What can I do about those dark circles under my eye? Treatment of dark circles first begins with proper diagnosis of the cause . There are many things which can cause dark circles including allergies, aging, dehydration, congenital (genetic condition which runs in family), and abnormal blood vessel formation. Other factors which may contribute to… [Read More]
S is a beauty pageant contestant and seeking to be a model. She unfortunately had an injury some years ago during cheerleading which led to a broken nose and deviated septum. She had difficulty breathing and did not like the shape of her nose. She underwent a rhinoplasty by a Chicago based plastic surgeon (not… [Read More]
A commonly asked question is when can I return to the gym or just resume exercise after rhinoplasty? Since, not all exercise is the same and not all rhinoplasties are the same this serves as a general guide which patients should ask Dr. Shah and his staff for their exact case. Week 1: Activity Level:… [Read More]
Botulinum Toxin and Facial Filler Pre Instructions Please discontinue any blood thinners at least one week prior to your injection. For facial fillers, especially lip augmentation, please bring an antihistamine to your visit. Examples of antihistamine include Benadryl or Claritin. Bendaryl is the most effective antihistamine but may cause drowsiness while Claritin causes less drowsiness…. [Read More]
Taping the nose after a rhinoplasty controls edema (swelling) of the nose. Taping holds light pressure on the skin to prevent the skin and soft tissue of the nose from expanding. In addition, rhinoplasty changes the underlying shape of the nose by altering the shape of the cartilage. Taping allows the skin of the nose… [Read More]
Preparing for the Procedure: Avoid medications and herbal medications which can thin the blood (blood thinners). Do not take any of the medications 2 weeks prior to the procedure. This includes alcohol (one week prior and after the procedure), caffeine (48 hours prior and one week after), viagra or cialis. See right for complete list… [Read More]
Eyeglasses and sunglasses can place pressure on the nasal bones after rhinoplasty leading to changes in the shape of the nasal bones and leave impressions along the bridge of the nose. For the first two months after surgery, Dr. Shah recommends avoiding pressure on the bridge of the nose. Instructions for taping glasses to forehead:… [Read More]
Unveiling the best kept beauty secret in Indian match making by Priyanka Bhatt In every culture, finding a good husband can be one of life’s biggest challenges for both the daughter and the parents. However, the pressure is particularly high in the Indian community. At all weddings and gatherings, daughters are paraded to “meet” other… [Read More]
Skin, like the weather and our moods, does change. Changes in weather, diet, or menstrual cycle can cause your skin to feel drier, oilier or even more acne-prone. Combination skin creates confusion since we are not sure if we should continue to moisturize or not – especially where our skin is oily. Whether you have… [Read More]
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]