.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
No: Acne can occur anywhere there are sebaceous glands (oil glands) in the skin.
Web md is a great resource to learn more about acne. Skin hygiene with ... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Pain free laser: Hair removal is one of the most common sought after cosmetic treatments. Home remedies now include low level laser devices. For faster and effective ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Remove it: This is most likely an epidermal growth without deep roots. This can be easily removed by your family doctor or dermatologist in a brief office visit... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Newmananswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Get it checked: Anytime there is a change in the character of a mole in terms of size, color or pain it should be evaluated by a dermatologist or family doctor. Red ... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Newman is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Newman is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Old post. Now, learned have static horizontal deep creases. Will keep it this way. No coronal for me. Ever. Too many visible scars regardless of what anyone tries to say...Read More
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank's for the help!!
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio, TX
Graduated 1991MD
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Alpha Omega Alpha
America's Top Physicians
Merit Recognition Laser Tattoo Removal Program San Mateo
Affiliations
American Medical Association
American College of Surgeons
American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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