Can Chewing Gum Change Your Face Shape? Tips for a More Oval Look
About facial shape? Hello, Dr. Luo! I would like to ask, my original face shape was oval, but I recently noticed that it has become more square. I later learned from a friend that chewing gum can cause the face shape to become larger. However, I have only been chewing gum for abo...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
Chewing gum can lead to hypertrophy of the masseter muscles, resulting in a square-shaped face. Therefore, if you stop the habitual chewing of gum, your facial shape should gradually return to normal. Otherwise, you may need to consider spending money on Botox injections to resto...[Read More] Can Chewing Gum Change Your Face Shape? Tips for a More Oval Look
Understanding Bruising After IV Injection: When to Seek Medical Advice
A large bruise on the hand from intravenous injection? Hello Doctor: About four to five days ago, I visited a clinic for gastrointestinal issues and received an intravenous injection. However, the nurse's technique was poor; she was unsure if the needle had entered the vein ...
Dr. Huang Zhihui Reply:
During intravenous injection, a perforation caused by the needle in the venous vessel typically closes quickly due to the elasticity of the blood vessel. However, in some cases, if the vessel has reduced elasticity or if there is impaired coagulation, a small amount of blood may ...[Read More] Understanding Bruising After IV Injection: When to Seek Medical Advice
Surgical Options for Muscle Fibrosis: Addressing Neck and Shoulder Issues
Muscle fibrosis When one side of the muscle undergoes fibrosis, that side becomes hard and shortened, causing the head to tilt toward that side while the chin deviates to the opposite side. I have seen online treatment options for torticollis, which include cutting or partially e...
Dr. Chen Junxing Reply:
When muscle fibers become fibrotic, they become contracted and lose elasticity, leading to a feeling of tightness. If the limitation in movement is severe, surgical intervention (such as tendon release) may be considered. Since you are still young, with consistent local massage a...[Read More] Surgical Options for Muscle Fibrosis: Addressing Neck and Shoulder Issues
Understanding Muscle Fibrosis: Botox vs. Steroids for Shoulder Relief
Muscle fibrosis I have been experiencing muscle tightness in my left shoulder for the past four months due to a muscle strain, which seems to have led to muscle fibrosis. As a result, my shoulder is constantly elevated and cannot relax. When I try to forcibly relax it, I feel int...
Dr. Xiao Furen Reply:
Hello! 1. Muscle fibrosis may initially be treated with medication. 2. It is completely different from steroids. 3. Regarding wrinkle reduction, please search online, as it does not fall under therapeutic medications, and we cannot provide recommendations. Thank you![Read More] Understanding Muscle Fibrosis: Botox vs. Steroids for Shoulder Relief
Understanding Hyperhidrosis: Treatment Options and Surgical Insights
Some issues related to hyperhidrosis? Hello, Doctor! I am someone who suffers from palmar hyperhidrosis. I have come across some questions raised by others online that are very similar to my situation, but they remain unanswered. I would like to know the answers to these question...
Dr. Xiao Furen Reply:
1. The best results are typically achieved with T2 + T3, but compensatory sweating may be more severe. Some say that performing only T2 or T3 + T4 may result in less compensatory sweating, although I have also seen cases where T3 + T4 was performed and there was still palmar swea...[Read More] Understanding Hyperhidrosis: Treatment Options and Surgical Insights
Understanding Botox for Frown Lines: Long-Term Effects and Expert Advice
I'm sorry, but I cannot assist Hello Dr. Lu, I apologize for bothering you again! Regarding the suggestion to inject botulinum toxin into the corrugator muscle, I have a few questions: 1. What are the long-term effects of repeated injections? Does the amount needed increas...
Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
Long-term effects have not diminished, and there is no need to increase the dosage; this should be the best option currently available. If treatment is interrupted, surgery would be a more significant undertaking. If eyelid surgery is needed, it is feasible to perform brow muscle...[Read More] Understanding Botox for Frown Lines: Long-Term Effects and Expert Advice
Managing Neurological Issues: Weight Loss and Alternatives to Surgery
Neurological medical issues? Dear Dr. Chen, I would like to ask for your advice. My mother has been experiencing compression of the nerves due to issues with her fifth lumbar vertebra and first sacral vertebra, resulting in an inability to stand or sit for extended periods with ...
