Scars around nostrils after rhinoplasty

Alar base reduction or nostril reduction is a commonly performed part of rhinoplasty. Many of my Houston ethnic rhinoplasty patients require narrowing of the nostrils for nostril flare and a wide base. Wider nostrils can be seen in Asian rhinoplasty and African American rhinoplasty…

How much does a nose job cost with insurance?

Many of my Houston rhinoplasty patients who call the office have two important questions. Will insurance pay for my nose job and how much does rhinoplasty cost? There is no straightforward answer to these questions as there are many variables that must be taken into consideration.

Firstly,…

Are photoshop results achievable with rhinoplasty?

Many of my Houston rhinoplasty patients are curious as to how close we can get to a photoshopped rhinoplasty result with surgery. I explain to all my rhinoplasty patients that the digital image result is not reflective of an exact surgical change but allows the patient and I to have a conversation…

Is eyelid surgery painful?

Many of my Houston eyelid surgery patients question the pain associated with eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty. Upper eyelid surgery is a pretty straightforward procedure requiring minimal downtime and is not a painful procedure at all. Lower eyelid surgery or lower eyelid bags surgery requires a little more downtime, approximately 8-10 days, but also is not a painful procedure. I tell my Houston…

Is a facelift major surgery?

Facelift surgery can last anywhere from 2-6 hours depending on the type of facelift performed and the experience of the surgeon. Many of my Houston facelift patients are unaware that facelift surgery is a major surgery that requires 2-3 weeks for recovery. A mini facelift with deep plane dissection takes…