What is a Paramedian Forehead Flap? One of the most common ways to reconstruct the nasal tip is a flap known as the paramedian forehead flap. This uses skin and its blood supply borrowed from the forehead to replace lost skin of the nasal tip. What does a Paramedian Forehead Flap look like? The above […]
Total Facial Volume Replacement – Sculptra and Autologous Fat vs Gel Fillers Misconceptions, Questions, and Expections Is my face going to look too full or round? Short answer: No. I am replacing lost volume that has occurred. Long answer: The face has lost about 25% of bone volume by age 60. That causes increased size […]
Jordan Rihani, MD provides information to his patients following facelift, necklift, and browlift in this podcast. Jordan Rihani, MD performs facelift, necklift, and browlift surgery in Southlake and Fort Worth, TX.
Jordan Rihani, MD of the Facial Plastic Surgery Institute provides post operative information for his patients undergoing rhinoplasty. Jordan Rihani, MD performs rhinoplasty in Southlake and Fort Worth, TX.
If you have a surgery in the near future or have chronic conditions that require healing, diet is an important part of that process. Proper nutrition provides your body with the building blocks it needs to heal itself. Let’s review a few of my recommendations for proper nutrition in the peri-operative period. The power food […]
House of Preservation + FPSI collaboration now up! House of Preservation reviews Radiofrequency Skin Tightening at my office in Southlake, TX with information on how it works and what to expect. Rylie (from House of Preservation) was interested in collagen tightening of the face and jowls. The treatment feels almost like a hot stone massage […]
Isn’t it enough that there are so many different fillers out there? Now we have to keep up with HOW they’re injected? Bear with me, as I think this is an important topic for anyone that is undergoing filler injections – more important that the type of filler. What is a microcannula? A microcannula is […]
I know how confusing it can be to keep up with all the brand names and technologies in this field. As a result, I have combined many of the name brand technologies (like Coolsculpting, ThermiRF, Clear & Brilliant, etc) into easy-to-understand categories. I will be updating this list based on your feedback or as new […]
So you’ve heard about Botox and your friends may be getting it BUT you still have a lot of unanswered questions before you schedule a consultation like “What happens during the consultation?”. So here is my rundown of some common Q&A’s to get everyone caught up. Some common questions: Where should I start learning about […]
I’m very excited to be teaming up with some fantastic women with an eye for aesthetics. It is not every day that you can take your fashion/design careers and funnel those energies into blogging about beauty and the art of “age preservation”. But Brittany and Rylie have done just that. Their blog is entitled “House […]
I am very excited to launch our new website! I have always thought finding information on which plastic surgery procedure may be the right one for you can be such a long and confusing process. This was at the forefront of my mind when designing my new website. By clicking on the Concerns menu, you are […]
I have received an increasing number of questions about the difference between Botox and Dysport, so I thought it would be good to address the question here. I use both products almost interchangeably. Are Botox and Dysport both used for the same purpose? Yes. Both are derived from botulinum toxin and are simply different in […]
I recently spoke about a topic that has increasing importance in the field of facial plastic surgery and I want to sum up a few of those concepts here. 1. Surgery of the aging face began with removal of extra, loose skin but has made great advances as we learn more about facial aging. Suzanne […]
Referring your friends but not feeling appreciated? We understand! We are making the process super easy with our plastic surgery reward points program. Refer your friends to receive points whenever they purchase products or services. You use those points to apply towards Botox/Dysport, Filler, skin care products, and clinic services. What do your friends get? They […]
Join us for a Grand Opening Celebration next Thursday, July 28th at our Southlake Office. Giveaways, Live Demonstrations (Botox, Venus Freeze, Laser Resurfacing), Hors d’oeuvres, and Cocktails! 521 W Southlake Blvd, Southlake TX 76092.
Statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons show overall numbers of plastic surgery procedures are on the rise. Men continue to increase as a proportion of those total numbers. Here are the top facial cosmetic procedures for men (minimally invasive and surgical). 1. Botox (up 4% from 2014) Men are increasing using Botox to improve […]
Many parents ask me what the appropriate age may be to consider a rhinoplasty, or nose job, for their children. The reasons for desiring surgery range from a traumatic injury, cleft deformities, or a nasal appearance that is the subject of teasing. I therefore want to explore a few myths and provide some insight into […]
I will try to keep this short and informative… Lasers are simply light that is amplified at a certain light wavelength. Think of the spectrum of visible light. We are able to see different colors based on the wavelength of light that is emitted (red corresponds to 650 nm wavelength, for example). There are a […]
We have all seen the unnatural and feared Trout Pouts and Duck Lips that are unfortunately becoming more common as demand for fuller lips increases. I want to share a few principles that I abide by to create natural, youthful (and subtle) improvement in lip volume and appearance. 1. The Upper Lip-Lower Lip Proportions: […]
My blog series “Your Face, Your Story, Your Results” features patients in their own words as they make the transition through a surgical procedure – whether it be for reconstructive or elective reasons. My goal is to shed insight into the thought process, the emotions, and to encourage conversation and social interaction between patients undergoing […]
We have seen these before but thought I would link into this great demonstration of the impact of facial symmetry. And another example here Just a reminder that it is normal to have one side slightly differ from the other. Although we aim to correct large disparities between the sides – a small amount of variation […]
A common question I receive is what is the best SPF for my sunscreen/moisturizer? Let’s break down what SPF (Sun Protection Factor) means and dispel some commonly misunderstood concepts. I also pose the question “are we over-estimating the value of SPF?” 1. What is SPF? And is a higher SPF better? The SPF is simply an […]
You may be asking is this too good to be true? One of the newest, most asked about procedures I do, is an injectable that dissolves fat – known as Kybella. Kybella is the first FDA approved product of its kind and is having great results in correctly selected patients. We are excited about this easily […]
When it comes to skin aging, it is helpful to think of two forces at play – external and internal. The external forces include things you can change such as sun and tobacco exposure. The internal are not easily avoided, such as hormonal changes that occur over time. Perhaps it may come as a surprise […]
Every good skin care regimen starts with a solid foundation so I want to highlight THREE essential (and simple) concepts of skin care to get you looking and feeling your best in 2016. 1. Microtrauma – This is an important concept that seems counterintuitive, but is great for overall skin health. The idea is to provide […]
Dr. Jordan Rihani of the Facial Plastic Surgery Institute reviews the post-operative course for patients undergoing blepharoplasty.
Dr. Jordan Rihani of the Facial Plastic Surgery Institute reviews post operative information for patients undergoing facelift, necklift, and minilift.