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Why is revision rhinoplasty so much more challenging that primary rhinoplasty?

Posted August 22, 2022 in Revision Rhinoplasty

Revision rhinoplasty is a complex procedure to reshape or resize the nose after one more prior surgery. First-time rhinoplasty is already difficult, and each successive revision surgery becomes increasingly more challenging. In revision rhinoplasty, we must address the new problems that have prompted your consultation and work with previously altered nasal anatomy. During rhinoplasty, the […]

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Question: I’ve been told that I have a deviated septum. Now what?

Posted August 03, 2022 in Deviated Septum

The Nasal Septum Before we explore the significance of a deviated septum, it is important to understand the nasal septum better. The nasal septum is a midline structure that partitions the nasal cavity into left and right halves. The nasal septum facilitates proper laminar airflow during nasal breathing and supports the external nose. The septum […]

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Question: Can rhinoplasty reduce the size of a bulbous nose?

Posted July 25, 2022 in Rhinoplasty Surgeon

Answer: Yes! Nasal tip bulbosity is one of the most common nasal features that rhinoplasty patient seeks to change. The size of the nasal tip depends on several factors, including the size, strength, and configuration of the nasal cartilages, amount of tip support, and skin thickness. Rhinoplasty is an excellent procedure to reduce the size […]

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How do you manage a bulbous nose caused by Rhinophyma?

Posted July 14, 2022 in Rhinophyma

Rhinophyma represents an advanced stage of Rosacea and is exemplified by the overgrowth of the sebaceous glands on the face, most commonly affecting the nose. This condition results in skin flushing, the proliferation of small blood vessels, and the thickening of nasal skin with nodule formation, making the nose appear bulbous. The resultant changes can cause […]

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What is Sculptra and how is it used to reduce signs of aging?

Posted June 13, 2022 in Sculptra

Sculptra is an FDA-approved facial filler for the correction of shallow to deep nasolabial folds or smile lines, hollow areas of the cheeks and contour deficiencies that has a long history of safety worldwide since 1999.  Sculptra is different from hyaluronic acid fillers. It is known as a Poly-L-Lactic Acid and is considered a bio-activator […]

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How do we create inconspicuous facelift incisions?

Posted May 02, 2022 in Facelift Incisions

Patients seeking a facelift desire improved neckline and jawline, but rarely at the cost of visible surgical scars, which constantly remind observers that this person had undergone cosmetic surgery. All incisions result in scars. That is a matter of fact, and there is no getting around that. However, not all scars are created equal. Well-executed […]

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