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… [Read More]
This year’s cold weather has made many patients wonder what if any effects will it create on their nose after rhinoplasty. One main benefit of cold weather on noses which have undergone rhinoplasty is that it tends to shrink the appearance of the nose. The reason for this is that the cold weather tends to… [Read More]
Acne is typically a localized skin infection of the face. The infection can lead to redness, inflammation and sometimes scarring. Acne is thought to occur because the oil in the skin, called sebum, feeds the bacteria that cause acne. The most common type of acne is from the bacteria, Propionibacterium acnes. More severe variants of… [Read More]
Massage therapy is a great way to relax and improve your overall health. It can help reduce stress, improve blood circulation, and even relieve muscle tension. However, it can also cause a stuffy nose after the massage session, especially after a Swedish massage. This is due to the increased pressure on the face during deep… [Read More]
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, or leave it alone. The… [Read More]
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 quanitfied by their “feel” is their G prime or elasticity…. [Read More]
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*. So do the pros of its use outweigh the cons?… [Read More]
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 hyaluronic acid filler compared to others in the market…. [Read More]
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 lining of the nose can be swollen and cause the nose… [Read More]
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 ingredient used to reduce inflammation in periorbital swelling. Dr. Shah uses the smallest… [Read More]