Dr Umang Mehta, MD 94027

Name: Umang Mehta, MD
Last name: Mehta
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2009
Years experience: 14
Primary Specialty: Facial Plastic Surgeon
Website: https://www.mehtaplasticsurgery.com/
Business: Mehta Plastic Surgery
Address: 657 Oak Grove Ave
Phone: (415) 390-5953
International phone number: +14153905953
City: Menlo Park
State: California
Zip Code: 94025
Country: US
Statement: Dr. Umang Mehta is a double board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon. At Mehta Plastic Surgery in the San Francisco Bay Area, he specializes in rhinoplasty, which makes up about 95% of the procedures in his practice. “What sets my approach to nasal surgery apart is that I’m continually trying to improve my techniques and get better as a surgeon,” he says. “Whether you took a hard fall on a surfboard and broke your nasal bones or want to straighten out a hump and lift a droopy tip, I can make your nose much more functional and help you achieve your aesthetic desires.” He is an expert at both first-time and revision rhinoplasty. Plus, he has extensive experience placing incisions both outside (the open surgical approach) and inside (the closed approach) the nose.

Dr. Mehta’s plastic surgery philosophy is that patients should look natural and not like they’ve had work done. “For me, the goals are for the patient to look more refreshed and younger—to be a more refined and better version of themselves,” he says. To ensure he understands your aesthetic goals, Dr. Mehta uses computer software to “morph” your nose. The computer-generated images help you envision your nose after surgery and foster communication about your desires, so that you and Dr. Mehta are on the same page going into the procedure.

Dr. Mehta received a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Stanford University (graduating with honors) and his medical degree from the Ohio State University College of Medicine. He completed an internship in general surgery and a residency in otolaryngology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He then completed a fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at the world-renowned Lasky Clinic in Beverly Hills, California, and the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California.

A RealSelf Top Doctor honoree, Dr. Mehta is board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. He is also a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

As a rhinoplasty expert, Dr. Mehta has lectured, taught, and published research articles and book chapters on the topic, including in the prestigious surgical textbook Master Techniques in Rhinoplasty. Dr. Mehta is also honored to be a Volunteer Clinical Professor at the University of California, San Francisco Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, instructing residents and fellows in rhinoplasty and other facial plastic surgery procedures.
Consulting Fees: -1$
Consultation note: $195. If visit is covered by insurance, we are in-network and patient is responsible only for copay/deductible.
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Special Offers: 
Offer #1: Galderma Offer
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: 12/31/2023
Detail: Sign up for Aspire Galderma Rewards prior to your appointment to receive $20 off on each treatment listed below: Dysport®, Restylane® family, Sculptra® Aesthetic.

Offer #2: $100 off your BBL and Halo laser treatments!
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: all the time
Detail: Receive $100 off BBL and/or Halo laser treatment. These in-office procedures treat fine lines, wrinkles, brown/red spots, and smooth your skin texture, all with minimal downtime! Contact us to find out if you are a candidate…

Clinical Privileges: 
  • Sequoia Hospital, Redwood City, CA

Umang Mehta, MD

Education: 
  • Undergraduate: BS, Biological Sciences, Stanford University 1998
  • Medical: MD, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, 2003
Postdoc Training: 
  • Internship: General Surgery, Saint Louis University, School of Medicine, 2004
  • Residency: Otolaryngology, Saint Louis University, School of Medicine, 2008
  • Fellowship: Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Lasky Clinic, Beverly Hills, CA and Keck School of Medicine of USC, Los Angeles, CA, 2009
Member of: 
  • fps

