Question: Since my nose job nearly a year ago, I’ve had a dent on the side of my nose. My surgeon recommended that an injectable filler be used to fix this. Is this a good option? Are there any other more permanent solutions? Answer: It is a reasonable approach to use a filler to fill in the dent on the […]
Read MoreAfter surgery there is usually minimal pain, and it is easily controlled with a mild pain reliever such as Tylenol with codeine. For the first day and a half after the surgery, I ask that patients place gauze pads soaked with ice water on the eyes, and replace them every twenty minutes while awake. This keeps discoloration and bruising in […]
Read MoreAssessing the Face When examining the patient, I look at the entire face to determine what changes are needed to create the most aesthetically pleasing result. I take into account the patient’s ethnic background, bony and cartilaginous anatomy, skin thickness, general health status, and age. Female patients should be at least 15 to 16 years old and males should be […]
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