A great deal of the satisfaction in rhinoplasty is having a far better profile and a nose that naturally fits the rest of the face. But in some cases, the chin recedes too much to put the profile in balance, even after the rhinoplasty. The answer? A chin implant. (See some chin implant before & after pictures.) Here’s one… Read More »
During nose job consultations, facial cosmetic surgeons examine the outside of a nose by areas and zones. Rhinoplasty surgeons also carefully inspect inside the nose. Why? Bent, crooked or missing inside structures affect the outside look of a nose and patient breathing. Here are the most common nasal features that nose job patients ask to be corrected: The hump: Working under the skin,… Read More »
While many people think plastic and cosmetic surgeons do the same thing — make you look better – an article about consumer concepts in the current issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the medical journal for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS,) reveals the general public is often confused about which surgeons do what. (More about the ASPS… Read More »
Way back in the 1930’s, movie stars used cellophane tape to pull loose facial skin back behind their hair for a younger look. Do-it-yourself – but very basic temporary – cosmetic (non) surgery, as it were. With the Oscars coming up February 26, more of those cosmetic do-it-yourself techniques will be done as the world’s eyes focus on… Read More »
It’s the depth of winter so colds, sneezing and coughing seem to be common. But when you go to the hairdressers, a trainee steps in to learn a particular flip or curl and then returns the scissors and comb to the regular hairdresser. Next day, you develop a runny nose, congestion, nasal itching, sneezing, postnasal drip and, for some,… Read More »
As you may know, Beverly Hills and Hollywood are joined at the hip, so we see and help our fair share of celebrities. But many new patients ask why so many movie and TV stars look so strange after cosmetic surgery. Of all people, one thinks most celebs could afford the best of anything. From where we… Read More »
A recent survey of 242 Korean patients who had non-surgical rhinoplasty concludes the non-surgical version was just as good as actual nose job surgery. But – it seems there’s always a “but” or “however” – the survey was quick to mention the non-surgical version was strictly short-term. Why? The surgeons used a temporary, hyaluronic facial filler which dissolves back into the body… Read More »
If you are scheduled for cosmetic plastic surgery (or any other surgery,) new research shows a common, pesky type of irregular nocturnal breathing could become a surgical complication during rejuvenation surgery. According to the American Society of Anesthesiology, a common but often unknown form of nighttime irregular breathing – obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) – affects millions, many of whom are unaware… Read More »
Surgical facelifts are often considered, planned for and eventually enjoyed by an increasing number of men and a continuing stream of women. (Read about the facelift procedure.) In cosmetic plastic surgery, the term “facelift” can include surgical improvement to, not only the face, but jawlines, temples, upper and lower eyelids, foreheads and other areas, depending on what the patient needs… Read More »
Most frequently broken bone? It’s as plain as your face! Actually, it’s ONyour face. Having the body’s thinnest bones and being very prominent, it’s the broken nose. A sharp nasal blow – in accidents, sports or out-of-control disagreements – is hard to ignore because your eyes water so that everything looks blurry. And broken nose pain… Read More »
