by DrIrvine | Facial Beauty, Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment, Postoperative Care, Rhinoplasty
The short answer is: YES But there are things the surgeon can do to account for thick skin and achieve great results for the patient. Background: Rhinoplasty surgery primarily changes the shape of the cartilages and bones of the nose. Once the desired...
by DrIrvine | Breathing, Common Fears About Plastic Surgery, Fillers, Nasal Congestion, nasal rejuvenation, Plastic Surgery Recovery, Rhinoplasty, Septorhinoplasty
A “liquid rhinoplasty” is the term used for changing the shape of the nose with filler. It is becoming an increasingly popular option and before and after pictures are prevalent on social media. To perform a liquid rhinoplasty, a filler (usually hyaluronic acid...
by DrIrvine | Facial Beauty, facial rejuvenation, nasal rejuvenation, Rhinoplasty, Septorhinoplasty
All parts of our face begin to show the effects of age. Many people know about face lifts and neck lifts to correct sagging tissues in the lower face and neck. Fewer patients realize that there are treatments for the effects that gravity, sun damage, time, and...
by nil-dev | Plastic Surgery Recovery, Postoperative Care, Rhinoplasty
The amount of time swelling persists after a rhinoplasty depends on the extent of surgery that was performed and the techniques used. If the bones of the nose were broken during surgery (“osteotomies”), swelling and bruising around the eyes may occur and persist for...
by nil-dev | Breathing, Nasal Congestion, Rhinoplasty, Septorhinoplasty
Nasal congestion is extremely common and is caused by many different conditions. Chronic obstruction can significantly impair quality of life, decrease productivity, and interfere with sleep. Narrowing of the nasal valve is one common cause of obstruction which can be...
