Can I Get the Exact Same Nose as My Wish Picture? The preoperative consultation or evaluation for rhinoplasty is crucial. During this meeting, the doctor and their team work closely with the patient to understand their goals. Remember, rhinoplasty falls into three main categories: primary rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, and ethnic rhinoplasty. A detailed evaluation and precise measurements are taken. We …
Tummy Tuck vs. Panniculectomy: Which Procedure is Right for You? Both tummy tucks and panniculectomies are surgical procedures that address excess skin and fat in the abdominal area. The main difference between Tummy Tuck vs. Panniculectomy is the amount of skin and fat they remove. A pannus refers to an apron of tissue that can develop anywhere on the body. …
PDO threads were created over 10 years ago by a cosmetologist to expand the services offered by non-MDs in medical spas. These threads — either smooth or barbed — can theoretically stimulate collagen production, tighten the skin, and rejuvenate or lift when placed correctly. However, I believe they have very limited value, especially in the nose. The anatomy of the …
A double bubble, breast deformity exists when the implant sits below the level of the normal inframammary crease. This gives the appearance of two distinct bulges or “bubbles” beneath the breast, one from the implant and one from the natural breast tissue. This can commonly occur if the surgical pocket is created too low, violating the normal inframammary crease. It …
Symmastia is a condition whereby the two independent breasts communicate in the midline. It can be a condition from birth – which is very rare, or it can be surgically created during augmentation. Each breast must sit in its own surgically created pocket, and if those pockets communicate in the midline Then there is no cleavage, but a uni-breast. This is …
The issue of elf ears comes up occasionally. Elf ears can occur at birth, in which case the infant ear can be molded into a normal non-pointed configuration. Elf ears are essentially pointed. Molding can improve the pointedness of an infant’s ear. If this molding process doesn’t work, then surgery can be indicated. In the noncongenital world, the pointed or …
I am not a fan of medical tourism, especially as it pertains to plastic surgery. In my opinion, American plastic surgeons are the best trained in the world. That’s not to say there are no good plastic surgeons around the world, including Turkey. There are many qualified plastic surgeons in Turkey who attend our conferences and are often American-trained. However, …
The short answer is yes, but not in our practice. Nose surgery or RHINOPLASTY especially if It requires septal or functional work should be performed under general anesthesia. The complexity of RHINOPLASTY, with or without functional components can be uncomfortable under local anesthesia. Therefore, all our procedures are performed under general anesthesia by a Board-certified Anesthesiologist. Also, the facility that …
This is a very interesting question. It comes up very often. The answer is you’re never too old to look your best. Over the years, in our practice, we have seen men and women of all ages and well into the 80s seeking to look their best. If you’re seeking a revision rhinoplasty of your nose, then it means you’re not …
This is a very interesting question. The overall appearance of the nose must be considered. And, there are many factors to take into consideration. We begin with the overall structure of the patient including height, weight in skin thickness. Then we must discuss very thoroughly with a patient their goals. Once we have a clear vision of the patient’s goals …
