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]
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 swelling to reach a final status. This… [Read More]
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 your face into the… [Read More]
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 career. So what happened to his bump on his… [Read More]
Why Bad Smells Occur After Nose Surgery After 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 incisions inside and outside of… [Read More]
Exercise after rhinoplasty can be a tricky subject. It is important to understand the healing process and what activities are safe to do in the weeks following surgery. Rhinoplasty Chicago is a plastic surgery procedure that reshapes the nasal bones and cartilage to improve the appearance of the nose. It’s very common for patients to… [Read More]
A common question for patients seeking rhinoplasty is to make their nose smaller. So how small can you make the nose? The rate limiting step on how small you can make the nose is the soft tissue envelope, which is essentially the skin of the nose. A rhinoplasty is designed to reshape the underlying structure… [Read More]
When it comes to taking care of our skin, we often think about the active ingredients in skin care products and how they can help us achieve a healthy complexion. However, one important factor that is often overlooked is the expiration date of these products. Knowing the skincare products expiration and why it matters can… [Read More]