Eyelid surgery and Rhinoplasty

A common question from my Houston patients is whether they can have eyelid surgery with rhinoplasty. Eyelid surgery can be performed with rhinoplasty. Whether it is upper eyelid surgery or lower eyelid surgery for lower eyelid bags. Either of these or both can be performed at the same…

Should I travel elsewhere in Texas for rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty is a complex operation in which the shape of the nose is changed and often functional improvement is made to breathing. Most major cities in Texas such as Houston, Dallas, and Austin have experienced rhinoplasty surgeons. However, if you live in a less populated area of Texas or one in which the demand for plastic surgery is not as high, you may have difficulty finding a plastic surgeon…

Neck lift or Facelift or Both?

Many of my Houston facelift, mini facelift, and neck lift patients are confused by the terminology and procedures regarding facial rejuvenation surgery. Those patients who only want a tighter neck may benefit from submental liposuction or neck liposuction. If there is significant neck skin laxity, a neck lift may be warranted.

If you simply have jowling and want a tighter jawline but have…

Can Rhinoplasty Fix Post Nasal Drip

Rhinoplasty or Nose Job Surgery can address functional nasal issues such as a deviated septum or enlarged turbinates. Post nasal drip can be due to many factors. Enlarged adenoids in the back of the nose or enlarged turbinates can lead to post nasal drip. Nasal allergies may also lead to…

Will Septoplasty fix a crooked nose?

My Houston rhinoplasty and septoplasty patients frequently ask if septoplasty alone will fix their crooked nose. Septoplasty for a deviated septum will improve breathing and may make the nostrils more symmetric, but will not straighten a crooked nose. The outer bony and cartilaginous framework…