Facial Plastic Surgery Blog

How would you improve a bulbous tip as often seen in African American noses? There are a variety of techniques we use to achieve refinement of a bulbous tip. Suturing techniques is the preferred method. If not enough refinement of a bulbous tip is achieved with suturing techniques, then I look to grafting techniques to […]

I am Asian and have a nose that does not project enough and I would like rhinoplasty to repair it. But I had a nose job for deviated septum when I was younger. Would the previous nose job affect a new repair? In an effort to achieve more projection, we may need to use cartilage […]

I recently read an article in the Daily Mail on a new procedure that takes your own cells from behind the ear to treat facial wrinkles. What is this procedure? The product you asked about is named laviv. A biopsy of skin is obtained from behind the ear. It is sent to the company. At […]

How common is augmentation in Asian rhinoplasty and how is this achieved? A common request from Asian patients who seek rhinoplasty is agumentation of the bridge of the nose. This can be achieved through a variety of methods. One method is injection of filler material. This is an in-office procedure. The filler material (such as […]

I am a Middle Eastern woman with an extremely crooked nose. Will I be able to get this corrected without changing how I look? If your nose is extremely crooked, a rhinoplasty may provide a nose that is straighter in appearance. It is challenging (if not impossible) to achieve a perfectly straight nose from an […]

What is Exilis skin tightening procedure? Exilis uses radiofrequency technology to deliver heat to the tissues beneath the skin. Heat creates collagen reformation, thus tightening the skin. Excellent treatment areas of the face include the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, jawline, and neckline. This is an in-office treatment. There is minimal discomfort associated with the treatment. […]

I am interested in Asian Rhinoplasty. I am nervous about being awake during the procedure. What type of anesthesia is given to patients during rhinoplasty? We use general anesthesia during rhinoplasty. With general anesthesia, the board-certified anesthesiologist can monitor you at all times to make certain you do not wake up during the procedure. As […]

I am a 34 year old Jamaican woman with extremely flared nostrils. Can this be fixed with ethnic rhinoplasty? Flared nostrils can be reduced using alar base reduction techniques. This does require an incision that is well hidden within the crease between the nostril and face.

Hello, I am interested in potential scar revision. On the center of my forehead, I have a diagonal scar that resembles the shape of a canoe. it is about 3/8″ long and about 1/4″ wide in the middle and I am wondering if you could help to make it look better or at least make […]

I’m a Middle Eastern man and I don’t like my profile. Is there a type of nose job I can get that would cater to my specific needs? It depends upon what your specific needs are. I understand you don’t like your profile and, based upon your line of questioning, it appears that the nose […]