Andres Bustillo, MD, FACS is an expert in facial plastic surgery in South Florida. The doctor focuses his practice around select procedures, with revision rhinoplasty as one of his specialties. Though the operation is typically more difficult and extensive to perform than the initial nose surgery, Dr. Bustillo can create corrections that are designed specifically… [Read More]
Q: Nose tip extremely stiff and still upturned after surgery to fix upturned nose? I recently asked this question but realized my poor wording and convoluted structure made it confusing and unclear. I recently had a primary rhinoplasty to de-rotate my short upturned nose. A septal cartilage extension graft was done using harvested septal cartilage… [Read More]
Many patients consult with Dr. Bustillo seeking facial rejuvenation with very specific ideas in mind as to what they want. After performing research on their own, they may come to the conclusion that one surgery may address the concerns they have regarding the look of their face, neck, or both areas. This article is designed… [Read More]
A facial plastic surgery that addresses heavy, sagging upper eyelids and puffy under-eye bags is called a blepharoplasty, which is more commonly known as eyelid surgery. In some cases, techniques that are employed during a brow lift may also benefit the eyelid surgery patient. This can improve one’s looks and lid functions if a heavy… [Read More]
You just underwent a surgery Congratulations! You just underwent a surgery that will change how people see you, but more importantly, how you see yourself. Perhaps you grew tired of hearing, “You look tired” or “Did you get enough sleep?” Maybe your hooded upper eyelids made blinking uncomfortable or seeing difficult. Whatever the reason you… [Read More]
When performing a revision rhinoplasty, often times a facial plastic surgeon is refining the work of another surgeon who was unsuccessful in producing the intended results for a patient. Dr. Andres Bustillo specializes in revision rhinoplasty surgery and is familiar with the typical complications that are presented with patients requesting a secondary nose surgery. Below… [Read More]
To inject or not to inject? That’s the question facing many a candidate for a traditional browlift who may also be considering less invasive alternatives such as Botox injections. Both cosmetic techniques have their benefits as well as their disadvantages. The main distinction between them is the degree of permanence of the results achieved by… [Read More]
Just as there are differences in skin color and texture between various ethnic groups, there are differences in the form and structure of the nose. Western Rhinoplasty is one of the latest trends in plastic surgery among Asian women who desire a more “western” looking nose – one that that has a higher bridge and… [Read More]
Rhinoplasty surgery is a type of surgery that can help straighten your nose, making your face look proportionate again. You may have a crooked nose for various reasons, including a deviated septum, an old injury, or a congenital disability. A crooked nose results from changes in the underlying structure of the nasal bones. While most… [Read More]
Here in South Florida, we have a very diverse population with many ethnicities. As a result, there are many people with thick skin. Patients with thick skin pose a particular challenge to the rhinoplasty surgeon. The rhinoplasty procedure is basically a surgery that alters the nasal skeleton. Bone and cartilage is removed or rasped, from… [Read More]
