Septoplasty
« Previous EntriesRhinoplasty Surgery in Hollywood
Friday, July 2nd, 2010Rhinoplasty Surgery in Hollywood
Rhinoplasty, which is cosmetic plastic surgery of the nose, has long been staple in Hollywood.The reason is that Hollywood thrives on showing the world beautiful faces and it is impossible to have a truly beautiful face without a satisfactorily-shaped nose.
Some people are lucky and are born with a nose that is proportional [...]
Rhinoplasty For Men
Friday, June 18th, 2010Men’s Nose Jobs
I have been thinking a lot about men’s rhinoplasty or cosmetic plastic surgery of the nose, the last several days. In the last two days we performed nasal cosmetic and reconstructive surgery on two gentlemen.
The first was a middle-aged businessman who had difficulty breathing, but who also was motivated by the fact that [...]
Using Skype for Cosmetic Surgery Consultations
Friday, June 11th, 2010Our Faith In Skype –
Consulting Affirmed
We have been big fans of consulting with patients long distance by using Skype. We have used it to consult with patients both in the United States and overseas. It gives us a chance to get a good sense of the patient’s request and problem if a new patient and [...]
Blocked Air Passages
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]