http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/ Questions and Answers about Facial Plastic Surgery en Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:38:36 +0000 http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/topic.php?id=27#post-48 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:05:55 +0000 blamalam 48@http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/ <p>What is the difference between a browlift and mini browlift? I have quite a bit of sagging of my upper eyelids, however, it seems that through a browlift, there are multiple benefits rather than the one achieved with blepharoplasty, ie: smoothing of frownlines &#38; brow furrows. Only thing is that the browlift alone does not seem to address the crepiness of the skin on the upper lids. I realize that you guys sometimes do them simulaniously, but I'm concerned with looking "overdone". </p> http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/topic.php?id=26#post-47 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 05:28:09 +0000 Dr. Nayak 47@http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/ <p>Hi Vicki-</p> <p>We do treat PWS. We have 2 different lasers that can be effective. We would recommend a test spot with each laser first, then treat the PWS with the one that had the best effect.</p> <p>Please feel free to call us to set up a consultation at 314-991-5438 so we can tell you in person what degree of clearance we would expect.</p> <p>Best,</p> <p>Mike Nayak </p> http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/topic.php?id=26#post-46 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:41:22 +0000 vicki henning 46@http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/ <p>was wondering if you do this kinda of prceedure it covers 1/3 of my face and under my nose </p> http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/topic.php?id=25#post-45 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:54:23 +0000 Dr. Nayak 45@http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/ <p>Hello, Cindi-</p> <p>We offer both spider vein treatments. Both work, but both take multiple (2-4) sessions, and yield imperfect results. </p> <p>I would recommend that if injection has been unsuccessful, that you try laser next. Cost is generally $150-200/session. </p> <p>Best,</p> <p>Mike Nayak </p> http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/topic.php?id=25#post-44 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:17:08 +0000 cindig 44@http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/ <p>Hello Dr. Nayak,<br /> Do you treat spider veins in legs? If you do, do you inject them or use a laser? I have had injections a couple different times, and it's drawn out in too many visits and also many are missed.<br /> Thank you, I look forward to hearing back from you,<br /> Cindi </p> http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/topic.php?id=24#post-43 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:02:52 +0000 Dr. Nayak 43@http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/ <p>Hello and thank you for your question.</p> <p>When patients live within driving distance, I'd recommend staying overnight for the first night after surgery. I will remove your dressing and perform a checkup on the morning after surgery; you may return home at that point until your one week checkup.</p> <p>For patients that fly in for surgery, I require that they stay in St. Louis for 7 days after surgery.</p> <p>Best,</p> <p>Mike Nayak </p> http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/topic.php?id=24#post-42 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 02:59:50 +0000 retired507 42@http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/ <p>If your facelift patient is from out of town, do you recommend staying one or several nights in St. Louis after the procedure? I live 3 hours south of St. Louis.</p> <p>Thank you. </p> http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/topic.php?id=15#post-41 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:34:33 +0000 Dr. Nayak 41@http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/ <p>Hi Cindi-</p> <p>Please contact us using the "contact form" to the right and we will be happy to provide approximate costs via email. </p> <p>Best,<br /> Mike Nayak </p> http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/topic.php?id=15#post-40 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:49:08 +0000 cindig 40@http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/ <p>Dr. Nayak,<br /> What is the ball park figure for a mini facelift?<br /> Thanks </p> http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/topic.php?id=23#post-39 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 04:50:06 +0000 Dr. Nayak 39@http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/ <p>Hello!</p> <p>Mini facelifts can last for years. Durability depends on a few issues:</p> <p>First, if a "mini" type lift is inadequate for the person being treated, results will be poor and short-lived. Most mini facelift "failures" are due to poor patient selection.</p> <p>Second, there is no clear definition of when a "mini" lift transitions into a "full" lift. Some doctors' "mini" lifts are more complete or involve than other doctors' "full" lifts. As a general rule, the more thorough the lift, the longer it lasts.</p> <p>Finally, as with any "art project", the durability of the finished product depends on the quality of the "raw matierals." That is, people with excellent, young, elastic skin will have more durable results than those with thin, loose, skin.</p> <p>Sorry for the long answer, but it is a deceptively complicated question! For good candidates, I'd say durability should be in the 5-7 years range.</p> <p>Please let us know, by phone or email or the contact form to the right, if you'd like a consultation.