Can a facelift and rhinoplasty be performed at the same time?

Many of my Houston facelift and rhinoplasty patients are interested in having multiple procedures in order to have one recovery and one general anesthetic. Some of my Houston facelift patients are interested in having rhinoplasty during their facelift or neck lift procedure. Although these are both complex…

Retracted Ala after rhinoplasty

When evaluating my Houston revision rhinoplasty patients, many may have a pinched tip and retracted nostrils due to overzealous resection of cartilage with previous rhinoplasty. Retracted nostrils after rhinoplasty give a flared effect to the nostrils with too much nostril…

Upper eyelid surgery & eye closure

Some of my Houston eyelid surgery patients will ask if they will have trouble closing their eyes after upper eyelid surgery.

If the proper measurements are taken prior to upper blepharoplasty, poor closure of the eye should not occur. Initially, complete eye closure may be delayed due to swelling, but this should resolve after about one week. Dry eye after upper eyelid…

When will I look normal after a facelift?

When discussing facelift surgery with my Houston patients, recovery and getting back to normal social life is a common question. Most patients can start feeling social between 2-3 weeks after surgery. You can expect to look normal 2-3 weeks after a facelift. However, there may still be some…

When can I get a facial after rhinoplasty?

Many of my Houston rhinoplasty patients will ask during their postoperative visits when they can get a facial after rhinoplasty. Many of these patients have blackheads or clogged pores after rhinoplasty and want extractions performed on their nose. My recommendation to patients is that they…

Cost of Eyelid Surgery

The cost of eyelid surgery is one of the most common questions around blepharoplasty. When it comes to determining eyelid surgery cost, it depends on the complexity of the surgery.

Most surgeon’s fees for upper eyelid surgery range between $2500-$3500. Lower eyelid surgery for lower eyelid bags is more complex and also may require fat repositioning. The surgeon’s…

Will a facelift get rid of a double chin?

Many of my Houston facelift surgery patients want their neck addressed with their surgery in addition to their jawline and mid face. Submental fullness or a double chin can be addressed with liposuction of the neck or direct lipectomy of the neck. Sometimes, a simple mini facelift will tighten…

When will I be able to have my surgery with Covid-19?

Many of my Houston rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, and facelift surgery patients are asking when they will be able to have their elective surgery that is or has been scheduled during the Corona virus or Covid-19 period. The Texas governor has decried that non-urgent elective…

Does revision rhinoplasty take longer to heal?

Rhinoplasty is one of the more difficult procedures in plastic surgery. Revision rhinoplasty is an even more difficult procedure as there is significant scar tissue left behind after initial rhinoplasty. This scar tissue envelops the remaining cartilage and makes reshaping that cartilage more difficult. I frequently have to let my 

Do you have to break the bones with rhinoplasty?

Many of my Houston rhinoplasty patients question whether you have to break the bones with rhinoplasty. During rhinoplasty, taking down a nasal hump is common. Patients desire to narrow the nose is also common. When a dorsal hump is taken down, this may widen the nose and create what is called…