#EverythingSkin with Dr. Thomas Buonassisi: Recent Episodes
Dr. Thomas Buonassisi
Free educational webinars on medical aesthetics and facial rejuvenation, from Vancouver, BC’s award-winning 8 West Clinic. #EverythingSkin allows us to bring our team of experts together in collaboration to provide education and resources with a 360º perspective. Join us LIVE every month—we love to give away event goodies to attendees: https://www.8west.ca/everythingskin! "Look and feel like the best version of yourself. We meet you where you’re at in your cosmetic journey and take pride in understanding your aspirations to provide a physician-approved treatment plan tailored to your skin type, facial anatomy or body type. Our individualized, education-first approach gives our patients confidence with result-driven treatments. Led by one of North America’s most skilled dual board-certified facial plastic surgeons, Dr. Thomas Buonassisi works closely with his team of medical aesthetic professionals, providing a full spectrum of non-surgical and surgical treatments to meet facial rejuvenation & aesthetic goals. With over 25 years experience, our team is dedicated to results, ongoing education, gold standard technology, and best-in-class skincare products—because you deserve nothing but the best."
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This is a replay of our liveshow, #EverythingSkin. If you'd like to watch this episode with visuals, please visit our YouTube channel, 8 West Cosmetic Surgery: https://youtu.be/XgO8j7kMAwc
Considering a facelift or facial rejuvenation procedure but not feeling informed enough? In this 9-part series, Board Certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas Buonassisi of Vancouver, Canada discusses everything you need to know about facelifts—from facial anatomy basics, to the post-op recovery process, to a discussion of the unprecedented deep plane facelift technique that he performs regularly alongside less than 5% of other surgeons.
In this bonus episode captured during a post-op appointment from patient Linda's facelift surgery experience, Dr. Buonassisi discusses things in her 1-week staple removal appointment that are acceptable and not acceptable to do in the rest of the post-op period once the staples are removed. He goes over:
→ What kinds of products can be applied to the face after a facelift and when?
→ When can hair colour be applied after a facelift?
→ What kinds of activities can be done during healing from a facelift?
→ Is it safe to fly on a plane while healing after a facelift?
→ When is it safe to go swimming or to go to the gym after a facelift?
Considering a facelift or facial rejuvenation procedure but not feeling informed enough? In this 9-part series, Board Certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas Buonassisi of Vancouver, Canada discusses everything you need to know about facelifts—from facial anatomy basics, to the post-op recovery process, to a discussion of the unprecedented deep plane facelift technique that he performs regularly alongside less than 5% of other surgeons.
In this bonus episode captured during a post-op appointment from patient Linda's facelift surgery experience, Dr. Buonassisi discusses how the often-feared staple removal process works at the 1 week follow-up appointment, and new after care instructions for when the staples are out. He goes over:
→ How many staples are typically used to close facelift incisions,
→ How the staples are painlessly unlocked from the skin by an experienced surgical technician with a staple removal instrument,
→ A description of the locations of Linda's facelift stitches,
→ How to wash the cleared incisions,
→ Best practices for taking baths,
→ When & how to start exercising again.
Considering a facelift or facial rejuvenation procedure but not feeling informed enough? In this 9-part series, Board Certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas Buonassisi of Vancouver, Canada discusses everything you need to know about facelifts—from facial anatomy basics, to the post-op recovery process, to a discussion of the unprecedented deep plane facelift technique that he performs regularly alongside less than 5% of other surgeons.
In this bonus episode captured during a post-op appointment from patient Linda's facelift surgery experience, Dr. Buonassisi discusses and demonstrates common things to expect at 1 week post-op after a deep plane facelift procedure. He goes over:
→ Puffiness & swelling particularly under the eyes (malar bags) and when they should improve,
→ Incisions & when bunching or puckering of skin around the ears is normal,
→ Areas where instances of bruising are normal,
→ Sensations of tightness and how long the feeling should last,
→ The expected healing timeline and when Linda’s results should start to look more natural.
Considering a facelift or facial rejuvenation procedure but not feeling informed enough? In this 9-part series, Board Certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas Buonassisi of Vancouver, Canada discusses everything you need to know about facelifts—from facial anatomy basics, to the post-op recovery process, to a discussion of the unprecedented deep plane facelift technique that he performs regularly alongside less than 5% of other surgeons.
