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My eyebrows have fallen and are creating hooding of my upper eyelids. I am interested in a brow lift. How do you perform this procedure?
I perform a brow lift endoscopically through small incisions within the hairline. Prior to the surgery, I place Botox in the muscles that pull down the brow; I find that Botox in these muscles help maintain the elevated position of the eyebrows. If you have excess skin of the upper eyelids, you may benefit from an upper eyelid lift at the same time as the endoscopic brow lift.
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Do you use Radiesse to fill the temple region?
The temple region is an area that may lose volume over time, thus giving a sunken-in appearance to the temples. Radiesse is an excellent filler and I use it for a variety of purposes. However, I prefer a hyaluronic acid for the temples as this product is softer and, I believe, gives a more natural result in the temples.
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HomeGeneral I had a rhinoplasty procedure about 4 days ago and I still have bruises around my eyes. Is this normal? How long should it take for the bruises to go away?
We do a variety of things to help minimize bruising. First, we want to avoid aspirin and ibuprofen-containing products 2 weeks before surgery as these increase the risk of bruising. Second, we want to avoid certain herbal medicines, such as Gingko Biloba, which may increase the risk of bruising. Third, we incorporate the use of certain herbal medicines, such as Arnica Montana, to help minimize bruising. Other herbal medicines […]
HomeGeneral I would like to have a facelift, but do I need to have a necklift as well? Will it be too noticeable if I don’t also smooth out the wrinkles in my neck?
I perform facelifts alone and in conjunction with a necklift, depending upon what you desire and what would look most natural. If you only have jowl formation, then a facelift alone may suffice. However, if you have laxity of neck skin, neck muscle bands, and heaviness of the neck, then you may also benefit from a necklift at the same time. Both procedures complement each other well […]
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I am 67-years-old and have very thin hair like my mother. I want to have a facelift, but will the scars be more noticeable since my hair will not be able to cover the incisions?
Even though you have thin hair, the incisions will be well concealed as theses incisions are meticulously designed to be well hidden within the natural creases of the ear.
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HomeGeneral I am a 71-year-old female and I had a facelift about 15 years ago. Once again I have noticed my skin has begun to sag and many wrinkles are returning to my face. Is it advisable to have another facelift? What are the complications associated with a second lift?
You might benefit from another facelift. A second facelift has the same risks as your first facelift; however, there are some other potential risks. For example, I have performed second facelifts on patients who had wide scars as a result of the first facelift that was performed by a different surgeon. […]
HomeGeneral I take a regular multivitamin every day to promote good health for my body. In a few weeks I will be having a rhinoplasty; should I discontinue use of my vitamins? Does my doctor really need to know that I take such harmless pills before he can administer my anesthesia?
It is important for us to kno all the medicines (including over the counter medicines, herbs, vitamins), as some of these may increase the risk of bleeding during and after surgery. For a list of medicines to avoid (including aspirin and ibuprofen-containing products), please review our Pre-Operative Instructions located on […]
HomeGeneral What is an inverted V deformity? How will a nose job fix this?
An inverted V deformity refers to a narrowing of the middle third of the nose. This may occur following the removal of a bump along the bridge of the nose and subsequent repositioning of the nasal bones. The inverted V deformity can be avoided during initial rhinoplasty with the placement of grafts (called spreader grafts) that support the cartilage in the middle third of the nose. These grafts are obtained from your own septal cartilage.
If you already had a rhinoplasty and subsequently developed an inverted V deformity, this can […]
HomeGeneral What does saddle nose (or ‘boxer’s nose’) refer to? How can it be treated by a rhinoplasty?
A saddle nose deformity occurs when the cartilaginous support of the bridge or dorsum of the nose is lost, thus resulting in collapse of this region and a subsequent “saddle” appearance on profile. This is known as a ‘boxer’s nose’ because boxers sustain blunt trauma to the nose, develop septal hematomas, which result in loss of cartilaginous support of the bridge of the nose. This can be repaired by augmenting the dorsum of the nose and supporting the nose. I usef temporalis fascia […]
HomeGeneral Frequently Asked Questions about Rhinoplasty
What is rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty refers to reshaping of the nose. The most common reason individuals seek out Dr. Batniji’s expertise in this surgery is to remove a bump or hump, refine the tip of the nose, straighten the nose, and/or make the nose smaller in appearance. Another reason patient’s consult Dr. Batniji is for revision rhinoplasty.
Does Dr. Batniji routinely use packing following rhinoplasty?
No. Dr. Batniji rarely, if ever, uses nasal packing following rhinoplasty, thus avoiding the discomfort associated with removal of nasal packing after surgery. Dr. Batniji utilizes several maneuvers in the operating room to obviate […]
