Rhinoplasty Topics of Discussion

Question: Are my expectations realistic? Answer: The Photoshop results do appear overly-realistic, and are probably not possible. It’s also important not to give a pinched appearance as well. The thickness of the width of the tip is composed of thick skin and wide cartilages. The amount of each one of those components must be determined at the time of the in-person consultation to determine how much you are able to narrow the bulbous tip. Thick

Question: How well would a chin lipo suit me? Answer: From the limited photographs, it does not appear that there’s that much fat in your neck, so liposuction would only give you a minimal benefit. You would get more benefit from placement of a single chin implant placed under local anesthesia which would give better structural support for the soft tissues in the neck. Question: Am I a good candidate for rhinoplasty?  Answer: A closed

Question: I’m 39 years old, and considering upper eyelid lift, my question is would I also need lower eyelid lift? Answer: The Photographs demonstrate extra skin on the upper lids creating the hooded look, therefore your very good candidate for an upper blepharoplasty. It does not appear that insurance would cover your upper blepharoplasty. Your Lower lids demonstrate fat bags, therefore you are a great candidate for the lower eyelid surgery as well through trans-conjunctival

Question: Is it important to have a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon? Answer: Yes, indeed, it is important to make sure that your plastic surgeon is board-certified in plastic surgery, or facial plastic surgery. It’s also very important to study your prospective surgeon’s before and after facelift photo gallery to make sure that it is extensive with lots of natural results. Question: Do I need upper and lower blepharoplasty, please? Answer: From the one limited photograph,

Question: Will the leftover filler affect the rhinoplasty since it is a closed rhinoplasty? Answer: The filler placed in the nose after nine months will probably not affect the results of your rhinoplasty procedure. If you think there’s still a significant amount leftover in your nose, then have it reversed by the person who placed it there in first place. A closed rhinoplasty just means all the incisions are placed on the inside of the

Question: How common is entropion after lower blepharoplasty done from outside the eyelid? Answer: In our practice for over 30 years, we remove all fat through the inside of the lower lid, which is the gold standard to prevent ectropion. If there’s loose and extra skin present on the lower lids, then we make an incision just underneath the eyelashes only remove a small pinch of the skin itself. The reason for the incision on

Question: Am I a revision rhinoplasty candidate? Answer: Best to wait at least one year before undergoing a revision rhinoplasty. A closed rhinoplasty approach can accomplish straightening the nose and reducing the hanging columella present. All of the incisions are placed on the inside of the nose. No external incisions are required. Also important to know if there is any cartilage left over on the inside of your nose for grafting purposes since you may

Question: Am I a candidate for eyelid surgery? Answer: You have low eyebrows which are creating the hooded look on your upper lids. Consider a brow lift procedure to raise the eyebrows and lift your lower lids off your eyelashes. Question: Can  a doctor choose the placement of a chin implant? Answer: No, all chin implants placed in a very specific position underneath the periosteum of the mandible directly at the lower leading edge of

Question: 56-year-old woman, looks like I’m frowning. Starting to get jowls and neck looks like a turkey. How do I treat this? Answer: From the limited photographs, it appears that you have significant facial changes of aging for which a lower face and neck lift can significantly improve. The goal of a lower face and neck lift is to tighten loose facial and neck skin, tighten loose facial and neck muscles, lift the gels, and

Question: Would I be a good candidate for a lower facelift? Answer: No, you’re not a candidate for a facelift at age 30, since your skin tone is not an issue at that age. You have fat deposits in the neck and a recessive chin profile. Consider a neck lift with a platysma plasty and placement of a small, chin implant to Augment your recessive chin forward. Both procedures are complementary to each other to