Question: What are some common issues people want addressed with revision rhinoplasty? Answer: I think that the most common problem that people present to my office to seek revision rhinoplasty for is tip issues. Usually, tip asymmetry or deformation. I have learned over the past twenty years that the forces of contracture which can take… [Read More]
Archives for March 2012
Are There Things That Can’t Be Fixed With Revision Rhinoplasty?
Question: Are there ever things that can’t be fixed with revision rhinoplasty? I don’t know what I specifically don’t like about my nose since my nose job, it just looks all around awful. Answer: Although most things can be fixed during revision rhinoplasty, the one area that I have had trouble with is significant scarring… [Read More]
Does It Involve Going Into The Bone?
Question: I am a 45 year old professional woman. I would describe my nose as bulbous and it takes over my entire face. I would like to have a nose job, but have some concerns. If my nose is greatly narrowed and the tip completely reshaped, wouldn’t that result in a lot of scar tissue… [Read More]
Can I get Rhinoplasty While I Have Terrible Seasonal Allergies?
Question: I have terrible seasonal allergies right now. Can I get rhinoplasty or should I wait until next season? Answer: It is completely safe to have rhinoplasty surgery during your allergy season. It may be a good idea to have your surgeon evaluate the inside of your nose so that if there is some functional… [Read More]
Why does wrinkling under the chin happen after a necklift?
Question: I’ve heard some people complain about having wrinkling under the chin after a necklift. Why does this happen and how do you avoid it? Answer: I feel that the most important issue to address in a neck lift is realistic expectations and surgical invasiveness. There are simply those individuals who will not have perfect… [Read More]
Will an Otoplasty Have any effect on my Hearing?
Question: I am very excited about my upcoming otoplasty. I know it will change the shape of my ears, but will it have any effect on my hearing at all? Answer: Otoplasty will absolutely change the appearance of your ears and you should be very excited to have the otoplasty performed if you have always… [Read More]
Is it possible to get rid of keloid scars and preventing them from occurring again?
Question: Is it possible to get rid of keloid scars? How do you prevent them from occurring again? Answer: Keloid scars are not easily managed and there are literally hundreds of scientific studies and articles dedicated exclusively to the treatment of keloids. The fact that there are several options available to treat keloids is testimony… [Read More]
Is the Upper Eyelid completely Removed During Eyelid Surgery?
Question: I saw a video of an eyelid surgery procedure and it looked like they completely removed the upper eyelid and then reattached it. I was shocked! Is this what really happens? Answer: I always wonder how patients watch You Tube videos prior to their own surgical procedures. What goes on in the videos without… [Read More]
I’m African American – How Do you Improve My Nose Without It Looking Fake and Unnatural?
Question: I’m African American and I feel like my nose is too wide and too big for my face. I do not want to look like a Barbie doll afterward. How do you improve my nose without it looking fake and unnatural, particularly in relation to my ethnicity? Answer: Your question is a good one…. [Read More]
How Is an Osteotomy performed?
Question: My surgeon recommended that an osteotomy be performed to fix my wide nasal bridge. How is this done? Answer: A wide nasal bridge would likely require osteotomies in order to narrow the nasal bridge. Osteotomies are the last step that I generally do in rhinoplasty. The way that osteotomies are performed vary from surgeon… [Read More]
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