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 >>
What Are The Indications To Break The Bones During A Rhinoplasty?
During a rhinoplasty, there are multiple techniques to aesthetically refine the nose and improve breathing. The nose is composed of bone and cartilage. The top hard aspect of the nose is composed of bone and the soft mobile part of the nose below is composed of cartilage. There are times when the nasal bones are Continue Reading >>
How To Correct A Crooked Nose
To improve facial harmony, many times patients seek rhinoplasty surgery in Charlotte to straighten a crooked nose. Absolute facial symmetry is not a goal of facial aesthetics as everyone has minor differences between the two sides of the face. This is true when evaluating the facial features of supermodels, Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, and Carmen Continue Reading >>
Nasal Implants May Have a Higher Infection Rate After a Rhinoplasty
Commonly in revision and ethnic rhinoplasties, African Americans, Latinos, and Asians, the nose must be augmented or made bigger. In these instances, the nose is reconstructed using either: – Your bodies own natural cartilage – Implants composed of Gortex or plastic (Medpore) There are instances where implants are appropriate, but I mainly use the patient’s naturally occurring cartilage during Continue Reading >>
The Cultural Considerations of an Ethnic Rhinoplasty in Charlotte
The Declaration of Independence states that all people are created equal. This is clearly a guiding foundation of our great country. What the Declaration does not say is how all people have different cultural backgrounds that help define their opinions, paradigms, and ideas of beauty. These issues are the foundation for the unique differences between ethnic and non-ethnic rhinoplasties in Charlotte. During a consultation Continue Reading >>
A Real Housewife of Beverly Hills Has a Rhinoplasty
Kim Richards, one of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills had a rhinoplasty a few weeks ago. From the limited view from the pictures, it appears she had her “bump” removed and like had her nasal bones broken. She went to her sisters, Kyle Richards, white party, and she supposedly recieved many complinents. As many Continue Reading >>
What Is The Nasal Hump?
What Is The Hump on The Nose? The area on the nose that many patients have concerns about is the “hump”. The hump can detract from the face as it can draw attention away from the eyes. I believe the eyes should be the centerpiece of the face because it can express up to 80% Continue Reading >>
Have You Wondered How a Rhinoplasty Can Make Your Nostrils Smaller?
A common concern of patients seeking an ethnic or African American rhinoplasty in Charlotte is the size and shape of the nostrils. I have often consulted with patients that feel their nostrils do not fit the rest of their face. As a facial plastic surgeon in Charlotte that specializes in ethnic and African American rhinoplasties, Continue Reading >>
How Do I Treat Patients Undergoing a Rhinoplasty in Charlotte with Thin Skin?
There are two steps that must occur for a successful aesthetic outcome in patients with thin skin after a rhinoplasty in Charlotte. The nose is supported by an underlying framework composed of bone and cartilage. During rhinoplasty, this framework is changed and then the skin over the nose has to heal back onto the framework. Continue Reading >>
Men Want Cosmetic Surgery, Too!
Cosmetic procedures aren’t just for women anymore. The number of men undergoing invasive and non-invasive forms of cosmetic enhancement in the U.S. has grown over the years. Men now make up 13 percent of all procedures that occur in the country. Blame it on America’s youth-oriented culture or TV shows that have make it OK Continue Reading >>
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