How WEFPS has adapted to COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of us. The normal rhythms of our daily lives have been disrupted. We can’t participate in society in ways we’re all used to: you can’t go to the grocery
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Four things to know about nose jobs
A “nose job” can refer to any surgical procedure that involves work on the architecture of your nose. This can include a “septoplasty-” work done on the inside to improve your breathing. It can include
Read MoreTraining for the Monument Ave 10k? Here’s how to breathe better!
Richmond is an awesome city to get out doors and exercise. Back before I had kids, I used to run a lot. My wife and I lived right off the course of the Monument Avenue
Read MoreEverything you need to know about rhinoplasty for men
Guys, let’s talk. In our society, most facial plastic surgery clients are women. But it’s okay to want to look better. In my practice, the most common reason men come to see to me is
Read MoreWhat you need to know about a “Saddle Nose”
Rhinoplasty has its own language that can be hard to navigate. Terms like “tip ptosis” and “open roof deformity” aren’t necessarily obvious in what they refer to. Today we’re going to talk about the “saddle
Read MoreWhy smoking is bad for your skin
Frequent readers will know that I routinely recommend that my patients quit smoking to look and feel their best. All of my handouts about the different surgeries that I do emphasize how important it is
Read MoreEverything you wanted to know about facial plastic surgery: Part 2
Today we’re continuing our series where I answer questions that I hear all the time in conversations with patients, family, and friends. As always, if you have something you want to know, shoot me an
Read MoreEverything you wanted to know about facial plastic surgery: Part 1
An important part of what doctors do is to provide information to our patients and the public at large so that they can be educated consumers. I hope that these blog posts have helped my
Read MoreWhat is the difference between closed and open rhinoplasty?
Long time readers of my blog know that I LOVE to think about, write about, and perform rhinoplasties. Previously, I discussed the recovery process after a rhinoplasty and noted that it largely depends on the
Read MoreWhat you need to know about non-surgical rhinoplasty
Over the last ten to fifteen years, we’ve seen a huge amount of growth in less invasive beauty treatments. Injectable treatments have been successfully used to correct mild to moderate degrees of aging. Botox® does a
Read MoreLet’s talk recovery time
People come and talk to me all the time about things that bother them about their appearance. We discuss their skin texture, their wrinkles, their bulging, sagging tissues, and their noses. I always give them
Read MoreReports from the AAFPRS Fall Meeting 2016
Every autumn, the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery has a meeting. It’s a time to reconnect with your colleagues from across the nation (and the world for that matter), consult with vendors,
Read MoreJust what is possible with a rhinoplasty?
I talk to a LOT of people about their noses. Many want to breathe better. Some have old injuries that they want fixed. Many want their noses to simply look better. My goal with every
Read MoreCommon concerns shared during a consultation
Going to the doctor’s office can be an intimidating experience. Other doctors have written about this on their blogs from their own specialty’s perspective. Dr. Pari Ghodsi wrote a good article about basic etiquette when going
Read MoreWhat to expect after you have a rhinoplasty
When patients are considering cosmetic surgery, they often ask me what the recovery is like. This is particularly true for rhinoplasties. People are worried that they’ll be horribly bruised and swollen. They’re worried about being
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