GPS coordinates on map: 37.4533978,-122.1847318

Primary location: 
Location name: Bay Area
State: CA
Country: US
Map point: 37.8044,-121.810997
Treatments: 
  • African American Rhinoplasty
  • Areola Reduction Surgery
  • Asian Rhinoplasty
  • Biocorneum
  • Body Lift
  • Botox
  • Botox for Gummy Smile
  • Botox for Hyperhidrosis
  • Botox for TMJ
  • Brazilian Butt Lift
  • Brazilian Butt Lift Revision
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Fat Transfer
  • Breast Implant Removal
  • Breast Implant Revision
  • Breast Implants
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Lift with Implants
  • Breast Reduction
  • BroadBand Light (BBL)
  • Brow Lift
  • Buccal Fat Removal
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chemical Peel
  • Chin Filler
  • Chin Implant
  • Chin Liposuction
  • CoolSculpting
  • Deep Plane Facelift
  • Dermabrasion
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Dermapen
  • DiamondGlow
  • Dysport
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery
  • Forehead Reduction
  • Genioplasty
  • Glycolic Peel
  • Halo Laser
  • Hand Rejuvenation
  • Hyaluronidase
  • Jessner Peel
  • Juvederm
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Latisse
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lip Lift
  • Lip Surgery
  • Liposuction
  • Liquid Facelift
  • Lower Facelift
  • Micro Botox
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Microneedling
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mohs Surgery
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Neck Lift
  • Nonsurgical Facelift
  • Nonsurgical Neck Lift
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job
  • Ptosis Surgery
  • Radiesse
  • Restylane
  • Restylane Defyne
  • Restylane Kysse
  • Restylane Lyft
  • Restylane Refyne
  • Retin-A
  • Revision Rhinoplasty
  • RHA Collection Fillers
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Salicylic Peel
  • Scar Removal
  • Sculptra
  • Septoplasty
  • Sinus Surgery
  • Skin Lightening
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • Skin Tightening
  • SkinCeuticals
  • SkinMedica
  • SkinPen
  • Subcision
  • TCA Peel
  • Teeth Whitening
  • Thigh Lift
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Ultherapy
  • Vampire Facial
  • Vollure
  • Voluma
  • Xeomin
  • YAG Laser

RealSelf Info

Rating: 4.8
Profile views: 89951
Answer count: 528
Review count: 134
1 star count: 5
4 star count: 1
5 star count: 121
Total star count: 127
Star rating: 4.6383274184516
Photo count last three months: 10
Answer count last three months: 1
Photo and answer count last three months: 11
Lead count last three months: 10
Anonymous votes: 106
Offer count: 2
Profile created: Oct 8, 2009
Profile modified: Aug 2, 2023
Profile photo modified: Aug 2, 2023
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Profile Plus
Tier: Pro
Linked url: https://www.mehtaplasticsurgery.com
RealCare Promise: Yes
Directory link: Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Doctor Designation Start Time: Mar 20, 2021
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Menlo Park, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 37.4841,-122.1689987
  • San Francisco, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 37.7752,-122.4189987
  • Bay Area, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 37.8044,-121.810997

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Revision Rhinoplasty (Apr 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Dysport (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Dysport (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Dysport (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Dec 2014) – Overall rating: 4/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Mar 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Mar 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Mar 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Mar 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Jul 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Jul 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Septoplasty (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Revision Rhinoplasty (Jun 2023) – Overall rating: 2/5
  • Revision Rhinoplasty (Dec 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Asian Rhinoplasty (Mar 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Revision Rhinoplasty (Nov 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Jun 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Dec 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Dec 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Dec 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Revision Rhinoplasty (Dec 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Revision Rhinoplasty (Dec 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Septoplasty (Nov 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Rhinoplasty (Oct 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Septoplasty (Sep 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)