In this bonus episode captured during a post-op appointment from patient Linda's facelift surgery experience, Dr. Buonassisi has her in for a follow-up appointment to check in with how things are going 1 week after having her surgery. He goes over:
→ A summary of Linda's deep plane facelift and neck lift surgical plan again,
→ The results of Linda's post-op assessment for hematomas, facial nerve injuries, and any other possible complications,
→ A check-in to see how her first week after surgery went,
→ Clarification of expectations in regards to how she should be healing at this point and the rest of the timeline for healing,
→ Answers to Linda's questions regarding her facelift dressing.
Considering a facelift or facial rejuvenation procedure but not feeling informed enough? In this 9-part series, Board Certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas Buonassisi of Vancouver, Canada discusses everything you need to know about facelifts—from facial anatomy basics, to the post-op recovery process, to a discussion of the unprecedented deep plane facelift technique that he performs regularly alongside less than 5% of other surgeons.
In this bonus episode captured during a post-op appointment from patient Linda's facelift surgery experience, Dr. Buonassisi discusses and demonstrates important steps to know about facelift incision care and hair care in the immediate post-op period. He goes over:
→ Where and how frequently do I apply after care for my facelift staples and sutures?
→ When and how can I wash my hair after facelift surgery? Can I brush my hair after facelift surgery?
→ Do I have to wear a compression dressing after facelift surgery?
→ How soon after a facelift can I colour my hair?
→ How soon after a facelift can I wear makeup?
→ When do I start feeling “normal” again after a facelift?
In this episode, Dr. Buonassisi and advanced aesthetic nurse Lisa Roberge have completed their full spectrum holistic V-line assessment for Mica. Lisa breaks down the injectables portion of Mica’s 360º treatment plan. Then, Dr. Buonassisi breaks down the surgical (buccal fat reduction) portion of the plan for achieving a natural-looking facial slimming of her genetically fuller face shape.
In this episode, Dr. Buonassisi joins with advanced aesthetic nurse injector Lisa Roberge at 8 West Clinic to give a 4-dimensional assessment of Mica’s face and V-line objectives, coming up with a 360º treatment plan to achieve a natural-looking facial slimming of her genetically fuller face shape, including all the bells and whistles than will give her the best result.
In this episode, Dr. Buonassisi goes into more depth on surgical and non surgical injectable treatments for reshaping the chin. He answers the following questions:
→ What methods can be used to augment the chin area?
→ What are the pros and cons of surgical chin implants?
→ What are the benefits of injectable fillers for chin augmentation?
In this episode, Dr. Buonassisi does a deep dive into surgical treatments for smoothing the under eyes to brighten and enlarge the eyes, discussing the minimally invasive transconjunctival or “scarless” lower eyelid blepharoplasty and complementing injectable treatments with tear trough fillers. He answers the following questions:
→ Where is the transconjunctival lower blepharoplasty incision?
→ How does the scarless lower blepharoplasty procedure work?
→ Who is the scarless lower blepharoplasty procedure for?
→ What is recovery like after a transconjunctival lower blepharoplasty?
→ Will the fat removed after a transconjunctival lower blepharoplasty come back?
→ How can you smooth the under eyes with non invasive filler treatments?
In this episode, Dr. Buonassisi touches on a complementary procedure to facial slimming and for achieving and enhancing the optimal V-line look with an ideal philtrum to chin ratio: the minimally invasive bullhorn lip lift surgery. He answers the following questions:
→ What kind of anesthetic is used for a lip lift?
→ Where is the lip lift incision and what does it look like?
→ How does the bullhorn lip lift procedure work?
→ Who is the bullhorn lip lift procedure for?
→ What’s the ideal distance for the philtrum (the area between the upper lip to the base of the nose)?
→ What is recovery like after a lip lift?
→ Does a bullhorn lip lift leave a scar?
In this episode, Dr. Buonassisi dives straight into and discusses his top surgical approach for facial slimming or V-line face shaping: the minimally invasive buccal fat reduction procedure. He answers the following questions:
→ What is buccal fat and where is the buccal fat found?
→ Who is buccal fat reduction for?
→ What are the results like after buccal fat reduction?
→ How does the buccal fat removal procedure work?
→ What is recovery like after buccal fat reduction?
→ When do you see the final results after buccal fat reduction?
→ Does buccal fat removal hurt?
Glass skin, large doe eyes, a slender nose, and—arguably the most coveted of all—the V-line face shape are among the many tenets of Asian or K-beauty today. Present day standards of beauty have a strong international influence, which is something that Vancouver, Canada’s Board Certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas Buonassisi has observed with the rise of trends originating from the East, along with the growing number of patients coming to 8 West Clinic for related concerns.
