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 staff for their exact case. Week 1: Activity Level:… [Read More]
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 scar for patients is to… [Read More]
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 may cause drowsiness while Claritin causes less drowsiness…. [Read More]
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 in the supratip, the area just above the tip…. [Read More]
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 cartilage. Taping allows the skin of the nose… [Read More]
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 procedure), caffeine (48 hours prior and one week after), viagra or cialis. See right for complete list… [Read More]
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 Botox and facial fillers… [Read More]
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 the nose. Instructions for taping glasses to forehead:… [Read More]
Unveiling the best kept beauty secret in Indian match making by Priyanka Bhatt In 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 weddings and gatherings, daughters are paraded to “meet” other… [Read More]
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 – especially where our skin is oily. Whether you have… [Read More]
