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The Use of Rib Grafts in Rhinoplasty

Reconstruction of certain nasal deformities requires significant structural support. Despite the ease of use of synthetic implants, the use of cartilage is associated with minimal risk of severe implant problems such as infection or extrusion. In the very visible nose, this is a huge advantage. Infections and extrusions in the nose from foreign materials may Read More…

Protection of the Singer’s Voice during Plastic Surgery

Professional singers, like many artists, are also occasional plastic surgery patients for facial and body changes. In my Indianapolis plastic surgery practice, I will see about one or two such patients a year who truly do make their living by singing. In larger metropolitan areas like New York or Los Angeles, for example, vocalists Read More…

Earlobe Changes after Facelift Surgery

The fear of many facelift patients is that…they will look like they have had a facelift. This is an understandable fear as the best facelift results come from a result that looks natural, a result that in no way looks like one has had a facelift. The signs of ‘having had a facelift’, from a Read More…

Corner of the Eye Tuck-ups – Lateral Canthoplasty and Lateral Canthopexy

The eyelids are a small facial area that has a big impact on our appearance. Slight changes in eyelid position can make for a surprising difference in appearance. While many think of the eyelids as just skin, there are chalked full of small anatomic pieces that make them both work and look normal. One of Read More…

Correction of Common Chin Implant Complications

Chin augmentation is one of the best values in facial surgery because it is both simple and tremendously effective for many patients. Changing the projection of the chin affects one’s profile and balance of facial proportions Because of its relative simplicity, it is widely performed by cosmetic surgeons at all levels of experience and Read More…

Jaw Augmentation as a Complementary Strategy in Facial Aging

The most recognized signs of facial aging is sagging and loose skin. Therefore, the use of facelifting techniques and other soft tissue suspension procedures have been the foundation of any facial rejuvenation treatment program. But recent published and presented research in plastic surgery in the past few years has shown that the underlying bone Read More…

Otoplasty (Ear Reshaping) in Teenagers

The ear is a peculiar facial feature. While not existing on the face per se, it has a convoluted shape of hills and valleys that surround the ear canal. Like the nose, it is incredibly unique in its size and shape and each person has their own particular ‘ear print’. Despite its complexity, it Read More…

Injectable Eyebrow/Brow Bone Augmentation

One of the most prominent facial area that changes as we age is that of the eyes. Known collectively as the periorbital region, it includes the eyelids, brows and all of the attached soft tissues. Periorbital age changes include brows that fall, eyelid skin that becomes excessive, and fat atrophy around the bone of Read More…

Considering Breast Reduction in Teenage Girls

One of the most common plastic surgery procedures done for teenage girls is breast reduction. Most women, young or older, have this surgery because they have large breasts that restrict their activities and give them pain. While older women usually have large breasts that have considerable sag (ptosis), teenage girls will not have as much Read More…

Teenage Rhinoplasty – Why, When and How

Being a teenager is tough, but it can be a lot tougher if you don’t like your nose. While most teens deal with their physical imperfections with acne medication and trendy clothes, a nose that is too big can not be easily camouflagued. Unfortunately, being ridiculed for a big nose is not uncommon. With Read More…