Posted 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 24, 2022 in Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
What does it mean to be a double board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon? Board certification represents the recognition of a physician’s skill, knowledge, and expertise in a specialty area. Doctors must complete many years of medical training before they can qualify to become board-certified physician. Upon graduation from medical school, doctors who want to treat patients […]
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 January 13, 2020 in Rhinoplasty Surgeon
Like snowflakes, no two noses are the same. Our noses are unique both in external appearance, as well as internal structure and anatomy. So, it is extremely important when you are selecting a surgeon to perform cosmetic surgery on your nose that the doctor has expertise and experience specific to nasal surgery. You want a […]
Read MorePosted March 24, 2016 in Facelift
Russell Kridel, MD was a featured faculty member at the recent 14th International Course on Facial Plastic Surgery & Rhinology in Bogota, Colombia. As an internationally recognized leader on Rhinoplasty and Facelift surgical techniques, Dr. Kridel was invited to share his expertise with other surgeons attending the meeting. Dr. Kridel was invited to discuss several […]
Read MorePosted 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 […]
Read MorePosted December 31, 2014 in Revision Rhinoplasty
Like snowflakes, no two noses are the same. Each of us has our own unique facial structure. However, some people do not like the appearance of their nose relative to their other features they were born with or they dislike the altered look due to a nasal injury. Fortunately, Rhinoplasty surgery, which is the cosmetic […]
Read MorePosted 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 […]
Read MorePosted 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 […]
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 […]
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