Keeping existing rib cartilage graft with revision rhinoplasty

Many of my Houston revision rhinoplasty patients who have had a previous rib graft placed in their nose are curious if they can keep the existing rib graft.  Revision rhinoplasty for a rib graft will require reshaping or replacing of the rib graft depending if the graft is warped, resorbed, shifted, or lost correction.  If the graft is viable and can be reused…

How old for upper eyelid surgery?

Many of my eyelid surgery patients will ask if they are ready for upper eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty.  Some may ask at what age is the best time to get an upper blepharoplasty.  Most patients will begin to see laxity in their upper eyelid skin in their 30's and this will progress.  The upper eyelid skin is the thinnest skin in the body so it looses its elasticity…