I get asked about my photography setup regularly so I decided to share our current set up. It has been a reliable setup for me if you do not have a photo studio room and are just looking to take some quality and consistent photos from your exam rooms. I think my team does a […]
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Fresh Start for Summer – theMiddlePage Blog
So happy to share another experience of one of our beautiful patients and bloggers! Read all about her experience with fillers here: FRESH START FOR SUMMER: FACIAL FILLERS FROM RESTYLANE®
The Art of Injecting – Part 3
This three part series is meant as a guide for beginner or intermediate injectors looking for new concepts or interested in advancing their techniques. These concepts apply for injectable fillers as well as with Botox/Dysport. I also invite my patients to review these topics in order that they can be knowledgeable about their treatments. These […]
Feeling your best inside and out – SoHeather’s Experience with Injectables with Dr. Rihani
Loved getting to work with SoHeather on this collaboration featuring the new Restylane products. Take some time and read all about her experience on her blog! https://soheather.com/how-to-make-yourself-look-younger/ Have a great week! JR
The Art of Injecting – Part 2
This three part series is meant as a guide for beginner or intermediate injectors looking for new concepts or interested in advancing their techniques. These concepts apply for injectable fillers as well as with Botox/Dysport. I also invite my patients to review these topics in order that they can be knowledgeable about their treatments. These […]
The Art of Injecting – Part 1
This three part series is meant as a guide for beginner or intermediate injectors looking for new concepts or interested in advancing their techniques. These concepts apply for injectable fillers as well as with Botox/Dysport. I also invite my patients to review these topics in order that they can be knowledgeable about their treatments. These […]
Injectable Fillers in Southlake and Fort Worth – What I am using now
Dr. Jordan Rihani provides a recap of some of the current fillers that are out there and what he is currently using in his Ft Worth and Southlake offices. We use a variety of fillers including Juvederm, Restylane, Voluma, Vollure, Restylane Refyne, Restylane Defyne, Belotero, Radiesse, and more. Each patient has an individualized treatment plan […]
Is there a way to make Botox last longer?
Injecting Botox or Dysport every three months can be a bit of an inconvenience for some of my patients. So what kind of options do we have and what impacts the length of duration of Botox and Dysport? I inject my own patients in my Fort Worth and Southlake, Texas offices and get asked a […]
Addressing Submental Fat and Skin Laxity – Full Video
Dr. Jordan Rihani discusses various options for addressing submental fat and skin laxity. Is it time for a facelift? Can I have something that is going to buy me a little more time? Am I a candidate for Facetite or Kybella? These are addressed in this brief video. For more information on any of those […]
Video – Lasers in Plastic Surgery
Dr. Jordan Rihani reviews some frequently asked questions about lasers. For additional information regarding lasers, also check out our previous summary of laser technology here: Understanding Cosmetic Lasers Questions? Email me at jordan@rihanimd.com or call us!
The Botox Browlift
How do you lift the brow with Botox? This is a common request I receive from patients and is something not all injectors know how to assess properly. I want to outline proper assessment of brow position and how to avoid the much feared brow drop – for injectors and patients alike. If you are […]
Post Rhinoplasty Expectations
Answering commonly asked questions about rhinoplasty surgery. Do I use nasal packing during surgery? What is the post operative visit like and is it painful?
How long is facelift recovery? Jordan Rihani, MD on Realself.com
Dr. Jordan Rihani discusses facelift recovery at the Realself.com studio in Las Vegas NV. This is one of the most common questions regarding facelifting. If you are considering a facelift, please check out more information regarding the procedure and take a look at before and afters on the Facelift page. Jordan Rihani, MD answering a […]
How to Apply Retinol and Retin A
One of the most common issues patients have after starting retinol is peeling and skin sensitivity. Most often, the issue is actually improper application of the product. Start slow, apply as tolerated at night, and start in the oily parts of your face to prevent unwanted side effects. Check out our newest video with House […]
What is the recovery for a facelift?
This is one of the most common questions I get, so wanted to answer this here. What is the recovery for a facelift? In general I say 2-3 weeks, although this varies for everyone. This is the amount of time that I generally recommend avoiding social gatherings or special events. I do not use any […]
Lunch and Learn August 1st
Join us on Tuesday August 1st for our lunch and learn featuring Galderma. Galderma is one of the global leaders in injectable aesthetic products and their US Headquarters is actual here, locally, in Fort Worth TX (which we love!). Their product line includes Dysport, Restylane, Restylane Silk, Restylane Lyft, Restylane Refyne, Restylane Defyne, and Sculptra. […]
Who are you trusting to perform your facial injections or surgery?
We compiled a list of important factors to consider when choosing someone to perform your injectables. The first thing is to assess credentials. Dr. Rihani is a double board certified facial plastic surgeon with extensive knowledge of the head and neck anatomy. Experience is also important. As a national trainer for injectable fillers and neuromodulators, […]
Preparing for your first Facial Plastic Surgery
Upcoming facial plastic surgery? Learn how to prepare here: http://facialplasticsurgeryinstitute.com/prepare-first-facial-plastic-surgery/
What is a Paramedian Forehead Flap?
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 Fat vs Gel Fillers
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 […]
Facelift Post-Operative Instructions
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.
Rhinoplasty Post-Operative Instructions
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.
Improve Healing with Proper Nutrition
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 […]
Radiofrequency Skin Tightening
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 […]
Microcannulas vs. Needle Injection for Injectable Fillers
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 […]
Technology in Plastic Surgery
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 […]
Thinking about your first Botox consultation?
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 […]
Introducing our new Concern Based Website!
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 […]
What’s the difference between Botox and Dysport?
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 […]
Trends in Facial Volume – Achieving Natural Results
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 […]
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Essential Skin Care for 2016
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 […]
Hormones and Skin Elasticity
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 […]
Botox with Jordan Rihani, M.D. and the Facial Plastic Surgery Institute
This brief video showcases one of the services at the Facial Plastic Surgery Institute. Neurotoxins (brand names include Botox, Xeomin, Jeuveau, and Dysport) are used for relaxation of muscles of the forehead and around the eyes (crows feet). This allows correction as well as prevention of wrinkles in those areas. Dr. Rihani has a thorough […]
Easy way to get rid of neck fat?
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 […]
Injectable Fillers with Jordan Rihani, M.D. and the Facial Plastic Surgery Institute
This brief video showcases one of the services at the Facial Plastic Surgery Institute. Injectable fillers (brand names include Juvederm, Restylane, Belotero, Sculptra, etc) are a class of products that provide volume to areas they are injected. Some of these occupy space (hyaluronic acid fillers) while some promote collagen growth. For more information, check out […]
About Jordan Rihani, M.D. and the Facial Plastic Surgery Institute
Understanding what we do is key to understanding us. We specialize exclusively in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the head and neck, focusing on facelift, rhinoplasty, eyelid lifts, botox and fillers. Through his training in head and neck surgery, Dr. Rihani has remained committed to optimizing results for his patients by providing the most up […]
If Celebrity Faces Were Symmetrical…
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 […]
What’s the best SPF for sunscreens? Are we over-emphasizing SPF?
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 […]