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A nose is just a nose, except when it isn’t

Over the years, plastic surgeons and other physicians and scientists interested in aesthetics have explored the “ideal proportions” of the […]

Trimming the fat… or putting it to good use?

There is a particular look to an overdone eyelid surgery, where all the fat around the eye has been removed. […]

A Facelift is a Facelift … Right?

There is a great saying that sometimes comes up in facial rejuvenation consultations: “A rose is a rose by any […]

To gauge or not to gauge? That is the question.

Trends in personal appearance, accessories, clothing, and style in general are ever-changing. In the overwhelming majority of cases, decisions about […]

Happiness is a… Cold Knife?

It is not uncommon for people to say to me, in dinner conversation, at a party, or even sometimes when […]

The Tangled Web of Midface Rejuvenation

The midface, in aesthetic and anatomic terms, is the part of the face from the lower eyelids to the upper […]

The Tug of War Between Form and Function

Recently, I have been seeing a number patients regarding revision rhinoplasty. And a common theme has come up in each […]

The Princess’s Nose

Of all the obsessive publicity and incessant attention surrounding Prince William and Kate Middleton, the most interesting item I’ve seen […]

Lee Miller and Man Ray: Light, Texture, and 1930’s Photography

I recently had the pleasure of seeing a fantastic exhibit at the Legion of Honor in the Presidio, here in […]

To Smell or Not to Smell…

Among the amazing features and functions of the nose, in the world of plastic surgery we frequently overlook the sense […]

Pop Art and the Beautiful Silhouette

Despite all of our poetry, song lyrics, and fairy tales, the concept of beauty is fluid. What is considered beautiful […]

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