July 25, 2022 | 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 […]
Read MoreJuly 14, 2022 | 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 […]
Read MoreJune 13, 2022 | 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 […]
Read MoreJune 01, 2022 | Rhinoplasty Surgeon
When we consider the size of a nose, we think about its absolute size. However, it is not the absolute size of the nose that matters. Instead, we should think about the relative size of the nose compared to the face and other facial features. For instance, a nose that may appear too large in […]
Read MoreMay 12, 2022 | Rhinoplasty Surgeon
As soon as a bone in your body breaks, the body responds to the injury and attempts to fix the bone. The time it takes for the bone to heal, and the repair’s quality depends on several factors: (1) severity of the fracture (e.g., clean break vs fragmented break) (2) size of the gap between […]
Read MoreMay 02, 2022 | 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 […]
Read MoreApril 25, 2022 | Rhinoplasty Surgeon
Many patients present to a rhinoplasty consultation with a desire to make their nose look smaller. Often, they will point out a big hump or large nasal tip, but the size of the nostrils is often overlooked or difficult to describe. In many cases, nostril narrowing can further enhance the appearance of one’s nose. The […]
Read MoreApril 19, 2022 | Septal Perforations.
Nasal septal perforations are holes in the nasal septum, the middle partition that divides the nasal cavity into two halves. While there are many potential reasons why a septal perforation may form, the most common cause is previous septal surgery. Not all individuals with septal perforations have symptoms. Many people have small septal perforations who […]
Read MoreApril 12, 2022 | Morpheus 8
Many of you may have seen or heard the name “Morpheus 8” in the past year. Morpheus 8 is a new, innovative treatment that incorporates Microneedling with Radiofrequency energy. FPSA had been one of the early adopters of this leading-edge technology. Morpheus 8 is a safe and effective minimally invasive device designed for skin and […]
Read MoreApril 07, 2022 | Rhinoplasty Surgeon
With the widespread use of smartphones equipped with increasingly sophisticated cameras, selfie photography has exploded in popularity in recent years. Because of its prominence in the center of the face, the nose has come under increasing scrutiny. Ironically, selfies seem to be frequently negatively evaluated despite the enthusiasm to take selfies. Consequentially, the number of patients who […]
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