Dr. Graham 70121

Name: Von Graham, MD
Last name: Graham
Began aesthetic medicine in: 0
Primary Specialty: Facial Plastic Surgeon
Business: Ochsner Cosmetic Surgery Center
Address: 1514 Jefferson Highway
Phone: +1 504-842-4080
City: New Orleans
State: Louisiana
Zip Code: 70121
Country: US
Consulting Fees: -1$
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges:

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Haverford Surgery Center

Education:

Undergraduate: Washington & Lee University
Medical: MD, LSU School of Medicine

Von Graham, MD

Postdoc Training:

Residency: Otolaryngology, Tulane University School of Medicine
Fellowship: Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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GPS coordinates on map: 29.9532,-90.06900024

Primary location:

Location name: New Orleans
State: LA
Country: US
Map point: 29.9532,-90.06900024

Treatments:

African American Rhinoplasty
Asian Rhinoplasty
Botox
Brow Lift
Buccal Fat Removal
Cheek Augmentation
Cheek Lift
Chin Implant
Chin Liposuction
Cleft Lip And Palate Repair
Double Eyelid Surgery
Dysport
Ear Surgery
Earlobe Repair
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
Facial Reconstructive Surgery
Genioplasty
Hyaluronidase
Laser Resurfacing
Lip Fillers
Lip Implants
Lip Lift
Lip Surgery
Lower Facelift
Mini Facelift
Mohs Surgery
Neck Lift
Nonsurgical Facelift
Nonsurgical Nose Job
Radiesse
Restylane
Revision Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty
Scar Removal
Septoplasty
Skin Rejuvenation
SMAS Facelift

RealSelf Info

Rating: 2.3
Profile views: 3772
Answer count: 27
Review count: 4
Star rating: 2.0473720558371
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Nov 17, 2007
Profile modified: Oct 2, 2019
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Free-Claimed
Linked url: https://www.drvongraham.com
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Nov 1, 2011
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

New Orleans, LA, US. GPS coordinates: 29.9532,-90.06900024

Latest ratings of treatments

Rhinoplasty (Mar 2002) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
Sinus Surgery (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Septoplasty (Sep 2013) – Overall rating: 1/5
Rhinoplasty (Mar 2002) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
Sinus Surgery (Jul 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
Sinus Surgery (Jul 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
Sinus Surgery (Jul 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
Septoplasty (Sep 2013) – Overall rating: 1/5
Septoplasty (Sep 2013) – Overall rating: 1/5
Rhinoplasty (Mar 2002) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 1/5)

Latest Prices

Rhinoplasty Prices

$4480 – Aug 13, 2013 – New Orleans, LA
$5000 – Mar 26, 2002 – Metairie, LA
$5000 – Mar 26, 2002 – Metairie, LA
$4480 – Aug 13, 2013 – New Orleans, LA
$4480 – Aug 13, 2013 – New Orleans, LA
$5000 – Mar 26, 2002 – Metairie, LA

Doctor’s answers

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Am I A Good Candidate For Nasal Tip Refinement?

Tip rhinoplasty
Nov 8, 2011

The short answer is yes, I believe this procedure would be beneficial to you. Your Facial Plastic Surgeon and you should look at your nose as a whole. To get the desired results you are looking for may not only require rotating and resupporting your tip but also changing the projection of your dorsum to match it. You appear to have what I call a plunging tip(which is accentuated when you smile) due to your tip cartilages overidding your dorsal support allowing it to fall. They are…

Is Taping The Nose on Thick Skin Suggested After Rhinoplasty?

Taping after rhinoplasty
Nov 7, 2011

I routinely remove splints and tape at about 1 week. I do not feel taping is beneficial after that point. People with thicker, sebaceous skin tend to swell more and take a little longer with swelling resolution. Be patient and give it time. Eighty percent of swelling is typically resolved within 6-8 weeks.You are not quite half way there. Molding exercises as well as avoiding salty foods and heavy exercise is advisable during this time period. You may require some small steroid…

How Safe and Beneficial is Nose Reshaping Surgically?

Surgical Nose Reshaping
Oct 12, 2011

Assuming you are healthy, you are an ideal candidate for nasal surgery anatomically speaking. Motivation for undergoing this must come from within yourself. Don't have surgery just because someone says you should, and conversely don't avoid it because someone says you shouldn't. You are of age to make your own decisions on this issue so if it bothers you then look into it, but don't jump into it. You should never undertake surgery lightly and should research any procedure…

Unsure Whether I Need a Lip Lift Operation or a Rhinoplasty to Achieve Balance

Lip Lift Procedure or Rhinoplasty
Oct 12, 2011

Looking at your photos, a lateral view would be helpful. As far as your lips, a lip lift procedure is the last thing you need as you already have excess dental show and that procedure would only exacerbate it. Adding some volume to the central part of your upper lip would help with this. A rhinoplasty could refine your nasal tip and a conservative alar base reduction may help.

I Just Received a Columella Lift and One Week Post Surgery It’s Collapsing at the Tip

Columella Collapse
Oct 11, 2011

You certainly should let your surgeon know immediately if you haven't already. I am sure he/she will want to see you to evaluate the problem. Sounds as if you have developed an infection that needs to be treated. A post-op infection after facial surgery is thankfully rare but needs to be addressed quickly if it does develop. Infection can be treated with antibiotics but if an abscess has formed it will need to be drained. This may increase your healing time but if treated appropriately…

I Had 2 Cigarettes and 2 Beers 9 Days After Rhinoplasty, Will This Affect My Results?

