Revision rhinoplasty is perhaps one of the most difficult procedures performed. Most surgeons who perform revision rhinoplasty will do so through an open rhinoplasty approach. Endonasal rhinoplasty is where incisions are made entirely within the nose. In some cases, endonasal revision rhinoplasty will be preferred to open rhinoplasty for revision rhinoplasty. This must be determined… [Read More]
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Earlobe Reduction
Earlobe reduction Earlobes are a seemingly small part of our faces. Unfortunately, earlobes may create several aesthetic problems even within Chicago, Illinois. First of all, torn earlobes are a common problem after ear piercing. Many heavy earrings or hanging earrings can get accidently pulled creating a hole within the ear. This can create a visual… [Read More]
Deep Plane Facelift Surgery
Deep plane rhytidectomy, otherwise, known as deep plane facelift is a sophisticated technique whereby the deeper tissues of the face are lifted and advanced posteriorly. This technique has been around for the last 15 years and is used by very few surgeons. One of the challenges with this technique is the ability to understand facial anatomy. … [Read More]
Prominent Conchal Bowl
The conchal bowl is the portion of the ear that can make the cup of the ear look too prominent. This can be from a combination of factors which includes excessive cartilage formation, poor angulation between the ear and the head. Correction of the prominent conchal bowl may be done with a suture using what… [Read More]
Indian Cheeks and Chins
Cheek bones vary tremendously from culture to culture. India is a large country with a diverse population. In a female patient, higher and larger cheek bones provide a more feminine appearance to a face while in males, strong flat cheek bones are considered more masculine. Low cheek bones can make the face sag, particularly around… [Read More]
Anatomy and Analysis of the Ear
The external ears are made of cartilage and skin. There is a robust blood supply and nerve supply to the ear, making the ears sensitive to touch as well as highly vascular. Like other parts of the body, the ear has specific terminology to describe specific components of the external ear. On the periphery of the… [Read More]
Bulbous Nasal Tip
The Bulbous Nasal Tip is a term used to describe when the nasal tip is excessively full or heavy. The term bulbous means “fat, round or bulging, or shaped like a bulb”. A bulbous nasal tip thereby has the qualities of being round and bulging. The main issue with a bulbous nasal tip is that… [Read More]
Why most non surgical nose jobs are a bad idea?
My mother used to tell me that sometimes a short cut is a long cut. More and more patients are seeking non surgical procedures to avoid surgery. This has revolutionized the face with the use of botox and fillers. Recently, more and more surgeons are using fillers in the nose as a replacement for rhinoplasty…. [Read More]
Otoplasty Techniques
There are several techniques for otoplasty (ear reshaping) that are used to help reshape the ear. Each technique is used for a different aspect in ear reshaping. Mustarde Suture The Mustarde suture is one of the most powerful techniques used in otoplasty. It is used when the antihelical fold is under developed, which causes the… [Read More]
Open Septoplasty
Septoplasty is a term used to describe reshaping of the nasal septum for improvement in either the functional airway passage of the nose or to create a straighter appearance. The septum serves as the foundation for building the nose up and therefore it is critical that the rhinoplasty surgeon can perform a variety of maneuvers to… [Read More]
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