In this series, Dr. Buonassisi explores these modern beauty ideals, and gets technical with the unique 360º x 4D approach that he and his team employ to achieve these ideals for his patients, both surgically and non surgically.
In this episode, Dr. Buonassisi introduces the purpose of this series while giving an overview of the V-line concept and other modern beauty ideals for various facial areas, along with the 360º x 4D procedures available in Vancouver that can accomplish them. He covers:
→ Ideals & procedures for the Eye Area (upper and lower eyelids)
→ Ideals & procedures for the Cheeks
→ Ideals & procedures for the Nose
→ Ideals & procedures for the Cheek to Chin Line
→ Ideals & procedures for the Chin & Neck
Considering a facelift or facial rejuvenation procedure but not feeling informed enough? In this 9-part series, Board Certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas Buonassisi of Vancouver, Canada discusses everything you need to know about facelifts—from facial anatomy basics, to the post-op recovery process, to a discussion of the unprecedented deep plane facelift technique that he performs regularly alongside less than 5% of other surgeons.
In this episode of Part 9, Dr. Buonassisi discusses great (or not so great) non surgical alternate treatments to a facelift, and even how these can perhaps be used additionally to a facelift surgery to complement results by targeting separate concerns. He goes over:
→ Neuromodulators like Botox and how they can be beneficial for wrinkles,
→ Dermal fillers and how they can be beneficial for volume loss,
→ Tackling skin laxity with injectables vs. surgically,
→ Laser skin resurfacing, skin tightening, and intense pulsed light (BBL) for targeting minor volume loss or laxity, along with concerns that a facelift cannot correct such as skin texture, crepiness, and discoloration,
→ Non heat based treatments such as PRP and microneedling to rejuvenate skin,
→ Why or why not these treatments might be better than a facelift for some,
→ Why it’s important to be informed on these treatments when looking for a true facelift result.
With so many different types of facelift techniques and procedures that are improperly identified as facelifts, Dr. Buonassisi aims to untangle these and help you find where your goals might fit in while informing on the details that are essential to know.
Considering a facelift or facial rejuvenation procedure but not feeling informed enough? In this 9-part series, Board Certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas Buonassisi of Vancouver, Canada discusses everything you need to know about facelifts—from facial anatomy basics, to the post-op recovery process, to a discussion of the unprecedented deep plane facelift technique that he performs regularly alongside less than 5% of other surgeons.
In this episode of Part 8, Dr. Buonassisi talks about recovering from a facelift surgery, and what to expect. He goes over:
→ Sources of discomfort that may make a facelift surgery sound painful,
→ How long after surgery before you start to feel like yourself again,
→ How long after surgery before you start to see your improved look,
→ Recovery lengths in relation to the amount of lift your facelift was meant to achieve,
→ Time off work and away from normal activities for a facelift.
With so many different types of facelift techniques and procedures that are improperly identified as facelifts, Dr. Buonassisi aims to untangle these and help you find where your goals might fit in while informing on the details that are essential to know.
Considering a facelift or facial rejuvenation procedure but not feeling informed enough? In this 9-part series, Board Certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas Buonassisi of Vancouver, Canada discusses everything you need to know about facelifts—from facial anatomy basics, to the post-op recovery process, to a discussion of the unprecedented deep plane facelift technique that he performs regularly alongside less than 5% of other surgeons.
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In this episode of Part 7, Dr. Buonassisi talks about pain control measures and anaethesia used in a facelift procedure, and what to expect. He goes over:
→ Local anaesthetic and how it works,
→ Intravenous (IV) sedation and general anaesthesia,
→ The benefits and side effects of these types of anaesthesia,
→ The most commonly used anaesthetic options for facelifts.
With so many different types of facelift techniques and procedures that are improperly identified as facelifts, Dr. Buonassisi aims to untangle these and help you find where your goals might fit in while informing on the details that are essential to know.
Considering a facelift or facial rejuvenation procedure but not feeling informed enough? In this 9-part series, Board Certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas Buonassisi of Vancouver, Canada discusses everything you need to know about facelifts—from facial anatomy basics, to the post-op recovery process, to a discussion of the unprecedented deep plane facelift technique that he performs regularly alongside less than 5% of other surgeons.
In this episode of Part 6, Dr. Buonassisi talks about surgical incisions in regards to a facelift procedure and what is to be expected through the surgery process. He goes over:
→ Why incisions have to be made and the important role they play in a facelift procedure,
→ Where the facelift incisions are typically made to stay hidden after healing,
→ Short incisions vs. longer incisions for facelifts,
→ The balance between scarring and optimal results after a facelift.
