Dr. Anil Shah Blog | Loss of smell

Loss of smell

The ability to smell is often taken for granted. Not only are there many life enhancing odors such as the smell of fresh baked goods from a bakery or a rose garden in the spring, but the ability to smell can warn of life threatening dangers such as a nearby fire or spoiled food...

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Dr. Anil Shah Blog | How much does a rhinoplasty cost?

How much does a rhinoplasty cost?

The cost of cosmetic surgery is dependent on several factors. First of all, the location of the surgery will have a major impact on cost.  Generally speaking, the same procedure performed in the Midwest will cost less than either the west or east coasts.  Increase...

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Dr. Anil Shah Blog | Crooked Nose Suture, Suture Suspension Technique

Crooked Nose Suture, Suture Suspension Technique

How I Do It: Treating the crooked nose with a suture suspension technique (Adapted from previous publication)Steven H. Dayan MD, FACS and Anil R. Shah MDPresented at the Foundation For Facial Plastic Surgery, Newport Seminars, August 6-10, 2003.Correcting the crooked nose deformi...

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Dr. Anil Shah Blog | Tip Rhinoplasty Chicago | Cartilage Splitting Techniques

Tip Rhinoplasty Chicago | Cartilage Splitting Techniques

Cartilage splitting techniques in rhinoplastySpecific Applications of Cartilage Splitting Techniques in Tip PlastyDivision of lower lateral cartilages in rhinoplasty has long been maligned for producing unnatural results and unpredictable outcomes. The original manifestation of t...

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Dr. Anil Shah Blog | Structural approach to endonasal rhinoplasty

Structural approach to endonasal rhinoplasty

Without question, the introduction of open rhinoplasty has increased the emphasis on preservation and support of existing structure in rhinoplasty. The unparalleled view afforded by open rhinoplasty has decreased the learning curve of surgeons in the most difficult of plastic sur...

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Dr. Anil Shah Blog | Safety of Cranial Fixation in Endoscopic Browlifts

Safety of Cranial Fixation in Endoscopic Browlifts

Sanaz Harirchian MD, Edwin Wang MD, Anil R Shah MDIntroduction:The use of endoscopes and minimally invasive procedures has permeated nearly all fields of surgery. In the case of browlifts, the majority of surgeons are utilizing endoscopic brow lifts, rather than coronal or open...

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Dr. Anil Shah Blog | Biomechanical Analysis of Anchoring Points in Rhytidectomy

Biomechanical Analysis of Anchoring Points in Rhytidectomy

Michael A. Carron, MD; Richard A. Zoumalan, MD; Philip J. Miller, MD; Anil R. Shah, MDObjective: To quantify tissue tearing force at various anchoring points on the face.Methods: This is a prospective anatomic study using 4 fresh cadavers of persons aged 60 to 70 years at thetime...

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Dr. Anil Shah Blog | Defining the Facial extend of the Platysma Muscle

Defining the Facial extend of the Platysma Muscle

A Review of 71 Consecutive Face-liftsAnil R. Shah, MD; David Rosenberg, MDObjective: To delineate the superior (facial) extent of the platysma muscle.Methods: A total of 142 facial halves were examined from 71 consecutive deep-plane rhytidectomies performed over a period of 3...

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Dr. Anil Shah Blog | The Mini-Lift

The Mini-Lift

Richard Zoumalan MD, Anil R. Shah MD, John Westine MD*NYU School of Medicine, Division of Facial Plastic Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology, New York, New YorkNYU School of Medicine, Division of Facial Plastic Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology, New York, New York, Assist...

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Dr. Anil Shah Blog | Prevention Of Lower Eyelid Malposition after Blepharoplasty

Prevention Of Lower Eyelid Malposition after Blepharoplasty

Abstract:Objective: Determine the position of the lower eyelid and lateral canthus after release of the lower lid retractors with the “inside-out technique” by measuring the MR2 and use of the lateral canthal rounding scale.Design:  Retrospective analysisRe...

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Dr. Anil Shah Blog | Zygomaticus Major Muscle Landmark

Zygomaticus Major Muscle Landmark

A Practical Landmark in Identifying the Zygomaticus Major MuscleObjective:Analyze the efficacy of the newly described “zygomaticus notch” in identifying the zygomaticus major in both a freshly preserved cadaver study and in clinical applications.Study Design:Cadaver d...

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Dr. Anil Shah Blog | Should Your Procedure Be FDA approved

Should Your Procedure Be FDA approved

What does it mean if a new device is or isn't FDA approved. Everyday our local news broadcasters report to us about the “latest and greatest” medical devices or product that is designed to help us lose weight, reduce wrinkles, or stop smoking. Many of these new...

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