Dr Dan - Behind the Scalpel
Dr Dan Behind the Scalpel takes you into a world of facial plastic surgery and rhinology - from the operating room to the personal journey of becoming a surgeon.
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Roman Nose (opens the original)
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Episode 19 – Podcast Show Notes 🎙️ Dr Dan Behind the Scalpel – Episode: The Roman Nose The Roman nose is one of the classic nasal shapes that patients may seek rhinoplasty to address. Characterised by a prominent dorsal hump and a long, downward-pointing nasal tip, a Roman nose can make patients feel that their nose is too large or prominent for their face. In this episode, Dr Dan explains what causes a Roman nose, why it often runs in families, and the structural changes that contribute to its
Saddle Nose Deformity After Previous Surgery (opens the original)
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🎙️ Dr Dan Behind the Scalpel – Episode: Saddle Nose Deformity After Previous Rhinoplasty A saddle nose deformity doesn’t only occur following significant trauma. In some cases, it can develop after previous rhinoplasty surgery when too much structural support has been removed without adequate reconstruction. In this episode, Dr Dan discusses saddle nose deformity following previous nasal surgery, including why the nose can gradually collapse months after an operation, the role of over-resection
Traumatic Saddle Nose Deformity (opens the original)
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Dr Dan Behind the Scalpel – Episode: Traumatic Saddle Nose Deformity A saddle nose deformity is one of the more complex problems that can occur following significant trauma to the nose. In this episode, Dr Dan discusses what a traumatic saddle nose deformity is, how it develops, and the functional and cosmetic concerns it can cause. From contact sports injuries to major accidents, severe trauma can disrupt the nasal septum and nasal bones, resulting in a loss of structural support and a characte
Post op rhinoplasty - what to expect and what to do (opens the original)
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You’ve had your rhinoplasty—now what? The post-operative period is one of the most important parts of the rhinoplasty journey, and it’s also when patients often have the most questions. In this episode, Dr Dan takes you through what to expect after surgery, from waking up in recovery and managing pain and congestion, through to your first post-operative appointment and the months that follow. He explains the importance of pain relief, saline nasal washes, medications and proper wound care, as we
Splints in Rhinoplasty (opens the original)
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Episode 15 – Podcast Show Notes 🎙️ Dr Dan Behind the Scalpel – Episode: Understanding Rhinoplasty Splints Splints are one of the most talked-about parts of rhinoplasty recovery and one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, Dr Dan explains the purpose of both external and internal splints, why they are essential for healing, and how his customised approach helps achieve the best possible surgical outcomes. He also discusses why he no longer uses traditional plaster casts, how customised int
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