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 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 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 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 should you do about a broken nose?
It’s Spring and I’m starting to see more and more nasal fractures. People are outside enjoying the weather and playing sports. Unfortunately, accidents happen- inadvertent elbows, mis-played line drives, and simple clumsiness can all result in
Read MoreHow do you take care of stitches?
In previous posts we have discussed various ways that plastic surgeons disguise scars. We hide scars in natural boundaries between facial features. We repair skin cancer defects by moving adjacent skin that it is a good
Read MoreAn uncomfortable subject… PART TWO
Many patients share with me their concerns about anesthesia. In a previous blog post, we discussed simple ways that we make our procedures comfortable. These include numbing cream and injectable numbing medicines which are used
Read MoreAn uncomfortable subject… PART ONE
Today we’re going to discuss an uncomfortable truth. Many patients who are considering facial plastic surgery procedures choose to delay their treatments because they are worried about pain and anesthesia. While there can be some discomfort
Read MoreFive things you need to know about a deviated septum
As a facial plastic surgeon, I see patients for all kinds of trouble with their noses. Many have breathing trouble related to a deviated septum. Here are five things that you need to know about
Read MoreWhat’s on that football player’s nose?
It’s football season once again! As you sit back and enjoy your favorite team (Go Blue Devils! Go Eagles!), you may notice that a number of players have something that looks like tape on their
Read MoreWhat is a turbinate and why should you care?
Sniff in through your nose. If you are fortunate enough to breathe well through both sides of your nose, feel free to move on to the next post! If not, read on! These structures are
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