Question: I’m interested in eyelid surgery and wondering how you decide whether to make incision on the outside or inside of the eyelid. Answer: The decision to make an incision on the inside or the outside of the eyelid pertains to lower eyelid blepharoplasty. In upper eyelid surgery, if there is excess skin, which is… [Read More]
Archives for April 2013
Is it possible for otoplasty to cause cauliflower ears?
Question: Is it possible for otoplasty to cause cauliflower ears? Answer: Otoplasty is a term used to sculpt an otherwise deformed ear. Otoplasty techniques can be used to correct a cauliflower ear. Otoplasty requires cutting, thinning, and suturing the cartilage of the ear. If an accumulation of blood or fluid in the cartilage of the… [Read More]
After a cartilage graft on my ear and nose will that area grow back?
Question: If you perform a cartilage graft from the ear to nose, will that area of the ear grow back? Answer: I use cartilage grafts frequently in both primary and more often, in revision rhinoplasty. Cartilage grafts are my favorite source of grafting material for numerous reasons. Cartilage is an abundant source of grafting material… [Read More]
Will my nose look like all the other rhinoplasty patients.
Question: Looking at before and after photos of rhinoplasty patients, I feel as if all of their noses look the same. I only want a very subtle change in my nose, and I don’t want it to look like everyone else’s. Would you be able to this? Answer: Rhinoplasty surgery is not a one size… [Read More]