Latest Prices

Revision Rhinoplasty Prices

  • $20000 – Apr 6, 2021
  • $34000 – Jun 4, 2023
  • $34000 – Jun 4, 2023
  • $20000 – Nov 17, 2020
  • $800 – Feb 1, 2013 – Atherton, CA
  • $24000 – Nov 15, 2021
  • $24000 – Nov 15, 2021
  • $24000 – Nov 15, 2021
  • $24500 – Nov 15, 2021
  • $7100 – Jan 30, 2014 – Atherton, CA
  • $20000 – Nov 17, 2020
  • $20000 – Apr 6, 2021
  • $15000 – Jan 26, 2017 – Atherton, CA
  • $18000 – Apr 27, 2017 – Atherton, CA
  • $24500 – Jan 2020
  • $7000 – Mar 2019 – Bay Area, CA
  • $18000 – Apr 27, 2017 – Atherton, CA
  • $7990 – Jul 31, 2014 – Atherton, CA
  • $15000 – Jan 26, 2017 – Atherton, CA
  • $8000 – Mar 18, 2014 – Atherton, CA
  • $18000 – Apr 27, 2017 – Atherton, CA
  • $22000 – Apr 27, 2017 – Atherton, CA
  • $22000 – Apr 27, 2017 – Atherton, CA
  • $15000 – Jan 26, 2017 – Atherton, CA
  • $7500 – Mar 2017 – Atherton, CA
  • $12000 – Jul 3, 2015 – Atherton, CA
  • $12000 – Jul 3, 2015 – Atherton, CA
  • $12000 – Jul 3, 2015 – Atherton, CA
  • $7990 – Jul 31, 2014 – Atherton, CA
  • $7990 – Jul 31, 2014 – Atherton, CA
  • $8000 – Mar 18, 2014 – Atherton, CA
  • $7000 – Jun 2013 – Bay Area, CA
  • $800 – Feb 1, 2013 – Atherton, CA
  • $800 – Feb 1, 2013 – Atherton, CA
  • $7000 – Apr 2013 – Bay Area, CA
  • $7000 – Apr 2013 – Bay Area, CA
  • $7500 – Mar 2012 – Atherton, CA
  • $7500 – Mar 2012 – Atherton, CA
  • $7500 – Mar 2012 – Atherton, CA

Dysport Prices

  • $551 – Sep 2017 – Atherton, CA
  • $550 – Mar 2012 – Atherton, CA
  • $550 – Mar 2012 – Atherton, CA

Rhinoplasty Prices

  • $8700 – Jun 23, 2015 – Bay Area, CA
  • $11155 – Aug 26, 2016 – Bay Area, CA
  • $7000 – Jun 2021 – Bay Area, CA
  • $18000 – Oct 1, 2020
  • $18000 – Oct 1, 2020
  • $18000 – Oct 1, 2020
  • $18000 – Oct 1, 2020
  • $18000 – Oct 1, 2020
  • $18000 – Oct 1, 2020
  • $8640 – Apr 22, 2014 – Atherton, CA
  • $7400 – Jun 2020 – Palo Alto, CA
  • $9754 – Jul 5, 2016 – Bay Area, CA
  • $8100 – Oct 2018 – Atherton, CA
  • $9140 – Oct 2018 – Atherton, CA
  • $11155 – Aug 26, 2016 – Bay Area, CA
  • $9140 – Oct 2016 – Atherton, CA
  • $8200 – Sep 2, 2015 – Palo Alto, CA
  • $9754 – Jul 5, 2016 – Bay Area, CA
  • $9754 – Jul 5, 2016 – Bay Area, CA
  • $7400 – May 2016 – Atherton, CA
  • $8200 – Sep 2, 2015 – Palo Alto, CA
  • $5000 – Dec 20, 2013 – Menlo Park, CA
  • $8800 – Nov 30, 2015 – Atherton, CA
  • $8800 – Nov 30, 2015 – Atherton, CA
  • $8640 – Apr 22, 2014 – Atherton, CA
  • $8640 – Apr 22, 2014 – Atherton, CA
  • $8640 – Apr 22, 2014 – Atherton, CA
  • $8640 – Apr 22, 2014 – Atherton, CA
  • $8640 – Apr 22, 2014 – Atherton, CA
  • $8700 – Jun 23, 2015 – Bay Area, CA
  • $8000 – Jun 23, 2015 – Bay Area, CA
  • $8000 – Jun 23, 2015 – Bay Area, CA
  • $8000 – Jun 23, 2015 – Bay Area, CA
  • $8700 – Sep 11, 2014 – Atherton, CA
  • $9740 – Feb 17, 2015 – Atherton, CA
  • $8700 – Sep 11, 2014 – Atherton, CA
  • $8700 – Sep 11, 2014 – Atherton, CA
  • $4500 – Jul 1, 2014 – Atherton, CA
  • $4500 – Jul 1, 2014 – Atherton, CA
  • $8640 – Apr 22, 2014 – Atherton, CA
  • $8640 – Apr 22, 2014 – Atherton, CA
  • $7400 – Mar 2014 – Atherton, CA
  • $5000 – Dec 20, 2013 – Menlo Park, CA
  • $8000 – Dec 2013 – Menlo Park, CA
  • $8000 – Dec 2013 – Menlo Park, CA
  • $8100 – Jan 2013 – Atherton, CA
  • $8100 – Jan 2013 – Atherton, CA
  • $7000 – Nov 2012 – Bay Area, CA
  • $7000 – Nov 2012 – Bay Area, CA
  • $7000 – Nov 2012 – Bay Area, CA
  • $7000 – Nov 2012 – Bay Area, CA
  • $7000 – Oct 2012 – Bay Area, CA
  • $7000 – Oct 2012 – Bay Area, CA

