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Thursday, May 20th, 2010How Do You Correct Blocked Air Passages?
Blocked air passages are extremely common. Common causes include deviated septum, nasal allergy, enlarged turbinates (turbinates are normal, shelf-like structures within the nasal passages). Some blocked noses are permanent due to abnormal architecture. For example, after a broken nose, the bones and cartilages may be shifted out of position [...]
Septoplasty Specialist
Thursday, April 22nd, 2010Specialist in Septoplasty Surgery
Internal nasal surgery to correct a deviated septum is called septoplasty. The root words are “septum” which means partition and “plasty” which means changing form or shape.
The object of a nasal septoplasty is to correct a deformed, crooked or perhaps broken nasal septum which is blocking the airway. The end game is [...]
Sinus Infections and Septoplasty
Thursday, April 1st, 2010Sinus Infections And Septoplasty
Unfortunately, the sinuses are the much maligned and much blamed subjects of advertisements for decongestant and allergic nose sprays, pills and an assortment of over-the-counter medications. The reality is that the sinuses are dependent on the nose function. They need to be filled with air that flows into them from the nose. [...]
Rhinoplasty or Septoplasty?
Thursday, March 25th, 2010Complete Nose Blockage
There are some people who almost have no need for their nose. They are not using it to breathe. But if so, something is wrong. Nature gave us a nose for a reason. We are not supposed to bring air into our bodies through the mouth; the nose is the preferred route. Long [...]
Dr. Kotler Featured in American Way
Thursday, March 4th, 2010The American Airlines Magazine, American Way, Features Dr. Robert Kotler and Dr. Stuart Linder
We all read the in-flight airline magazines while traveling. Personally, I find them always interesting and I particularly enjoy American Airlines’ American Way mainly because of the Mensa quiz. Those are real brain-teasing questions and I always try to pit myself against [...]
Beverly Hills Cosmetic Surgery Fees
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010Three Wise and Practical Reasons For Cosmetic SurgeonsTo Reduce Fees in a Tough Economy
A very savvy business friend of mine said to me several months ago: “I don’t know of anybody who has not been adversely affected by the very difficult economic times now facing the United States.”
Certainly, when the economy is tight, people have [...]
Los Angeles Rhinoplasty
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010What’s With the Five Hour Rhinoplasty?
I am hearing some amazing stories from patients. While we always learn from listening to our patients, I am not only learning but becoming a bit dismayed with respect to what I am hearing about nasal cosmetic plastic surgery. Patients report operations taking three, four and even five hours that [...]
Recovery From Beverly Hills Cosmetic Surgery
Thursday, January 21st, 2010Some Surgeons Make Recovery From Cosmetic Surgery Much Easier Than Others. How is That Possible?
Patients come in a consultation and ask “Is there going to be a lot of swelling and bruising?” This always weighs heavily on their minds. Often, they related friends and family histories of having massive bruising, swelling and even facial distortion.
Frankly, [...]
Rhinoplasty Prices in Beverly Hills
Thursday, January 14th, 2010Has the Recession Affected Rhinoplasty Prices in Beverly Hills?
The recession has affected nearly every business, industry and profession in the United States – including Beverly Hills. While Beverly Hills remains a cosmetic plastic surgery destination for many people from the United States and throughout the world, the reality is that in a recessionary environment, fees [...]
Beverly Hills Nose Job Problems
Thursday, December 31st, 2009 “My Friends All Have Trouble Breathing After Their Nose Jobs”
– patient consulting for nasal cosmetic plastic surgery
This is a very important statement. If a prospective patient believes that the majority of patients who have cosmetic nasal surgery are likely to wind up with breathing problems, then our specialty has a problem.
Difficulty breathing after rhinoplasty [...]