Dr. Robert M. Dryden, MD
Plastic Surgeon
1241 N Wilmot Rd Tucson AZ, 85712About
Dr. Robert Dryden is a cosmetic medicine and surgery specialist practicing in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Dryden specializes in the enhancement of appearance. Improving aesthetic, symmetry and proportion are key goals in cosmetic surgery. Cosmetic medicine has nothing to do with these specific areas not functioning properly; therefore, this elective field solely focuses on aesthetics and anti-aging.
Education and Training
Univ of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca 1964
University of California 1964
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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What can you not do after ear plastic surgery?
What can you not do after Air Plus a surgery? As with all surgeries, you have to avoid pressure on the incision lines such avoidance is particularly for air plastic surgery. Robert M Dryden, MD READ MORE
How painful is a septoplasty?
Depending upon the type of local anesthesia your surgeon utilizes, the pain can be very minimal. As the surgeons that you were interviewing this question. Robert M Dryden, MD Dragon NaturallySpeaking/RMD READ MORE
What is the best painkiller after rhinoplasty?
The painkiller that I have found to be very efficacious after surgery is Celebrex. Robert M Dryden, MD READ MORE
How much pain is normal after otoplasty?
Pain is quite variable from patient to patient however, my patients never needed a narcotic after an otoplasty, so their pain was minimal. Robert M Dryden, MD Dragon NaturallySpeaking/RMD READ MORE
Which is better breast implants or fat transfer?
Many more breast implants are done then fat augmentation of the breasts. The implants are more predictable and take less time for the surgeon and the patient. When you weigh all the pros and cons, I would say that breast implants are preferabl Robert M Dryden, MD FACS READ MORE
How long does cheek liposuction last?
Wiper section of the cheek remove the fat cells, and they are then gone forever unless you gain a lot of weight. If you lose weight the fat cells shrink in size. Robert M Dryden, MD, FA CS READ MORE
Can hand scars be removed by plastic surgery?
Hand scars can be minimized but not removed with plastic surgery Robert M Dryden, MD, FA CS Dragon NaturallySpeaking/RMD READ MORE
What is the best age to have a facelift?
The best age to have a face that is when you, the patient, are bothered by your newly acquired features and want to have them altered. Your age is a very common age for having a facelift although generally it increases with increasing age. READ MORE
Can a scar be removed by plastic surgery?
The goal of plastic surgery is to minimize a scar anywhere that it occurs. On the hand, a skin graft may be the best camouflage. It is not possible to remove the scar totally but only to make it less obvious. Dragon NaturallySpeaking/RMD/ Robert M Dryden, MD READ MORE
What helps with pain after rhinoplasty?
Each individual is unique, but I used long-acting local anesthesia on the nose followed by Celebrex postoperatively with no narcotics. None of my patients complained of pain. Hopefully, this is helpful. READ MORE
What are the risks associated with turbinate removal?
Although I am not an ENT specialist, I feel at the wrist or associated with excess drying if you have all your turbinates removed. If you have your turbinate table leaving part of it there, you should be able to breathe better with minimal risk of excess drying. READ MORE
How impaired should your breathing be for a septoplasty?
If your breathing is compromised, a good examination of your nose is in order. It may or may not be the septum causing difficulties. You may benefit from the appropriate surgery. READ MORE
What are the long term effects of Botox?
I have seen no negative long-term effects. The greatest effect might be a decrease in wrinkles. Robert M. Dryden, M.D. READ MORE
Does a rhinoplasty change your smile?
As a rhinoplasty does not involve the muscles that are used with a smile, it should not affect your smile. Robert M. Dryden, M.D., F ACS READ MORE
Are all elective procedures canceled due to the coronavirus?
No, not all elective procedures are canceled depending upon where they are being done. For example, the Veterans Administration hospital has canceled all elective procedures currently. However, not all facilities are closed for elective procedures. Robert M. Dryden, M.D. READ MORE
Can you get surgery to narrow your feet?
With respect to narrowing your feet, I would refer you to an orthopedic surgeon or podiatrist. I would think that you would have to have fairly drastic bone surgery. Robert M. Dryden, M.D. READ MORE
Can you get plastic surgery on your toe?
Operating on your toe would depend upon what the problem was. It is very probable that either a plastic surgeon or an orthopedic surgeon or podiatrist could deal with your problem. Robert M. Dryden, M.D., F ACS READ MORE
Can you get rid of hip dips with surgery?
I'm not quite familiar with the term hip dips, but if you are referring to excess fat in the hips, that can be addressed with liposuction, and a hollowing or sculpting of the hip can be addressed with lipoaugmentation (fat transfer). Robert M. Dryden, M.D. READ MORE
Is there surgery for hyperpigmentation on the hands?
The best way to treat hyperbaric mentation on the hands is with a bleaching cream rather than surgery. Robert M. Dryden, M.D. READ MORE
What are the risks of a nose job?
A nose job, rhinoplasty, has many risks based upon the particular step involved. The major risk to you is that you don't end up with the nose result you want. Therefore, it is very important that you relay your desires to your surgeon and discuss the specific potential problems with the surgeon. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The liposuction apparatus "suspension device": hi-plane liposculpture.
- Mohs surgery and processing: novel optimizations and enhancements.
- Electrosurgical modification of orbicularis oculi hypertrophy.
- Flap minimization via peripheral recruitment.
- Electrosurgical standing cutaneous cone modification.
- CENTRAL RETINAL VEIN OCCLUSIONS AND CHRONIC SIMPLE GLAUCOMA.
- Worsening of blepharoptosis in downgaze.
- Folds and creases.
- Correction of anophthalmic enophthalmos with injectable calcium hydroxylapatite (Radiesse).
- Periocular rhytidolysis with the wire scalpel.
- Evaluation of homeopathic Arnica montana for ecchymosis after upper blepharoplasty: a placebo-controlled, randomized, double-blind study.
- Medial palpebral tendon repair for medial ectropion of the lower eyelid.
- Intraoperative monitoring of Jones tube function.
- Cerebrospinal fluid leakage complicating orbital exenteration.
- Medial canthal salivary gland tumor.
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