</p> <p>Best,</p> <p>Mike Nayak </p> http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/topic.php?id=23#post-38 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:05:11 +0000 Dider25 38@http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/ <p>Approximately how long does a mini-facelift last? I have seen doctors on some of the boards stating that they do not last long.<br /> Thanks! </p> http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/topic.php?id=22#post-37 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:22:14 +0000 Dr. Nayak 37@http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/ <p>Hello-</p> <p>Ptosis repair is definitely possible, although I do not perform it myself. </p> <p>Please give my office a call and we'd be happy to give your some names/referrals of excellent local surgeons who do.</p> <p>Best,</p> <p>Mike </p> http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/topic.php?id=22#post-36 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:04:13 +0000 Sjoseph 36@http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/ <p>I was born with a lazy-eye or a ptosis in my right eye. A few years ago my eye doctor told me I had Horners Syndrome. I wanted to know if surgery was still an option for me? I an a 28 year old male and feel the "drooping is becoming progessively worse.</p> <p>Thanks in advance. </p> http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/topic.php?id=21#post-35 Sat, 23 May 2009 19:23:26 +0000 Dr. Nayak 35@http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/ <p>Hi Cindi-</p> <p>We'd be happy to give you approximate prices by email or telephone. You may use the question form at the right side of the page to securely give us your email address and list the procedures you are interested in, and would be happy to help.</p> <p>Best,</p> <p>Mike Nayak </p> http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/topic.php?id=21#post-34 Fri, 22 May 2009 07:27:16 +0000 cindig 34@http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/ <p>Can you give me a ball-park price of the mini facelift? Thank you </p> http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/topic.php?id=20#post-33 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 02:13:57 +0000 Dr. Nayak 33@http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/ <p>PS - he'd need to refrain from swimming about 2 weeks. </p> http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/topic.php?id=20#post-32 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 02:13:28 +0000 Dr. Nayak 32@http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/ <p>Hi Mom-</p> <p>Otoplasty is a very gratifying procedure. The technique I choose depends on exactly what needs to be done in a given person's ear; it often varies between the two sides! Mustarde sutures plus conchal excisions and/or setbacks are the most common maneuvers.</p> <p>If your son does well with procedures, we could accomplish it very well under local and light sedation. My in-office operating room is accredited for adults only, however, so I would take him to an ambulatory surgery center whether we chose local, sedation, or general.</p> <p>Please feel free to use the "contact us" form to the right to send me email - I'll respond quicker that way.</p> <p>Best,</p> <p>Mike Nayak </p> http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/topic.php?id=20#post-31 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:17:21 +0000 Mom 31@http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/ <p>Hello, Dr. Nayak! Could you please tell me how frequently you perform otoplasty procedures and which techniques you prefer? I am also curious if you do the procedure in office under local, or if you recommend a general. I am looking into this for my 12 year old son. He handles procedures better than most adults. I'm also curious how long he would need to refrain from swimming after the procedure. Thanks. </p> http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/topic.php?id=19#post-30 Sat, 27 Dec 2008 22:07:51 +0000 Dr. Nayak 30@http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/ <p>Hi Zella-</p> <p>The consultation fee credit lasts indefinitely, so no problem.</p> <p>Best,</p> <p>Mike Nayak </p> http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/topic.php?id=19#post-29 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 02:47:30 +0000 zella123 29@http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/ <p>Dr. Nayak,</p> <p>Is there a time frame in which the procedures need to take place in order to apply the $100.00 consultation fee towards procedure? I would like to come in soon for a consultation but wait until tax season (CPA) is over to do the procedure. April 15th. Is this a problem applying my consultation fee? If so I could wait for a later date. </p> http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/topic.php?id=18#post-28 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 19:05:25 +0000 Dr. Nayak 28@http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/ <p>We at Nayak Plastic Surgery are proud to introduce Natural Hair Restoration via follicular unit transplants. With the follicular unit approach, natural-looking hair and hairline restoration is possible, and the "doll's head" bristles of hair created by older techniques may be avoided.</p> <p>Consultations for Natural Hair Restoration are complimentary - call or email us to schedule yours! </p> http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/topic.php?id=17#post-27 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 19:02:21 +0000 Dr. Nayak 27@http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/ <p>Hi Cindi-</p> <p>We'd be happy to give you approximate prices by email or telephone. You may use the question form at the right side of the page to securely give us your email address and list the procedures you are interested in, and would be happy to help.