Septoplasty Prices

  • $3500 – Nov 2022 – Atherton, CA
  • $2000 – Sep 7, 2017 – San Francisco, CA
  • $22000 – Oct 15, 2021
  • $22000 – Oct 15, 2021
  • $6000 – Jul 2022 – Palo Alto, CA
  • $22000 – Oct 15, 2021
  • $22000 – Oct 15, 2021
  • $1000 – Nov 12, 2019
  • $1000 – Nov 12, 2019
  • $1000 – Nov 12, 2019
  • $2000 – Sep 7, 2017 – San Francisco, CA
  • $6000 – Jun 2017 – Palo Alto, CA
  • $3500 – Jan 2013 – Atherton, CA
  • $3500 – Jan 2013 – Atherton, CA
  • $6000 – May 2012 – Atherton, CA
  • $6000 – May 2012 – Atherton, CA

Asian Rhinoplasty Prices

  • $24300 – Mar 2020

Juvederm Prices

  • $300 – May 22, 2013 – Atherton, CA
  • $550 – Oct 2018 – Bay Area, CA
  • $600 – Oct 2018 – Atherton, CA
  • $1800 – Sep 8, 2014 – Atherton, CA
  • $1800 – Sep 8, 2014 – Atherton, CA
  • $1800 – Sep 8, 2014 – Atherton, CA
  • $550 – Mar 2013 – Bay Area, CA
  • $600 – May 2012 – Atherton, CA
  • $600 – May 2012 – Atherton, CA
  • $550 – Mar 2012 – Atherton, CA
  • $550 – Mar 2012 – Atherton, CA
  • $550 – Mar 2012 – Atherton, CA
  • $550 – Mar 2012 – Atherton, CA

Chin Implant Prices

  • $4800 – Jul 2022 – Bay Area, CA
  • $6500 – Apr 2017 – Atherton, CA
  • $6500 – Jan 2017 – Atherton, CA
  • $6500 – Jan 2017 – Atherton, CA
  • $6500 – Jan 2017 – Atherton, CA
  • $3895 – Oct 2015 – Atherton, CA
  • $4800 – Feb 2013 – Bay Area, CA
  • $4800 – Feb 2013 – Bay Area, CA
  • $4840 – Feb 2013 – Bay Area, CA
  • $4800 – Feb 2013 – Bay Area, CA
  • $4800 – Feb 2013 – Bay Area, CA
  • $4840 – Feb 2013 – Bay Area, CA
  • $3895 – Sep 2012 – Atherton, CA
  • $3895 – Sep 2012 – Atherton, CA

Lip Augmentation Prices

  • $450 – Mar 9, 2022
  • $450 – Mar 9, 2022
  • $450 – Mar 9, 2022
  • $800 – Aug 8, 2019
  • $800 – Aug 8, 2019

Other Prices

  • $9740 – Feb 17, 2015 – Atherton, CA
  • $9740 – Feb 17, 2015 – Atherton, CA

Botox for TMJ Prices

  • $300 – Jul 10, 2019
  • $300 – Jul 10, 2019
  • $380 – Apr 26, 2019
  • $380 – Apr 26, 2019

Nonsurgical Nose Job Prices

  • $850 – Dec 3, 2019
  • $850 – Dec 3, 2019
  • $750 – Jun 15, 2018 – Atherton
  • $750 – Jun 15, 2018 – Atherton

Earlobe Surgery Prices

  • $1795 – Jun 21, 2019 – Bay Area, CA
  • $1795 – Jun 21, 2019
  • $1795 – Jun 21, 2019
  • $1795 – Jun 21, 2019