With so many different types of facelift techniques and procedures that are improperly identified as facelifts, Dr. Buonassisi aims to untangle these and help you find where your goals might fit in while informing on the details that are essential to know.
Considering a facelift or facial rejuvenation procedure but not feeling informed enough? In this 9-part series, Board Certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas Buonassisi of Vancouver, Canada discusses everything you need to know about facelifts—from facial anatomy basics, to the post-op recovery process, to a discussion of the unprecedented deep plane facelift technique that he performs regularly alongside less than 5% of other surgeons.
In this episode of Part 5, Dr. Buonassisi discusses the history of the facelift surgery and the types of traditional surgical facelifts. He goes over:
→ How the facelift has changed over the past hundred years,
→ What is a skin lift is and why it doesn’t work,
→ What is the SMAS layer and why moving it is important to achieving a great facelift result,
→ What is a deep plane facelift and how is it different from a SMAS lift,
→ What kind of facelift is best for minor laxity of skin and jowls vs. heavier laxity affecting the jawline and neck (the mini lift vs. the deep plane facelift),
→ How to get a natural facelift result,
→ The benefits and limitations of the various types of facelifts (SMAS lift, mini lift, deep plane facelift, short incision facelift, MACS lift, high SMAS technique),
→ How the type of facelift relates to skin elevation, size of skin flaps, and size of incisions,
→ What can cause bruising and numbness after a facelift,
→ The importance of tightening the neck in a facelift procedure and how a platysmaplasty neck lift works
With so many different types of facelift techniques and procedures that are improperly identified as facelifts, Dr. Buonassisi aims to untangle these and help you find where your goals might fit in while informing on the details that are essential to know.
Considering a facelift or facial rejuvenation procedure but not feeling informed enough? In this 9-part series, Board Certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas Buonassisi of Vancouver, Canada discusses everything you need to know about facelifts—from facial anatomy basics, to the post-op recovery process, to a discussion of the unprecedented Deep Plane Facelift technique that he performs regularly alongside less than 5% of other surgeons.
In this episode of Part 4, Dr. Buonassisi goes into detail on and demystifies the many types of “facelift” trends that may be surgical or non surgical. He goes over:
→ The essence of what a true facelift is (it’s always surgical!),
→ Minimally invasive facelift surgery techniques,
→ Non surgical “facelifts” like botox and dermal filler treatments,
→ The kinds of results to expect with these surgical and non surgical procedures,
→ Trendy “lunchtime” or “weekend facelift” procedures.
With so many different types of facelift techniques and procedures that are improperly identified as facelifts, Dr. Buonassisi aims to untangle these and help you find where your goals might fit in while informing on the details that are essential to know.
Considering a facelift or facial rejuvenation procedure but not feeling informed enough? In this 9-part series, Board Certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas Buonassisi of Vancouver, Canada discusses everything you need to know about facelifts—from facial anatomy basics, to the post-op recovery process, to a discussion of the unprecedented deep plane facelift technique that he performs regularly alongside less than 5% of other surgeons.
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In this episode of Part 3, Dr. Buonassisi goes into detail on how the face changes as we age, and the kinds of concerns a person who would benefit from a facelift surgery may be experiencing. He goes over:
→ What causes an aging look and the sources of these changes,
→ What facial volume loss means,
→ What a youthful vs. aging face shape looks like,
→ How changes in the neck contribute to an aging look,
→ Why a facelift works to reverse a number of these change,
→ The main goals that a facelift procedure is meant to achieve,
→ Things that a facelift would not resolve.
With so many different types of facelift techniques and procedures that are improperly identified as facelifts, Dr. Buonassisi aims to untangle these and help you find where your goals might fit in while informing on the details that are essential to know.
Considering a facelift or facial rejuvenation procedure but not feeling informed enough? In this 9-part series, Board Certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas Buonassisi of Vancouver, Canada discusses everything you need to know about facelifts—from facial anatomy basics, to the post-op recovery process, to a discussion of the unprecedented deep plane facelift technique that he performs regularly alongside less than 5% of other surgeons.
In this episode of Part 2, Dr. Buonassisi discusses the anatomy of the face in the context of the facelift procedure. He goes over:
→ The layers of the face,
→ What kinds of changes can occur to the face over time,
→ Which layers those changes affect.
