Women, and men as well, are looking for simple solutions when it comes to fighting the signs of aging. When lifestyle and cosmetics are not enough, there are other options from a cosmetic surgeon. However, many people do not want to take part in drastic procedures that are permanent to deal with wrinkles and fine lines on the face. Getting […]
Read MoreQuestion: During rhinoplasty, is it possible for the patient to wake up? For some reason this terrifies me. What type of anesthesia would ensure that I didn’t wake up during the procedure? Answer: It is possible for patients to wake up under sedation anesthesia for rhinoplasty, but this is very unlikely. If the anesthesiologist sees the patient starting to wake up, […]
Read MoreQuestion: I am Asian with a very non-Asian nose. It is a horrible ski jump nose. I want a nose job so that my nose fits my face better but I am not sure exactly what type of nose. Do you have many pictures of Asian noses to choose from? Answer: I would be happy to see you and show […]
Read MoreQuestion: Since my nose job nearly a year ago, I’ve had a dent on the side of my nose. My surgeon recommended that an injectable filler be used to fix this. Is this a good option? Are there any other more permanent solutions? Answer: It is a reasonable approach to use a filler to fill in the dent on the […]
Read MoreAfter surgery there is usually minimal pain, and it is easily controlled with a mild pain reliever such as Tylenol with codeine. For the first day and a half after the surgery, I ask that patients place gauze pads soaked with ice water on the eyes, and replace them every twenty minutes while awake. This keeps discoloration and bruising in […]
Read MoreAssessing the Face When examining the patient, I look at the entire face to determine what changes are needed to create the most aesthetically pleasing result. I take into account the patient’s ethnic background, bony and cartilaginous anatomy, skin thickness, general health status, and age. Female patients should be at least 15 to 16 years old and males should be […]
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