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Posted December 28, 2016 in Rhinoplasty Surgeon
The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) awarded Russell W.H. Kridel, MD, FACS, of Facial Plastic Surgery Associates in Houston, Texas, with the prestigious Stephen C Duffy Award for Leadership, Health Policy and Advocacy.at the AAFPRS Annual Meeting in Nashville where world-class facial plastic surgery innovators and educators explored cutting-edge facial rejuvenation […]
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Posted June 12, 2016 in Revision Rhinoplasty
Throughout his career, Russell Kridel, MD, has made numerous significant contributions to his specialty of facial plastic surgery. For example, he has pioneered several Rhinoplasty and Revision Rhinoplasty surgical techniques that are considered the gold standard among peers and taught in medical schools throughout the U.S. and the world. His passion for advancing medical techniques […]
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Posted March 24, 2016 in Facelift
Russell Kridel, MD was a featured faculty member at the recent 14th International Course on Facial Plastic Surgery & Rhinology in Bogota, Colombia. As an internationally recognized leader on Rhinoplasty and Facelift surgical techniques, Dr. Kridel was invited to share his expertise with other surgeons attending the meeting. Dr. Kridel was invited to discuss several […]
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Posted February 17, 2015 in Revision Rhinoplasty
Surgeons from around the world travel to Houston, Texas each year to visit internationally recognized Rhinoplasty specialist and expert, Dr. Russell Kridel. Recently, Dr. Aftab Ahmed from Manchester, England, came for several weeks to observe Dr. Kridel’s advanced facial plastic surgery techniques, including Rhinoplasty and Revision Rhinoplasty, to enhance his own training and take back […]
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Posted January 19, 2015 in Nasal projection
Septal Perforation Repair Explained: Repair of a septal perforation, also known as a perforated septum, is considered one of the most technically challenging nasal surgeries. Since a septal perforation is a three-layered hole in all three tissue layers of the septum, repair of septal perforations must address reconstructing all of these three layers to achieve the […]
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Posted January 12, 2015 in Facelift
Countdown to the Top 5 Facelift Tips for 2015: 5. Pamper Yourself Immediately after your facelift surgery, you won’t be able to enjoy some of your favorite pampering activities. So, go ahead and get your manicure and pedicure done a few days before your surgery. Get your hair cut and colored as well since you […]
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Posted January 07, 2015 in Rhinoplasty Surgeon
Noted in the recently published “Rhino-popularity Report” by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), Rhinoplasty is the most popular surgical procedure for both men and women under the age of 35 and the number one most requested facial plastic surgery procedure overall among men. Over 500,000 people had consultations last year for Rhinoplasty […]
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Posted December 31, 2014 in Tanning Damage
Recently, the AMA Wire published the synopsis (shown below) of media coverage on the CDC study about injuries from indoor tanning published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Unfortunately, consumers are under the general impression that indoor tanning is safe and many are under the false impression that indoor tanning does not have the same effect on […]
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Posted December 31, 2014 in Revision Rhinoplasty
Like snowflakes, no two noses are the same. Each of us has our own unique facial structure. However, some people do not like the appearance of their nose relative to their other features they were born with or they dislike the altered look due to a nasal injury. Fortunately, Rhinoplasty surgery, which is the cosmetic […]
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Posted December 04, 2014 in Rhinoplasty Surgeon
Nasal Trauma Injury Needs to be Addressed Sports injuries, accidents and other traumatic events can cause damage to the nose. Many signs of injury to the nose are external and easily observed, such as, bruising, bleeding and swelling. However, there can also be internal damage as well, including a fractured septum, deviated septum or a […]
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