Plastic Surgery | Beverly Hills, CA
Dr. Andrew Frankel
Rhinoplasty surgery isn’t always reserved for patients who wish to make cosmetic changes to their noses. More often than you might think, rhinoplasty is performed to repair or reconstruct nasal damage after an injury or trauma. Such incidents can permanently change the shape and contour of the nose, affect your ability to breathe, and leave… Learn More
When it comes to facial surgery, post-operative swelling can cause a lot of discomfort. While most patients experience a very minimal amount of pain, it can be uncomfortable to feel tightness and swelling around the mouth, chin, and jaw. While these responses are the natural way that the body responds to change, you don’t have… Learn More
A successful rhinoplasty surgery begins with a great consultation, where patient and surgeon come together to go over the procedure and every detail it includes. Part of the success of this first one-on-one meeting with your surgeon rests squarely on your shoulders. Preparing ahead of time for your rhinoplasty consultation starts your journey to a… Learn More
As both nasal surgeries and nasal piercings continue to be popular fashion trends for women and men, the two may sometimes find themselves at odds. Although nasal piercings now ranging in a variety of styles and shapes, any of them will pose extra risks during a rhinoplasty surgery if not managed carefully. If you are… Learn More
Pinched Tip Problems While many natural aesthetic problems people try to resolve through rhinoplasty turn up again and again (such as nasal humps, uneven nostrils, or saddle noses), there are also a number of issues that can be caused by poorly executed primary rhinoplasty surgery. One of these issues, the pinched tip, is a common… Learn More
Recovering From Rhinoplasty Black eyes after nasal surgery are just one of those shocking outcomes that are difficult to avoid. Not every rhinoplasty patient will develop one or two black eyes, however, most do. It’s something a patient has to factor into their recovery equation. So, be prepared for some post-surgical bruising. Still, it’s not… Learn More
Emotions from Rhinoplasty It’s normal to feel a kind of emotional rush just before having rhinoplasty. The result of months of planning, consultation, waiting, and finally undergoing the procedure can feel like the long climb up the hill of a roller coaster at times. Once the procedure is over and the recovery period kicks in,… Learn More
Revision Rhinoplasty – Do You Need One? If you’ve just had a rhinoplasty, you may be thrilled with your results, even before the swelling has subsided. On the other hand, you might find your nose isn’t quite living up to your pre-op expectations. So what do you do? Is it time to rush right out… Learn More
Until recently, the middle area of the face has not typically been addressed when performing facelift procedures. The midface area, comprised of the region between the lower eyelids and the mouth, actually ages differently then the jowls and neck. The central face tends to fall directly vertically with age, and as the skin thins out… Learn More
Over the years the approach to rejuvenate the lower eyelids has gone through many changes. Prior to the mid 1980’s the accepted gold standard of treatment was to remove as much fat, skin and “excess” muscle as possible. These techniques were championed by virtually every reputable surgeon at that time and results from such procedures… Learn More
