The Editorial Journal

Notes from the practice.

Long-form articles on facial plastic surgery, nasal and sinus medicine, and the considered work of the Manhattan practice — written and reviewed by Dr. Moustafa Mourad, MD, FACS.

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Side-by-side educational illustration showing the nose at rest and drooping when smiling, with depressor septi nasi muscle pull, increased apparent dorsal hump visibility, and a shorter tip-to-upper-lip distance.

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Why Does My Nose Droop When I Smile?

A nose that droops when smiling may reflect dynamic nasal tip ptosis. Why the tip drops with facial animation, why a hump can look more prominent, and which treatment options may help.

July 13, 20268 min read

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Pencil-sketch portrait of a poised face with balanced, harmonious features

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Why the First Rhinoplasty Matters

The first operation works on the cleanest anatomy a surgeon will ever see. A look at why restraint, support, and an unhurried consultation set up a durable result — and reduce the odds of needing revision.

June 9, 20266 min

Pencil-sketch of two serene facial profiles facing one another in quiet symmetry

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Why Some Rhinoplasties Look Natural and Others Look Operated

The difference between a natural result and an operated one is rarely about size. It is about proportion, preserved support, function, and how the nose heals over the months after surgery.

June 8, 20266 min

Pencil-sketch abstract study of softly layered, overlapping petal-like forms

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What Scar Tissue Means in Revision Rhinoplasty

Scar tissue is the single biggest reason revision rhinoplasty is less predictable than a first operation. It changes dissection, swelling, contour, and timing — and it shapes how a surgeon plans the repair.

June 6, 20266 min

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Cartilage Grafts in Rhinoplasty: What They Actually Do

Cartilage grafts are one of the most misunderstood parts of nose surgery. They are not filler — they are structural support used to straighten, reinforce, camouflage, and rebuild.

June 4, 20266 min

Pencil-sketch portrait at rest with soft flowing air-current lines suggesting an easy breath

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Why Breathing Can Improve or Worsen After Rhinoplasty

The nose is an airway as much as a feature. Whether breathing improves or worsens after rhinoplasty depends on how the septum, valves, and structural support are handled.

June 2, 20265 min

Pencil-sketch scene of two people in calm conversation across a small table

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Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Rhinoplasty Surgeon

A good consultation is a two-way evaluation. These are the questions that reveal whether a surgeon understands the nose as both a feature and an airway — and whether their experience fits your case.

May 31, 20265 min

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Choosing the Right Time of Year for Facelift Surgery in NYC

Calendar planning is often under-discussed in surgical consultations. A practical look at how seasonality, sun exposure, and the city's social calendar can shape facelift timing.

May 15, 20267 min

Pencil-sketch dual study showing the internal septum on the left and refined external dorsum on the right

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Septoplasty vs. Rhinoplasty: Functional Surgery, Aesthetic Surgery, and When They Overlap

Two operations on the same anatomy with different goals — and how a dual-trained surgeon plans them as a single system when both are needed.

April 22, 20268 min

Notes from the practice.

Published in the last three months.

Why Does My Nose Droop When I Smile?

Why the First Rhinoplasty Matters

Why Some Rhinoplasties Look Natural and Others Look Operated

What Scar Tissue Means in Revision Rhinoplasty

Cartilage Grafts in Rhinoplasty: What They Actually Do

Why Breathing Can Improve or Worsen After Rhinoplasty

Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Rhinoplasty Surgeon

Choosing the Right Time of Year for Facelift Surgery in NYC

Septoplasty vs. Rhinoplasty: Functional Surgery, Aesthetic Surgery, and When They Overlap

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