Botox Prices

  • $380 – Apr 26, 2019

Sculptra Aesthetic Prices

  • $2000 – Apr 10, 2013 – Atherton, CA
  • $2000 – Apr 19, 2013 – Atherton, CA
  • $2000 – Apr 19, 2013 – Atherton, CA
  • $2000 – Apr 10, 2013 – Atherton, CA
  • $2000 – Apr 19, 2013 – Atherton, CA

Laser Hair Removal Prices

  • $600 – Aug 1, 2013 – Palo Alto, CA
  • $600 – Aug 1, 2013 – Atherton, CA

Nose Surgery Prices

  • $800 – Feb 1, 2013 – Atherton, CA

Restylane Prices

  • $300 – Mar 2015 – Atherton, CA
  • $300 – Jan 2013 – Atherton, CA

ActiveFX Prices

  • $1000 – Nov 2011 – Atherton, CA
  • $1000 – Nov 2011 – Atherton, CA

Practice Locations

Name & Website
Mehta Plastic Surgery – Atherton, https://www.mehtaplasticsurgery.com/
Address
3351 El CaminoSte. 205, Atherton, California, US, 94027 (GPS coordinates: 37.466192,-122.2069289)
Phone
+16503631500
Working Hours
Mon: 7:30am – 3:30pm
Tue: 7:30am – 3:30pm
Wed: 7:30am – 3:30pm
Thu: 7:30am – 3:30pm
Fri: 7:30am – 3:30pm
Created / Modified
Jun 20, 2018 / Oct 8, 2021

Special Offers

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Treatments

$100 off your BBL and Halo laser treatments!
Feb 12, 2020 /
May 17, 2033
Receive $100 off BBL and/or Halo laser treatment. These in-office procedures treat fine lines, wrinkles, brown/red spots, and smooth your skin texture, all with minimal downtime! Contact us to find out if you are a candidate…
Specific treatments

Galderma Offer
Feb 15, 2019 /
Dec 31, 2023
Sign up for Aspire Galderma Rewards prior to your appointment to receive $20 off on each treatment listed below: Dysport®, Restylane® family, Sculptra® Aesthetic.
Specific treatments

Free area of Botox with Juvederm Purchase
May 22, 2012 /
Aug 31, 2012
Purchase two syringes of Juvederm Ultra or Ultra Plus before August 31st, 2012 and receive a free area of Botox (up to 20 units)! Call us to learn more about this great combo, which treats facial wrinkles in two different ways. All treatments performed exclusively by Dr. Mehta.
Specific treatments

Saturday Office Hours
Dec 4, 2011 /
Dec 17, 2011
Busy during the week? Come see us on a Saturday! We will be open Saturday, December 17th, from 10 AM to 4 PM for consultations and skin-care treatments. Contact us ASAP as spots are filling up fast.
Any treatment

Save up to $150 on Botox or Dysport
Dec 4, 2011 /
Dec 31, 2011
In the month of December, save $25 on one area, $75 on two areas, and $150 on three areas of Botox or Dysport, while supplies last. Only $10 per unit for Botox, when 3 areas are purchased! Contact us today to schedule your appointment.
Specific treatments

$150 off Juvederm Ultra or Ultra Plus
Sep 13, 2011 /
Sep 30, 2011
For the month of September, save $150 on a syringe of Juvederm Ultra or Ultra Plus (Regularly $550, now only $400) with purchase of one area of Botox. The Juvederm products are excellent for the nasolabial folds, cheeks, marionette lines, jawline, temples, and lips! Call us today to book your free consultation.
Specific treatments

$75 off Lip Augmentation (Restylane and Juvederm)
Jun 1, 2011 /
Jun 30, 2011
Pucker up and save $75 on your Lip Augmentation (Restylane or Juvederm) for the month of June. Get those natural-looking fuller lips with Dr. Mehta’s precise technique and keen aesthetic eye. Call us today to book your appointment!
Specific treatments

