Question: What kinds of grafts can be used in rhinoplasty? Answer: There are several different grafts that can be used in rhinoplasty. I use many different grafts, preferably your own cartilage, in order to successfully achieve the nose that we have set out to create. I use many grafts from septal cartilage, but, in cases… [Read More]
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How long should i be off accutane before the rhinoplasty?
Question: How long should I be off Accutane before undergoing rhinoplasty? Answer: I would suggest at least a 6 month hiatus from Accutane prior to undergoing rhinoplasty. If it was a low dose of Accutane and you have only been on it for a brief period of time, you will likely be prepared for rhinoplasty… [Read More]
Is 13 years old too young for a nose job?
Question: I saw on TV that a 13 year old girl had a nose job and I was completely shocked. I thought that this age was way too young, am I correct? Answer: In most circumstances, 13 years of age is too young to have a nose job. In situations where the nose is significantly… [Read More]
The right side of my nose this more swollen than the left.
Question: The right side of my nose looks much more swollen than the left side at 8 weeks post op. I had some slight asymmetry of my tip prior to surgery but now it looks even worse. Is this normal and will the swelling continue to fade so that my nose looks symmetrical? How long… [Read More]
Why is it difficult to fix a crooked nose?
Question: I have a very crooked nose that I would like to have fixed. I’ve heard that it can be made straighter but that correcting a crooked appearance is very difficult and that I cannot expect it to be perfectly straight. Why is this? Answer: A crooked nose is one of the most difficult issues… [Read More]
Can you explain what fascia is and what this does?
Question: I’ve heard that some surgeons prefer to wrap something called fascia around the cartilage when cartilage grafts are used for rhinoplasty. Can you explain what fascia is and what this does? Answer: Whenever a cartilage graft is place in the nasal bridge during either primary or revision rhinoplasty surgery there is always the risk… [Read More]
Do you remove nasal tissue during rhinoplasty?
Question: When you do a rhinoplasty on a long nose, are you literally removing nasal tissue? Does this affect breathing in the nose? Answer: Performing rhinoplasty on a long nose requires a bit more rhinoplasty surgical experience than a simple hump removal. If you think of the nose as a tripod, in order to decrease… [Read More]
Can I do chin implant and nose job simultaneously?
Question: I am a 36-year-old female who would like to have a chin implant and a nose job. Can I do these simultaneously? Should I wait to see what my nose looks like before I do work on my chin? Answer: I do not think it is necessary to wait to see how your rhinoplasty… [Read More]
Are you a good candidate for revision rhinoplasty?
Question: Are there any factors that make someone not a good candidate for revision rhinoplasty? Answer: There are many factors which makes an individual a poor candidate for revision rhinoplasty. In my practice I see a great number of patients who are presenting for revision rhinoplasty. When I meet with these patients the first thing… [Read More]
Risks with African American patients considering rhinoplasty
Question: I’m African American and considering rhinoplasty. Are there any risks that I should be aware of that are specific to African American patients? Answer: The surgical risks that ethnic rhinoplasty patients have to consider is with regards to the increased potential for scarring in darker skin tones. Fortunately, I have extensive experience in ethnic… [Read More]
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