Question: Are there any risks associated with the use of grafts for rhinoplasty? Answer: The risks with the use of grafts in rhinoplasty vary. I prefer to use cartilaginous grafts harvested from the nasal septum in first time rhinoplasty. These grafts are not foreign so there is no risk of rejection. Shifting of grafts and… [Read More]
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My nose one month after rhinoplasty doesn’t really
Question: My nose one month after rhinoplasty doesn’t really look any different. I know swelling is normal but shouldn’t I see some difference at this point? Answer: Unless the changes that you requested to your nose from rhinoplasty were subtle ones I would expect immediate change to your appearance. The final appearance of your nose… [Read More]
I had tip work performed on my nose
Question: I had tip work performed on my nose several months ago. Is it normal for the cartilage in the tip to feel very hard at this time? Answer: Tip work on your nose may mean many things. If you had a cartilagenous graft placed to improve the appearance of your nose during rhinoplasty, then… [Read More]
What is a safe age for a child to have ear surgery?
Question: What is a safe age for a child to have ear surgery? Answer: I like to wait until the child is about 5 years of age or older to perform otoplasty surgery. The rationale behind this is that the ears will continue to grow until about the age of 5. Once the ears have… [Read More]
Can you tell me how otoplasty can fix the ears?
Question: My daughter is eight years old. The other day she came home in tears because the kids at camp were teasing her about her ears. They are large and they stick out from her head. Can you tell me how otoplasty can fix them and what the scarring will be like afterward? Answer: Your… [Read More]
How long is a typical necklift surgery?
Question: How long is a typical necklift surgery? Answer: A necklift performed without a facelift usually will require about 1 1/2 hours to be performed. The exact time can vary depending upon the amount of surgical correction that needs to be performed on the fat and muscle of the neck beneath the chin. Posted by… [Read More]
I have a large flap of skin the hangs down below my chin.
Question: I have a large flap of skin the hangs down below my chin. Is a necklift the only procedure that will eliminate this unwanted skin? Answer: If you have a large flap of skin that hangs down beneath your chin, although laser liposuction may help to tighten this skin, to really provide you with… [Read More]
Can you make my nose look like the nose in a picture?
Question:If I bring in photos of a nose I like, is it possible to have my nose made to look like it? Answer:You can certainly bring in photos of noses that you find attractive during your rhinoplasty consult. It is possible that you can have a surgically corrected nose that will look like the photos… [Read More]
How is a pug-type nose corrected?
Question:How is a pug-type nose corrected? Answer:Correction of a pug type nose with rhinoplasty can be difficult. There are several rhinoplasty maneuvers that can be used to correct a pug nose deformity and most of these rhinoplasty maneuvers involve elongating the nose, and dropping the nasal tip. I prefer to use septal cartilage grafts in… [Read More]
After a necklift will I be in pain when I eat?
Question:After a necklift will I be in pain when I eat? Will my neck be very sore and swollen? Answer:Following your necklift you will experience a sensation of neck tightness and your ability to swallow should not be affected in any significant manner. Although you can expect bruising of your neck and mild tenderness after… [Read More]
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