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Is Otoplasty Painful?

Otoplasty can help solve a variety of issues related to your ears. For countless men and women in Sydney, the appearance of their ears causes them a high degree of adverse psychological effects. From anxiety to feeling highly self-conscious; all sorts of problems are associated with this very common physical issue. For people who opt … Read more

Are Otoplasty Results Permanent?

Otoplasty procedures are a highly popular choice for many people within Sydney and throughout Australia. Board-certified surgeons such as Dr Shahidi frequently consult with clients looking to improve the appearance of their ears. Whether it’s a classic ear pinning, reshaping or even correcting congenital defects or other disfigurements, you have a wide range of options … Read more

What Does Otoplasty Mean?

The term Otoplasty is derived from the Greek language and simply refers to any re-shaping or re-modeling of the ear. When most people think of Otoplasty or cosmetic ear surgery they think of ear pinning, a procedure in which ears are flattened to reduce their prominence. Otoplasty is a relatively minor operation and can be … Read more

What is a Nose Job?

A nose job, or rhinoplasty, is a surgical procedure undertaken in order to reshape the nose. This may be for aesthetic or medical reasons, or sometimes a combination of the two. Our guide outlines what you need to know about this potentially life-changing procedure. Why consider rhinoplasty (nose job)? There are two reasons to consider … Read more

Why is my nose oily after rhinoplasty?

Following Rhinoplasty, swelling and an oily nose is extremely common – in fact, the swelling is part of the reason that the skin becomes oily or has a shiny appearance. The good news is that, just like the swelling, it is not permanent and your skin should return to its previous condition in just a … Read more

What is Rhinoplasty? The Simplified Guide to Rhinoplasty

If you’re considering a nose job, you need to know more about Rhinoplasty surgery. It’s important to understand the process and challenges before you decide to meet with a surgeon for a consultation. We’ve put together this simplified guide to provide you with all the pertinent information you need to make a decision. What is … Read more

Male Rhinoplasty

The number of Male Rhinoplasty procedures performed worldwide has increased dramatically over the past few years, as men have become more open and comfortable with the benefits that plastic surgery can offer. Rhinoplasty is one of the most complex procedures in plastic surgery and although the basic surgical techniques used for both male and female … Read more

Otoplasty (Ear Pinning) Surgery

A simple procedure that can alleviate a lifetime of teasing. Although most people don’t think of ears as a particularly important beauty attribute, ears that stick out and that are out of proportion to the rest of the face can cause untold misery for some people. Unkind remarks, particularly in the school playground, can have … Read more

Open vs Closed Rhinoplasty

Open or Closed Rhinoplasty? Which one to choose? The purpose of Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) is to ultimately improve the nose both aesthetically and functionally. Surgeons will usually adopt one or the other surgical method as their preferred approach to Rhinoplasty. Understanding the differences between these two surgical approaches gives patients the opportunity to make an … Read more