Dr. J. David Kriet and Dr. Clinton D. Humphrey specialize in facial plastic surgery and use rhinoplasty to ease breathing and improve the proportional balance of the face. Kansas City, KS – The board-certified surgeons of the University of Kansas Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery have spent their careers focusing on reshaping and reconstructing the […]
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Rhinoplasty Surgery: An Overview
In our previous blog post, we reviewed the two primary reasons our patients seek rhinoplasty surgery. In this follow-up post, we will walk you through the procedure and recovery process. Since choosing to undergo rhinoplasty surgery is a personal decision regarding such a delicate part of the face, our experienced facial plastic surgeons spend time […]
Who Can Benefit From Rhinoplasty Surgery?
Our experienced facial plastic surgeons are well known for their rhinoplasty results and expertise. The goal of each rhinoplasty (sometimes referred to as a nose job) is to improve your facial harmony, taking into account your other unique features. By reshaping the nose, J. David Kriet, MD and Clinton D. Humphrey, MD can adjust the […]
Facial Plastic Surgeon in Kansas City Highlights Cosmetic Ear Surgery for All Ages
Dr. J. David Kriet of KU Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery describes how both children and adults with protruding ears may benefit from otoplasty (ear surgery). Kansas City, KS — Otoplasty, also known as ear surgery, is a cosmetic procedure intended to reduce the appearance of prominent ears while helping enhance overall facial harmony, says […]
Who is a Good Candidate for Otoplasty?
Many patients with prominent ears feel self-conscious and would like to make their ears less noticeable. Many men often state they would prefer to wear a shorter hairstyle, and women typically would like to wear their hair pulled back, but neither do so because of their protruding ears. It is also quite common for parents […]
Kansas City Facial Plastic Surgeon Describes the Typical Facelift Patient
Dr. J. David Kriet outlines common attributes of the average facelift patient and discusses the presurgical approach he and Dr. Clinton D. Humphrey take at University of Kansas Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Kansas City, KS — According to the most recent statistics published by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, over 10 million […]
Is Facelift Surgery Right for Me?
Due to its prominent exposure, the face is usually the first part of the body to show signs of aging. Some people choose to receive facelift surgery to achieve a more youthful and rejuvenated appearance, but with a number of othernon-surgical facial rejuvenation options available, others can be a little more hesitant to move forward […]
Kansas City Facial Plastic Surgeons Help Enhance Medical Care Abroad
Dr. J. David Kriet and Dr. Clinton D. Humphrey of KU Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery travel to Austria and Guatemala to help improve medical care internationally. Kansas City, KS — Facial plastic surgeons J. David Kriet, MD and Clinton D. Humphrey, MD of University of Kansas Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery have recently extended […]
Dr. Kriet Serves on Faculty at International Facial Surgery Course
For facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons, continuing one’s education on a regular basis is imperative to consistently providing patients with the highest level of care available. As a board-certified facial plastic surgeon and leader in his field, Dr. J. David Kriet is dedicated not only to continuing his own education, but also helping others further […]
Dr. Humphrey Performs Revision Rhinoplasty in Guatemala
Dr. Clinton D. Humphrey is currently volunteering on a medical mission trip in Antigua, Guatemala. Organized by the Medical Missions Foundation (MMF), this trip is one of several international missions dedicated to providing clinical and surgical care to patients in impoverished countries who would otherwise not be able to receive the medical attention they need. […]