Buy 1 kit of Latisse and get 1 free ($120 value)
Mar 30, 2011 /
May 31, 2011
Buy one kit of Latisse ($120) and get one free, while supplies last. Latisse is the only FDA approved product to lengthen, darken, and thicken your eyelashes. Contact us to schedule your complimentary consultation.
Specific treatments

Microdermabrasion Special, 40% off
Jan 11, 2011 /
Feb 11, 2011
Call us now to learn more about our Dermasweep, the latest in microdermabrasion technology! Give your skin that healthy glow with our customized skin infusion. Regularly $225, now $135 for one session or $325 for a series of 3.
Any treatment

Doctor's answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Rhinoplasty asymmetry due to scar tissue?
Asymmetry after rhinoplasty
Oct 21, 2023
Thanks for the question. It looks like your bridge and tip are both deviated to the right. This is not due to scar tissue but rather your nasal bones and the top of the septum being off center. Straightening these out can certainly be achieved in a revision rhinoplasty. There are ways to reduce the swelling more quickly (steroid tablets, steroid shots) if you were to undergo another nasal surgery. If desired, your tip could also be made more refined and symmetrical at the same time.
Kind...
How do I reverse buccal fat removal?
Adding volume to the buccal spaces
Oct 31, 2021
Sorry to hear you had a negative outcome from buccal fat removal. You can replace the lost volume with a long lasting collagen stimulator like Sculptra which can give your face a fuller and more youthful appearance. Be sure to have it done with an experienced injector to optimize your results.
Best regards,
Dr. Mehta
Swollen 18 months after rhinoplasty. Is a revision inevitable?  
Not too late for steroid injections
Sep 11, 2021
You should consider seeing a rhinoplasty specialist in your area. I’ve done a steroid injection in a patient who had a rhinoplasty 40 years ago (!) in Iran, and she noticed a nice improvement in her tip definition. She was able to avoid having a revision rhinoplasty. I do them routinely in patients well past the one year mark to reduce scar tissue and swelling. That would be a good first step followed by an assessment to see if you need a revision to reshape your tip in a more a...
Why did my nose got long again 1 year after rhinoplasty?
Nasal tip shape change after rhinoplasty
Apr 21, 2021
An in-person exam would be helpful but it’s certainly possible that you may have some scar tissue under the skin that could respond very well to a steroid injection. I use Kenalog plus 5-FU for this. If your surgeon is unresponsive, you could seek a 2nd opinion.
Kind regards,
Dr. Mehta
Can diced cartilage grafts be taken out and smoothened? What options do I have for a revision?
Diced cartilage with fibrin glue for augmentation
Apr 4, 2021
Sorry to hear about your negative outcome from your rhinoplasties. It is absolutely possible to remove the cartilage fragments from your bridge and replace them with tiny diced cartilage pieces that are glued together with Tisseel. If you check out our Instagram feed, I recently posted this technique in a video and showed a case similar to yours. By dicing the cartilage finely and gluing it together, the bridge can be augmented in a smooth, natural, and predictable way. Rib, septal, and ear...
Do I need another revision rhinoplasty? Is there a procedure for thinning the skin & removing scar tiss
Revision rhinoplasty in thick skinned patients
Mar 20, 2021
Thanks for the question! I remove scar tissue and thin the skin envelope very frequently in both primary and revision rhinoplasty. This must be done very carefully to preserve the blood supply to the skin. I would have to examine you in person to let you know if you are a candidate... Sometimes if the cartilages were made too small inside the nose, there is empty space between the cartilage and the body fills this space with scar tissue. Often making a nose more defined in thicker skin...
Is it possible to add a small dorsal hump with nose filler?
Filler to raise the nasal bridge
Mar 2, 2021
Yes, nonsurgical rhinoplasty (filler in the nose) can be an excellent option for raising a bridge that was over-reduced during rhinoplasty. I use Restylane Lyft primarily for this indication. The filler is reversible if needed, and the results should last 1-2 years or more. In the future, surgical correction with diced cartilage could be an option, or you could do the filler periodically.
Best regards,
Dr. Mehta
Buccal fat removal or rhinoplasty first?
Cheek contouring and rhinoplasty
Feb 28, 2021
Thanks for the question! Based on these photos, I wouldn’t recommend buccal fat removal in your case because it would make you look hollow/gaunt. Rather, a filler for your upper cheeks would give your face more of a heart shape and less round/oval. You could start with something like Voluma, Lyft, or Radiesse and then transition to something longer lasting like Sculptra or fat transfer.

