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Posted November 06, 2013 in Revision Rhinoplasty, Rhinoplasty Surgeon
Don’t like the results of your nose job? Can’t breathe as well as you would like after Rhinoplasty surgery? Are you worried about finding a surgeon that can fix your nose because the first cosmetic nasal surgery was not successful? Finding one of the best Revision Rhinoplasty surgeons in US for nasal surgery can be […]
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Posted November 01, 2013 in Septoplasty
Before you have nose surgery, it is helpful to learn more about what is happening under the surface of the nose. Whether you have functional nasal surgery, known as Septoplasty, or cosmetic surgery known as Rhinoplasty, the interior anatomy of your nose is more intricate than you may realize. As a general rule, the bone […]
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Posted October 19, 2013 in Revision Rhinoplasty
Revision Rhinoplasty expert, Russell Kridel, MD was an invited speaker at the American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) 2013 Fall Meeting called “Facial Plastic Surgery 2.0” held October 19-21 in New Orleans. As an internationally recognized expert on Rhinoplasty and Revision Rhinoplasty surgical techniques, Dr. Kridel was asked to share his expertise […]
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Posted October 17, 2013 in Rhinoplasty Surgeon
The following are 3 common questions patients ask Dr. Kridel and the Facial Plastic Surgery Associates staff about cosmetic nose surgery known as Rhinoplasty. Some people also refer to Rhinoplasty as a nose job. Question: How old do you have to be to have nose surgery? Anyone whose face is mature can have a Rhinoplasty. […]
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Posted September 27, 2013 in Revision Rhinoplasty
A revision rhinoplasty is more difficult than primary rhinoplasty surgery for many reasons. The most important reason is that the anatomy inside the nose has already been altered during the first nose surgery (primary rhinoplasty). Prior to any nose surgery, there are layers of tissue planes that have natural separations between the types of nasal […]
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Posted September 13, 2013 in BOTOX® Cosmetic
Botox, also known as a wrinkle relaxer, has been officially approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating crow’s feet (wrinkles around the eyes). Like other areas of the face, the effects of the Botox injection for crow’s feet will last approximately 3 to 6 months, although results vary by individual. As a […]
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Posted August 29, 2013 in Rhinoplasty Recovery, Rhinoplasty Surgeon
Since the nose is the most prominent facial feature, if it is out of proportion, your nose may very well dominate your face. But, don’t worry if you’ve ever been unhappy with the size or shape of your nose — you are not alone. In 2012, more than 240,000 people had Rhinoplasty, nose reshaping surgery […]
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Posted July 29, 2013 in Rhinoplasty Surgeon
Houston facial plastic surgeon, Russell Kridel, MD, continues to be recognized as one of the best plastic surgeons for his exceptional facial plastic surgery skills and quality patient care. Already one of the most highly honored surgeons in Houston and in his specialty of facial plastic surgery, Dr. Kridel has been named by peers and […]
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Posted June 28, 2013 in ABFPRS board certified
Selecting a surgeon to perform any type of cosmetic surgery on your face and neck can be a very daunting process. Fortunately, there is an important selection criteria that is already available to you – the surgeon should be board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS). Why? This is […]
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Posted June 26, 2013 in Obesity
Dr. Russell Kridel was quoted in the June 19, 2013 Medscape online article, “AMA Declares Obesity a Disease.” At the recent 2013 annual Americal Medical Association (AMA) meeting in Chicago, physicians voted to label obesity as a disease that requires a range of interventions to advance treatment and prevention. While physicians agree that obesity is […]
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