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September 16, 2022 | BOTOX® Cosmetic, Daxxify neurotoxin

Daxxify neurotoxin recently FDA-approved for frown line treatment

Biotechnology company Revance issued a press release this month announcing the FDA approval of Daxxify (DaxibotulinumtoxinA-Ianm) for the treatment of frown lines. Findings from clinical trials using Daxxify found the average duration of action of the neurotoxin at approximately 6 months, compared to 3~4 months of other neurotoxins, such as Botox and Dysport, while enjoying a similar safety profile. This is very […]

August 30, 2022 | Rhinoplasty Recovery, Rhinoplasty Surgeon

Tips on how to prepare the perfect mustache dressing following nasal surgery

Patients undergoing nasal surgery such as rhinoplasty or septoplasty will commonly have gauze dressing under their noses. Also known as a “mustache” dressing, this gauze is held in place by tape. As bloody and mucous discharge is expected after surgery, mustache dressings help absorb the drainage, so patients do not have to worry about always having […]

August 22, 2022 | Revision Rhinoplasty

Why is revision rhinoplasty so much more challenging that primary 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 […]

August 15, 2022 | Facial Aging, Facial fat transfer

3 surgical options for improving the appearance of the aging midface.

Facial rejuvenation surgery has traditionally focused on the forehead and the lower face, but the mid-face, the region of the face immediately below the eyes, is often overlooked. The mid-face region can be defined by its borders. Above the mid-face region are the bottom of the eye socket and the tear trough. On the outside, […]

August 08, 2022 | Mini-Facelift, Traditional Facelift

What is the difference between a mini-facelift and a traditional facelift?

Generally speaking, a facelift is a surgical procedure that aims to resuspend the tissue of the lower face and neck and remove excess loose skin using incisions strategically placed around the ears. The popularity of facelifts has risen meteorically in recent years. A report by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery showed that the […]

August 03, 2022 | Deviated Septum

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

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 […]

July 25, 2022 | Rhinoplasty Surgeon

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

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 […]

July 14, 2022 | Rhinophyma

How do you manage a bulbous nose caused by 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 […]

June 13, 2022 | Sculptra

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

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 […]

June 01, 2022 | Rhinoplasty Surgeon

How do your facial features affect the perceived size of your nose?

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 […]

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