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February 17, 2015 | Revision Rhinoplasty

Sharing Knowledge of Advanced Rhinoplasty Techniques Helps Patients Everywhere

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 […]

January 19, 2015 | Nasal projection

How to repair a perforated nasal septum

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 […]

January 12, 2015 | Facelift

Top 5 Facelift Tips

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 […]

January 07, 2015 | Rhinoplasty Surgeon

Study Shows Increase in Rhinoplasty Popularity

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 […]

December 31, 2014 | Tanning Damage

Indoor Tanning Damage Can Result in Aging Skin

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 […]

December 31, 2014 | Revision Rhinoplasty

Planning for Rhinoplasty Surgery

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 […]

December 04, 2014 | Rhinoplasty Surgeon

Nasal trauma injury addressed by Houston Rhinoplasty specialist

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 […]

December 01, 2014 | Septal Perforations.

How to Select a Surgeon for Septal Perforation Repair

Because repairing a perforated septum is so complex, it is imperative that you select a facial plastic surgeon who is a noted specialist in nasal surgery and has performed hundreds of septal perforation repair surgeries, as well as Rhinoplasty and Revision Rhinoplasty surgeries. But, that is just the beginning, there is far more you need […]

November 28, 2014 | Facelift

Benefits of the Modern Facelift Are Significant

A modern facelift procedure, like the MVP Lift, is a fine-tuned facial plastic surgery approach that can be life-changing for patients. Given advancements in techniques, including several pioneered by Dr. Kridel, the procedure is now a reliable method, sought out by men and women across many age groups and ethnicities for facial rejuvenation. What is […]

November 27, 2014 | Revision Rhinoplasty, Rhinoplasty Surgeon

Rhinoplasty Expert Dr. Russell Kridel Shares Knowledge

Russell Kridel, MD was a featured faculty member at the recent myRhinoplasty course at the Royal College of Surgeons in London, England. As an internationally recognized leader on nasal and facial rejuvenation surgical techniques, Dr. Kridel was invited to share his expertise with other surgeons attending the meeting. The well respected myRhinoplasty meeting was designed […]

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