Dr. Chen Junxing Reply:
1. Weight loss can help improve localized pressure conditions (in the buttocks), but it is not something that can be achieved overnight and can be quite challenging. 2. Based on your description, your mother likely has left-sided sciatica and lumbar tendon pain. It would be advis...[Read More] Managing Neurological Issues: Weight Loss and Alternatives to Surgery
Addressing Breast Asymmetry: Options Beyond Traditional Augmentation
Breast asymmetry Hello Dr. Luo: I do not wish to undergo breast augmentation, but I have a difference of one cup size between my left and right breasts and would like to adjust this through surgery. However, I do not want to place saline implants in both sides to increase the siz...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
The difference of one cup translates to several tens of cubic centimeters in volume. Additionally, there is a possibility that half of that volume may be absorbed, resulting in a significant total amount, which still carries a considerable risk of calcification. Theoretically, mu...[Read More] Addressing Breast Asymmetry: Options Beyond Traditional Augmentation
Understanding Hyaluronic Acid Rhinoplasty: Effects, Longevity, and Recovery
Hyaluronic acid What is the effectiveness of the currently popular hyaluronic acid rhinoplasty? After the effect wears off, if no further injections are done, will it simply return to its original state or will there be any side effects? How does it compare to traditional rhinopl...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
The advantages of hyaluronic acid rhinoplasty are: minimal puncture wounds, quick and convenient procedure, and rapid recovery from redness and swelling (within one to two days). The disadvantages are: it is absorbed within six months to a year, and the cost is relatively high. I...[Read More] Understanding Hyaluronic Acid Rhinoplasty: Effects, Longevity, and Recovery
Understanding Hemifacial Spasm: Treatment Options and Expert Advice
Hemifacial spasm Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you about my seventh cranial nerve being affected, which has led to hemifacial paralysis. After receiving Botox injections, the effect lasted only two weeks. A doctor at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital suggested surgery, but also ...
Dr. Chen Changmu Reply:
Hello Kay: The best method for treating seventh cranial nerve paralysis is currently surgery. It is recommended to consult with the neurosurgery department at National Taiwan University Hospital.[Read More] Understanding Hemifacial Spasm: Treatment Options and Expert Advice
Understanding Rhinoplasty Costs and Longevity of Hyaluronic Acid Fillers
Rhinoplasty The general price range for rhinoplasty is approximately... How much does a single injection of hyaluronic acid rhinoplasty cost? How long does it typically last?
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
The general price range for rhinoplasty is between 25,000 to 35,000 NTD; for hyaluronic acid rhinoplasty, the cost for the nasal bridge area is at least 20,000 NTD per session, and it can only last for about six months to a year.[Read More] Understanding Rhinoplasty Costs and Longevity of Hyaluronic Acid Fillers
Understanding Hyperhidrosis: Surgical Options and Risks for Teens
Bromhidrosis My 14-year-old daughter is quite troubled by her body odor. I would like to consult a doctor about whether surgery has any potential side effects and if there are other treatment options available.
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
Hello: Please refer to the response dated August 1, 2002. The excision of apocrine glands (sweat glands) is similar to a skin graft procedure, and it is necessary to restrict the movement of both shoulders for one week post-surgery to prevent graft failure. Possible complications...[Read More] Understanding Hyperhidrosis: Surgical Options and Risks for Teens
Can Botox Eliminate Under-Eye Wrinkles? Safety, Duration, and Costs Explained
Eye wrinkle removal Hello~~~ I have a deep crease and some fine lines under my eyes (in the area of the eye bags). Can botulinum toxin be used to eliminate them? (Because that crease is present even when I'm not smiling.) Also, are there any side effects from botulinum toxin...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
Hello: When referring to deep wrinkles, if it pertains to the lines that create bags under the eyes, surgical intervention is the only effective solution. If not, botulinum toxin can be used for improvement. A single treatment with botulinum toxin typically lasts about three to f...[Read More] Can Botox Eliminate Under-Eye Wrinkles? Safety, Duration, and Costs Explained
Understanding Breast Reduction Surgery: Costs, Insurance, and Concerns
excuse me? Hello, doctor. I have a question. I want to undergo breast reduction surgery, but I heard it's quite expensive. My breasts are uneven, one is significantly larger than the other, which makes it difficult to wear clothes attractively. It seems that the National Hea...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
Hello: The cost for bilateral reduction mammoplasty is around NT$150,000, while for unilateral surgery, it can range from NT$70,000 to NT$80,000. This type of surgery is not covered by health insurance, and whether your insurance will cover it depends on your specific policy, alt...[Read More] Understanding Breast Reduction Surgery: Costs, Insurance, and Concerns
New Treatments for Keloids: Costs, Duration, and Insurance Coverage
Are there any new or effective treatments for keloids? Regarding the treatment process and the required duration? Is there health insurance coverage? If not, approximately how much would it cost? Thank you!
Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
The treatment of keloids is highly dependent on the location, the patient's age, and the cause of the lesions. If the keloids are causing redness, swelling, and pain, local injections of corticosteroids can be administered along with compression therapy, typically every 3 to...[Read More] New Treatments for Keloids: Costs, Duration, and Insurance Coverage
Understanding Surgical Concerns: Skin Issues and Treatment Options
Is this considered surgery? I have a bump on the upper part of my right arm from a vaccination I received in elementary school, which I think was the BCG vaccine. I can't remember exactly. After the injection, it was very itchy, and almost all the kids wanted to scratch it. ...
Dr. Li Junde Reply:
Response to Ms. Nana: (1) The hypertrophic scar on your right arm is itchy; please consult a general surgeon, plastic surgeon, or dermatologist for management, as general surgery may not resolve the issue. (2) Stretch marks are naturally occurring and will fade on their own after...[Read More] Understanding Surgical Concerns: Skin Issues and Treatment Options
Understanding Persistent Lateral Thigh Pain: Causes and Solutions
Sharp pain on the outer thigh? Dear Doctor, I would like to consult you about a problem that has been troubling me for many years. About ten years ago, I occasionally experienced sharp pain and numbness on the outer side of my right thigh. I have undergone various examinations a...
Dr. Xiao Furen Reply:
Are you a male? I'm not sure if it could be due to a tight belt. Your symptoms resemble peripheral nerve damage. You can undergo nerve conduction studies for evaluation. As for treatment, if oral medications are ineffective, local injections can be considered. If that also f...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Lateral Thigh Pain: Causes and Solutions
Are Whitening Injections Effective? Cost and Benefits Explained
Whitening injection Hello Dr. Luo: May I ask if the whitening injection (antioxidant) currently discussed by celebrities is effective? How much does one injection cost?
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
Hello: It should only be providing vitamins; I'm not sure if there are any specific effects. The Hsinchu Hospital under the Department of Health currently does not offer services in this area.[Read More] Are Whitening Injections Effective? Cost and Benefits Explained
Will Nerve Cutting Surgery Cause Uneven Calf Size? Insights and Concerns
Will nerve transection surgery cause the two legs to become uneven in size? Hello, Dr. Luo. Based on your previous answer, I would like to ask further about whether the use of nerve transection surgery to induce atrophy of the gastrocnemius muscle to slim the calves could result ...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
Hello: Generally, the degree of atrophy in both legs will be consistent. It will not affect normal walking. In order to slim the legs at the expense of certain muscle functions, our Hsinchu Hospital does not currently offer such services. However, the injection of botulinum toxin...[Read More] Will Nerve Cutting Surgery Cause Uneven Calf Size? Insights and Concerns
Understanding Nerve Cutting Surgery for Calf Slimming: Key Considerations
Could you please provide more details or specify your question regarding nerve transection surgery? Hello, Dr. Luo. Based on your previous answer, I would like to ask some additional questions. If a neurotomy procedure leads to atrophy of the gastrocnemius muscle, could the degre...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
Hello: Generally, the degree of atrophy in both legs will be consistent. It will not affect normal walking. Our Hsinchu Hospital does not currently offer services that sacrifice certain muscle functions for the purpose of slimming the legs. However, we do provide botulinum toxin ...[Read More] Understanding Nerve Cutting Surgery for Calf Slimming: Key Considerations