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I am a board certified plastic surgeon. I have been in practice 21 years. Cornell undergrad, MD and all but dissertaion for phD in biochemistry from Georgetown U. MBA from GW. Very interested in skincare, face lifts, breast surgery, and nose surgery and body contouring. I do burn reconstruction
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Plastic Surgery
Languages spoken
English
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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Postop: You should no longer have a "depression" at the midline on a situp movement.
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Many possibilites: Metabolic
overuse
carpal or cubital tunnel syndrome
pinched nerve in neck
get it evaluated.
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Fastest is surgery: At 20 i would try Restylane (dermal fillers) to the tear troughs
you are a bit young for surgery.
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It can: Get rid of acute infection but not the cyst
if you do not remove it surgicaly it can come back.
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Normal: For a few days after removal. If persistent, call your doc.
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Yes: Always best to see another doc if symptoms persist postop.
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Once: You get a basal cell there is a high liklihood you will get more in your lifetime.
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Depends on: Severity and extent.
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As long: As there was no capsule work done, and healing uneventful, as soon as you wish.
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They are probably: Not melanoma. The pathologist will tell you!
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Possibly: Change antibiotic or try and antihistamine.
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I would: Start with retin a (tretinoin) or retinols
if not successful, try fraxel or laser resurfacing.
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Could be: Related and 2kg not a huge amount. She should follow up and be sure it is not metastatic disease . Continued weight loss is concerning.
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Within 2 days: All goes well and there is no infection noted.
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If more than: A few weeks postop
can be a capsular contracture
see your surgeon.
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Your: Bmi indicates you are more than 20% over your ideal body weight. Lipo is not a treatment for wt loss, and that makes you less than the ideal candidat... Read More
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They: Can be changed to medpor if silicone and secured with screws.
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Yes: Most are from dryness of skin.....Few can persist. Use sun block.
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No: In fact deeper peels done by derms and plastic surgeons actually destroy some precancerous lesions.
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Basically: Degree or temp of exposure
time of exposure
moisture
and post thaw treatment
as well as blood supply to area.
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Caffeine: Revs up your metabolism.
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Very individual: But far better choice than topicals.
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Diet and exercise: Consider asking doc for diet pills
otc there is Alli which is helpful
then all else fails surgery.
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Try: Bacitracin or aquaphor
and non stick gauze.
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Yes: BP first then erythromycin.
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No: At forty i suspect unless you gain or lose a lot of weight you are stable.
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Weight loss: Makes them smaller
no non surgical methods for toning
sorry.
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Yes: But if bothersome, try botox.
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If you have: No open wounds, probably just a bruise. Try arnica orally and fresh pineapple (contains bromelaine).
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Great for you: Plastic surgery / body contouring is the only solution.
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Not much: Dietary change impacts scars. Avoid red wine for reduction in redness.
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Keep it moist: With antibiotic cream or aquaphor.
Prevention of infection and get it to heal asap. When healed use mederma
get it checked.
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Unlikely: The earrings. Simple piercing can cause it or low grade infection.
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Moles: Typically are elevated. Irregularity in color, boarder edges, or texture can be of concern. Some people have dysplastic moles, seen on biopsy. This... Read More
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Normal locations: Over the breasts.
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Poor prognosis: But there is always hope.
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Too early tell: Takes 4-6 mos minimum to assess. Be patient.
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You: Can never get rid of it but choices:
fillers
laserabrasion
chemical peels
ipl
fraxel
pixel
dermabrasion
face lift
excision.
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Fever: Redness and rapid progression
if you think you have it
go to an er.
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Not necessarily: Just big shoes and gloves.
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Yes: Look for signs of infection /redness fever. Also make sure doc ruled out nerve and tendon injury.
Call your doc.
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Dr. Cohen is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Cohen is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you for your quick & very helpful reply. Appreciate your advice!
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Don t want any relapses with my weight! Want to lose 10 lbs. more!
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Thanks for your quick reply! Brevoxyl, Chlorhexidine gluconate, adapalene/benzoyl
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Georgetown University School of Medicine, DC
Graduated 1987MD
Awards
Top Doctor, First Place, Washington Region, DC - Summer
2013
Thought Leader, Third Place, Washington Region, DC - Summer
2013
Top Plastic Surgeon , Second Place, National - Summer
2013
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