Question:My nose dominates my face. It seems to be both too wide and too long as it seems to hang over my mouth. Can I get an entire new nose with rhinoplasty? Answer:Rhinoplasty can really help with the appearance of your nose. During my consultation with patients for rhinoplasty we focus on what nose will… [Read More]
Archives for February 2011
I had a dog bite when I was a child
Question:I had a dog bite when I was a child. The scars are still visible. What procedure do you use for scar revision? Can this be done in the office? Answer:The procedures that I would employ to revise your scars would depend upon the location of the dog bite scars and the appearance of the… [Read More]
Should I be considering revision at this point?
Question:Since my rhinoplasty four months ago, the swelling seems entirely gone from the bridge. However, the tip still looks very swollen and, as a result, too big compared to the rest of the nose. Is it normal for the swelling to fade this disproportionately or should I be considering revision at this point? Answer:Four months… [Read More]
I am a darker skinned person looking
Question:I am a darker skinned person looking to have a scar removed from my arm. How much will my skin color affect scar revision procedures? Answer:Darker skin individuals pose a particular challenge in scar revision as the scar is often times either darker or lighter than the surrounding normal skin. I always approach scar revision… [Read More]