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herlife | cosmetic surgeryQ:“Is it possible to breast feed after breast implant surgery?”Q:“Is there a surgery to eliminate Cellulite?”A:An overwhelming majority of patients can successfullybreast feed, especially if they have the surgical incisionplaced in the fold under the breast.A:I wish there was because so many patients ask about that,yet I have never seen any treatment that is consistentlysafe and effective.Q:“I’ve been told that the results of Botox are temporary andthat you need more and more to maintain the same result.Is that true?”experience with Botox is considerable and we find justthe opposite to be true. Yes, Botox is temporary, but theA:Myeffects of Botox seem to last longer and longer with eachinjection (up to about six months). If the initial injectiondose is correct, it is not necessary to increase it to achievethe same effect.Q:“My mother is talking about a facelift, but she is 65 yearsold. Is that too old to have elective surgery?”A:I will operate on anyone, at any age, who meets thesethree essential criteria: (1) the surgery must be safe and approvedby the patients own current physicians, (2) I mustfeel that I can really help the patient achieve their realisticgoals, and (3) I, personally, have to have a positive “vibe”or “intuition” about the patient. These rules have notfailed me in 29 years of practice.14 HERLIFEMAGAZINE.COMQ:“I smoked for years and have the typical deep ‘smoker’slines’ around my lips. Is that fixable?”A:This is always a challenging problem; however there areseveral things that can be done to greatly help the situation.These include: dermabrasion, chemical peels, andthe use of tissue fillers (Juvederm and the patient’s ownfat). In general, the more treatment options you use, thebetter the results.Q:“What are the three most common procedures that youperform?”A:In order of popularity:1. abdominoplasty or “tummy tuck” surgery2. breast augmentation3. facelift surgeryIf you have questions or would like to hear about a certain topic relatingto cosmetic surgery or skin care, please submit your questions to ourFacebook Page—HERLIFE of Central Valley.