Introduction / BackgroundAn overly wide or flared alar base will lead to a bottom heavy nose and disrupt the delicate balance of an otherwise properly executed rhinoplasty.Classically, alar base refinement was thought to be necessary in only those alar bases that were wide pre...
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The use of ultrasound activated pin osteosynthesis (Sonic Weld) with resorbable plating in the repair of orbital floor fractures: a preliminary report.Reitzen S1, Jacobsen J1, Conrad D1, Shah AR1,2,*1. Department of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, Division of F...
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Nathan Monhian, MD and Anil R. Shah, MDGeneral ConsiderationsWith advances in the knowledge of wound healing, as well as the development of better materials and techniques, many options have become available in the treatment of patients with unsightly scars. Nevertheless, no tech...
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After aggressive rhinoplasty, a portion of the nose termed the ala can retract. In primary rhinoplasty, it is beneficial to preserve existing structures of the nose in an effort to decrease the chance of this occurring. In revision rhinoplasty, patients may need corre...
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List of Medications andSupplements to AvoidAttached is a list of medications to avoid prior to surgery. Please see additional list containing herbal medications as well. Medications to avoid generally thin the blood. Some of these medications are in the NSAID f...
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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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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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