How does rhinoplasty work?

Many of my Houston patients inquire as to how does rhinoplasty work? During rhinoplasty we are changing the shape of the cartilage and bone to acquire a more refined and more aesthetically pleasing nose. After reshaping the nose, the skin will contract onto the new external framework. Cartilage…

Scars after Eyelid surgery

Many of my Houston eyelid surgery patients want to know where the scars will be left after eyelid surgery. With upper eyelid surgery, the scars will hide nicely in the eyelid crease. A small portion of the scar will extend about 1/2 inch out from the outside corner of the eye. This…

Facelift Tape

Recently, one of my Houston facelift patients asked if I recommended facelift tape. Apparently, this is performed by placing some strong adhesive just under the sideburn and using tape and a tight hair tie to pull the lateral aspect fo the face up and out. The direction of the lift is in the…

Should I consider a vampire facelift?

Some of my Houston facelift patients come in asking about the vampire facelift and what it entails. This was a technique popularized several years ago that entails taking platelet rich plasma (PRP) from your blood and injecting it into your face. This is though to stimulate collagen growth…

Will eyelid surgery improve my vision?

Patients may feel that their vision is improved after eyelid surgery. This is especially true for upper eyelid surgery. Lower eyelid surgery or lower eyelid bags surgery will not affect vision. Removing the excess upper eyelid skin may improve peripheral visual fields which in turn…