In the past, one of the major downsides of undergoing nasal surgery was the highly uncomfortable recovery process. Older techniques involved significant trauma to the nasal structures and tissues, resulting in a great deal of bruising, swelling, and postoperative bleeding. In order to control these side effects of the procedure, surgeons used a technique known… Read More
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How Smoking and Drinking Affect Rhinoplasty Recovery.
We all know that smoking and excessive drinking are bad for your health, but unfortunately, they can be hard habits to break. Aside from the health consequences we all know about, however, there are many other negative effects that smoking and drinking have on people who are considering facial plastic surgery, particularly rhinoplasty. No reputable… Read More
Tips for a More Comfortable Blepharoplasty Recovery
Whether you’ve had an upper or lower eyelid lift, also known as a blepharoplasty, you’ll need time afterward to recover and heal from the surgery. For the most part, the initial recovery after blepharoplasty takes about a week, but some people might need a few extra days before they feel ready to head back to… Read More
Use Rhinoplasty to Repair Your Boxer’s Nose
Boxing and similar heavy-contact sports like mixed martial arts are a great way to exercise and deal with stress. But they also carry some unique health risks since they tend to injure the same area over and over again. You may be at an increased risk of nasal injuries. The nose is a small, delicate,… Read More
Getting Ready for Blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, can take years off of your appearance and make you look more rested and alert. The surgery involves trimming away extra skin, muscle and fat from the area around the eyes, reducing drooping, sagging and bags under the eyes. A consultation with a facial plastic surgeon is the first step towards… Read More
A Potential Treatment Protocol for Vascular Occlusion Due To Dermal Fillers Injections
Vascular occlusion secondary to dermal fillers is a rare but potentially catastrophic risk of any dermal filler injection. Good safe technique, awareness of the anatomy and conservative approach can minimize risk but if and when such an incident should arise, knowing the signs and symptoms can lead to timely diagnosis and proper management in order… Read More
The Issue of Scar Tissue
Revision rhinoplasty makes up about 15 percent of all rhinoplasty surgeries. Patients usually seek out a revision rhinoplasty because a previous rhinoplasty did not yield the desired results or had unexpected complications. What most revision rhinoplasty Virginia patients don’t realize is that this is a more difficult procedure to perform than original rhinoplasty. There can… Read More
The Sun and Aging: What You Should Know
Spring has finally decided to make its appearance, which means warmer weather, longer days and more sunlight. While plenty of people enjoy basking in the sun, the effects it can have on your skin and health are well known. If you haven’t given up tanning, either under the rays of the real sun or in… Read More
Plastic Surgery Etiquette: Were People Too Mean to Kim Novak?
The Oscars award ceremony always offers something for people to talk about. Last year, it was Anne Hathaway’s poorly cut dress and Jennifer Lawrence’s tumble. This year, it was a host of things, from John Travolt’s mispronunciation of a singer’s name to legendary actress Kim Novak’s appearance. The latter issue has some wondering if people… Read More
Skin Care and Makeup Tips After Laser Resurfacing
Are you looking for ways to keep your skin looking its best after laser skin resurfacing? Laser skin resurfacing is a great way to reduce wrinkles, acne scars, and other signs of aging. But it’s important to take the right steps to ensure that your skin stays healthy and looks its best. Here are some… Read More