Effective Methods to Reduce Surgical Scars After Thymectomy
Surgical scar Hello, doctor. I underwent a thymectomy last September. Although the wound has healed, I am left with a long scar (without keloid) and two round scars from the drainage tubes. Could you please advise me on effective methods to lighten or eliminate these scars? I wou...
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Dear Josh: Due to the fact that the physician has left our hospital, please consult another specialist regarding related issues. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Qishan Hospital.[Read More] Effective Methods to Reduce Surgical Scars After Thymectomy
How to Address a Long Face and Jawline Concerns in Cosmetic Surgery
Facial contouring I have a long face, and my lower jaw is slightly more prominent when I bite down, but it's not very severe. I'm quite satisfied with my facial features, but I feel that my face shape is a flaw. My long face looks unattractive in photos, and I envy how ...
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The face is long, and during occlusion, the mandible is more prominent, although it's not very severe. I'm unsure about the occlusion. Typically, when the mandible is more prominent, the dental occlusion often corresponds to Class III malocclusion. At this point, it...[Read More] How to Address a Long Face and Jawline Concerns in Cosmetic Surgery
Understanding Facial Asymmetry: Causes, Concerns, and Solutions
Facial bone malalignment? Doctor, I have a square-shaped face, and while my facial structure used to be relatively symmetrical, I've noticed that the differences in my facial bones have become more pronounced. My right cheekbone is wider and slightly higher than my left chee...
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It is recommended to first visit the orthopedic outpatient clinic or the oral surgery outpatient clinic for an examination. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Facial Asymmetry: Causes, Concerns, and Solutions
Effective Treatments for Hypertrophic Burn Scars: Options and Costs
How to remove burn scars? I suffered a burn from lard on my knee during childhood, which has resulted in a hypertrophic scar that has persisted for over thirty years. Are there methods to remove it? What would the treatment involve? Approximately how much would it cost?
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Burns resulting in hypertrophic scars on the knee that have persisted for over thirty years can be problematic, especially since this area is subject to frequent movement, making it prone to hypertrophic scarring. It is important to assess the extent of the hypertrophic scar on t...[Read More] Effective Treatments for Hypertrophic Burn Scars: Options and Costs
Post-Surgery Scars: Understanding Complications and Care
Post-surgical scars Hello Doctor: I had surgery to remove a follicular cyst in early February, and since then I have been using adhesive bandages on the wound. The wound has healed. Recently, I noticed something that looks like a pimple at the site of the previous cyst, with a wh...
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I recently had surgery to remove a follicular tumor on my hand, and the wound has healed. Recently, at the site of the previous tumor, there is something that looks like a pimple, which may be a sebaceous cyst. This is not caused by an infection of the scar! It could be due to th...[Read More] Post-Surgery Scars: Understanding Complications and Care
Everything You Need to Know About Ear Piercing Services
Ear piercing Could you please let me know if your hospital offers this service? If so, what should I bring with me? What are the costs? 2. I have a small lump on my earlobe, and medical reports suggest it may be related to the lymph nodes. Is this correct? Will it affect my abi...
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A small lump on the earlobe (tumor) may be a sebaceous cyst. If located on the neck, it is often related to lymph nodes or other tumors. If you have a small lump on your earlobe, it is likely a sebaceous cyst. When getting your ears pierced, if the small lump is exactly at the si...[Read More] Everything You Need to Know About Ear Piercing Services
Understanding Small Face Syndrome: Growth Changes and Surgery Insights
Small face syndrome My question: "Small face syndrome" refers to the mandible area, and the anterior fontanelle of the brain does not close prematurely. Will the growth of the face significantly change or change less noticeably by the age of 16-18? For this type of cosm...
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"Small face syndrome" refers to issues related to the mandible. The optimal time for surgical correction is after the age of 16-18, as the growth of the mandible becomes less pronounced at this stage. If there are no issues with dental occlusion, it is essential to iden...[Read More] Understanding Small Face Syndrome: Growth Changes and Surgery Insights
Correcting Teeth and Facial Contours: A Guide to Orthodontics and Surgery
Orthodontics and facial contouring? Hello, my lower back teeth are all tilted to the left. I had my molars extracted on both sides when I was in elementary school, and I did not subsequently get dentures, which has resulted in my jaw and facial shape being asymmetrical. Currently...
