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Quantitative Comparison Between Microperforating Osteotomies and Continuous Lateral Osteotomies in Rhinoplasty

Richard A. Zoumalan, MD; Anil R. Shah, MD; Minas Constantinides, MD Objective: To determine the difference in nasal bone narrowing between 2 techniques: the low lateral intranasal perforating osteotomy technique and the low lateral continuous osteotomy technique. Methods: A retrospective analysis of preoperative and postoperative photographs to determine the changes of the dorsal width of… [Read More]

Aligning the bony nasal vault in rhinoplasty

Posted by Anil R. Shah, MD

The bony nasal vault represents a complex three dimensional structure. With a widely divergent spectrum of nasal bony deformities, use of a single technique will often result in inconsistent results. Recognition of the underlying geometric osseous form allows the surgeon to utilize a ratiocinative approach in addressing deformities of the upper one third of the… [Read More]

Loss of smell

Posted by Anil R. Shah, MD

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. Most… [Read More]

How much does a rhinoplasty cost?

Posted by Anil R. Shah, MD

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. Increased expertise and reputation of the surgeon can also result in… [Read More]

Bilateral auricular seromas: A case report and review of the literature

Crooked Nose Suture, Suture Suspension Technique

Posted by Anil R. Shah, MD

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 MD Presented at the Foundation For Facial Plastic Surgery, Newport Seminars, August 6-10, 2003. Correcting the crooked nose deformity can be a formidable task. Diagnosing the anatomical cause for… [Read More]

Tip Rhinoplasty Chicago | Cartilage Splitting Techniques

Posted by Anil R. Shah, MD

Cartilage splitting techniques in rhinoplasty Specific Applications of Cartilage Splitting Techniques in Tip Plasty Division of lower lateral cartilages in rhinoplasty has long been maligned for producing unnatural results and unpredictable outcomes. The original manifestation of this technique resulted from the Goldman tip rhinoplasty, stereotyped by the narrowed, pinched appearing noses of previous decades. However… [Read More]

Structural approach to endonasal rhinoplasty

Posted by Anil R. Shah, MD

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 surgery procedures to achieve commendable results. However, open rhinoplasty has the disadvantage of increased operative… [Read More]

Safety of Cranial Fixation in Endoscopic Browlifts

Posted by Anil R. Shah, MD

Sanaz Harirchian MD, Edwin Wang MD, Anil R Shah MD Introduction: 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 brow lifting. While open brow lifting requires skin resection for… [Read More]

Biomechanical Analysis of Anchoring Points in Rhytidectomy

Posted by Anil R. Shah, MD

Michael A. Carron, MD; Richard A. Zoumalan, MD; Philip J. Miller, MD; Anil R. Shah, MD Objective: 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 of death, for a total of… [Read More]

Defining the Facial extend of the Platysma Muscle

Posted by Anil R. Shah, MD

A Review of 71 Consecutive Face-lifts Anil R. Shah, MD; David Rosenberg, MD Objective: 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 months. The platysma muscle was identified and isolated during the procedure…. [Read More]