Perhaps the biggest increase in facial plastic procedures has been amongst Asian patients. Asian patients have traditionally had rhinoplasty and facial contouring as the most common procedures performed. Facelifting was considered an unnecessary component to the Asian face because it aged differently than the Caucasian face. Due to the presence of melanin within the skin, most Asian patients age with less… [Read More]
Plasticpedia
Skin Rejuvenation India | Indian Skin
Skin plays a bigger role in India. If you look at a matrimonial web site, many men will ask for a fair skinned women in their description of Ideal Indian/ Pakistani women. It is not really known why some patients favor this. Some theories are that it is assumed a fair skinned women comes from… [Read More]
Indian Rhinoplasty
The goal of rhinoplasty should not be to change the ethnic appearance of a person, but rather to enhance the attractive features of the face. In most patients, this involves subtle crafting of the nose to provide more emphasis on the patient’s eyes rather than the nose. Indian noses vary significantly from person to person…. [Read More]
Rhinoplasty Philosophy
Rhinoplasty is the term for reshaping the nose. It can be done to make the nose smaller, bigger, wider, narrower, straighter. There are many concepts in rhinoplasty which are specific to a certain type. The goal for this section is to provide enough detail for the patient to thoroughly research the operation. The first thing… [Read More]
Rhinoplasty Surgery
Rhinoplasty Surgery Preoperative Preparation see also pre and postop instructions The Procedure: Rhinoplasty may be done under IV sedation, local anesthetic, or general anesthesia depending on the type of operation being performed. Dr. Shah and the anesthesiologist will advise on the type of anesthetic which is best for you. Immediately After the Procedure: 1. Packing:… [Read More]
RHINOPLASTY INCISIONS
Columellar Incision an incision made along the columella in an external rhinoplasty approach. The columellar incision is typically made midway between the nostril and base of the columella. It can be a variety of shapes, most commonly using the inverted V incision or a stairstep incision. Transfixion Incision an approach to the septum where the… [Read More]
I broke my nose, now what?
A nose is the most commonly broken bone in the body. You may have broken it in the past and not even realized it. The timing of the repair of the fracture depends on several issues. Are the nasal bones broken in isolation or is the septum also deviated and broken? If the nasal bones… [Read More]
Rinoplastia
La rinoplastia es quizás la operación más difícil a realizarse en cirugía plástica facial. Cada nariz es diferente así que el cirujano debe ser cómodo con una miríada de técnicas. Ciertas narices son las mejores para la rinoplastia endonasal, mientras que otras asignan un procedimiento por mandato abierto. El Dr. Shah es uno de los únicos… [Read More]
Septal Perforation
Septal perforation, is a term used to describe a hole or opening within the nasal septum. While some septal perforations can be asymptomatic, some can create issues including nasal obstruction, crusting, pain, and epistaxis. There are many cause of septal perforation: Septal surgery Septal hematoma Cocaine Intranasal drug use Infection Autoimmune Disorders Nose picking Violent… [Read More]
Preoperative Preparation
Avoid medications which can thin the blood (blood thinners). To ensure the least possible “black and blue” discoloration following the operation, do not take any of the medications 2 weeks prior to the procedure. Avoid herbal medications which can thin blood. Alcohol is a potent blood vessel dilator and, in the post-operative condition, can promote… [Read More]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- Next Page »