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 […]
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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, […]
What is a Paramedian Forehead Flap?
Understanding the 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. Shown below is a typical nasal tip defect. Refining the defect […]
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 […]
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 […]
Refer Friends, Earn Points for Injectables, Products and Services
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 […]
Top cosmetic procedures for men
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 […]
How young is too young for rhinoplasty (nose job)?
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 […]
Understanding Cosmetic Lasers
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 […]
Avoiding the dreaded “Trout Pout” – your guide to Natural, Youthful Lips.
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: When […]
Your Face, Your Story, Your Results: Kay and Basal Cell Carcinoma
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Blepharoplasty – What to Expect
Dr. Jordan Rihani of the Facial Plastic Surgery Institute reviews the post-operative course for patients undergoing blepharoplasty. This effective procedure has relatively little downtime and can make a dramatic improvement for patients with excess skin above their eyes. For more information, please see our Blepharoplasty page.
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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 […]
Evolus Botox Alternative – Dallas, Fort Worth and Southlake, TX
Evolus, Inc is a strictly aesthetic company that is developing the first 900 kD Botox alternative since the early 2000’s. This new product is showing exciting alternatives to Botox, which has been the Dallas-Fort Worth market leader for its trusted brand name. Evolus is bringing this new product to market soon (likely 2019) so stayed […]
Technology in Plastic Surgery
I frequently receive questions in both my Southlake and Fort Worth offices on new and emerging brand names and technology. It is difficult for plastic surgeons, let alone, the general public to keep up with the industry. So I am starting this page as a log of emerging technologies. Feel free to comment or email […]
