Is it appropriate to combine rhinoplasty and septal perforation repair procedures? Question: A few months ago I suffered a nasal fracture while playing baseball with some friends. At the…
Is Frey’s Syndrome an avoidable surgical complication of parotid surgery? Question: I recently had surgery to have my parotid gland removed. I noticed that a short time after surgery,…
Can septal perforations heal without intervention? Question: My ENT doctor has diagnosed me with a septal perforation. It happened after a “routine” septoplasty, after which I had a lot…
With the current Fleetwood Mac tour, much attention has been placed on Stevie Nicks. In interviews over the past decade, including recently, she has admitted to a history of significant…
Rumors abound in the press daily about which celebrity has had which surgery. Beyoncé is one of the latest celebrities to have the floodlights pointed her way. Speculation is…
How do I know if I’m a candidate for repair of my septal perforation? Question: I just had my 3 month post-operative appointment with my doctor after having a septoplasty…
What is the difference between traditional and ethnic rhinoplasty? Question: I want a second opinion about performing a rhinoplasty after an old nasal fracture. I just saw a plastic surgeon…
African Americans traditionally have shunned cosmetic surgery procedures…at least publicly. Well, things seem to be changing. Improved technology, increased acceptance amongst younger African Americans, and less social stigma associated with…