June 15, 2014 | Facelift, Laser Resurfacing
In the case of laser resurfacing vs facelift, there isn’t truly one that is better than the other because each is very different, like apples and oranges. While they both are approaches to facial rejuvenation, each techniques is used for a very different reason. A facelift will lift sagging skin and muscle while removing excess […]
Read MoreJune 06, 2014 | MVP Lift
AT FPSA, we are told time after time that the recovery process after a facelift with Houston facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Russell Kridel is far easier than anyone expected. When Dr. Kridel performs a facelift, it is a surgical procedure, known as a MVP Lift, which involves meticulous dissection, lifting and re-draping and impeccable attention […]
Read MoreJune 01, 2014 | Facelift, Facelift Incisions
FACELIFT LONGEVITY Facelift is one of the most common facial rejuvenation procedures. It provides the most remarkable and long-lasting improvement in your appearance, particularly for those with significant sagging at the jawline, loose neck skin, as well as sagging in the cheek area. One of the most common questions patients ask is — How long […]
Read MoreMay 29, 2014 | Revision Rhinoplasty, Rhinoplasty Recovery, Rhinoplasty Surgeon
If your nose has been operated on in the past and you don’t like it, you shouldn’t give up. A revision rhinoplasty can be successful in the hands of a skilled surgeon who specializes in nose surgery. Chances are, your nose can be revised to your satisfaction. “Few surgeons like to do secondary rhinoplasties because […]
Read MoreMay 22, 2014 | Septal Perforations.
A septal perforation is a hole known as a “perforation” in the nasal septum, which is the tissue that separates the nostrils. A perforation, in the nasal septum is not just a one-layered hole. Rather, it is a hole in the cartilaginous, or bony portion of the septum that separates your nose into two distinct […]
Read MoreApril 18, 2014 | Revision Rhinoplasty, Rhinoplasty Surgeon
Rhinoplasty expert, Russell Kridel, MD was an invited faculty member at the recent European Rhinoplasty Summit in Munich, Germany. Over one hundred facial plastic surgeons attended the conference from all around the world. As an internationally recognized expert on Rhinoplasty and Revision Rhinoplasty surgical techniques, Dr. Kridel was asked to share his expertise with other […]
Read MoreMarch 16, 2014 | Septal Perforations.
Can my septal perforation be fixed? Or, do I have to live with this hole in my nose forever? One of the first questions patients with septal perforation as is, Can my septal perforation be fixed? The answer is not an easy one. Septal perforation is a very complex problem that requires a very complex […]
Read MoreFebruary 18, 2014 | Voluma
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT VOLUMA: In Houston Voluma injections are a hot topic. Here are ten of the most frequently asked questions about Juvederm Voluma XC, commonly known as Voluma. WHAT IS VOLUMA? Juvederm Voluma XC is the newest HA (hyaluronic acid) soft tissue filler to gain FDA approval to instantly add lift to the […]
Read MoreFebruary 14, 2014 | Revision Rhinoplasty, Rhinoplasty Surgeon
While nose surgery is considered the most difficult surgical procedure of the head and neck area, Revision Rhinoplasty is even more challenging than a Primary Rhinoplasty, which is also often referred to as a nose job. Here are 5 tips about how to choose a Revision Rhinoplasty surgeon: A board-certified facial plastic surgeon (AAFPRS) performs […]
Read MoreJanuary 31, 2014 | Facelift
MVP Lift is a better technique used for Facelift Surgery For the most natural looking facelift, Dr. Russell Kridel uses a surgical technique he has perfected called MVP Lift. MVP stands for Multi-Vector Positioning Lift. It refers to his multilayer technique, but also refers to the fact that he tailors every MVP Lift to each […]
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