Dr. Ibrahim Melki
Plastic Surgery
Acell and PRP treatment for hairloss , any experince or recommendations . I passed first line treatments minoxidil & vitamins with no thickening , average cost with or without hair transplant ?
Dr. Ibrahim Melki,
Plastic Surgery
- Agree wit the above. PRP is still experimental and no rigid protocols exist. If you want to try it, you can, it will not hurt but might not help.
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I suffer from underarm sweating even if its freezing. I tried all types of deodorant. They dont work.Any practical solution that doesnt include surgery?I am currently doing laser sessions for underarm
Dr. Ibrahim Melki,
Plastic Surgery
- Agree with Dr. Moutran. In my experience, the duration is between 6 and 8 months, sometimes a bit longer. Very effective, and it is a life changer!
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Hi Drs. I've used fillers for lip augmentation & to reduce the nose to mouth lines. But I'm a bit tired of repeating the procedure every 4 months. is there a more permanent solution?fat injections?
Dr. Ibrahim Melki,
Plastic Surgery
- Better stick with the non permanent fillers. In my opinion, fat is not a great solution for lip augmentation because it can cause lumpiness and might require several treatments even when used in the f... Read More
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Which breast implant is better? Silicone, Saline, or the "gummy bear" one? And which is more safe?
Dr. Ibrahim Melki,
Plastic Surgery
- The safety of breast implants have been studied extensively over the past decade. They are proven safe as far as cancer and neuromuscular diseases are concerned. They are still associated with a certa... Read More
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Is it effective to apply "Biafine" on a non infected pimple scar on my upper lip that's been there for 4 months so far?
Dr. Ibrahim Melki,
Plastic Surgery
- Via fine will not do much good. I suggest you have this pimple checked. It should have disappeared by now.
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What to expect post surgery of a mini face lift?
Dr. Ibrahim Melki,
Plastic Surgery
- Expect some swelling and bruising. Both will subside after a week to 10 days. You should not feel any pain post surgery.
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If i have around 10 kilos i'm unable to shed, would liposuction be a valid option?
Dr. Ibrahim Melki,
Plastic Surgery
- Liposuction is not a weight reduction procedure. Try to get rid of the extra weight with diet and excercise. If the last kilos are stubborn, liposuction would reduce the excess fat but your weight wil... Read More
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Are there any new procedures for old and deep stretch marks?
Dr. Ibrahim Melki,
Plastic Surgery
- There is nothing very effective against stretch marks until now. A multitude of procedures have been tried with very limited success.
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What are the risks of a breast implant surgery?
Dr. Ibrahim Melki,
Plastic Surgery
- Like any surgery, the risks involve infection, bleeding as well as healing problems. You can also have some decrease in sensation which can last for several months and, in rare cases, become permanent... Read More
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How long is the recovery period of a mini face lift surgery?
Dr. Ibrahim Melki,
Plastic Surgery
- Around 10 days. Expect some swelling as well as neck bruising. Pain is usually minimal.
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About Dr. Ibrahim Melki
Graduated as an MD from American University of Beirut
Based in
Beirut, Lebanon
