Patient Education
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Why More Men Are Considering Facial Plastic Surgery
Men seek facial plastic surgery for many of the same reasons as women, but their anatomy and aesthetic goals can require a different surgical approach. Dr. Athré explains the importance of preserving masculine facial features while addressing aging, heavy eyelids, nasal concerns, and changes in the jawline and neck.
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Male Rhinoplasty: What Makes a Nose Look Masculine?
Male rhinoplasty is not about creating one ideal masculine nose. Dr. Raghu Athré explains how bridge shape, tip position, cartilage, facial proportions and a patient’s goals guide an individualized result.
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Liquid Rhinoplasty: Why I Usually Recommend Surgery Instead
Liquid rhinoplasty can temporarily camouflage certain nasal irregularities with injectable filler, but it cannot reduce the nose or correct structural breathing problems. Dr. Raghu Athré explains why he generally favors surgical rhinoplasty, the potentially serious complications of nasal filler, and the limited situations in which an injection may be reasonable.
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Why Do Jowls Form? Why They Aren’t Just a Skin Problem
Jowls are not simply loose skin. Dr. Raghu Athré explains how tissue descent, retaining ligaments, facial volume and chin structure affect the jawline, and why the right treatment depends on the anatomy causing it.
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Reducing Incision Scars After a Facelift
Facelift scars change for months after surgery. Dr. Raghu Athré explains incision placement, silicone, sun protection and the recovery habits that can help scars heal as discreetly as possible.
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How Surgeons Fix Nasal Form and Function After Injury
Nasal injuries can change the shape of your nose, interfere with breathing, or both. Dr. Athré explains how surgeons evaluate nasal trauma, when a fracture can be repositioned, and when reconstructive rhinoplasty may be needed.
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How Nose Surgery Can Help You Breathe Better
Houston facial plastic surgeon Dr. Raghu Athré shares how nose surgery can correct breathing problems and the difference between septoplasty and rhinoplasty.
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How Many Rhinoplasty Surgeries Can You Have?
There is no universal limit to the number of rhinoplasty operations a patient can undergo. Dr. Raghu Athré explains how previous surgery changes nasal anatomy, why third and subsequent rhinoplasties can require reconstruction, and when another operation may not be advisable.
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Rhinoplasty Recovery: When Will I Look Normal Again?
Rhinoplasty recovery has more than one timeline. Dr. Raghu Athré explains what to expect during the first week, when you may look socially recovered and why swelling and refinement can continue for months.
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Facelift Recovery Timeline: What to Expect Week by Week
Facelift recovery happens in stages. Learn what to expect during the first week, at two weeks, one month, and beyond as swelling resolves and your results continue to develop.
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Upper Blepharoplasty or Brow Lift? What Do You Need?
Heavy or hooded upper eyes are not always caused by excess eyelid skin. Brow descent and true eyelid ptosis can create a similar appearance, and many patients have more than one contributing factor. Dr. Athré explains why identifying the source of the problem matters before deciding between upper blepharoplasty, a brow lift, or another approach.
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Facial Retaining Ligaments: Why They Matter in Facelift Surgery
Facial retaining ligaments anchor the cheeks, jawline and neck to deeper structures. Dr. Raghu Athré explains their anatomy, why controlled ligament release matters in deep plane facelift surgery, and how it can influence tissue movement and natural-looking results.
