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Louisville Plastic Surgery
Published on February 17, 2015 by Jarrod LittleThe Aging Face Part1- What We See The aging face is easy to identify; children can recognize the summation. Identifying the components of the sum is deceptively difficult. Before we look at the options for addressing facial aging, it is Read More…
Louisville Rhinoplasty Part 5- Closed Rhinoplasty
Published on November 16, 2014 by Jarrod Little“Closed rhinoplasty” is a technique that does not involve external incisions and does not deglove the nose from its underlying framework. Alpine-style mountain climbing is often a swift, and difficult solo endevour. Closed rhinoplasty is similar in that it is Read More…
Louisville Rhinoplasty Part 4- Open Rhinoplasty
Published on October 3, 2014 by Jarrod Little“Expedition” style mountain-climbing is like open rhinoplasty. It is the more widely practiced form of mountaineering. It involves a large support team to bring supplies and prepare the route up the mountain. It often utilizes the easiest route (rather than Read More…
Louisville Rhinoplasty Part 3- Mountain Climbing and Noses
Published on September 28, 2014 by Jarrod LittleWhat in the world does Rhinoplasty have to do with mountain climbing (besides frequent frostbite on the nose)? Well, the different types of mountain climbing can illustrate the differences between types of rhinoplasty procedures. Just follow me a bit… “Alpine” Read More…
Louisville Rhinoplasty Part 2- History of Rhinoplasty
Published on September 19, 2014 by Jarrod LittleOne of the earliest recorded surgical procedures, of any kind, was that of nasal reconstruction in India in approximately 800 BC. During that time, removal of the nose was performed as punishment. Doctors then used the forehead skin to re-create Read More…
Louisville Rhinoplasty Part 1- Me and the Nose
Published on September 12, 2014 by Jarrod LittleThe nose is why I am in Louisville. The nose is what makes years of surgical training worthwhile. The nose is what gets me out of bed in the morning. I decided to pursue Plastic Surgery training in Louisville, KY Read More…
Louisville Forehead Lift/ Brow Lift Part 2- Treatments
Published on September 7, 2014 by Jarrod LittleThere are various options for treatment of the forehead and brow. The decision regarding the treatment depends on the exact problem. A long forehead can be shortened (coronal brow lift), but a short forehead cannot be lengthened. Eyebrows that are Read More…
Louisville Forehead Lift/ Brow Lift Part 1- Goals
Published on August 31, 2014 by Jarrod LittleThe optimal (youthful) appearing forehead and brow are difficult to quantify. In fact, the ideals have changed over time. Years ago, the ideal was based solely on brow position, as there was no good treatment of forehead wrinkles. In that Read More…
Scar Prevention Part 6- To Sum It Up
Published on August 24, 2014 by Jarrod LittleAs we have seen, there are many options for scar treatment and prevention. Many of which are untested or unproven. The choices are: spend hundreds to thousands of dollars on unproven therapies, or, reasonable, cost-effective treatments which can provide excellent Read More…
Scar Prevention Part 5- Snake Oils and The Placebo Effect
Published on August 20, 2014 by Jarrod LittleScar treatment and prevention has been subject to countless untested and unproven therapies. Patients often swear by treatments that are known to have little to no effect. Indeed, good studies have demonstrated both subjective and objective improvement in various diseases, Read More…