At The Aesthetic Facial Plastic Surgery Center we realize how hard it can be to feel uncomfortable about your facial features. When it comes to having a nose you do not like it can be difficult. After all, this is the central point of your face and it is easy to feel self conscious about it. There is no need […]
Read MoreCosmetic surgery keeps gaining popularity. What once used to only be an option for the wealthy and famous has now become not only acceptable for the average citizen, but also demanded by them. From nose jobs to Botox, people search for the right doctor in the right place to help them appear younger, fresher and healthier looking. Jonathan Pontell MD […]
Read MoreDr. Pontell, cosmetic surgeon in Philadelphia, has been serving the Pennsylvania, South New Jersey and Delaware area for years. He has been performing minor and major cosmetic procedures for patients helping them achieve the look they’ve always desired, including augmentation, reconstruction, rhinoplasty and lifts for patients he wants to look their best. Lifts Stress, aging, lifestyle and the environment play […]
Read MoreWomen, 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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