Surgery or filler for lower eyelids?

Lower eyelid bags or puffiness under the eyes is typically due to protruding fat which can lead to a tired or unrested appearance. The majority of the time, light hits our face from above and therefore this fat casts a shadow leading to the appearance of a depression or dark circle.…

Recovery after rhinoplasty

Recovery after rhinoplasty is a commonly asked question by my Houston patients. Recovery after rhinoplasty or nose job surgery is typically 8 days. I see the patient after rhinoplasty day 6 at which time the cast and tape come off and a few stitches are taken out. The nose is then retaped.…

Which is the best approach for rhinoplasty?

The best rhinoplasty approach truly depends on the comfort of the surgeon and complexity of your nose. Open rhinoplasty or nose job surgery is where a small incision is made between the nostrils and the skin is elevated off of the cartilage and bone. These are reshaped and then the skin…

Eyelid Surgery with Rhinoplasty

Frequently patients desire rhinoplasty with lower eyelid surgery for bags under the eyes. Many of my younger rhinoplasty patients have congenital lower eyelid bags that require blepharoplasty or lower eyelid surgery to correct.

Rhinoplasty or nose job surgery can be performed…