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Posted June 15, 2012 in Rhinoplasty Surgeon
I am currently attending the AMA (American Medical Association) Annual meeting in Chicago, Illinois, and just got elected as Chair-Elect of the AMA Council on Science and Public Health (CSAPH). The Council on Science and Public Health develops scientific reports for the AMA and how they impact the public health of our patients. In the […]
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Posted January 19, 2012 in Rhinoplasty Recovery, Rhinoplasty Surgeon
Answer: With a Revision Rhinoplasty, almost any graft from the Primary Rhinoplasty can be removed in the hands of a highly experienced Revision Rhinoplasty specialist, but with caution and meticulous dissection so as not to cause injury to other structures. However, you have also expressed that 5 years after your Primary Rhinoplasty from another surgeon, […]
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Posted January 15, 2012 in Gratitude
Happy New Year! May you and your family’s 2012 be filled with great love, joy and new life experiences throughout the year. I would also like to extend my personal gratitude to my loving family, my talented staff and my fabulous patients. Through all of your kindness and support, I enjoy the ability to follow […]
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Posted December 06, 2011 in Rhinoplasty Recovery
ANSWER: Rhinoplasty should balance form as well as function. A nose that looks good but doesn’t breathe well is not acceptable. Sometimes rhinoplasty techniques can decrease breathing if proper attention to the airway wasn’t taken at the time of surgery. However, sometimes breathing difficulty can be a result of nasal allergies, and no surgery can […]
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Posted November 16, 2011 in CO2 laser skin resurfacing
Wrinkles around the eye area are one of the most common patient concerns in facial rejuvenation. The depth and extent of the wrinkles can vary and as a result, the treatment options can vary as well. When a physician uses any kind of laser, it (the laser) doesn’t automatically know what to do. Therefore, the […]
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Posted November 09, 2011 in Thermage
ANSWER: The term “turkey neck” is a common complaint from both male and female patients. A turkey neck is caused by gradual sagging of the platysma muscle underneath the skin in the neck and it usually means you have a waddle of skin and fat below your chin. Traditionally, the most appropriate long-term solution to […]
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Posted November 04, 2011 in LIGHTSheer™ Duet laser
FPSA (Facial Plastic Surgery Associates) was one of the first plastic surgery practices in Houston to introduce laser hair removal over 10 years ago, but not since then have we been this excited about a new device for this procedure. The new LIGHTSheer™ Duet laser has advanced technology which has brought a major improvement in speed and […]
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Posted November 02, 2011 in Facelift
Answer: Reviewing before and after photos is an important aspect in the process of selecting a qualified surgeon for a facelift and other cosmetic procedures. There are two key areas that you should evaluate when looking at before and after photos. The first is the photography technique and the second is the surgical result. When evaluating […]
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Posted October 28, 2011 in Revision Rhinoplasty
ANSWER: A Polly beak deformity is the appearance of a rounded fullness of the lower third of the nose that obscures any definition of the nasal tip. This nasal deformity can have many causes — including, from a previous primary rhinoplasty surgery or a revision rhinoplasty surgery — and therefore there are many different solutions […]
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Posted October 26, 2011 in Revision Rhinoplasty
Answer: When large quantities of cartilage are needed in Revision Rhinoplasty, rib cartilage can be the best solution. But, to avoid the scarring, pain, and possible lung puncture of harvesting your own cartilage, rib cartilage can be obtained from a tissue bank safely with no higher a complication rate than using your own cartilage and […]
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