Question: I’m of Middle Eastern decent and my main concern is my nose on profile. How can this be fixed? Answer: It is hard for me to make a comment on how to fix your nose without actually seeing a few photographic views of your nose. I would not want to assume what your nose… [Read More]
Archives for 2011
What changes can be made to the nose using fillers?
Question: What changes can be made to the nose using fillers for non-surgical rhinoplasty? Answer: I have used dermal fillers in non surgical rhinoplasty for a number of reasons. I have used dermal fillers to fill a scoop in the nose, to make slight corrections to the nasal profile and tip in situations where rhinoplasty… [Read More]
Are grafts always used in revision rhinoplasty cases?
Question: Are grafts always used in revision rhinoplasty cases and what are they made of? Are there any concerns when using them? Answer: Depending upon the complexity of the revision rhinoplasty case, grafts may or may not need to be used. I typically harvest grafts for rhinoplasty from the nasal septum. If the septum has… [Read More]
Are revision rhinoplasties performed as open procedures?
Question: I’ve heard revision rhinoplasty is most often performed as an open procedure. Is this true? Is it possible to undergo a closed procedure and minimize scarring? Answer: It is certainly possible to perform a closed rhinoplasty for your revision surgery. In my experience, if the rhinoplasty procedures which need to be performed are relatively… [Read More]
Droopy nose correction with rhinoplasty
Question: How is a droopy nose fixed during rhinoplasty? Answer: A droopy nose can be fixed during rhinoplasty in a variety of ways. The way in which the droopy nose is addressed will depend on the appearance of the nose, the size of the nose, and the thickness of the nasal skin. The most common… [Read More]
Can a broken nose be corrected?
Question: My nose has been broken three times. Is it still possible to correct it? Answer: Three nasal fractures is a great deal of nasal trauma but, there really is no specific number of nasal fractures that would preclude you from having a nose job. The more nasal fractures that you have and the more… [Read More]
I am a 48-year-old woman who had lower blepharoplasty
Question: I am a 48-year-old woman who had lower blepharoplasty 6 weeks ago. My eyes have been very dry since the surgery. What type of eye drops are safe to use? Answer: If you have had prior episodes of dry eyes then eyelid surgery can exacerbate your dry eye problem. I routinely recommend natural tears… [Read More]
I noticed that one of the incisions for my endoscopic
Question: I noticed that one of the incisions for my endoscopic brow lift is located in part of my hair. Will this affect future hair growth? Answer: The incisions for your endoscopic browlift were made in the hair bearing skin of the scalp in order to camouflage the incision. Although the incision may be more… [Read More]
Are there large risks in getting a forehead lift?
Question: Are there large risks in getting a forehead lift? Does it have the same potential for paralyzing muscles that botox has? Answer: A forehead lift is a relatively safe procedure. The trick to safety is making sure that two sets of nerves are well protected during surgery. The first nerve is the frontal branch… [Read More]
I am a 56 year old female who had a mid facelift
Question: I am a 56 year old female who had a mid facelift about 7 months ago. I’ve noticed some of my skin still sags around my nose, is there another alternative to help fix this problem? Answer: A mid facelift is an excellent way to decrease the appearance of the nasolabial folds. I have… [Read More]
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