A rhinoplasty should not lead to a narrow nose. An extremely narrow nose could indicate deficiency in the middle nasal vault. That can be corrected using cartilaginous grafts from the nasal septum, ear cartilage, or rib. The nose can be widened to a great degree, but the more important question is if it is affecting breathing or not. In case…
For lower eyelid wrinkles, the best option is “Thermismooth.” It is a noninvasive radio frequency treatment of the skin that takes 10 mins and about 4 sessions to soften those lines. It does not require any special preparation and is not painful. The hand piece looks like a pen and the metal wand feels like a hard stone. Soft gel…
Aesthetic enhancement of our face and body has entered a new era. These are the times of extreme make overs, implants, facelifts, multiple cosmetic surgeries, bigger breasts and smaller thighs, bigger butts and smaller noses. So, where does this all end?
Our sense of self is an important part of who we are. It is built upon two aspects, physical and psychological. The two have to be in congruence for achieving the end result, happiness. The physical traits can be improved upon with help of clothing (fashion), hair styles, make up, and lastly cosmetic enhancement which can be invasive such as surgery or noninvasive such as Botox and Fillers. I will focus my comments mostly on surgical enhancements.
Lip augmentation has been popular for centuries. Many different materials have been tried over decades to achieve a good solution. The quest for an ideal material has led to innovations like collagen and hyaluronic acid. The need for a long lasting filler led to the use of Silicone injections in the lips. Patients were happy to know that it is…
Alarplasty is a delicate procedure used to narrow wide nostrils. There is a lot of confusion in terminology and treatment methods for this condition. Some ethnicities are more likely to have wider nostrils along with a nasal flare at times. It is more common in African Americans. Some patients find the wide nostrils and/or the flaring of the nostrils to…
The following article was published in the Journal of American Medical Association in the Nov/Dec 2014 edition by Dr. Janjua. Excerpt: To the Editor Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) (Sculptra; Sanofi-Aventis) is a biostimulator that has been associated with complications of papule and nodule formation. A prospective study was performed with 91 immunocompetent patients, who provided written informed consent. Read article here… …
Dr. Tanveer Janjua Wins RealSelf 100 Award
Bedminster – Plastic Surgeon Recognized as Top Social Influencer in Facial Plastics
BEDMINSTER, NJ – FEBRUARY 19, 2016 – Local physician Dr. Tanveer Janjua is one of 100 doctors in the nation to receive the prestigious RealSelf 100 Award, out of nearly 13,000 board certified specialists with a presence on RealSelf—the leading online community helping people make confident choices in elective cosmetic procedures.
In a time when 1 in 4 U.S. adults share their health experiences on social media channels, the medical professionals that made the 2015 RealSelf 100 are recognized both for having an outstanding record of consumer feedback and for providing credible, valuable insights in response to consumer questions about elective cosmetic treatments, plastic surgery, dentistry and more.