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1. Darby says:

   February 17, 2012 at 4:49 pm

   My friend recently told me about your offices in Northern Virginia. I was curious to know if excision tattoo removal was something that can be taken care of there. I have a square inch sized tattoo on my hip that I desperately want to have removed. If this is at all possible, any information would be greatly appreciated, including price and procedure details.

   thank you

   

   Dr. Byron Poindexter Reply:
   February 21st, 2012 at 4:11 pm

   Dear Darby,

   Thank you for your question! We appreciate your friend’s referral to us. Yes, we do perform excision tattoo removal. Generally speaking, tattoos in the belt area, such as the hip, are good areas to perform excision tattoo removal. The resulting scar may be well-hidden in the natural creases of that area of the body. Other factors to consider are the size of the tattoo. We look to determine if the scar left after the excision would be less noticeable than the tattoo itself, and if we think this will, in fact, be the case, then we will perform the excision.

   The cost of an excision tattoo removal procedure will be influenced not only by size and location, but also if it can be done under local anesthesia or require sedation. From what you describe, a range would likely be between $500 and $1,500. At the time of consultation, we provide you with an exact quote for your desired procedure.

   We would need to evaluate you to determine if you are a candidate for this procedure. We invite you to call 703-893-6168 for a complimentary personal consultation. We would be delighted to meet with you and answer any other questions you have!
2. carolyn says:

   February 15, 2012 at 8:29 pm

   What procedures can be combine with a butt lift?

   

   Dr. Byron Poindexter Reply:
   February 20th, 2012 at 10:41 pm

   Dear Carolyn,

   Thank you for your question! In the right patient, other procedures, such as liposuction and a thigh lift or even breast augmentation, for example, can definitely be combined with a butt lift. The operation, in and of itself, is not limiting to other procedures. Other factors to be taken into account when thinking about doing a butt lift in conjunction with other procedures include your overall health and the size of the procedures being considered.

   We invite you to call 703-893-6168 for a complimentary personal consultation so that we may answer any other questions you have.
3. Michael says:

   February 6, 2012 at 9:59 am

   I am an African American male, aged 52. My concern is loose skin under the chin. This is something that seems to be prevelant in the family, however I am interested in having this area corrected.

   I am interested in any information you can provide on this procedure. Mostly are you familiar with African American skin,costs, recovery time, scarring, etc. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

   

   Dr. Byron Poindexter Reply:
   February 6th, 2012 at 2:31 pm

   Michael,

   Thanks for your questions. Always the best thing to do is to meet with you in person so we can give you information for your particular needs.

   However, just speaking in general terms, loose skin almost always means that some skin must be removed. There are, at this time, no “non-surgical” procedures that do much of anything for skin looseness in the neck. If the issue is fat tissue or the looseness of muscles in the region then there are other options.

   At our facility we are all very familiar with African American skin as well as a variety of ethnicities. Costs vary by procedure, but the range of neck procedures would likely run from $4,000 to $8,000 with some additional cost for facility and anesthesia. Recovery, scarring, and risk also vary by procedure and are best discussed in private consultation.
4. Sheila says:

   January 28, 2012 at 3:24 pm

   Hi, I’d like to know if when a consultation is done if a financial estimate is given for the procedure or procedures required. Also for a 50 plus woman in good health, what is the recovery time for a face lift in general.

   

   Dr. Robert Sigal Reply:
   February 1st, 2012 at 7:41 pm

   Dear Sheila,

   Thank you for your question! At the time of consultation, we provide you with an exact quote for the procedures. As for recovery time for a facelift, generally speaking you will look good in 2 weeks and feel good in 4 weeks.
5. Yvonne says:

   January 21, 2012 at 3:56 pm

   Dear Doctors:

   I am concerned about some aging of the face (may be interested in other procedures as well). I would like your opinion on MedSpas vs actual Plastic Surgeons for any injectable procedures as well as when to consider a minor lift procedure vs. injectables.

   Thank you.

   

   Dr. George Weston Reply:
   January 24th, 2012 at 11:09 am

   Great questions. At the Austin-Weston Center, the plastic surgeons perform all the filler and botox injections. Some practices and MedSpas have their nurses or technicians do them.

   I have always believed that you should get the most experienced and well trained person you can when you undergo any procedure. That makes certain that you get the best result possible, because your result with anything is mostly determined by the expertise of the operator.

   As an example, I wouldn’t recommend going to a plastic surgeon who specializes in reconstructive surgery for your cosmetic surgery even though they are board certified. You also wouldn’t come to us for your reconstructive surgery because all we do is cosmetic surgery.

   The risk of having a “non expert” do your filler is not great, because it is not surgery, and eventually is absorbed by the body. You can still get a bad temporary result, however.

   Only a board certified plastic surgeon can give you expert advice on possible surgical procedures. We can have that conversation at the time of your filler if you would like.