Alar batten grafts are grafts used to fortify the nasal airway and prevent collapse. The name alar batten comes from the word alar (which is part of the nasal ala) and batten (which means is a nautical term meant ascribed to a sail to stiffen). More recently they have been used...
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Some patients are concerned about the width of their noses. The guideline used by most surgeons is to draw a line (line D) from the medial canthus (closest part to center of the eye) straight down on the face (ideally use a line perpendicular to the Frankfort Horizontal).Figure 1...
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Rhinoplyma is a massive lobular swelling of the nose. Originally, it was thought to be related to excessive drinking, i.e. W.C. Field's nose, but later on it was found to be caused by distinct processes. It can be caused by a form of acne, called acne rosacea, which in...
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It is critical after rhinoplasty to apply ice to the eyes and cheek area for up to 72 hours after surgery. Often times the eyes and cheeks are the source of bruising and swelling. Ice vasoconstricts the area minimizing bruising and swelling.Instructions for Ice:For comfort, a li...
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by Mia JohnsonEthnically Responsible RhinoplastyEthnically Responsible Rhinoplasty For many years, there was a stigma that an African American patient seeking rhinoplasty was not necessarily trying to enhance their appearance but in effect look more white. Even in some of t...
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S is a beauty pageant contestant and seeking to be a model. She unfortunately had an injury some years ago during cheerleading which led to a broken nose and deviated septum. She had difficulty breathing and did not like the shape of her nose.She underwent a rhinoplasty by a Chic...
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Exercising After RhinoplastyA commonly asked question is when can I return to the gym or just resume exercise after rhinoplasty? Since, not all exercise is the same and not all rhinoplasties are the same this serves as a general guide which patients should ask Dr. Shah and his s...
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After a rhinoplasty, some patients may have a predisposition to have a larger amount of swelling or develop scar tissue in the nose. This can occur with both closed (endonasal) or open (external) rhinoplasty procedures. The area where the majority of the swelling takes place is...
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Taping the nose after a rhinoplasty controls edema (swelling) of the nose. Taping holds light pressure on the skin to prevent the skin and soft tissue of the nose from expanding. In addition, rhinoplasty changes the underlying shape of the nose by altering the shape of the cartil...
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List of Medications and Supplements to AvoidPreparing for the Procedure:Avoid medications and herbal medications which can thin the blood (blood thinners). Do not take any of the medications 2 weeks prior to the procedure. This includes alcohol (one week prior and after the pr...
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No one likes bruising. A bruise can cause discoloration to an area, and in some cases can be difficult to cover up. What is a bruise? A bruise is a collection of blood that occurs when a blood vessel is sheared. In plastic surgery, bruising can occur after injections such as Boto...
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Eyeglasses and sunglasses can place pressure on the nasal bones after rhinoplasty leading to changes in the shape of the nasal bones and leave impressions along the bridge of the nose. For the first two months after surgery, Dr. Shah recommends avoiding pressure on the bridge of...
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