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Posted January 07, 2015 in Rhinoplasty Surgeon
Noted in the recently published “Rhino-popularity Report” by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), Rhinoplasty is the most popular surgical procedure for both men and women under the age of 35 and the number one most requested facial plastic surgery procedure overall among men. Over 500,000 people had consultations last year for Rhinoplasty […]
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Posted December 04, 2014 in Rhinoplasty Surgeon
Nasal Trauma Injury Needs to be Addressed Sports injuries, accidents and other traumatic events can cause damage to the nose. Many signs of injury to the nose are external and easily observed, such as, bruising, bleeding and swelling. However, there can also be internal damage as well, including a fractured septum, deviated septum or a […]
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Posted November 27, 2014 in Revision Rhinoplasty, Rhinoplasty Surgeon
Russell Kridel, MD was a featured faculty member at the recent myRhinoplasty course at the Royal College of Surgeons in London, England. As an internationally recognized leader on nasal and facial rejuvenation surgical techniques, Dr. Kridel was invited to share his expertise with other surgeons attending the meeting. The well respected myRhinoplasty meeting was designed […]
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Posted 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 […]
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Posted 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 […]
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Posted 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 […]
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Posted June 29, 2014 in Rhinoplasty Recovery, Rhinoplasty Surgeon
At your pre-op visit you will be given numerous post-op appointments. It is important that you keep all of your follow-up appointments. Here are some post op Rhinoplasty tips that can help your healing process following surgery: Our patients can contact us at any time. If you have sudden increase in pain, fever, heavy bleeding […]
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Posted 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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Posted April 18, 2014 in Revision Rhinoplasty, Rhinoplasty Surgeon
Rhinoplasty expert, Russell Kridel, MD was an invited faculty member at the recent European Rhinoplasty Summit in Munich, Germany. Over one hundred facial plastic surgeons attended the conference from all around the world. As an internationally recognized expert on Rhinoplasty and Revision Rhinoplasty surgical techniques, Dr. Kridel was asked to share his expertise with other […]
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Posted February 14, 2014 in Revision Rhinoplasty, Rhinoplasty Surgeon
While nose surgery is considered the most difficult surgical procedure of the head and neck area, Revision Rhinoplasty is even more challenging than a Primary Rhinoplasty, which is also often referred to as a nose job. Here are 5 tips about how to choose a Revision Rhinoplasty surgeon: A board-certified facial plastic surgeon (AAFPRS) performs […]
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