Alar batten grafts are grafts used to fortify the nasal airway and prevent collapse. The name alar batten comes from the word alar (which is part of the nasal ala) and batten (which means is a nautical term meant ascribed to a sail to stiffen). More recently they have been used to prevent alar retraction… [Read More]
Rhinoplasty
Applying Ice After Rhinoplasty
It is critical after rhinoplasty to apply ice to the eyes and cheek area for up to 72 hours after surgery. Often times the eyes and cheeks are the source of bruising and swelling. Ice vasoconstricts the area minimizing bruising and swelling. Instructions for Ice: For comfort, a light piece of gauze can be placed… [Read More]
Ethnically Responsible Rhinoplasty: Keeping Noses Black and Beautiful
by Mia Johnson For many years, there was a stigma that an African American patient seeking rhinoplasty was not necessarily trying to enhance their appearance but in effect look more white. Even in some of the early rhinoplasty text books, African American noses are not described or even worse surgeons would describe techniques to transform… [Read More]
Case Study in Revision Rhinoplasty
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]
Exercising After Rhinoplasty
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]
How to Tape the Nose After Rhinoplasty
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]
Pre and Post Operative Instructions: Rhinoplasty
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]
Taping Glasses After Rhinoplasty
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]
Rhinoplasty Nasal Tip Edema Chicago
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]
Male model rhinoplasty
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]
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