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Question: Can a non-surgical Facelift be a solution for turkey neck?

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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Question: What do I look for in Facelift before & after photos?

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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Question: How long does a Facelift last?

Posted September 29, 2011 in Facelift

Answer: Most traditional full facelifts generally keep you looking younger and refreshed for 7 to 10 years. You are always ahead of the game if skin has been removed and if muscles and fat pads have been re-suspended. I like to think of it as shifting the conveyor belt of aging by 10 years. Because […]

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Question: Do Osteotomies in Rhinoplasty Narrow Your Bridge?

Posted September 28, 2011 in Revision Rhinoplasty

Answer: Recently, I have been asked several questions about how a hump on the bridge of the nose can be reduced without changing the width of the bridge and if lateral osteotomies are necessary with Rhinoplasty or Revision Rhinoplasty surgery. First, here is a quick clarification on lateral osteotomies. The term osteotomy is derived from Greek and […]

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Dr. Kridel guest lecturer on Rhinoplasty and Septal Perforation

Posted September 19, 2011 in Ethnic Rhinoplasty, Septal Perforations.

AN EVENTFUL STAY AT THE CITY BY THE BAY From September 8-11, leaders from the field of Facial Plastic Surgery came together in San Francisco to educate other aesthetic surgeons. Doctors and guest faculty members were educated on the latest surgical techniques for facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Russell Kridel travelled to the 46th Annual […]

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