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 >>
Thin Skin
The skin around the eyes is extremely delicate. Thinner than other areas, such as the cheeks and chin, it is also subject to stretching in various directions when you rub your eyes, wink, smile or carelessly smear on moisturizer. Perhaps its thinness, combined with these daily “assaults,” contributes to the periorbital skin (skin around the 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 >>
Deviated Septum: The New Reason for a Nose Job?
Hollywood’s stars are privileged in many ways, one of which is the ability to stave off Father Time. How do they do it? With access to trainers, diet gurus, luxurious vacations, expensive cosmetics, and of course, world-class cosmetic surgeons. Yet many deny having had “work done” or cite excuses like a “deviated septum” for getting Continue Reading >>
Back to Parliament After a Scandal, Cover-up, and an Apology with a Smaller Nose
In a previous blog, I discussed how a member of the Egyptian parliament underwent a rhinoplasty and lied about it to the public, but he has officially apologized publicly. Although lying and undergoing plastic surgery is against the rules of his conservative Islamic party, he has maintained his position in parliament with his new beautiful nose.
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