As a facial cosmetic plastic surgeon in Charlotte, I consider rhinoplasty surgery one of the most common and a favorite procedure that I am lucky to perform on a daily basis. When my patients are considering a nasal refinement surgery, I discuss that the nose not only has a form or aesthetic that we will Continue Reading >>
The Doctor as the Patient: My Septoplasty for Nasal Airwary Obstruction Procedure
You know how they say doctors never take care of themselves? Well…. I am guilty as charged. Although I exercise almost everyday, recently ran a half marathon with my fiancee, eat well, and try to get plenty of rest, I have never been able to breathe out of my nose properly, which I have ignored for quite some time. Eventually, Continue Reading >>
My Friend Said She Had a Deviated Septum Repaired – Does That Mean She Had a Rhinoplasty/Nose Job?
Everyone has a friend who has had their deviated septum repaired. Many times, people assume this means their friend had a nose job, also known as rhinoplasty, or used their deviated septum as an excuse to have a nose job, but this is not true. The septum is composed of both cartilage and bone and separates the Continue Reading >>