With so many different types of facelift techniques and procedures that are improperly identified as facelifts, Dr. Buonassisi aims to untangle these and help you find where your goals might fit in while informing on the details that are essential to know.
Considering a facelift or facial rejuvenation procedure but not feeling informed enough? In this 9-part series, Board Certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas Buonassisi of Vancouver, Canada discusses everything you need to know about facelifts—from facial anatomy basics, to the post-op recovery process, to a discussion of the unprecedented deep plane facelift technique that he performs regularly alongside less than 5% of other surgeons.
In this episode of Part 1, Dr. Buonassisi discusses the purpose of this series and introduces the many topics that are important to be informed on before considering the procedure.
With so many different types of facelift techniques and procedures that are improperly identified as facelifts, he aims to untangle these and help you find where your goals might fit in while informing on the details that are essential to know:
→ The anatomy of the face as it pertains to facelifts,
→ How the face ages and how to figure out if you need a facelift,
→ Procedures with the word “facelift” in their names that aren’t really facelifts,
→ All the types of surgical facelifts,
→ All about surgical incisions, scarring, and healing for facelifts,
→ Surgical vs. non surgical facelift techniques,
→ Ancillary procedures that may commonly go with a facelift,
→ All about anaesthesia for facelifts and how they pertain to recovery,
→ All about the facelift recovery process and what to expect,
→ What makes an unnatural-looking facelift result,
→ Extra procedures that complement facelifts for the best possible results
Do you notice wrinkles that appear when you make certain facial expressions? Some of the most common we see are the forehead lines when raising your brows, frown lines when furrowing your brows, crow's feet or laugh lines when squinting your eyes, and even bunny lines when you scrunch up your nose.
Though a natural part of aging that occurs to everyone starting as early as their 20s, these dynamic wrinkles can present an undesired aged appearance, especially for those whose lines may develop a little more heavier than others. This, however, can be treated with a neuromodulator procedure. Also known as a wrinkle relaxer treatment, the intention is to quiet the activity of the muscles that are responsible for the formation of these lines.
Board Certified Vancouver facial plastic surgeon Dr. Buonassisi discusses neuromodulators (botulinum toxins) like Botox or Dysport and explains how they work, why treatment provider experience is so important, as well as the common and perhaps not-as-common areas of the face that they can be used to treat.
One good way to discern the skill of your lip injection treatment provider is to look at the techniques they have up their sleeve for administering filler. You might automatically picture a needle poking in and out of the skin when you think of a lip filler treatment, but an alternative way for select individuals is to inject with the passing of a blunt-tipped tube under the skin that looks like an extra long rounded needle: a cannula.
Today, Vancouver facial plastic surgeon Dr. Buonassisi goes into detail on the cannula technique for administering lip filler compared to the use of a needle, outlining possible pros and cons of each. For some lips, a cannula method might be better than a needle method for achieving the desired results, and vice versa. Only an experienced injector will know exactly what to decide on.
Real, honest answers to your injectable treatment questions from top Vancouver facial plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas Buonassisi and advanced aesthetic nurse injector Lisa Roberge, RN at 8 West Clinic. Today, Lisa discusses the concerns she's increasingly finding from lip filler patients through her 20 years experience specializing in aesthetic injectables.
She and Dr. Buonassisi explore the epidemic of the rise in popularity we're seeing for lip injections, and why it's so important to be aware that lip injections are not just a fluffy procedure that any treatment provider can do correctly and safely.
Lisa discusses the truth about correcting "bad lip jobs", clarifies the idea of filler migration, and speaks on the fearmongering to potential candidates such as older patients looking for ways to rejuvenate their lower face. Dr. Buonassisi also touches on the keys to look for in a good treatment provider for getting your lips done.
Harmful fillers? Ducky lips?
With all the press out there about lip injection procedures, there is no doubt you’ve seen or read something negative about the treatment. However, if one does enough research, it’s completely possible to safely attain beautifully enhanced lips that give you a little boost in confidence—with peace of mind regarding possibilities of complications, and without looking like a duck.
Board Certified Vancouver facial plastic surgeon Dr. Buonassisi dispels common myths about lip injections and speaks on safety of dissolvable filler products, the variety of results you can get out of lip fillers, the right treatment providers you can look to, and injection techniques that are worth the research.
Skin rejuvenation techniques have come a long way, with advancements in technology bringing us the option of laser skin resurfacing to produce clinical results with increasingly less pain and downtime.