</p> <p>Best,</p> <p>Mike Nayak </p> http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/topic.php?id=17#post-26 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:32:41 +0000 cindig 26@http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/ <p>Hello Dr. Nayak,<br /> Is there anyway possible to obtain a prise list of your services? I am quite a distance from your office, and am interested in several procedures. My main interest is a facelift or possibly a mini facelift, also an eyelid lift. Is there anyway that one can be mailed or emailed out? Thank you so much.<br /> Cindi </p> http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/topic.php?id=16#post-24 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 01:25:47 +0000 Dr. Nayak 24@http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/ <p>If the brows themselves are in good position, but the eyelid tissues are saggy, I usually recommend an upper eyelid blepharoplasty - this is the most common situation - say 75%.</p> <p>Sometimes, the brows are low, droopy, or "sad" looking - this is treated with a browlift, often together with upper eyelid surgery as well.</p> <p>I hope that helps!</p> <p>Best,</p> <p>Mike Nayak </p> http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/topic.php?id=15#post-23 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 01:23:00 +0000 Dr. Nayak 23@http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/ <p>Hello!</p> <p>The minilift is best for a patient with mild to moderate jowling (loosening of the jawline) but not much sagging under the chin.</p> <p>A regular facelift, also known as a lower facelift, addresses both the jawline and sagging under chin.</p> <p>A necklift is pretty much the same as a regular lower facelift, with more emphasis on sagging neck tissues.</p> <p>A browlift addresses sagging eyebrow/forehead areas.</p> <p>In general, the minifacelift is the least expensive, and the necklift is the most expensive. </p> <p>Best,</p> <p>Mike Nayak </p> http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/topic.php?id=16#post-22 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 23:05:12 +0000 BallwinLady 22@http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/ <p>I should have also asked for the criteria for when you would recommend a brow lift, and when you would recommend a upper eyelid blepharoplasty.</p> <p>Thanks again! </p> http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/topic.php?id=15#post-21 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 23:01:22 +0000 BallwinLady 21@http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/ <p>Dr. Nayak,</p> <p>I'm a laser peel patient of yours.</p> <p>I'm looking for some clarification on the distinction among minilift, facelift, necklift and browlift.</p> <p>Can you briefly differentiate among the 4 and possibly put them in order of least to most dramatic results and rank them in order of cost (generally speaking)?</p> <p>Thanks so much! </p> http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/topic.php?id=14#post-20 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 00:37:57 +0000 Dr. Nayak 20@http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/ <p>Hi Zella-</p> <p>I'm sorry for the delay - I was teaching a facelift course in Tulsa. We do charge a consultation fee - it is $100, but you may apply this towards anything we offer in the office, from sunscreen to makeup to Botox to surgery.</p> <p>Best,</p> <p>Mike Nayak </p> http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/topic.php?id=14#post-19 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:12:39 +0000 zella123 19@http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/ <p>My husband and I are both in our mid-forties and would like to get a consultation for a mini facelift. Do you offer free consultations? Referred by Dr. Hold's office. Dr. Hold's did both upper and lower eyelids for me. Excellent Doctor we just love him. Jackie does the juvederm and botox for me and always does a great job. I figured if they referred you we couldn't go wrong. </p> http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/topic.php?id=3#post-5 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:19:38 +0000 Dr. Nayak 5@http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/ <p>Good News!</p> <p>I am glad to report that Nayak Plastic Surgery has been recognized by Allergan, the maker of Botox Cosmetic, as one of the top providers of Botox Cosmetic in the nation! Nayak Plastic Surgery is one of only a small number of Botox Cosmetic providers in the nation qualify for Botox Cosmetic Platinum Provider status.</p> <p>As a patient of my Platinum Provider Practice, you will automatically receive the free Botox Platinum Benefits card on your next Botox Cosmetic visit. Once you have your card, you will receive $25 off every subsequent Botox Cosmetic treatment, as our way of saying thank you for being a loyal client. <strong> It's like getting a little bit of Botox Cosmetic free with every treatment. </strong></p> <p>And, as always, I personally administer every Botox Cosmetic injection, and my per-unit cost remains less than the national and St. Louis averages. </p> http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/topic.php?id=2#post-4 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:41:40 +0000 Dr. Nayak 4@http://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/forum/ <p>Hello!</p> <p>Welcome to our forum. Please feel free to ask general questions regarding facial plastic and cosmetic procedures, and I will do my best to answer them for you.</p> <p>While I cannot give specific medical advice in this setting, I can help clear up questions related to skin care, laser treatments, Botox, Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse, and surgical procedures, such as facelifts, rhinoplasty, and eyelid surgery.</p> <p>Best,<br /> Dr. Nayak </p>