Problems with breathing after rhinoplasty are usually due to the nasal valve being pinched to a smaller angle. Your nasal valve (you have two – one on each side of your nose) can be described simply as the angle where the septum (the wall of your nose) meets the nostrils – the area we are [...]
The related concerns about flying after liposuction involve the risk of getting a DVT (deep vein thrombosis) or blood clot in your legs. The risk of getting a DVT is based on multiple factors. Major factors directly associated with liposuction include: – How much fat was removed total? – How much fat was removed from [...]
The best thing you can do before getting breast implants is get to know your procedures. Read about breast implants and surgery: A great source for information about breast implants is the FDA website. Their site explains breast implants, the surgery, and the studies performed on both saline and silicone implants. The information is presented [...]
Yes, you can. Taking glucosamine after a rhinoplasty will not alter the changes made to your nose. From what we know about glucosamine through the FDA, it may have a mild effect on joint (hyaline) cartilage. This same type of cartilage also happens to be present in the septum of your nose. Studies performed and [...]
At a star-studded Hollywood charity event, Allergan announced the ‘Latisse Wishes” campaign, and pledged one million dollars to charity. Big name celebrities like Brooke Shields, Marisa Tomei and Mandy Moore were in attendance to show their support for Make-A-Wish, the non-profit organization known for granting the wishes of suffering children. Latisse is Allergan’s latest offering [...]
