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Liposuction on the back and waist

Dear Dr. Farella,

I am a relatively normal size person, that is, I am within the normal weight range for my height. However, I have a fat back. My bra makes an indentation and I have a bulge around my waist. I would like a more "hourglass" shape. Today's styles of fitted tops look horrible on me, and I am dreading the summer where I have to bare my body. What can I do?

-Carol D.


Removing a tattoo

Dear Dr. Farella,

A few years ago I made the mistake of having a tattoo placed on my stomach. It seemed like a good idea at the time, but the tattoo artist was not very good and the "butterfly" has turned into a big blur. Can it be removed?

-Samantha R.


Treating acne scarring

Dear Dr. Farella,

I have many acne scars. I cannot cover them with makeup because they are deep and my face looks pitted. I have tried all sorts of creams and lotions, but nothing helps. What do you suggest?

-Cynthia R.


Scar revision surgery

Dear Dr. Farella,

Several years ago I fell and cut my chin. At the hospital the opening was closed with stitches. Now I have an ugly raised scar. Can anything be done to correct it?

-Joseph R.


Male breast reduction….

Dear Dr. Farella,

I am a 26-year-old man and am very embarrassed by the size of my breasts. I say breasts, not chest, because they look a lot like my sister's. I do not go to the beach or take off my shirt in front of anyone because they are so big. When I was a teenager, I gave up the swimming team because all the guys used to make fun of me. They called me Tango Tits. Is there anything that can help?

Mark F.


Liposuction on a double chin

Dear Dr. Farella,

I am a normal weight adult woman, but I have a double chin. I think it makes me look fatter than I am. I understand that liposuction could be a solution. Could you tell me about the procedure?

-Tara F.


Repositioning inverted nipples

Dear Dr. Farella,

I have an inverted nipple. I feel like a freak. I never get undressed in the locker room at the gym, I cannot even imagine having intimate relations with a man because he will see that I am a freak. Can you help me?

-Stephanie T.


Fixing a torn ear lobe

Dear Dr. Farella,

My granddaughter grabbed my earring and pulled it off, tearing my ear lobe. It has finally healed, but it is split down the middle. I probably should have gone to the hospital to have it sewn. Is there anything I can do now?

Myra A.


Fixing "Dumbo" ears

Dear Dr. Farella,

I was born with dumbo ears. Really, I think there might be elephant blood in my veins. My ears not only stick out, but they are much too large for my head. And, to make it worse, the right one is larger than the left. I am twenty-five years old and for years I wore my hair down to cover my ears. I can never put my hair in a ponytail or anything that gets it off my neck. Is it possible to get an ear transplant or something?

Terry S.


Pinning back protruding ears on a child….

Dear Dr. Farella,

My son comes home crying every day because the other children tease him about his protruding ears. He is in first grade and is very sensitive. Is there anything that can be done at such a young age?

Miriam T.


Repairing a nasal sports-related injury

Dear Dr. Farella,

My 17-year-old son was hit in the face while playing hockey a few months ago. I think he broke his nose. It now appears crooked and he has trouble breathing through one nostril. What can be done to repair the damage?

Sarah F.


Nasal surgery to shrink a "huge" nose

Dear Dr. Farella,

I was born with a huge nose. I am so embarrassed by it that I could die. I have wanted to have it fixed since I was three, but my parents say that it is a beautiful nose that represents our family heritage. I am 20, and I live in America. I want a normal nose. Please tell me what I have to do to have the nose I want.

Erica K.


How to get a younger-looking face

Dear Dr. Farella,

I am 35 years old and I have an old face. I have lines and wrinkles, but I am not really interested in having a face lift. What can I do to improve my "look" without having surgery?

Frances K.


Fixing a double chin through surgery

Dear Dr. Farella,

I am so embarrassed by my double chin. I am not overweight, but my fat face makes me look fat. Is there anything I can do about it?

-Tina M.


Fixing scars

Dear Dr. Farella:

I am very unhappy about a scar I have on my face which resulted from a car accident I was in when I was six. I am 30 now. Is there anything I can do to make it look better?

-Mike S.


Childhood injuries and the plastic surgeon….

Dear Dr. Farella:

I am writing with a hypothetical question that my friends and I were discussing over dinner last night. If one of our children were to fall and cut themselves on the face, should we call ahead to the emergency room to be sure a plastic surgeon is on hand attend to the wound?

-Lucille F.


Treatments for sun-damaged skin

Dear Dr. Farella,

I am very unhappy about how my skin looks after the summer. It seems to look older and more wrinkled. I have always had great skin; is there anything I can do to restore it to its pre-summer condition?

-Felicia C.


Healthy skin is a process….

Dear Dr. Farella,

I am 32 years old. I think that my skin looks murky and not really shiny anymore. What can I do?

Carmen T.


Liposuction on the knees….

Dear Dr. Farella,

Can liposuction be done on fat knees?

- Tammie R.


Plastic surgery performed in the office-based operating room vs. the hospital operating room

Dear Dr. Farella,

My doctor wants to perform surgery in his office, I am concerned that we will not be in a hospital, what do you think?

- Monica G.


How to get high cheek bones

Dear Dr. Farella,

My friend's boss looks fantastic. I understand that she has cheek implants. I would love to have higher cheek bones. What is the procedure to accomplish that?

- Cynthia


How to get fuller looking lips

Dear Dr. Farella,

I would like to have fuller looking lips, what can I do?

- Fran


Correcting sagging breasts with breast lift surgery

Dear Dr. Farella,

I am 54 years old and I think that I look matronly because my breasts are sagging. Could you tell me about "breast lift" surgery? What does the surgery entail? How long would I have to take off from work? Are there a lot of scars?

Maryanne


Fixing heavy upper eyelids

Dear Dr. Farella,

I am only 32 years old, yet I have heavy upper lids on my eyes. People are always asking me if I am tired, or did I get enough sleep. What can I do to my upper lids to make my eyes look more open? How long will it take to recover?

Suzzanne


Plastic surgery is for those who want to improve their physical self

An article on the art of plastic surgery and determining who is the best candidate for a procedure....