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Indeed, tooth extraction can sometimes lead to issues with the gums and alveolar bone! In your case, it would be advisable to first undergo special X-ray imaging at the hospital (cephalometric and panoramic views). Additionally, a dental impression can be taken to create a model ...[Read More] Correcting Teeth and Facial Contours: A Guide to Orthodontics and Surgery
Understanding Mild Facial Asymmetry: Surgery Options and Costs
Small face syndrome In cases of mild facial asymmetry, if the facial size is not significantly noticeable at present, it is uncertain whether it will improve or remain the same as the individual grows older. Regarding cosmetic surgery, it may be suitable depending on the specific...
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Facial growth, particularly the growth of facial bones, typically continues until the ages of 16 to 18. The facial skeleton includes the frontal bone, nasal bone, zygomatic bone, maxilla, mandible, and others. It is unclear which specific part you are referring to regarding "...[Read More] Understanding Mild Facial Asymmetry: Surgery Options and Costs
Correcting Facial Asymmetry: Options and Costs for Surgery
Face shape Hello, my face shape has an uneven jawline, and my eyes are also asymmetrical. My nose and mouth are all tilted to one side. I am very troubled by this. I wonder if undergoing jaw surgery or bone reduction could solve my problem. Which hospital should I look for, and w...
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Hello: The facial shape shows a crooked jaw on one side, and the eyes are uneven, with one higher than the other. The nose and mouth are also tilted to the same side. If the eyebrows are uneven, it suggests a similar issue. It is important to note how long these symptoms have bee...[Read More] Correcting Facial Asymmetry: Options and Costs for Surgery
Why Does My Right Cheek Look Swollen? Understanding Facial Asymmetry
My right face is more swollen? I like to use two mirrors to look at my profile when I have some free time. Every time I look at my left side, I think I look quite handsome! (Really! ^^) It seems that aside from a few pimples, there are no major issues. However, when I gradually m...
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Hello, Ayou: If the skeleton is symmetrical and the framework is not misaligned, but the right side of the face is also "swollen" and the right corner of the mouth is drooping more than the left, this is essentially a condition related to soft tissues! Generally, it is ...[Read More] Why Does My Right Cheek Look Swollen? Understanding Facial Asymmetry
Can Jaw Alignment Issues Be Corrected Through Plastic Surgery?
Malocclusion of the teeth..? Hello Dr. Jiang: First of all, I want to thank you for your previous response. I would like to ask again, if my suspected hemifacial microsomia is caused by dental malocclusion, can it be corrected through plastic surgery? I have previously visited a ...
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Apologies: The cost is determined by the complexity and intricacy of the surgery. Please be sure to communicate with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Jiang Bai-Cong.[Read More] Can Jaw Alignment Issues Be Corrected Through Plastic Surgery?
Effective Treatments for Hemangiomas: Surgery, Cryotherapy, or Observation?
What is the best treatment for vascular tumors? My son, who is one year and three months old, has developed a hemangioma on his lower left lip, measuring approximately two centimeters in diameter. It was not present at birth but began to appear when he was about two weeks old. Ov...
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There are many treatment options for hemangiomas, especially in infants who have just been born. Indeed, as you mentioned, there are surgical interventions, cryotherapy, and a watchful waiting approach, as well as the use of steroid injections or laser therapy. In a study by Acha...[Read More] Effective Treatments for Hemangiomas: Surgery, Cryotherapy, or Observation?
Understanding Cellulitis in the Elderly: Risks and Treatment Options
An elderly person has a hole in their foot? Hello doctor, is it true that elderly people have a harder time recovering from cellulitis, especially when it occurs on the foot? My grandmother was hospitalized at Mackay Memorial Hospital for a while, but her condition worsened and s...
