Anand D. Patel, MD

Ethnic (Non-Caucasian) Rhinoplasty

Cosmetic nasal surgery in this country has traditionally been targeted towards Caucasians, however, continuing changes in ethnic and socioeconomic patterns is making this a trend of the past. A constant influx from neighboring countries south of the border and beyond, as well as the successes of first and second generation Americans, have contributed to a large, thriving ethnic population. In some border states such as Texas, Hispanic Americans may represent the majority within a matter of a...

Plastic Surgery in Today’s Economy

We have all felt the weight of a depressed economy now and during the past few years, and it is not surprising that spending on luxury items has significantly declined. While the recession officially began in December of 2007 and ended in June 2009 (National Bureau of Economic Research), many are still reluctant to dip into their savings for plastic surgery. Cosmetic plastic surgery has taken a major hit with a record number of ‘for rent’ signs in Beverly Hills and the like...

Why do our faces age? And what can we do about it!

Getting older would be much more enjoyable if we didn’t have to look older as well. Many of us feel younger on the inside than how we look on the outside, and that can be tough to deal with. To make matters worse, our society tends to associate beauty and youth with value and success. This is especially true, when it comes to our faces. So it’s no surprise that many of us are constantly looking out for that miracle product or service that will turn back the clock. But why...