Nasal Obstruction Nasal obstruction is a common complaint often termed stuffy nose, nasal blockage, and stopped up nose. The variety of terms are used when the nasal passageway is narrowed. It is critical to determine the cause of nasal passageway narrowness with a complete nasal exam. Many of the causes of nasal obstruction are structural in… [Read More]
Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty Nasal Exercises
After repair of a crooked nose, deviated nasal bones may remain partially deviated despite complete osteotomies. This can be due to soft tissue memory or shifting of the nasal bones. Nasal exercises allow the surgeon to digitally manipulate the healing of the nasal bones, shift displaced grafts and increase the resorption rate of surgical edema… [Read More]
Nasal Anatomy
Nasal anatomy plays an important role in both diagnosis and the underlying cause of the nasal problem. A simplified version of external points on the nose are listed to facilitate communication. Nose Frontal Glabella- The most anterior (forward) portion of the forehead. Nasion- The nasal starting point of the nose. This is where the nasal… [Read More]
Asian Rhinoplasty | Cosmetic Surgeon Dr. Anil R. Shah
ASIAN RHINOPLASTY IN CHICAGO, IL Asian Rhinoplasty represents the art of reshaping a nose of Asian ethnicity while maintaining the ethnic identity. I have found that although the use of nasal implants with artificial material is quite common, it leads to an artificial harsh appearance to the nose. In addition, some patients complain about artificial… [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]
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