Blog Posts - Plastic Surgery Los Angeles

Since it first became mainstream years ago, plastic surgery has gained popularity almost every year. Across the country, more and more men and women are seeking out the help of a plastic surgeon to help them achieve an appearance that they hope f...

Many modern day gym-aholics want to get back to pilates, lifting weights, or pounding the treadmill or spin class as soon as possible after rhinoplasty. Many are told that they shouldn’t exercise for a month or longer after surgery. The good ne...

We recently had a consult where, despite all efforts by everyone, we just couldn’t seem to find ourselves on the same page with regard to the imaged result. This young woman wanted a very dramatic change and we thought we had projected a signif...

Recently, we have seen a number of patients who have had a filler- juvederm, perlane, artefill, radiesse, restylane- placed in their nose. Some of these patients have never had previous surgery while some have had previous rhinoplasty and were using...

In general, it is best not to massage your nose after rhinoplasty as it is possible, although unlikely, that vigorous rubbing or manipulation in the first few weeks could pop a delicate stitch and disturb the corrections made or affect the cosmetic r...

We often see patients who present to us with a crooked appearing nose as well as breathing problems. Many of our patients are confused about what the difference is between septoplasty and rhinoplasty and when either procedure is recommended. To begin...

There are two questions at the forefront of most people’s minds when considering rhinoplasty. When will I look good enough to go back to work, school, or social activities? And, when will I see the result I want? The first answer is easy. Swell...

For many of our African American patients there is some real confusion as to what rhinoplasty can accomplish. The problem is that after having seen a number of different surgeons for consultation they are repeatedly told that in order to accomplish a...

One of the main fears patients have regarding rhinoplasty is that they will bruise severely and that the bruising will result in them needing extended time off from work and away from friends. While this is a very valid concern, here at Profiles we a...

At Profiles, we have always held the standard and belief that when doing rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty, there is a hierarchy we can follow when grafting material is needed. Ideally, whenever possible, we use septal cartilage. It allows us to r...

Each year, several TV stars make headlines for undergoing some type of plastic surgery. Heidi Montag is a reality TV star that shocked many by electing to undergo 10 plastic surgeries in one day back in 2010. What many patients don’t realize is tha...

Plastic surgery remains a popular business even with the downturn in the economy. Both men and women remain intrigued by the possibility and promise of what cosmetic enhancement procedures can do. There may have never been a more opportune time to se...

If you are reading this post, you likely had previous rhinoplasty and have now seen a revision surgeon who has recommended that you have rib cartilage removed during your revision surgery. The use of rib cartilage in revision rhinoplasty has become i...

If you are reading this post, you likely had previous rhinoplasty and have now seen a revision surgeon who has recommended that you have rib cartilage removed during your revision surgery. The use of rib cartilage in revision rhinoplasty has become i...

When speaking of the many great things about breast implants Beverly Hills patients most often mention the confidence boost they give. Achieving the beautiful figure desired by so many, being able to wear fitted clothes and swimsuits with confidence.

Most satisfied plastic surgery Los Angeles patients say they have fallen back in love with their bodies. For most women if we look pretty on the outside we feel pretty on the inside. For some women plastic surgery has allowed for the correction of al...

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