Dr. Buonassisi gives a rundown on skin resurfacing with the Halo Hybrid Fractional Laser treatment—the laser technology of choice at his cosmetic surgery and skin practice—while medical aesthetician Suzanne and real client Therés speak on what to expect in a Halo treatment, details on downtime, and combination treatments to maximize results for the ultimate maintenance of youthful, glowy skin.
Not having much luck with finding your plastic surgeon match locally? Travelling for plastic surgery is completely possible, and with today's advances in technology, you can certainly get a valuable consultation done with a plastic surgeon you may be interested in.
Vancouver, Canada-based Board Certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Buonassisi explains how a virtual consultation via Skype video call works, with rhinoplasty surgery being highly visual in nature and therefore completely examinable over video.
The final step in an open rhinoplasty procedure is an important one. The closing stitch ties all the surgical changes together, and in an open rhinoplasty is important to be done carefully so as to leave as least visible of a scar as possible. Taping and cast application then sets the nose up to begin healing in the desired shape.
Watch rhinoplasty specialist Dr. Buonassisi close the rhinoplasty surgery for his patient Ola with dissolvable stitches and a cast as he explains his process.
Sharpening a bulbous nose tip and shortening a nose that extends out from the face a little too far are two very reasonable outcomes that can be achieved with rhinoplasty surgery. Known as tip refinement and deprojection, these techniques are difficult to execute correctly without access to the nose cartilages around the tip.
Board Certified facial plastic surgeon and rhinoplasty specialist Dr. Buonassisi is an expert in the open rhinoplasty approach, which is the ideal approach for safely making changes to the nose as in tip refinement or deprojection.
Listen in as Dr. Buonassisi performs these techniques for patient Ola while he talks through her live operation.
Hump reduction is one of the most commonly desired outcomes in a rhinoplasty surgery. With thousands of surgeries performed and countless hump reduction techniques executed for patients, Board Certified rhinoplasty specialist Dr. Buonassisi is expert in this procedure.
Listen in as he performs a hump reduction carefully customized for patient Ola's unique nose while he talks through a real rhinoplasty surgery.
Whether a slight crook off to the right or a visibly deviated septum, a septoplasty technique is what will be employed to help straighten the nose in a rhinoplasty surgery.
Done via an open rhinoplasty approach, facial plastic surgeon Dr. Buonassisi executes a septoplasty for patient Ola, who's nose slightly leans to the right. Listen in as he talks us through the surgical process of straightening the septum in a live operation.
Often stigmatized for its invasiveness; negative effect on recovery; and visible scarring, open rhinoplasty is a surgery procedure technique that facial plastic surgeon Dr. Buonassisi executes with expertise to allow for the most extensive possibilities in creating alterations to the nose to get the best possible results for the individual patient. Among the benefits of open rhinoplasty are greater precision and control when directly viewing the nasal structure, and better access for any manipulation of the nose tip.
The primary difference between the open and closed approach is found in the incisions, where open rhinoplasty incisions are made through the columella (hence the fear of visible scarring), and closed rhinoplasty incisions are made on the inside of the nose in the nostrils.
Listen in as Dr. Buonassisi begins a real open rhinoplasty procedure by starting with the incisions that will allow him to make the best possible alterations for his patient Ola.
On surgery day, your plastic surgeon will go over the surgery plan with you one last time before going into the operation. Ola chose Board Certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Buonassisi for her rhinoplasty procedure, who lays out the plan for her again with the techniques they have agreed on to get her the best results.
Listen to Ola and Dr. Buonassisi discuss in this important pre-surgery component of the rhinoplasty process as they talk in the operating room live just before her surgery.
Will I really be awake during rhinoplasty surgery?
Anethesia options for rhinoplasty can vary in level, and you can certainly (and preferably) be awake during the procedure safely and comfortably when administered IV twilight anesthesia by a skilled anesthetist, like Dr. Buonassisi will often opt for.
Today, Dr. Buonassisi answers patient Ola's last few concerns about conscious sedation for rhinoplasty before her surgery.
It's a fact that plumper faces make one look more youthful—think back to how chubby your cheeks were as a child. As we grow older, however, our skin's elastin and collagen levels drop while our epidermis thins out, giving our faces the more sunken look that gives away age starting from your 30's and 40's.
This age-related facial deflation, though, is something that can be combatted with injection treatments that volumize the face again, and this type of treatment is often called the non surgical facelift, the liquid facelift, or sometimes the soft lift.
Top facial plastic surgeon Dr. Buonassisi gives an introduction to this treatment while nurse injector guest Lisa Roberge and patient guest Evana go through a real non surgical facelift consultation and treatment with concerns focused around her lower face at 8 West Clinic.
