A common reason patients may come to our Orange County office requesting a rhinoplasty procedure is to reduce a dorsal hump. Often the reduction of a dorsal hump in conjunction with decreasing the tip projection can soften the features of the face. The dorsal hump is composed of both bone and cartilage. The reduction of the dorsum may require changes…
An overprojecting nose is a common reason people come to our Newport Beach office seeking out Rhinoplasty. Typically, their complaint is that their nose sticks out too far from their face or their nose is too big for their face. Occasionally, the development of an overly projecting nose can occur from a previous rhinoplasty. One common sequela of trying to…
When discussing breast augmentation with fitness models and body builders, there is often debate regarding the placement of an implant above or below the muscle. I often tell patients that either location is perfectly fine. What determines whether the implant is best placed above or below the muscle is how much soft tissue coverage the patient has in the upper…
Lower face, neck, and eye rejuvenation are some of the more common rejuvenation procedures performed in Southern California. These procedures when summed together can yield a very youthful result to the face. When one looks at the before and after photos, a very powerful yet subtle difference is the youthful appearance in the eyes post-operatively.
An obstructed nasal airway is a common occurrence. Often, the obstructed nasal airway can be improved with the same or similar maneuvers that improve the appearance of the nose. The path to nasal inflow is often regulated by both the external and internal nasal valve. By supporting or increasing the airway beneath the external or internal nasal valves can dramatically…
Patients often have questions after surgery on how to best manage their scars after a breast augmentation surgery. I typically tell patients that for the first 4-6 weeks after surgery, just let your body heal. Steri-strips are typically placed on the incision for two to three weeks. After three weeks the steri-strips are removed. It is important not to put…
