Plasticpedia

A Plastic Surgery Resource for Patients

Welcome to Plasticpedia, a patient resource for information about facial plastic surgery procedures by Dr. Anil R. Shah. Dr. Shah believes a well informed patient will make the best decision regarding which plastic surgery procedure is best, if any. Found in Plasticpedia are rhinoplasty and facelift glossaries, nasal anatomy and facial anatomy information, information on the types of rhinoplasty and aging face procedures, a guide to grafts in rhinoplasty, a facial analysis tutorial, and a collection of scientific articles published by Dr. Anil Shah.

EFACE:

The Eface is a web tool designed to provide patients with focused information on facial plastic surgery procedures, based on their ethnicity and gender.

ARTICLES:

All of the articles on this website have been authored or coauthored by Dr. Shah. His unique viewpoint about facial plastic surgery are highlighted, with several of the articles published exclusively for Plasticpedia.

PRE/POST OP INSTRUCTIONS:

Step by step guide for preparing for procedures with Dr. Shah, as well as do's and don't for how to make the most out of your recovery.

FACAL ANALYSIS:

Face Analysis and in particular aging face analysis can help demonstrate some of the areas which can be improved in aging face surgery.

CONNECT WITH DR. SHAH:

Not all information on this website will be able to answer a web viewers question. Contacting Dr. Shah is quick and easy with the contact Dr. Shah icon located at the bottom of each web page.

All material on this website is not intended to serve as medical advice or diagnosis. All treatment should be based solely upon recommendations based upon an in person visit with your physician.

Aging or Stretched Earlobes

07/05/2016 by Anil R. Shah, MD

Earlobes can become stretched with age, loss of elasticity, or the use of heavy earrings over time. Correction of prominent ears is typically an in office procedure with local anesthesia. The excessive length of the earlobes is reshaped by exact excision of the prominent portion. When can I wear earrings after an earlobe reduction? Most… Read More

Post Operative Instructions | Facelift Surgery

07/05/2016 by Anil R. Shah, MD

Preoperative Preparation See also preoperative preparation Immediately after the procedure A dressing is placed after the procedure around the head and neck. It is critical that the dressing is not removed until the next day by the doctor. The dressing is designed to provide moderate compression so that the area can heal naturally. Dr. Shah… Read More

Alar Base Width (Determining Width of the Base or Bottom of the Nose)

07/05/2016 by Anil R. Shah, MD

Some patients are concerned about the width of their noses. The guideline used by most surgeons is to draw a line (line D) from the medial canthus (closest part to center of the eye) straight down on the face (ideally use a line perpendicular to the Frankfort Horizontal). Figure 1 Demonstrating Line A (nasal flair),… Read More

Arnica

07/05/2016 by Anil R. Shah, MD

Arnica Arnica Montana is a large flowering European plant which has reputed therapeutic benefits which include decreased bruising and pain. Arnica is typically administered in either a pill or topical form. Taken in its pure form, Arnica can cause rapid heartbeat, liver failure and death. Many surgeons use Arnica a few days prior to a… Read More

Nasolabial folds

07/04/2016 by Anil R. Shah, MD

Many methods to treat nasolabial folds A nasolabial fold is part of normal anatomy Typically treating the area around the nasolabial fold just as important as in treating the fold itself Many patients who come in to see me will focus on the prominence of the nasolabial folds. There are other terms for the nasolabial… Read More

Rhinophyma

07/04/2016 by Anil R. Shah, MD

Rhinoplyma is a massive lobular swelling of the nose. Originally, it was thought to be related to excessive drinking, i.e. W.C. Field’s nose, but later on it was found to be caused by distinct processes. It can be caused by a form of acne, called acne rosacea, which in term traps bacteria (dermodex follicularium) in… Read More

Aging Face

07/04/2016 by Anil R. Shah, MD

It is important to understand for patients to understand their facial aging process. There are several factors which contribute to facial aging including changes to the skin (fine lines, wrinkles, brown spots), loss of facial volume, and descent of facial tissue (sagging tissues). Many surgeons attempt to combat the signs of aging by pulling the… Read More

Rhinoplasty Nasal Tip Edema Chicago

06/04/2016 by Anil R. Shah, MD

Nasal tip edema is may occur after rhinoplasty. Persistent nasal tip edema is edema that lasts greater than one month and is a common complaint after an extensive surgical dissection of the nasal tip and placement of various grafts particularly in secondary rhinoplasty. It requires patience on the part of the patient and the physician…. Read More

Male model rhinoplasty

06/04/2016 by Anil R. Shah, MD

Here is a young patient who has a very specific look for a modeling campaign. He presents with a nasal fracture and a congenital knob to the nose. He has never had previous surgery and is seeking to improve his breathing, maintain his nasal shape, and keep his look but with a slight change to… Read More