It is common for rhinoplasty patients at my Scottsdale practice to have a cast on their nose after surgery. Most rhinoplasty surgeries involve restructuring the cartilage and bones inside the nose, which have to be held in place while they heal to prevent the need for additional surgery. If you have ever had a cast …
The condition of your skin could say a lot about your age. When you take good care your skin, you look fresher, healthier, and consequently, younger. However, if you don’t take good care of your skin, that may cause you to appear older than you actually are. A lot of things about your skin can …
Over the past decades, liposuction has become more than a simple tube used around the abdomen to suck out extra fat. The techniques are now more refined and the procedure can be used on almost any area of the body, including the face and neck. Using liposuction on those particular areas might seem a little …
You already know that your ears play an important role in how your body functions; in addition to providing your sense of hearing, your ears are also responsible for your sense of balance and safety. For thousands of people, ears also play a role in how they feel about their appearance. Ears with a “normal” …
Well-defined chins and jaw lines are a key component to having a balanced and attractive face. When your chin isn’t so well-defined, it can cause a negative impact on the way your face appears. Chin augmentations improve this problem by using different materials to increase the size and volume of the chin itself, allowing it …
Your face is full of muscles that are responsible for creating the dozens of facial expressions you make every day. Whether you are happy, sad, or perplexed, your facial muscles cause your mood to be reflected in your face. Some muscles get more work than others, particularly the ones around your forehead, eyes, and mouth. …
Botulinum toxin injections, commonly known Botox injections, have been FDA approved since 2002 and are a well-known treatment for the appearance of wrinkles. Botox has been so popular that the brand is now a household name and can be found in plastic surgery practices all over the world. In the past few years, another botulinum …
A recent study published on Healio highlighted one of the best features of rhinoplasty: it has the ability to improve a patient’s nose both from a cosmetic and functional standpoint. Rhinoplasty, also known as nose reshaping surgery, has been around for decades and was once thought to be only for patients who wanted to change …
There has been a lot of hype in the news media lately about how a person’s appearance can be altered to make them look more masculine or feminine. Caitlyn Jenner and other transgender patients have been receiving a great deal of attention for their facial plastic surgeries and how they now look more like the …
There is a lot of preparation that goes into having plastic surgery. From the patient consultation to the final days of your recovery, you’re in for an experience that is ultimately rewarding, but potentially difficult. Many patients feel anxious before their procedure and then struggle with trying to get through their recovery. You can help …