Columbia Facial Plastic Surgery

02/07/2026

CN V-VII nerve transfer for right sided facial paralysis after tumor surgery. Notice there is a lag compared to the left side, as patient must remember to “bite down” to activate the right side of the face. But his smile looks natural and fabulous!

01/31/2026

Sometimes a (or a nose job, in colloquial parlance) may be performed to restore function and/or address trauma. In this case, we straightened the nose in an effort not only to improve aesthetics but also breathing. When tackling such a challenge, it is helpful to determine what components—bony bridge, cartilaginous dorsal, nasal tip—are creating the crooked appearance. Making a deviated nose perfectly straight is an impossible task. Perfection lies in the hands of God. However, in striving for excellence, I hope to come closer.
Read more on our : https://www.columbia-face.com/blog/the-crooked-nose

01/19/2026

Thanks for a memorable week at Loma de Luz Hospital in Honduras with a great crew of physicians and anesthetist from Old Dominion (EVMS) Otolaryngology Department (Eric Dobratz, William Dougherty, Robert Frederick, Kristina Powell, Allison Goldberg, Carrie Muller). These experiences are rejuvenating and restorative not only for our patients, but for our care-givers as well.

01/03/2026

Rhinoplasty to restore form and function
After a nasal injury sustained during mixed martial arts, we corrected a collapsed nasal dorsum and improved breathing. Using cartilage grafts from the patient’s ear, we rebuilt the nasal framework—restoring both structure and natural aesthetics.

12/17/2025

3 YEARS AFTER | Functional + Structural Rhinoplasty

3-year postoperative result following extracorporeal septoplasty to improve form and function. Pre-operatively, the nose was severely twisted, and the septum was blocking the nasal passage.

Post-op: Long-term stability and straightening maintained.

12/08/2025

After a long hiatus, our website is back with a fresh new look — and an all-new Before & After gallery!
Check us out at www.columbia-face.com

12/05/2025

It’s Facial Plastics Friday! ✨
A rhinoplasty to remove the dorsal hump and elevate the nasal tip can create just the right refinement — all while keeping results natural and balanced.

11/25/2025

Removal of a cavernous hemangioma of the . No laser needed; just a scalpel and patience. "After" photos were taken 2 weeks post removal. Leaving a little residual may be preferred to creating a deformity. Will see how it heals over the next few months!

10/16/2025

We are privileged to work with a talented cadre of who provide specialized care for patients. They are the stars of our and Balance Center!

10/16/2025

Latest publication from authors, describing coverage for . While the maps look promising, the devil is in the details. Some roadblocks include co pays, capped number of any type of therapy sessions. What do you think? https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdfdirect/10.1002/lary.70181

08/29/2025

05/09/2025

Skin cancer can be a devastating diagnosis—especially when it affects the nose, where both form and function are so vital.
I'm incredibly proud of this young man for his courage and resilience as he underwent a multi-stage forehead flap reconstruction to restore his nasal defect. His determination through each step of the process has been inspiring.