Question: I am a 56-year-old Caucasian woman with very deep wrinkles in my face. What kind of results can I expect from a chemical peel?
Answer: Chemical peels of varying strengths can be applied to achieve varying degrees of results. For some patients, several light to medium depth peels can often achieve results that are similar to one deeper peel treatment, with less risk and shorter recovery time.

Question: Being African American, I tend to develop keloids. Also, scrapes and cuts turn a darker shade when they heal. Am I a good candidate for plastic surgery?
Answer: People with darker skin tend to develop keloids more than people with lighter skin. Today, surgeons can use various techniques to minimize keloid formation and scarring, such as special stitching techniques and using surgical adhesive in the place of sutures to close incisions. In addition, skin lighteners can help with dark spots due to minor traumas to the skin.

Question: Recently, I lost about 100 pounds. Now the skin on my arms and on my abdomen is loose. Can plastic surgery help?
Answer: As we get older, our skin tends to lose elasticity. Older people who experience major weight loss may be left with sagging skin. Through special techniques, Dr. Griffin can excise excess tissue and tighten the skin so that it returns to a more youthful
appearance.

BRAZILIAN BUTT LIFT
Q: Where does the fat come from? Can I have a donor for the fat?
A: We generally take the fat from the lower back and the hips
or flank. You may not use a donor for the fat.

Q: How long does it last?
A: The procedure lasts 20 years or more.

Q: How much fat is needed ?
A: The amount of fat will vary depending on the amount of correction requested.

Q: What are the risks involved?
A: Although the risks are minimal, any surgery has possible risks and will vary depending on the patient.

Q: How many Brazilian Butt Lifts has the Dr performed?
A: This has become one of our most popular procedures. Dr. Griffin performs many each month.

Q: Are there any other Drs performing this procedure?
A: As far as we know Dr. Griffin is the only surgeon performing this surgery in the United States.

Q: Will I need follow up visits?
A: Yes you will. The amount of visits needed will vary with each person.

Q: What is the cost and does it vary depending on amount of fat?
A: Please call the office for a quote.

Q: What is the down time?
A: Return to desk : 1 week Normal : Without any restrictions the time is approximately 3-4 weeks.

TUMMY TUCK
Q: If I had a cesarean section can I still have a tummy tuck?
A: Yes you can. Most women find that after having a C-Section, a flat abdomen is very difficult to obtain and they are thrilled with the results.

Q: Can you get pregnant after a tummy tuck?
A: You can absolutely get pregnant after a tummy tuck.

Q: How much does it cost?
A: Costs vary depending upon the amount of correction required. Please call our office for a quote.

Q: What is the down time?
A: Return to work : 1-2 weeks , depending on your job description Normal: 4-6 weeks

SCAR REMOVAL
Q: Can you fix old scars?
A: Yes, Dr Griffin specializes in scar correction

Q: I heard African American skin scars with Keloids.. am I safe to have surgery?
A:Yes, Dr Griffin has devoted a tremendous amount of time on the
prevention and correction of scars for African American and ethnic skin types

Q: What are the new techniques for correcting keloids?
A: There are multiple options for correcting keloids which will be discussed during your consultation.

Q: How much does it cost?
A: It is impossible to quote a price for the procedure without seeing the actual scar.

Q: What is the down time?
A: The amount of time varies depending on location and size of the scar.

LIPOSUCTION
Q: Can you correct bad results from previous liposuction and fat injections?
A: Fortunately ,yes. The Doctor is highly experienced in corrective surgery.

Q: How much does it cost?
A: The fee is based on the amount of correction and will be quoted to you at the time of your consultation.

Q: What is the down time?
A: Return to work : 4-5 days Normal; approximately 4-6 weeks

UPPER / LOWER EYE LIFT
Q: Can you take away fat from around the eyes?
A: This is precisely what this procedure will do.

Q: Can you correct the dark color from around the eye area?
A: That depends on the cause. In many cases , yes.

Q: How much does it cost?
A: Please contact our office for the fees associated with this procedure.

Q: What is the down time?
A: Return to work : 4-5 days Normal: 1 week

BREAST REDUCTION
Q: Will the reduction effect ability to breast feed?
A: Breast reduction will not effect a women’s ability to breast feed.

Q: What is the cost?
A: This procedure is covered by most insurance companies. The cost will vary depending on the amount of correction.The fees will be given to you during your office visit.

Q: What is the down time?
A: Return to work : 1-2 weeks Normal: 4-6 weeks

BREAST AUGMENTATION
Q: Will the scars be noticeable?
A: Every effort is made to make scars as close to invisible as possible. However some scars may have a slight visibility.

Q: When should I have a lift or when should I have an augmentation?
A: An augmentation should be considered if you would like to enlarge your breast size. A lift should be considered to lift otherwise sagging breast tissue , restoring your breasts to a more youthful appearance.

Q: What is the cost of the procedure?
A: Please contact our office for a quote on the surgery.

Q: What is the down time:
A: Return to work- 1-2 weeks Normal: 4-6 weeks

RHINOPLASTY
Q: How long does it take to heal?
A: Everyone has a different healing process.

Q: What is the cost?
A: The fees will vary greatly.Please contact our office for a quote on the procedure.

Q: What is the down time?
A:You may return to a desk job 1 week later and resume other activities 4-6 weeks later.

LIPS
Q: Can you make lips smaller?
A: Yes. Dr Griffin is quite experienced in this procedure.

Q: What is the cost ?
A: The cost of this procedure varies depending on the amount of correction

Q: What is the down time ?
A: The down time varies for each person, however generally it takes 1 week to return to a desk job and 4-6 weeks for full activity.

GENERAL FAQ’S
Q: Do you offer financing? If not can you refer me to someone?
A: Our office does not offer financing. We refer our patients to Medi-Credit at (800) 963-6334

Q: Do you have computer imaging?
A:No we do not. We have found that computer generated results are not realistic.

Q: How much for a consultation?
A: If the consultation is for a medically needed procedure, we will gladly bill your insurance company. We do charge a consultation fee for cosmetic procedures ,which will be applied toward your surgery when it is scheduled.

Q: Can I speak with other patients who have had the procedure I am interested in?
A: After you have come in to see Dr Griffin ,we would be happy to put you in contact with other patients.

Q: Is this procedure covered by health insurance?
A: That depends on the procedure you are having done. Cosmetic procedures are not covered by insurance.

Q: Can 2 procedures be down at the same time?
A: Usually 2 procedures can be done at the same time, however it will depend on which procedures you request.

Q: Can you recommend a doctor specializing in ethnic skin, in my local area?
A: We suggest contacting the National Medical Association at 800-708-5478

For out of towners
Q: Is there a hotel package available?
A: Yes. There are hotel packages with after care availible

Q: How long will I need to be there?
A: The amount of time varies with each procedure.

Q: Do we provide a place to stay?
A: We will recommend convenient hotels.
Do follow up visits have to be done by Dr Griffin?

A: Yes,some procedures require follow up with the Dr.
Can you get a consultation ,procedure and follow up in same week?
A: If it has been arranged well in advance, yes.