Rhinoplasty Tutorial

Learn more about narrowing a wide nasal bridge in this latest addition to our online rhinoplasty tutorial. This female patient desired to have (among other things) a more narrowed bridge. This was accomplished with osteotomies - whereby the nasal bones are intentionally broken and reshaped. Take a look at her…

This is a nice example of what Sculptra cosmetic injections can do in terms of cheek enhancement. This pleasant lady consulted with me regarding possible augmentation of her cheek region. After discussion, we both decided that Sculptra would be a great choice for her. Sculptra cosmetic happens to be one…

I had a great time this weekend presenting a number of talks during The Ultimate Aesthetic Training Workshop that took place at The Luxe Hotel in Beverly Hills. I gave some talks on Bellafill reshaping of the face, Sculptra Volumizing Techniques and Use of Microcannulas in Cosmetic Face Enhancement. It…

I was treated to a very nice surprise yesterday when Tara and her husband, Neal, popped in to visit with me during clinic! Tara is a wonderful nurse who previously worked with us before moving back to Florida with Neal. It was nice reminiscing and catching up with the two…

I was recently asked to provide some more detailed information regarding removal of facial moles. This is a relatively straightforward facial enhancement procedure that I happen to do on a regular basis as a facial plastic surgeon. Here is a link to the latest addition to our ever-growing website that focuses…

Our most recent addition to San Diego's best and ever-expanding online rhinoplasty tutorial focuses on a special problem related to the bulbous nasal tip - cephalic orientation of the lower lateral cartilage. This is a relatively common problem in many patients seeking cosmetic nose work. Take a closer look to…

See the latest addition to our online rhinoplasty tutorial focusing on teenagers undergoing cosmetic nose job surgery. This young lady from San Diego desired to have her nose reshaped after several years of contemplating what nose job surgery might do for her facial appearance. This demographic group of teenagers seeking…

This is a fairly dramatic example of how cosmetic rhinoplasty surgery can completely transform one's facial appearance. This very pleasant lady desired to have cosmetic rhinoplasty to reshape her very droopy and bulbous nasal tip. When you see her photos on the side and oblique views, you can gain a…

This is another example of CO2 laser treatment for a condition called rhinophyma. This is a disease that causes the skin of the nose to become overgrown - resulting in the appearance of a very bulbous nasal tip region. For many patients, this can become a significant cosmetic disturbance. In…

This is another example of how surgery can help enhance the appearance of an elongated upper lip - a cosmetic concern that is more common than you would imagine. Shortening the upper lip using a bullhorn incision upper lip lift technique is gaining in popularity and has become one of…