A rhinoplasty would certainly be reasonable too. Computer imaging can help you and your surgeon create a...

Would filler in my nose benefit me? I am planning on getting a real nose job next year. I am getting ch
Filler or surgery for your nose?
Jan 17, 2021
Great question! Honestly, looking at your nose, I think you'd be a much better surgical than nonsurgical candidate. A tiny bit of filler could be placed above your hump to smooth it, but I totally agree that your hump is so small that it's not bothersome. Filler placed at the base of the columella (the part of the nose between the nostrils) can rotate the tip, lifting it upward in cases in which the tip is droopy. But I think your tip angle Is fine as is.

With surgery, it would be possible...

Should I have a revision rhinoplasty? My nose looks so upturned
Revision rhinoplasty to lengthen an upturned nose
Dec 20, 2020
Thanks for the question. Your tip does look quite upturned at 4 months. While there still might be a little more "tip drop" happening over the next few months, it probably won't change too dramatically. That said, you do need to allow your nose to heal from your first surgery before seeking a revision. The usual rule of thumb is one year, though it might be possible to do the revision at 9-10 months if your swelling goes down quickly and there doesn't seem to be too much scar tissue....
Do PRP injections have the same risks as fillers when accidentally injected into a vessel? Looking to t
Volume restoration: fillers or PRP?
Dec 13, 2020
Great question! PRP is an excellent treatment for skin texture and acne scars when combined with microneedling or injected under the skin. It's not going to work for larger areas of volume restoration like the temples, cheeks, etc. that you had mentioned. Hyaluronic acid fillers are safe and effective when injected by experienced injectors. Radiesse is another commonly injected filler for larger volume areas. Another good alternative to these fillers is Sculptra, which is very long-lasting...
Would another revision be possible due to thin skin?
Revision rhinoplasty to correct a collapsed bridge
Nov 16, 2020
Thanks for the question and photos. I do agree with you that the lower part of your bridge is not as high as the upper part. The height of the lower part would be acceptable if not for the “bump” at the upper portion. You could either lower that bump or raise the rest of your bridge, depending on whether you want a scooped or straight look. I would have to examine your nose in person to assess whether your skin has adequate blood supply to safely undergo another surgery. In thinner ski...
Revision rhinoplasty: are my expectations realistic?
Rhinoplasty can be combined with revision septoplasty
Nov 9, 2020
Thanks for the question and photos. It is wise of you to plan to correct both the residual deviated septum and the outside shape of your nose at the same time. The cartilage from the inside of the nose is used to straighten, refine, and support the outside structure. Because you’ve already had a septoplasty, you might be missing some cartilage from your septum, in which case ear or rib cartilage may be needed. You should seek consultations with 2-3 surgeons who specialize in rhinoplasty a...
Does endoscopic septoplasty involve less side effects than non-endoscopic septoplasty?
Endoscopic vs regular septoplasty
Nov 7, 2020
Great question! An endoscopic septoplasty just means that the surgeon puts a scope (tiny camera) into the nose for visualization, rather than directly looking into the nose with a headlight and speculum. Endoscopes are very useful in endoscopic sinus surgery, to help the surgeon see the sinus openings deep into the nose. However, the septum is easily seen with a light/speculum, so I don’t find an endoscope necessary. Septoplasties are routine for most ENT surgeons, and most experienced o...
Do Kenalog injections make that big of a difference in the final result? The surgeon refuses to adminis
Kenalog injections after rhinoplasty
Nov 1, 2020
Great question. I use Kenalog injections often in my post-rhinoplasty patients. The injections are particularly crucial in patients with thick skin and those who have had prior rhinoplasties. The risk of skin indentation is low if performed correctly, and the indentations are generally subtle/temporary/reversible. The benefit outweighs the risk in my mind. Oral steroids can help too, but they don’t replace the benefit of Kenalog. I’d suggest seeking a second opinion, tbh. Pre- and postop Acc...

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