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Question: Does insurance cover rhinoplasty when it’s performed on a nose that’s been broken? Answer: It really depends on your insurance as well as your symptoms and physical exam. Typically, your insurance will be more likely to cover surgery for a functional problem such as obstruction of breathing through the nose.

Question: How common are problems with implants used in rhinoplasty? How often does extrusion or implant shifting occur? Answer: The answer to your question varies with the type of implant used. Some implants are porous and others are solid. According to current literature, infection occurs in 2-3% of patients with porous high-density polyethylene (PHDPE) and […]

Question: Is it important to have a ear, nose and throat surgeon perform rhinoplasty? Answer: Your rhinoplasty surgeon should have training and experience in rhinoplasty. Not all ear nose and throat surgeons are trained or interested in rhinoplasty. The same can be said of plastic surgeons.

Question: Why does it take a whole year before you see the results of your rhinoplasty? Answer: Most surgeons will quote a full year because edema, aka swelling, can be present to a slight degree for that length of time. The most swelling occurs over the first two weeks and then begins to subside over […]

Question: I’m interested in rhinoplasty but I’m concerned about it being obvious to people afterward. Do you have any suggestions for dealing with this? Do you tell people or not tell people? Answer: After rhinoplasty, swelling and bruising is expected, and I prescribe a homeopathic medication called Arnica Montana to help reduce this. You should […]

Question: What is scalp laxity and how does it come into play with FUT procedures? Answer: Scalp laxity can be thought of as how easily the tissues stretch when tension is placed on them. Everyone is different and some people have significantly more “stretch” to their scalp than others. This plays a role in both […]

Question: I’ve heard that strip procedures are a team effort and require multiple people and not just the doctor. Can you tell me approximately how many people are involved during a procedure, what each one does and what the doctor does? Answer: The team is made up of 4-6 people including myself and an assistant […]

Question: Is it true that FUE is the best hair transplant technique for African American men? Answer: I rarely recommend any type of hair transplantation for men who have kinky African hair as most men are wearing hair very short and would get an unsatisfactory result. If you have wavy hair or wear an Afro, […]

Question: I understand the FUE technique involves something referred to as punches for removing the donor hair but I’m having trouble visualizing exactly what this is. Can you better explain how the hairs are removed? Answer: First, the hair is shaved very short to allow the “punch” device to fit around the individual hair graft […]

Question: What would be an average cost range of a hair transplant for the average man with male pattern baldness? Answer: There are many variations of hair loss patterns and extent of loss which makes it very difficult to give an “average” cost range. A consultation would be necessary to give you an idea of […]