Swelling after Rhinoplasty
Posted April 20, 2010 5:51 PM in Rhinoplasty
by DR. EDWARD D. BUCKINGHAM, M.D.

Many patients ask us what their recovery from rhinoplasty will be like. Recovery has two components by our definition. Social recovery defines when a person will be able to be seen on public without drawing attention to themselves. Complete recovery defines when the surgical swelling and other immediate surgical side-effects will resolve. With surgery such as a facelift or fat transfer, the surgically induced changes usally are completely resolved in a matter of weeks to a few short months. This is not the case with rhinoplasty. The social recovery time from rhinoplasty has more to do with the wearing of a nasal splint than bruising around the eyes or swelling. While the nose will certainly not look its best... continue

My 15 year-old-daughter has been asking for a nose job
Posted January 20, 2010 8:27 AM in Rhinoplasty
by ADMIN

Question: My 15 year-old-daughter has been asking for a nose job. I, however do not feel that it is appropriate for someone her age to have such a serious cosmetic procedure. What are the risks of a teen having this kind of surgery? Answer: 15 is an appropriate age for a female to have a rhinoplasty from a purely growth related perspective. That does not include maturity level however. The risks of the surgery are low and are not different for a teenager verses an adult. Having said that, as a parent you must feel comfortable with your daughter undergoing a major surgical procedure and your daughter must be mature enough to undergo the procedure and the recovery. While many parents may not have difficulty with... continue

I am the parent of a child
Posted January 19, 2010 8:26 AM in Otoplasty
by ADMIN

Question: I am the parent of a child who I believe is a good candidate for otoplasty. How big is the risk, if any, is there for hearing impairment as a result of this procedure? Answer: The risk of hearing impairment from otoplasty is nearly zero. Of course the risk is never zero, but it is so unlikely that there may not be any published reports of that complication. The external ear provides little to no actual sound amplification and changing the orientation of the external ear does not hinder it in any way. Posted by Dr. Buckingham

I am a 26-year-old woman interested in an injectable filler
Posted January 18, 2010 8:23 AM in Restylane
by ADMIN

Question: I am a 26-year-old woman interested in an injectable filler for my lips. Which one (Juvederm, Perlane, Radiesse, Restylane, Sculptra) would be the best option for me? Answer: Radiesse and Sulptra are inappropriate for lip injection. Any of the others will work and it depends on physician preference. Usually either Juvederm or Restylane are chosen. Juvederm is a little softer than Restylane and so we prefer this product for lip injection. There are some however who like the more firm feel of Restylane and prefer this product. Posted by Dr. Buckingham

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