Patients often walk into a plastic surgeon's office to request a rhinoplasty procedure without actually having a realistic idea of what this surgery entails, or what they can expect. They want a nose like their favorite TV celebrity or movie star, and won't accept anything less; and unfortunately, once the procedure is done, they eventually become …
Before you plan to have nose reconstruction surgery, or rhinoplasty, it helps to make sure you start by consulting with an expert surgeon. However, this is much easier said than done, as finding a great facial plastic surgeon can be a challenge. And like most people considering plastic surgery, you want to make sure you’re …
While many people assume that nose reconstruction surgery, or rhinoplasty, is all about appearances, this is not always the case. In many cases, a traumatic accident, facial injury, or the basic configuration of the nose at birth, can lead to difficulties with breathing and/or smelling properly. In all cases, surgery can often open up nasal …
On the cusp of the summer season when teens are getting out of school to prepare for a much-deserved break, or they are graduating and commencing into their next phase of life, some may be seriously considering rhinoplasty surgery. As a parent, thinking of your teen going in for facial plastic surgery may feel overwhelming …
Each year, half a million individuals seek consultation to enhance their nose's appearance. Some people are simply not happy with how their nose looks either since they were born or how aging is affecting its appearance. Others, however, may have sustained an injury or trauma that's distorted their nose or has caused breathing problems in …
Dermal fillers have come a long way in recent years. Women who want to slow down the aging process have more options than they ever have before, and new ones are currently being developed that will allow the results of these treatments to last as long as 15 months. …
The technological advancements of facelift procedures have come a long way in recent decades. However, it’s a shame that some people still perpetuate myths regarding its effectiveness and safety. If you’re interested in facial rejuvenation, take time to research the procedure before deciding whether it’s for you. …
If you’re considering a Botox skin treatment this month and you’re a smoker, you should know that December is ‘Take a New Year’s Resolution to Stop Smoking’ month. This could be the perfect opportunity to quit smoking, as the benefits of quitting are well worth the effort. …
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery is reporting that Americans spent more cosmetic surgery in 2013 than in any year since 2008. What kind of procedures were people getting last year? The group says the #1 procedure was liposuction and it was performed more than 360,000 times. The top non-surgical procedure was of course Botox …
As a local board certified surgeon and neighbor in Houston, I would like to take a brief opportunity to highlight exactly where reconstructive surgery tends to become a factor in one’s life. …