Smoking and alcohol post-op
Oct 11, 2011

Smoking and drinking during the immediate post op period can affect your healing and swelling. Having said that, this amount will probably not cause disastrous results but it is definitely not a good idea. Also avoid being around second hand smoke for at least the first month. A more important factor would be if you were a regular smoker prior to your procedure then your healing capabilities are significantly diminished. Avoid this behavior for best results.

Will a Temporal Lift For Brows And Excess Eyelid Skin Alter the Hairline?

Temporal browlift and blepharoplasty
Oct 11, 2011

A temporal brow lift will elevate your lateral brow somewhat but more importantly it will support it. It is designed to elevate and support your lateral brow fat pad. It will not address excess skin laxity or correct orbital fat herniation. Every patient is different but I rarely perform a temporal lift alone. Most(but not all) patients require at least some upper lid work to clean up this area. I place my temporal incisions behind the hairline. This raises the hairline slightly in…

What Make’s a Rhinoplasty Surgeon Specialized?

Specialized Rhinoplasty Surgeon
Oct 10, 2011

Rhinoplasty is considered by many surgeons to be the most difficult procedure they perform. The reason is there is a very fine line between form and function. As a patient, you want your nose to look the best that it can but you also want it to work! There are many excellent Facial Plastic as well as "Entire Body" Plastic Surgeons that do great work. The advantage of the Facial Plastic Surgeon for Rhinoplasty is their base training in Otolaryngology(ENT). This training focuses…

When is It Best to Use Your Own Cartilage for Rhinoplasty?

Synthetic Implant or Own cartilage for rhinoplasty?
Oct 7, 2011

The short answer is ALWAYS! Your own tissue is far and away the best choice for reconstruction or enhancement. As you point out, this is not always available to your surgeon if you have had previous reduction or excisional surgery on your nose. I prefer using the patient's own septal and auricular cartilage as first choice. I do use "gortex" sheeting or even a sialastic implant with "gortex" coating for dorsal nasal reconstruction in some cases and this…

One Doctor Says Browlift, the Other Says Upper Bleph? What to Do?

Brow’s or lids or both?
Oct 7, 2011

The aging upper 1/3 of the face should always be evaluated as a unit. Most often(but not always) some degree of brow ptosis is encountered. People with deep set eyes can tolerate some degree of brow ptosis and still be aesthetically pleasing. If you have brow ptosis and more average set eyes you are more likely to need brow repositioning. In this instance, upper blepharoplasty alone most definitely can and will lower your brow position. We have shown this with computer measurement…

Small Lumps on my Nose After Rhinoplasty- What’s This?

Lumps after rhinoplasty
Oct 7, 2011

Pictures would be helpful. Were any implants used in your surgery? Osteotomies(cutting of the nasal bones) to reposition them is a common maneuver in rhinoplasty. Bones then heal by forming a callous which can cause a raised area. This is prevented by proper casting and then with massages after the cast is removed. Occasionally small amounts of steroid injection into this area are needed to soften and settle them. If cartilage graft were used they can shift if not sutured in to place…

What Day is Your Nose Most Swollen After Surgery?

Swelling after rhinoplasty
Oct 7, 2011

In general for any facial plastic procedure swelling peaks at about 3 days. With rhinoplasty the tape and cast hold some of the swelling down which then subsides over the first week. When the cast is removed at 5-7 days you can have some rebound swelling though not usually as much as in the first 3 days. 80% of the edema is usually resolved by 6-8 weeks and sometimes sooner. The final 20% can take up to one year.

Will Rhinoplasty Get Rid of the Pain Broken Nose Causes?

Rhinoplasty for pain
Oct 7, 2011

Rhinoplasty is not a surgery for pain relief. I agree with your need for a spreader graft to support your lateral nasal sidewall but the persistent intensifying pain is a concern. I would suggest a CT scan of your sinuses to determine if sinus disease or obstruction could be the culprit.

Can Someone Explain Proper Icing Technique Follwing Tip Plasty?

Ice after tip rhinoplasty
Oct 5, 2011

I am not a fan of ice after rhinoplasty but I do place an external splint over tape for all cases for about a week. This protects the nose as well as holds external pressure to help prevent swelling. Unclear if you have this on or not. I also use SinEcch (homeopathic Arnica Montana) as this has been shown in studies to help decrease bruising and swelling. Agree, you must keep your head elevated and avoid any strenuous activities for several weeks. Swelling and bruising is to be expected…

What Kind Of Rhinoplasty Would Be Needed For My Nose?

What type of rhinoplasty?
Oct 5, 2011

One size definitely does NOT fit all when it comes to nose surgery. The goal should be a nose that looks pleasing to you AND that works,i.e. that you can breathe through. Having already had one surgery, the difficulty factor goes up for the next surgery. The best way I can tell you to proceed would be to have a consultation with a Facial Plastic Surgeon that does a lot of noses. Ask for patient references, look at pictures of other patients he/she has done. Most importantly,communicate…

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