Category: plastic surgery case study | rhinoplasty

Case Study: Rhinoplasty for the ‘Fat’ Nose

Background: Undesired shapes and sizes of a nose comes in many different forms. But one common nasal shape concern is that of the thick or fat nose. This type of nose problem almost always has thick skin and a very round or broad nasal tip. The nasal tip is often not only wide but Read More…

Case Study: Lip Reduction for Dry Lips

Background:While considerable cosmetic effort goes into making lips larger, the need or desire for the opposite effect is much more limited. Reduction of lips that are perceived to be too big is largely limited to certain ethnic groups and some lip enhancement patients that wish to reverse their unnaturally large and distorted lips. While Read More…

A Modified Subnasal Lip Lift for Columellar Retraction

A long upper lip can be a sign of aging around the mouth. The distance between the base of the nose, known as the columella, and the pink part (vermilion) of the upper lip appears exaggerated. While there is no exact measurement to mathematically quantitate a long upper lip, the distance between the columella Read More…

Common Patient Questions about Liposuction

What are the common side effects of liposuction? The most common side effects of liposuction is bruising, swelling and pain. Every liposuction patient will experience these temporary issues that take up to six weeks after surgery to go completely away. The skin overlying the treated areas will also be temporarily numb but full feeling Read More…

Common Patient Questions about Facelifts

Is a facelift performed under general anesthesia? There are different types of facelifts. Some more minor like a min-facelift or Lifestyle Lift (the same thing) that can be performed under local or IV sedation. More complete facelifts, which often are done with other facial procedures (forehead, eyes, etc) are much better off done under Read More…

Common Patient Questions about Rhinoplasty

What is Rhinoplasty? Rhinoplasty, or getting a nose job, involves changing the outer appearance of the nose. Its intent to better balance the different areas of the nose so that it looks more pleasing. This commonly involves reducing a hump or bump, narrowing and lifting the tip of the nose, and overall making it Read More…

Common Patient Questions about Tummy Tucks

What are the specifics of the abdominoplasty procedure? Most abdominoplasty or tummy tuck procedures consist of three parts. The skin removal on the outside is the obvious first part as it is marked before going back to surgery. With the skin cut out comes the removal of the underlying fat right down to the Read More…

Common Patient Questions about Breast Lifts

What are Arnica montana or bromelain and is it used in breast lifts? These are common non-pharmaceutical supplements for healing that some plastic surgeons endorse and prescribe for surgery including breast lift surgery. Arnica is a well-known extract of the mountain lily flower that has been used for decades to prevent or clear bruising Read More…

Common Patient Questions about Breast Reduction

How many techniques are there for breast reduction surgery? There are a variety of different techniques for reducing the large breast. They all fundamentally, however, revolve around keeping the nipple alive while reducing breast size and creating a better breast shape by skin removal and tightening. The scars that are created are very similar Read More…

Case Study: The Posterior Arm Lift after Extreme Weight Loss

Background: Most people pay little attention to the size and shape of their upper arms, unless they are too big or floppy. With extreme weight loss, aided by bariatric surgery or a very dedicated diet and exercise program, the upper arm skin will sag considerably. While the loss of fat deflates the volume of the Read More…