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Fixing A Botched Rhinoplasty

As a patient, getting a good rhinoplasty result depends on several factors, some of which are controllable and others are not. One of the most important factors is finding an experienced Albany rhinoplasty surgeon. This may be a difficult thing to find, especially in certain regions. The face is how we greet the world, and…

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What Is ProNox?

What Is ProNox? ProNox is a device that administers “laughing gas” in an inhaled mixture of 50% Oxygen and 50% Nitrous Oxide.  The device is used to reduce anxiety and discomfort during in-office procedures, and it can be used in conjunction with local anesthesia.  It is inhaled using a mouthpiece, delivered to the lungs, and…

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What is Facial Liposuction?

What is Facial Liposuction? As a facial plastic surgeon for over 25 years I am very familiar with procedures involving facial liposuction. And I find that many patients have question about this procedure which is generally referred to as facial contouring. Such patients are often asked most concerned with the areas under the chin and…

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What Is a Facelift?

As we age, we can develop what some would call “jowling”, “turkey neck”, or a “gobbler”.  All of these terms represent a sagging of the facial and neck skin as a result of time and gravity.  Facelift is a surgery that is designed to reduce this sagging skin, resulting in a sharp neckline and a…

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Anesthesia Options for Cosmetic Surgery

Rest Easy Sleeping Beauty.  Cosmetic Surgery is Truly Painless. Plastic Surgeon Dr. Williams Talks Anesthesia Options for Cosmetic Surgery Patients often ask what are my options for anesthesia.  The term anesthesia means a temporary loss of sensation or awareness.  So, the choice really depends on the procedure. In the 21st century I believe there is…

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What is an Open vs Closed Rhinoplasty?

What is an Open vs Closed Rhinoplasty? You will see these terms, as well as others, used interchangeably to describe the approach a surgeon may take to operating on a nose. For example, the open approach is often described as an external approach and the closed approach is often described as an endonasal approach and…

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What do you do for a scooped or saddle nose?

How Can Rhinoplasty Fix the Bridge of the Nose? Many people consider rhinoplasty to fix problems with the bridge of their nose. In this case, a small change to the bridge of your nose can have a huge impact on your appearance.  Since the nose is the most prominent feature on the face, when it…

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How To Handle Aging Wrinkles Caused By Facial Expressions

There are a lot of muscles in your face that create your facial expressions. If you’re excited, angry, surprised, frowning , or smiling, the muscles around your face contract in different ways to show what you’re feeling. The muscles around your eyes, mouth, and forehead tend to get the greatest workout because these areas are involved…

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What You Need to Know About the Eyebrow Lift

When people think of a plastic surgery procedure that takes years off of a person’s looks, one of the first surgeries that comes to mind is the facelift. While a facelift is a popular option for facial rejuvenation, it’s not the only surgical option out there. In fact, some people might be concerned about their…

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Restoring Masculinity Through Facial Plastic Surgery

Humans are the most dominant, self-aware species on our planet, and while traditional gender roles are dissipating, the concept of masculinity will never fade. Boys make the transition to men during puberty, and their physical changes signify important biological traits. In some men, conventionally masculine traits appear undesirably feminized for a number of reasons. In…

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