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“The natural flights of the human mind are not from pleasure to pleasure, but from hope to hope.” –Samuel Johnson If you’ve suffered from facial trauma, you are most likely suffering from layers of pain. You may be battling with the physical pain that is a result of your injury or trauma. In addition to the physical complications and pain that your trauma may cause, you are […]

Androgenetic Alopecia is also known as male-pattern hair loss (MPHL) in men and female-pattern hair loss (FPHL) in women. For men, it mostly affects the top and front of the scalp creating a “Hippocratic wreath.” The rim of the hair at the sides and rear of the head usually remain. The thinning and loss is usually gradual and can be a result of DHT that […]

Are you glued to your television watching the Winter Olympics? It’s thrilling, isn’t it? Which event is your favorite to watch? While the winter is so fun (especially when the Olympics are on) the effects of winter on your lips can be brutal. Your heat running in your house makes it dry. Windy, cold weather has adverse effects on your lips as well. Your lips […]

You wake up in the morning and splash water on your face to help you wake up. The cold splash enables you to open your eyes fully and view the full extent of your reflection in the mirror. To your horror, something’s grown on your face while you were sleeping! The grotesquely white, rounded item on your face was never invited or wanted, and yet […]

There’s something about the holiday season that triggers a desire within us to make space for things we don’t have room for the rest of the year. We clear our calendars for holiday parties, family gatherings and time to linger by the fireplace a little longer than usual. Making special space to take a deep breath and slow down is important. What if that literal […]

At Sanaz Harirchian, M.D. Facial Plastic Surgery, we have so much to be grateful for. During this season of giving thanks it’s always a good practice to recount all that we’re thankful for. Dr. Sanaz Harirchian, M.D. is thankful for: The ability to do what she is passionate about. Dr. Harirchian gets to help you and all of her patients each day to give an […]

Do you ever wonder why the nose of your youth is now not satisfactory to you as you’re older? Perhaps you’re noticing drooping or humps that were not as big or even visible 20 years ago. Is your nose growing? Your nose is not growing. Your nose stopped growing when you were a teenager. However, your nose does change as you age. These changes can […]

If you’ve been diagnosed with a perforated septum you may have several questions related to it. Dr. Harirchian would like to address some common questions about a perforated septum. What is a perforated septum? Septum perforation is a hole that has developed in the dividing wall of your cartilage in your nose. How do I know if I have a perforated septum? The good news […]

Tyranny of the urgent is a phrase used to highlight priorities and the way we use our time. The phrase came from a booklet written in the 1960s by Charles Hummel called Tyranny of the Urgent.  It has become a classic that highlights the tension between things that are urgent and things that are important. The premise is that often, the urgent things win your valuable […]

At Sanaz Harirchian, M.D., we know there are many reasons you might need your torn earlobe repaired. At times you are born with earlobes that are misshapen or asymmetrical. Your ears may have keloid scars growing on them that are causing cosmetic concerns for you. All of these genetic situations may lead you to choosing an earlobe repair surgery. There are also times when the choices […]

If you’re experiencing facial paralysis it can have a negative impact on your life. Usually there is a facial droop, your speech could be changed and your normal functions may be interrupted. There are many possible causes for your facial paralysis. Some common causes include: Bell’s PalsyBulbar PalsyFacial Nerve DamageFacial Nerve PalsyRamsay Hunt SyndromeMobius SyndromeTraumatic InjuryStrokeDiabetesLyme Disease Each side of your face is controlled by its […]

Can you believe spring is just around the corner? Along with spring comes a much-needed time to take a break from the daily grind and get away. Where is your spring break taking you this year? Will you be found with your toes in the sand, or in ski boots riding the slopes? No matter where you go, you’ll most likely be outside more than […]