Dr. Husam Elias
Plastic Surgery
SHERMAN OAKS, CA
16 years experience male
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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.
Plastic Surgery
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
20 Answers
58 Agrees
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Husam Eliasanswered
16 years experience
Compression garment: If you just had liposuction you should be wearing compression garment for up to 8 weeks depending on the extent. If your skin has lost its elasticity ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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12-18 months: Radiesse (dermal fillers) can last up to 18 months without touch ups.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Early removal: If the laceration is deep, it may require deep suturing along with skin or under skin(subcuticular) suturing to avoid scar widening.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Depending on the surgeon's preference, internal stitches or external stitches may be placed.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Hernia can be fixed simultaneously with tummy tuck surgery.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Nothing usually: With a mini tummy tuck, skin is removed below the belly button, along with liposuction and usually no abdominal muscle suturing. Full tummy tuck requi... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Dermabrasion & laser: Scars can be reduced and managed by a variety of skin treatments ranging from dermabrasion to chemical peel to medium or deep laser resurfacing.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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16 years experience
No difference : In the U.S. Oral and maxillofacial surgery is one specialty, surgeons differ in their training and degrees, some have dental degrees only, others have... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Jaw & facial surgeon: Oral and maxillofacial surgeons care for patients with problem wisdom teeth, facial pain, and misaligned jaws. They treat accident victims suffering f... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Jaw & facial surgery: Oral and maxillofacial surgeons care for patients with problem wisdom teeth, facial pain, and misaligned jaws. They treat accident victims suffering f... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Capsular contracture: Capsule is the scar the develops after placement of breast implant as a body response, the scar can thicken and harden resulting in tightening , harde... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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It depends: Oral and maxillofacial surgeons care for patients with problem damaged teeth, facial pain, and misaligned jaws. They treat accident victims suffering ... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Mouth, face & jaws: Oral and maxillofacial surgeons care for patients with problem wisdom teeth, facial pain, and misaligned jaws. They treat accident victims suffering f... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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16 years experience
Either DDS or DDS MD: Oral and maxillofacial surgeons can be trained as dds or dmd with a dental degree only or dds or dmd ( dental degree) and md (medical degree).
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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It is not unusual: Pain and discomfort are not uncommon after surgery due to swelling and surgical trauma. Pain should improve over time. You should talk to your surgeon... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Liposuction : Sub mentoplasty usually includes neck liposuction, may include neck muscles tightening and chin implant to improve chin neck angle.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Nipples can be reduced both in width and in length. Nipple reduction surgery can affect the nipple sensation and ability to breast feed.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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It Depends : It depends on the type of arthroscopic surgery. Diagnostic arthroscopy where the joint is evaluated, flushed and manipulated costs around 2500-3500. S... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Reposition the jaws: Facial and jaw deformities can be corrected by repositioning the upper and or lower jaw with or without chin surgery. Facial implants and or facial fa... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Retin A (tretinoin) or skin peel: Wrinkles can be treated depending on their extent, local treatment with skin peel such as retin a (tretinoin) or more aggressive treatment with chemic... Read More
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TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
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HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Elias is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Elias is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thankyou so much for givivg me answer back i really appreciate that.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, OH
Graduated 2007MD
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