Posted April 25, 2022 in 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 MorePosted April 07, 2022 in 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 […]
Read MorePosted March 25, 2022 in Accutane therapy
Accutane (Isotretinoin) is a well-established oral medication commonly prescribed for oily skin and severe acne patients. The medication significantly reduces skin sebum production by shrinking the oil glands of the face. Patients with thick sebaceous skin may notice a thinning of their nasal skin with Accutane therapy as well. However, Accutane has also been linked to […]
Read MorePosted March 02, 2022 in Nasal projection
While discussing the size of a nose, most people can easily describe the size of a hump or tip. Both features are easy to understand and explain. However, the nasal projection is an equally important feature that is hard to describe for the non-surgeon and often overlooked. Nasal projection refers to how far the tip of […]
Read MorePosted January 17, 2022 in Rhinoplasty Recovery, Rhinoplasty Surgeon
The toughest time for a patient during their recovery from rhinoplasty is right after surgery, particularly in the first week. Rather than asking our patients tough it out on their own, we have them come into the office frequently during the first two weeks after surgery to clean their noses so they look and feel […]
Read MorePosted March 26, 2020 in Rhinoplasty Surgeon
One of the many things that makes Facial Plastic Surgery Associates and Dr. Russell Kridel unique compared to virtually all other cosmetic or plastic surgery medical practices in Houston, is our commitment to post-operative care. When a patient has facial plastic surgery with Dr. Russell Kridel, the patient is seen the day after surgery, then […]
Read MorePosted November 03, 2014 in Teenage Rhinoplasty
If you have ever been unhappy with the size or shape of your nose, you are not alone. In 2012, over 180,000 people had Rhinoplasty surgery, with about 15% being performed on teenagers between the ages of 13 – 19*. Among teens, Rhinoplasty is the most common cosmetic procedure. With the nose being the most […]
Read MorePosted September 28, 2014 in Rhinoplasty Surgeon
When you decide to proceed with a Rhinoplasty (or nose job) after a great deal of thought and consideration, the next step is to have a consultation with a plastic surgeon. This next phase of your quest for the perfect nose is one of the most important. Follow this Rhinoplasty Consultation Checklist to help you […]
Read MorePosted July 10, 2014 in Rhinoplasty Surgeon
While we all look at ourselves in the mirror every day, with Selfies, many people also check their looks on their mobile phones multiple times a day.In many ways, the growing trends of placing Selfies on social media platforms like Snapchat, Instagram and Tumblr, create greater demand for people to look the best they possibly […]
Read MorePosted May 29, 2014 in 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 […]
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