Facial Plastic Surgery Blog

The tip of my nose looks like it has a bulb on it and I think I would look better if it were made a bit smaller. Is fixing this nose problem called rhinoplasty? Can my nose be fixed from inside the nose? Yes, fixing your nose is considered a rhinoplasty. You may have wide/broad […]

I have an under-projected nasal tip and would like to get this fixed with a nose job. How is this achieved? Projection of the nose refers to the length of the nose as demonstrated on profile view from the face to the nasal tip. Pinocchio is a classic example of an over-projected nose. Projection of […]

What is the follow-up care like after a facelift? How many check-ups will I need and for how long? Following your facelift, you will be cared for by a nurse in a recovery suite for the first night. This is a complimentary service we provide all our facelift patients. The nurse is a professional, registered […]

I had a rhinoplasty to fix my nose after it had been broken and was slightly bent. It seemed to fix the bending part but I now seem to have a hump on my nose. Why would this have happened and is there anything that can be done about it now? There are several possible […]

I’m debating between a full facelift and some of the non-surgical alternatives out there? Are any of the non-surgical options able to provide results that are as long lasting as a traditional facelift? The term ‘facelift’ is often used to describe a multitude of procedures. A ‘traditional’ facelift usually refers to a procedure that lifts […]

What are some treatment options for dark circles under the eyes? There are several possible causes for dark circles under the eyes. One possible cause is pigmentation to the skin. Some treatment options for skin pigmentation include bleaching creams, chemical peels such as the VI Peel, our Isolaz laser system, broadband light (BBL) by Sciton, […]

What causes lower eyelid bags? There are several possible causes for lower eyelid bags, or fullness of the lower eyelids. One potential cause is allergies; therefore, during the initial consultation, we inquire about history of allergies and allergy symptoms. If there is a history of allergies and/or allergy symptoms, I refer my patients to my […]

I was wondering if there are any steps you can take to minimize bruising after rhinoplasty. I heard you can get black eyes. Is there anything you can do before surgery and after to keep the bruising to a minimum? There are several steps you can do before and after surgery to minimize bruising and […]

I have a nose job scheduled in a few weeks. I was just wondering how I’m going to have care for my nose after surgery? What special care will I have to perform, will I need to clean it and how? During the initial consultation for rhinoplasty, I discuss the postoperative course with my patients. […]

I am getting a face lift but I have aquestion, I have with a moderate amount of white facial hair on my chin which i shave off every day. “Will the hair in that area be in a different spot if I get a face lift? Is their any way to remove the hair in […]