Dr Dan - Behind the Scalpel

Episode 14 – Podcast Show Notes 🎙️ Dr Dan Behind the Scalpel – Episode: Treatment of the Columella The columella plays a subtle but important role in nasal aesthetics and tip support. In this episode, Dr Dan explains how the columella is assessed in rhinoplasty, what causes it to appear too prominent or retracted, and the surgical techniques used to correct it. Understanding the balance between th...

🎙️ Dr Dan Behind the Scalpel – Episode: Alar Base Reduction Alar base reduction is a powerful but often misunderstood component of rhinoplasty. In this episode, Dr Dan explains when and why alar base reduction is performed, how it changes the width of the nose, and the key principles required to achieve a balanced, natural result. From patient selection to surgical technique, this episode highligh...

Episode 12– Podcast Show Notes 🎙️ Dr Dan Behind the Scalpel – Episode: Making a Bent Nose Straight A crooked or bent nose is one of the most common reasons patients seek rhinoplasty. In this episode, Dr Dan explains why noses become bent, the structural principles behind straightening them, and why achieving a “perfectly straight” nose isn’t always realistic. From congenital asymmetry to trauma fr...

Episode 11 – Podcast Show Notes 🎙️ Dr Dan Behind the Scalpel – Episode: Treatment of the Nasal Tip Treating the nasal tip is one of the most technically demanding aspects of rhinoplasty. In this episode, Dr Dan explains how surgeons approach tip correction, the principles that guide decision-making, and why long-term support is far more important than simply reshaping cartilage. 🔎 What You’ll Lea...

Episode 10 – Podcast Show Notes 🎙️ Dr Dan Behind the Scalpel – Episode: Treatment of the Middle Vault The middle vault is a critical structural component of the nose and one of the most common sources of functional and cosmetic failure in rhinoplasty. In this episode, Dr Dan focuses on how the middle vault should be treated surgically, why reconstruction is essential, and what happens when it is o...

🎙️ Dr Dan Behind the Scalpel – Episode: Dorsal Hump Reduction Dorsal hump reduction is one of the most recognisable components of rhinoplasty — but it’s far more complex than simply “shaving down a bump.” In this episode, Dr Dan revisits what forms a dorsal hump, explains the different surgical approaches to reducing it, and highlights the critical reconstructions required to avoid long-term defor...

Episode 8 – Podcast Show Notes 🎙️ Dr Dan Behind the Scalpel – Episode: The Middle Vault The middle vault is one of the most important — and most commonly misunderstood — parts of the nose. In this episode, Dr Dan explains what the middle vault is, why it is critical for both nasal appearance and breathing, and how failure to support it during rhinoplasty can lead to classic long-term deformities....

🎙️ Dr Dan Behind the Scalpel – Episode: Nasal Tip Cartilages The nasal tip is one of the most complex and delicate parts of rhinoplasty. In this episode, Dr Dan breaks down the anatomy of the tip cartilages, the common deformities that affect tip shape, and the surgical techniques used to refine and support the nasal tip while maintaining long-term function and aesthetics. 🔎 What You’ll Learn in...

🎙️ Dr Dan Behind the Scalpel – Episode: How to Choose the Right Surgeon Choosing a surgeon is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make — whether it’s for yourself or a loved one. In this episode, Dr Dan shares his insights on what really matters when deciding who should operate on you. From formal qualifications to soft skills like trust and communication, this guide gives you the conf...

🎙️ Dr Dan Behind the Scalpel – Episode: The Inferior Turbinates Blocked nose keeping you up at night? It might not just be your septum — your inferior turbinates could be the cause. In this episode, Dr Dan explains what turbinates are, why they swell, and how they can be treated when they become a problem. 🔎 What You’ll Learn in This Episode • What inferior turbinates are and why they’re often mi...

In this episode Dr Dan is talking all about the dorsal hump

In this episode Dr Dan talks all about "What is a rhinoplasty"

In this episode, Dr Dan dives into the fascinating world of the nasal septum , the thin piece of cartilage and bone that separates your left and right nostrils. Although most people have a septum that isn’t perfectly straight, for some it can cause significant breathing problems. 🔎 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: • What the septum is and why it’s so important for nasal airflow. • How common se...

Episode Description: Welcome to Dr. Dan Behind the Scalpel ! In this introductory episode, Dr. Dan Robinson, a Gold Coast-based ENT surgeon and International Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, shares what you can expect from this podcast. Dr. Dan takes you on a journey through facial plastic surgery, exploring the patient experience, common pathologies, and the surgical procedures involved. W...