It's a fact that plumper faces make one look more youthful—think back to how chubby your cheeks were as a child. As we grow older, however, our skin's elastin and collagen levels drop while our epidermis thins out, giving our faces the more sunken look that gives away age starting from your 30's and 40's.
This age-related facial deflation, though, is something that can be combatted with injection treatments that volumize the face again, and this type of treatment is often called the non surgical facelift, the liquid facelift, or sometimes the soft lift.
Top facial plastic surgeon Dr. Buonassisi gives an introduction to this treatment while nurse injector guest Lisa Roberge and patient guest Amanda go through a real non surgical facelift treatment with dermal filler and neuromodulator injections at 8 West Clinic.
It's a fact that plumper faces make one look more youthful—think back to how chubby your cheeks were as a child. As we grow older, however, our skin's elastin and collagen levels drop while our epidermis thins out, giving our faces the more sunken look that gives away age starting from your 30's and 40's.
This age-related facial deflation, though, is something that can be combatted with injection treatments that volumize the face up again, and this type of treatment is often called the non surgical facelift, the liquid facelift, or sometimes the soft lift. Top facial plastic surgeon Dr. Buonassisi gives an introduction to this treatment.
Do you need some volume in your face? You might be experiencing a loss of volume as a result of the effects of aging, or you might just have an area that naturally could use added volume to help subtly sculpt the face. This is where dermal filler injections become an option: a non surgical treatment that can be used in a wide variety of ways to augment and rejuvenate the face when done safely.
Board Certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Buonassisi gives a rundown on what dermal filler injections are, the safest types of filler products, the areas of the face they can be used for augmenting, and keys to look out for in a treatment provider who can give the most natural-looking best results.
Skin rejuvenation techniques have come a long way, with advancements in technology bringing us the option of laser skin resurfacing to produce superior results with increasingly less pain and downtime.
Dr. Buonassisi gives a rundown on skin resurfacing with the Halo Hybrid Fractional Laser treatment—the laser technology of choice at his cosmetic surgery and skin practice—while medical aesthetician guest Easa and real client guest Gillian speak on what to expect in a Halo treatment.
Skin rejuvenation techniques have come a long way, with advancements in technology bringing us the option of laser skin resurfacing to produce superior results with increasingly less pain and downtime.
Dr. Buonassisi gives a rundown on skin resurfacing with the Halo Hybrid Fractional Laser treatment—the laser technology of choice at his cosmetic surgery and skin practice—and he reveals why it's the gold standard in treatments that restore a youthful glow to aging and UV-damaged skin.
Rhinoplasty can be performed "open" or "closed", with the latter often also known as "scarless" rhinoplasty. Speaking with Director of 8 West Clinic, Angie, Dr. Buonassisi details the difference between the two types of rhinoplasty surgery. In regards to the question of whether one or the other is the better approach, Dr. Buonassisi talks about common misconceptions around scarring, invasiveness, and overall effectiveness to come to a conclusion.
Oh, that infamous pointed "Hollywood tip" that we all find on magazine covers or advertisements and the like. What happens when you ask your plastic surgeon for a celebrity nose job? Dr. Buonassisi talks about how while it's a nice idea to come in to your consultation with some celebrity inspiration, it's not the best to expect major transformation to be possible with rhinoplasty surgery. Many factors go into the scope of what is achievable with rhinoplasty for each and every patient, and Dr. Buonassisi goes into this.
There are certainly a number of common requests that many patients desire out of a rhinoplasty. While they are popular to ask for, they aren't always a good idea depending on the patient and their nasal features. Dr. Buonassisi describes some examples of the requests he often receives from patients and why they might not exactly be reasonable to ask for.
Caring for your nose after having your cast removed post-rhinoplasty comes with many do's and don'ts. We bring you into the clinic at a real cast removal appointment one week after surgery, where Dr. Buonassisi discusses in-depth with his patient Ashley the things to keep in mind for caring for your nose after the cast comes off, including points related to cleaning, makeup, exercise, diet, and more for the next 6-8 weeks.
The post-op experience during the days after rhinoplasty are not always such a breeze. However, knowing what to expect will make it much easier to make it to cast removal day one week after your surgery. Our real patient guest Ashley shares honest words about her experience after rhinoplasty with Dr. Buonassisi at Vancouver's 8 West Clinic during the first week after surgery, from post-op to cast removal day. She talks about comfort with sleeping, breathing, and eating; pain; activities; dealing with pets; going out in public; and some advice for those considering rhinoplasty.
