Deviated septum can cause asymmetric nostrils

Asymmetric nostrils can be caused by a deviated septum. Septoplasty can help this issue and not only improve your nasal breathing but also nostril symmetry. A deviated caudal septum can be fixed with an open rhinoplasty approach and may need suturing techniques, PDS plate, or a bone graft…

Nose Job Improves Teen Confidence

I have no scientific evidence to proved this, but I have seen it time and time again in my clinical practice. A teenager arrives for a nose job or rhinoplasty consultation and seems timid, shy, and concerned about his or her appearance. Their head is down and their eyes constantly…

Do I need a Neck Lift or a Facelift?

This is a common question posed by many of my patients interested in facial rejuvenation.

neck lift only address the lax neck skin and banding that can occur from the weak muscle. It will not address much of the jowls, loose cheek skin or mid-face at all. It will minimally improve…

Bags under lower eyelids - Eyelid Surgery, Blepharoplasty, and Fillers for Eyes

I have many patients (especially younger ones) coming in to see me regarding concerns about their lower eyelids. The do not like the heavy appearance of their lower lids, the deep groove, the “bags”, or the dark circles under the eyes.

The “bags” are due to the fat starting to push out due to weaking of the tissues around the eye. The deep groove can cause a shadowed appearance creating…