Facial Plastic Surgery Blog
Upper and Midfacial Rejuvenation in the Non-Caucasian
Upper and Midfacial Rejuvenation in the Non-Caucasian Upper and Midfacial Rejuvenation in the Non-Caucasian Rami K. Batniji, MD; Stephen W. Perkins, MD In the nineteenth century, Johann Friedrich Blumenbach popularized the term “Caucasian” to describe a distinct group of people from the Caucasus region with specific craniofacial features… read more
I understand that for a facelift there will be stitches placed after the surgery to hold the skin in place
I understand that for a facelift there will be stitches placed after the surgery to hold the skin in place. Do these stitches need to be removed by the doctor? How soon after my surgery will I go back for an appointment? I see all my patients the following day after a facelift. I usually […]
For a rhinoplasty, do I have to spend the night at the hospital after the surgery or is it an outpatient procedure?
For a rhinoplasty, do I have to spend the night at the hospital after the surgery or is it an outpatient procedure? Typically, rhinoplasty is an outpatient surgery. However, for those patients who wish to spend the night at an aftercare facility, we are happy to facilitate the arrangements for these accommodations.
Facelift
From start to finish, how long does a facelift take? Can the procedure take place in my doctor’s office, or will I need to go to a hospital? I prefer to perform facelift surgery at a surgery center. It is a fully accredited center and we use board certified Anesthesiologists as well as a wonderful […]
What is ‘open roof deformity’ in reference to a rhinoplasty?
What is ‘open roof deformity’ in reference to a rhinoplasty? How can this be avoided or fixed? An open roof deformity is a term used to describe the appearance of the nose after a large dorsal hump reduction. When a large dorsal hump is reduced, the bridge/dorsum of the nose appears flat…this is an open […]
I am 28 years old and in a profession where looks are everything.
I am 28 years old and in a profession where looks are everything. I really enjoy looking at before and after pictures of nose jobs and have chosen the type of nose that I would like to get. I know that rhinoplasty must cause black eyes and bruising. How long is it before a nose […]
My nose is too narrow and I have finally decided to get rhinoplasty surgery.
My nose is too narrow and I have finally decided to get rhinoplasty surgery. This was not a quick decision; I have been contemplating surgery for almost two years. What will you use to make my nose wider, some of my own tissue? Does this procedure require incisions outside the nose? I appreciate the fact […]
Risk of infection with a gortex nasal implant
I am 38 years old and had a gortex implant placed in my nose about 6 years ago. Recently, a red color has appeared on the spot where the implant was placed. What antibiotics should I use to treat this? Does this mean I should potentially have the implant removed? There is a possibility that […]
Choosing between Botox and a Facelift
What is the difference between getting Botox and having a facelift? Which one is better for wrinkles and sagging in the facial skin? Botox minimizes the appearance of lines formed from muscle activity, such as frown lines, forehead creases, and crow’s feet. Botox is performed in the office. It takes approximately 4-7 days to show […]
Plastic surgery consultation details
What happens during a facelift consultation? Is there a chance my doctor will tell me not to have the surgery? The first part of the consultation includes a skin care analysis and introduction to our practice. Then, I meet with you and discuss your desires. I examine the areas of concern. I review my findings […]