Should I Have My Facial Mole Removed? Posted on May 13, 2021 By Dr. Edward Gross What is a mole? Does a facial mole mean I have skin cancer? What are the types of mole removal? Should I have my mole removed? Ultimately, the decision to have a facial mole removed is yours; but in most cases it’s perfectly safe to have a facial mole removed by a specialist like a … Read More
Dr. Gross Recognized Best Plastic Surgeon by Orlando Family Magazine in 2020 Posted on May 7, 2021 By Dr. Edward Gross Primera Plastic Surgery’s Dr. Edward Gross was recently named one of Orlando Family Magazine’s 2020 Top Physicians, as nominated by real patients. This award is the latest in Dr. Gross’ ongoing list of honors for excellence in plastic surgery. Previously, he was named Best Plastic Surgeon by Orlando magazine in 2006, 2007, 2011, and 2012, … Read More
When Do I Need Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)? Posted on January 27, 2021 By Dr. Edward Gross Is blepharoplasty a good idea? How long does eyelid surgery usually take? How long does it take to recover from eyelid surgery? Should you consider blepharoplasty eyelid surgery? The time to consider cosmetic eyelid surgery is a personal choice. It is known as a very effective procedure, giving our eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) patients from Winter … Read More
Does Cleft Lip or Palate Repair in Adulthood Improve Self-Confidence? Posted on December 17, 2020 By Dr. Edward Gross What is cleft rhinoplasty? Why is cleft rhinoplasty so complex? What is recovery like after the rhinoplasty procedure? Cleft lip or palate Lip or Palate Repair in adulthood is known to improve self-confidence in patients who elect to have the surgery. A cleft lip or palate are birth defects that can occur together or separately … Read More
Mole Removal with the SmartXide DOT Laser Posted on December 7, 2020 By Dr. Edward Gross What is the SmartXide DOT laser? How can laser technology help with moles? Is mole removal right for you? It took Samuel Rodriguez 43 years to remove a mole and now that it's done, he says, “Honestly, I’m happier now that it’s gone.” Samuel is a laser resurfacing patient at our Orlando facial surgery practice, … Read More
Buccal Fat Removal Posted on October 23, 2020 By Dr. Edward Gross Why would I need buccal fat removal? Am I a good candidate for buccal fat removal surgery? What is buccal fat removal surgery like? Buccal fat removal, also called cheek reduction surgery or buccal lipectomy, is the process of thinning the cheeks and redefining facial angles by removing the “extra padding” in your cheeks. It … Read More
What Is the Difference Between Cosmetic Surgical Rhinoplasty and Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty? Posted on July 23, 2020 By Dr. Edward Gross I am frequently asked about nonsurgical rhinoplasty using injectables at my Orlando practice since it has been popularized in the news and on social media. The procedure is entirely different than cosmetic surgical rhinoplasty, which is a surgical procedure for correcting and reconstructing the nose. Below, I’ll break down the differences between cosmetic surgical … Read More
Difference Between a Facial Plastic Surgeon and a General Plastic Surgeon Posted on May 4, 2020 By Dr. Edward Gross The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reports that almost 16 million surgical and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures are performed annually in the U.S., but finding the right type of plastic surgeon can be confusing. Did you know there are different kinds of plastic surgeons performing a vast array of cosmetic and general procedures? The terms … Read More
Why You Should Trust Your Face To A Facial Plastic Surgeon Posted on April 7, 2020 By Dr. Edward Gross If you’re thinking about having some sort of aesthetic injectable procedure performed using Botox or facial fillers, it’s important to know the person performing your procedure is as proficient, well-trained, and experienced as possible. Let’s face it, in Lake Mary and surrounding areas there is no shortage of options to have these procedures done. Just … Read More
Why Trust Your Face to a Facial Plastic Surgeon? Posted on March 15, 2018 By Dr. Edward Gross If you’re thinking about having some sort of aesthetic injectable procedure performed using injectable fillers or BOTOX® Cosmetic in Orlando, it’s important to know the person performing your procedure is as proficient, well-trained and experienced as possible. Just think about it for a second. You’re trusting this person to inject a chemical compound into your … Read More