by Mia JohnsonEthnically Responsible RhinoplastyEthnically Responsible Rhinoplasty For many years, there was a stigma that an African American patient seeking rhinoplasty was not necessarily trying to enhance their appearance but in effect look more white. Even in some of t...
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What can I do about those dark circles under my eye? Treatment of dark circles first begins with proper diagnosis of the cause . There are many things which can cause dark circles including allergies, aging, dehydration, congenital (genetic condition which runs in family), and abn...
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S is a beauty pageant contestant and seeking to be a model. She unfortunately had an injury some years ago during cheerleading which led to a broken nose and deviated septum. She had difficulty breathing and did not like the shape of her nose. She underwent a rhinoplasty by a Chi...
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Dr. Shah has a well established reputation amongst models and actresses. He has worked in and around the fashion industry, giving him expert insight into what photographs and films properly. Shown below is an established model whose feedback from her photographers was on a nose w...
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Exercising After Rhinoplasty A commonly asked question is when can I return to the gym or just resume exercise after rhinoplasty? Since, not all exercise is the same and not all rhinoplasties are the same this serves as a general guide which patients should ask Dr. Shah and his ...
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Scars on the face can be difficult for patients. It can be difficult for patients if the scars are noticeable or if the scars draw unnecessary attention to the face. Scars can result from a variety of causes including chicken pox, acne scarring, trauma or accidents. The key with a...
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Please discontinue any blood thinners at least one week prior to your injection. For facial fillers, especially lip augmentation, please bring an antihistamine to your visit. Examples of antihistamine include Benadryl or Claritin. Bendaryl is the most effective antihistamine but ...
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After a rhinoplasty, some patients may have a predisposition to have a larger amount of swelling or develop scar tissue in the nose. This can occur with both closed (endonasal) or open (external) rhinoplasty procedures. The area where the majority of the swelling takes place is ...
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Taping the nose after a rhinoplasty controls edema (swelling) of the nose. Taping holds light pressure on the skin to prevent the skin and soft tissue of the nose from expanding. In addition, rhinoplasty changes the underlying shape of the nose by altering the shape of the cartil...
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List of Medications and Supplements to Avoid Preparing for the Procedure: Avoid medications and herbal medications which can thin the blood (blood thinners). Do not take any of the medications 2 weeks prior to the procedure. This includes alcohol (one week prior and after the pr...
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No one likes bruising. A bruise can cause discoloration to an area, and in some cases can be difficult to cover up. What is a bruise? A bruise is a collection of blood that occurs when a blood vessel is sheared. In plastic surgery, bruising can occur after injections such as Boto...
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Eyeglasses and sunglasses can place pressure on the nasal bones after rhinoplasty leading to changes in the shape of the nasal bones and leave impressions along the bridge of the nose. For the first two months after surgery, Dr. Shah recommends avoiding pressure on the bridge of ...
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