We LOVE cast removal day! Today, we go into the clinic at Vancouver's 8 West Cosmetic Surgery as Dr. Buonassisi removes real patient Ashley's cast one week after rhinoplasty. Ashley shares honest words about her experience after surgery up to cast removal day, and Dr. Buonassisi discusses next steps for caring for her nose for the next 6-8 weeks, including using nasal tape to keep swelling down.
A desire to get rid of a bump on the nose bridge is one of the most common reasons patients turn to rhinoplasty surgery, however it may come as a surprise that it is uncommon to change just the hump. Having done a countless number of these dorsal hump reduction procedures, Dr. Buonassisi shares his expertise by going in depth on how hump reduction rhinoplasty works, and what factors in particular make the surgery a successful one.
How drastic can you have your nose changed with rhinoplasty surgery? Coming into a nasal surgery, patients can have many different expectations for the outcome of their nose. Some of these might not always be healthy and realistic. Dr. Buonassisi explains why the perfect rhinoplasty doesn't exist, along with other common unhealthy expectations for a rhinoplasty compared to healthy ones that he makes sure to look for in his patients.
Using Photoshop and other photo editing programs to envision how imaginary changes to the face can look like have been all the rage in recent years, especially when it's as easy as installing an app on your mobile phone and making a few taps on a photo. This, however, will never compare to the use of computer imaging technology when seriously considering rhinoplasty surgery.
Dr. Buonassisi talks about the use of computer imaging in the surgical consultation process and how it differs from using Photoshop to visualize how surgical changes to the nose can look.
Through his years of working with rhinoplasty surgery patients, Dr. Buonassisi has come across and turned away many who may be driven by an unrealistically skewed perception of their nose. He discusses the signs and symptoms of possible body dysmorphic disorder, and why those who might have the disorder must seek help before diving into a rhinoplasty.
Social media these days plays a major role not just in our perceptions, but extends dangerously to our actions as well. Dr. Buonassisi discusses the very real concern of patients looking to rhinoplasty or other types of cosmetic surgery for the purpose of improving the photos that they share on social media, and why this isn't healthy.
A rhinoplasty surgery doesn't just end once you've exited the surgery room. The post-surgery recovery period is a very important part of the process that must be understood when thinking about rhinoplasty. The downtime period will have you looking possibly less than presentable for work, school, or other day-to-day activities, and Dr. Buonassisi talks about how long you should expect this period to be. He also details other things to expect during recovery that may or may not be very nice but are important to know.
Is rhinoplasty surgery the magical solution you're looking for to achieve that one big change you want in your nose? Rhinoplasty is much more complicated than that, and Dr. Buonassisi explains why that isn't exactly how it works. He goes into detail on some of the common particular features of the nose and how they influence the effectiveness of a rhinoplasty surgery in improving it.
Working with a twisted nose is a special case when it comes to rhinoplasty, and a few different things would have to be considered for these kinds of surgery procedures. Dr. Buonassisi talks about what can cause a twisted nose, the realistic outcomes that a rhinoplasty surgery can achieve for a twisted nose, and expert approaches that can be taken to straighten the nose.
It's important to understand that rhinoplasty surgery won't provide you with a perfect nose. Your surgeon works off of what your nose offers, and there are some common characteristics of the nose that can affect the outcomes of a rhinoplasty surgery for different kinds of patients. Dr. Buonassisi outlines these nasal features and how they might limit possible results when considering rhinoplasty.
With rhinoplasty surgery comes a Risk Reward Curve. Dr. Buonassisi explains how the risks of rhinoplasty can outweigh the end results and vice versa, and how this all relates to being considered an ideal surgery candidate.
Change the look of your nose without surgery? That's certainly an option that many would take in a heartbeat over a nose job surgery, but would it work for the kind of results you want? Today, Dr. Buonassisi talks about non surgical rhinoplasty and how it differs from surgical rhinoplasty.
You might think you are a good candidate, but does your rhinoplasty surgeon? Many patients think they are interviewing their surgeon, when in fact it is often the other way around. It is your surgeon's responsibility to assess you and decide if cosmetic surgery is a good idea or not. Learn the ins and outs of what Dr. Buonassisi is actually looking for when he evaluates a patient's candidacy for rhinoplasty surgery.
Patients who are engaged in the consulting process will want to ensure they ask the right questions and know if they can safely have rhinoplasty surgery. Dr. Buonassisi answers this question.