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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.

RHINOPLASTY

  • Anatomy
  • Glossary
  • FAQ
  • Articles
  • Pre and Post Op Instructions
  • Types of Rhinoplasty
  • Grafts in Rhinoplasty

AGING FACE

  • Anatomy
  • Analysis
  • Glossary
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Articles
  • Pre and Post Op Instructions

EFACE AND ETHNIC PLASTIC SURGERY

  • Asian
  • Latino/South American
  • African American
  • Indian/Pakistani
  • Middle Eastern
  • Caucasian

BOTOX AND FILLERS

  • Botox
  • Facial Fillers
  • Patient Instructions
  • Articles

OTHER FACIAL PROCEDURES

  • Acne Scars
  • Jaw/Masseter Reduction
  • Chin Implantation
  • Buccal Fat Removal
  • Osteoma Removal
  • Mole Removal
  • Otoplasty
  • Jowl Reduction

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Filed Under: Plasticpedia, Skin Rejuvenation

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

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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

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