Dr. Anil Shah Blog | Enhancing Beauty

Enhancing Beauty

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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Dr. Anil Shah Blog | Exercising After Rhinoplasty

Exercising After Rhinoplasty

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 s...

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Dr. Anil Shah Blog | Scar Revision Chicago

Scar Revision Chicago

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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Dr. Anil Shah Blog | Botulinum Toxin and Facial Filler Pre Instructions

Botulinum Toxin and Facial Filler Pre Instructions

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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Dr. Anil Shah Blog | Kenalog (Steroid) Injections and Rhinoplasty

Kenalog (Steroid) Injections and Rhinoplasty

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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Dr. Anil Shah Blog | How to Tape the Nose After Rhinoplasty

How to Tape the Nose After Rhinoplasty

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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Dr. Anil Shah Blog | Pre and Post Operative Instructions: Rhinoplasty

Pre and Post Operative Instructions: Rhinoplasty

List of Medications and Supplements to AvoidPreparing 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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Dr. Anil Shah Blog | Avoiding and Treating Bruising

Avoiding and Treating Bruising

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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Dr. Anil Shah Blog | Taping Glasses After Rhinoplasty

Taping Glasses After Rhinoplasty

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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Dr. Anil Shah Blog | The secret some Indian beauties aren’t telling

The secret some Indian beauties aren’t telling

Unveiling the best kept beauty secret in Indian match makingby Priyanka BhattIn every culture, finding a good husband can be one of life's biggest challenges for both the daughter and the parents. However, the pressure is particularly high in the Indian community. At all we...

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Dr. Anil Shah Blog | Understanding Your Skin

Understanding Your Skin

Skin, like the weather and our moods, does change. Changes in weather, diet, or menstrual cycle can cause your skin to feel drier, oilier or even more acne-prone. Combination skin creates confusion since we are not sure if we should continue to moisturize or not - especiall...

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Dr. Anil Shah Blog | Shrunk My Pores! By Candice Sabatini

Shrunk My Pores! By Candice Sabatini

January 2008They said it couldn't be done. Aw hell, I’ve got to admit it; even I told you it couldn’t be done. That is…you just can’t shrink your pores. Despite all the claims by cosmeceutical manufacturers, our best hope was keeping them as clean...

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