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Nasal hair is something we are supposed to have. Vibrassae, the medical term for nose hair, serves to help filter particles and air. However, overly long nasal hair is probably not high on our list of attractive. So what are you supposed to do prior to a rhinoplasty? Pluck, clip...
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Dec
Facial fillers are some of the most popular plastic surgery procedures. This has created newer products on the market, each with its own specific qualities. One way clincians try to define the “feel” of a filler is through its physical properties.One way fillers are q...
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Does Dr. Shah use topical Cocaine as an anesthetic in rhinoplasty?Cocaine is one of the traditional agents used in rhinoplasty and septoplasty to both anesthetize the nose and cause vasocontriction*. The main issue with the use of cocaine is the potential for cardiac arrhythmia*...
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Juvederm Voluma was recently unanimously FDA approved as the only facial filler for age-related loss in the midface. This particular filler is claiming to be the thickest to date. In addition, results may last up to 2 years, which is thought to be the longest lasting...
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A condition develops in some patients known as rhinorrhea, which is also known as nasal drip. This condition can occur after rhinoplasty for a few weeks to in rare cases months. This phenomenom is not well described in the literature. After a septorhinoplasty, the interior l...
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Dec
Ocumend is a hydrogel pad used to reduce swelling and bruising. It is 50x stronger than any topical agent on the market. Ocumend contains 2 active ingredients: Arnica montana, which reduces inflammation and bruising, and ledum palustre, which is another naturally derived ingredie...
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Dec
Many patients wonder how long it takes for all of the swelling to dissipate after a rhinoplasty. Rhinoplasty is unlike other procedures where patients can often see a “final” result within a three month span. In fact, most patients take up to a year or longer for the...
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Dec
The first few days after your facial procedure, it is in your best interest to avoid jumping in a steamy, hot shower directly. A great way to postpone that is by creating a “To Do” list, hanging it up on the fridge. And enjoy a nice, warm bubble bath without exposing...
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Dec
For those of us who think of the famous actor Cary Grant, we think handsome, articulate, and well-spoken — however Dr. Shah's office could not help focusing on the large bump in the middle of his forehead during his movies, which suddenly disappeared later in his care...
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Dec
Why Bad Smells Occur After Nose SurgeryAfter a nose job or rhinoplasty procedure, it is not uncommon for patients to experience bad smells coming from their noses. This is due to a variety of factors that can occur during the healing process. During a nose job, the surgeon makes...
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