Dr. Sam Lam Plastic Surgery Forum

Hi Dr. Lam,

When you use fillers for the cheek and chin what do you prefer and how long does it usually last?

Thank you ;)

If someone were to get permanent silicone filler to improve acne scars, is there any kind of activity that they would have to avoid in the future? Will the silicone be moved or damaged if the person is hit in the face, for example, or if they live in very cold or hot temperatures, etc? I read somewhere that people who ride motorcycles or who are around a lot of dust on a regular basis ...

Hello Dr. Lam,

I have sent you several questions and I appreciate your quick response and concise answers. I am also very excited about my consultation with you as well. My new question is: do you use any fillers other than fat graphing in the hollows of the upper eye? Also, when you use Perlane/Restylane injections for cheeks and jaw line, how long does this substance last? How often would a person schedule an appt. ...

I had A tired look on my face because of baggy eyes. So i wanted to use a filler to blend in the lower eyes with the upper cheek area. So i went to a Doctor in NJ for Restylane into the lower eye lids. I had it done and it's blended in good. But i had alot of bruising and red marks where it was injected. It looks like i have alot of injected ...

Dr. Lam
What filler do you recommend when there is some facial loss from an acne scar.

thanks

Hello Dr. Lam,

I am scheduled to come in next Monday :D . I have acne scars and hollowness under my eyes, a little in the cheek area too. Usually more hollowness in the cheek area, that is partly why I am writing.

Recently, I have gained 7lbs and it has filled my face in from its more hollowed out look. I am thinking when I ...

hi dr. lam, i had a silicone implant in my nose for 3 months, and removed it 4 months ago. my nose has not returned to its pre-op state, and i believe it is due to scar tissue. i can see the scar tissue on my nose, especially around the glabella. i think the scar tissue extends down to the tip(wherever the implant was). overall, my nose is bigger, wider, and more distorted than pre-op. ...

I have seen some major horror stories on television about silicone injections and how they've caused deaths, tumors, and tissue damage. In those reports, the problem was the use of industrial grade silicone rather than medical grade silicone.

Still, I'm spooked and cautious of any permanent filler such as silicone, even if its medical grade. Can you explain how the liquid silicone you use is safe? There seems to be a lot of confusion about ...

DR. LAM,
I recently found your site and just in the nick of time. I have really run out of options and unfortunately have tried so many procedures that I have nearly exhausted my bank account. I had a mild to moderate case of acne scaring up to two years ago when I went for a basal cell consultation and ended up doing a Erbium Laser procedure for my cheeks. Sadly, my face got about ...

hey dr. Lam, im flying in because i have a consultation with you mid june. i have rolling acne scarring that i can't see in normal light, in fact i dont notice it unless a flashlight or direct sunlight is flashing at me from different angles. overall, i would say my scarring is moderate. do you think that i am a good candidate for silicon injections? and do you think you could have a flashlight ...