3 Stories About How a Revision Nose Job Changed Our Patients’ Lives
Posted by Dr. Sam Rizk February, 02/28/2020 - 05:51 PM
The nose is a prominent feature on the face and, therefore, important for a person’s proper sense of identity. In America, over 200.000 rhinoplasty surgeries are performed per year to enhance the aesthetics and functionality of the nose. Unfortunately, rhinoplasty does not always give patients the desired results. It takes a highly skilled and experienced […]
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Finding the Right Surgeon After a Botched Nose Job
Posted by Dr. Sam Rizk January, 01/07/2020 - 03:04 PM
The nose is an important feature of the face. A well-defined nose can make the face more attractive. You may have chosen to have a nose job if you weren’t happy about the shape, size, angle of your nose or your nose was damaged in an accident. However, what should you do if you aren’t […]
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Revision Rhinoplasty Patient Video
Posted by Dr. Sam Rizk August, 08/30/2018 - 07:32 PM
When a rhinoplasty isn’t performed correctly or under/over correction occurs, problems such as pollybeak deformities or other nasal abnormalities can arise. A pollybeak deformity causes the nose to resemble a parrot’s beak and is a characteristic that requires revision rhinoplasty for correction. New York board-certified facial plastic surgeon and rhinoplasty expert Dr. Sam Rizk recently […]
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Recording Your Rhinoplasty Progress
Posted by Dr. Sam Rizk July, 07/14/2016 - 03:30 PM
In the past, most rhinoplasty patients took great pains to keep their surgery a secret, both before and after the procedure. But times have changed! Though some people still like to keep their cosmetic treatments under wraps, plenty of others turn to social media and other public forums to chat about their plans, report on […]
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The Dangers of Nose Reshaping Devices
Posted by Dr. Sam Rizk February, 02/05/2016 - 09:00 AM
DIY (Do It Yourself) makeovers and transformations are all the rage these days. Each day, millions of people turn to YouTube and other corners of the Internet for beauty tips and tricks. But it’s important to remember that many of the videos, blog posts and other sources of information on the Internet are posted by […]
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Dr. Rizk – A Doctor That Will FaceTime You
Posted by Dr. Sam Rizk February, 02/19/2015 - 03:17 PM
I was recently featured on a Huffington Post article about “Health and Beauty Tips for the Busy Lady.” This article gave many great tips and suggestions for how a busy woman can still get the health and beauty regimen and results she desires, and mentioned me as a “Doctor That Will FaceTime You.” As […]
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Can Rhinoplasty Resolve My Snoring Problem?
Posted by Dr. Sam Rizk January, 01/05/2015 - 07:01 PM
In most cases, rhinoplasty is performed for cosmetic reasons. However, the procedure can also be performed for other reasons; for example, to reconstruct a nose that has been damaged due to trauma, or to resolve functional issues that cause snoring. What Causes Snoring? Snoring may seem normal, but it can become a serious problem. […]
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Post-Rhinoplasty: Adjusting to Your New Nose
Posted by Dr. Sam Rizk November, 11/25/2014 - 03:55 PM
Many patients are shocked when they look in the mirror after rhinoplasty surgery. They may not recognize themselves with all the medical packing, dried blood, stitches, bruising and swelling. A patient’s initial reaction may be panic or regret because it is difficult to visualize the final result. But don’t panic. Bruising and other […]
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Why Are More Middle Eastern Patients Going to Dr. Rizk?
Posted by Dr. Sam Rizk October, 10/01/2014 - 09:42 PM
When choosing a surgeon to perform your rhinoplasty, you want to make sure you are not going to just anyone. Ethnic rhinoplasties are no different. In fact, ethnic rhinoplasty patients tend to be even more meticulous when picking a doctor to perform their nose job, so as to avoid having a nose that […]
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Nose Fractures
Posted by Dr. Sam Rizk July, 07/03/2014 - 12:00 PM
A nose fracture is any crack or fracture to the bony part of the nose. Nose fractures are the most common type of facial fractures. They can affect the septum, nasal tip cartilages and other bony structures of the nose.
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