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Elderly individuals with cellulitis may have a more difficult time recovering, primarily due to poorer blood circulation, weakened immune systems, or unstable diabetes management. In cases where there is a wound on the ankle and blood circulation is adequate, wounds typically hea...[Read More] Understanding Cellulitis in the Elderly: Risks and Treatment Options
Can Facial Imbalance Be Corrected with Plastic Surgery?
Facial coordination Hello Dr. Chiang, I have some facial asymmetry; specifically, my eyes are uneven in height, and my mouth appears slightly crooked. I would like to know if it is possible to undergo cosmetic surgery to correct this issue. Are there any potential side effects?...
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The difference in height between the left and right eyes, along with a slight asymmetry of the mouth, may be due to the condition of the facial nerve. There are many causes of facial nerve paralysis, such as viral infections, what is commonly referred to as a mini-stroke, injurie...[Read More] Can Facial Imbalance Be Corrected with Plastic Surgery?
Understanding Double Eyelid Surgery: Risks, Recovery, and Expert Insights
Is double eyelid real? Question 1: When the eyes are closed, there is already a line present for double eyelids. Will the scar from double eyelid surgery look like this line? Are there any side effects from double eyelid surgery? Question 2: It is said that there is an eye speci...
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Xiao Hai: Any type of surgery that cuts beyond the dermis layer in humans will result in scar formation. Indeed, if you undergo a surgical double eyelid procedure, there will be a linear scar. If your eyelids have a natural double eyelid or multiple layers, it is generally safer ...[Read More] Understanding Double Eyelid Surgery: Risks, Recovery, and Expert Insights
Managing Burn Injuries: Preventing Scars and Promoting Healing
Burns Hello, doctor: I would like to ask, if I have been burned by hot water and the affected area is red, swollen, and has blisters, I have purchased burn ointment to apply. Now the wound is itchy and the color is darker. Will this leave a scar in the future, and how should I ma...
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Ms. Li: Scalding from hot water usually results in superficial second-degree burns; unless, at the time of the burn, you have rinsed the area with water at around 20 degrees Celsius for at least twenty minutes before going to the hospital. If you go to the hospital without rinsin...[Read More] Managing Burn Injuries: Preventing Scars and Promoting Healing
Top Clinics for Pulsed Light Therapy in Greater Tainan Area
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Could you please let me know which hospitals or clinics in the Greater Tainan area offer the most reliable pulsed light therapy? Thank you!
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Li Peiyu: Regarding the use of intense pulsed light (IPL), it is often utilized for treating pigmentation or excessive hair growth. The effects of IPL are similar to those of laser treatments, but the area of effect is larger with a single application. In the Greater Tainan area,...[Read More] Top Clinics for Pulsed Light Therapy in Greater Tainan Area
Rhinoplasty After Car Accident: Timing, Recovery, and Costs Explained
Rhinoplasty after a car accident? Due to a nasal injury from a car accident (without fractures) that requires rhinoplasty, how many days should the surgery be completed within? What is the recovery period? Please provide detailed information regarding costs and other related aspe...
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Regarding rhinoplasty, even in the absence of fractures, there may be issues with the nasal wings, the nasal septum, the nasal cartilage, or simply cosmetic skin scarring. In cases of traumatic nasal injury, corrective surgery that includes aesthetic considerations can generally ...[Read More] Rhinoplasty After Car Accident: Timing, Recovery, and Costs Explained
Understanding Zygomatic Bone Reduction: Benefits, Risks, and Recovery
Medial displacement of the zygomatic bone? First of all, thank you, doctor, for answering my questions. Recently, I visited the craniofacial department at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, and the doctor mentioned that my occlusion is quite nice and my masseter muscles are relatively...
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Mr. Hesitation: If your issue is with prominent cheekbones, particularly at the zygomatic arch, surgery in this area indeed carries a higher risk of damaging the facial nerve. To address this, procedures such as medialization of the zygomatic arch or rotation of the arch require ...[Read More] Understanding Zygomatic Bone Reduction: Benefits, Risks, and Recovery