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Facial Sculpting in Washington, DC

A well-defined jaw, chin and cheeks help balance the face and create a major part of one's profile. Facial sculpting in Washington, DC can improve facial harmony by addressing weak jaws, chins and sunken cheeks with facial implants. Dr. Houtan Chaboki specializes exclusively in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, which gives him the experience and training to work with facial implants and deliver the results you want.

To learn more about facial sculpting, request your cosmetic consultation with Dr. Chaboki online or call his office at 202-741-3409.

Chin Implants

Chin implants in Washington, DC are often combined with jaw implants, cheek implants, rhinoplasty, or a face lift near Maryland. Chin implants come in a variety of sizes and shapes to correct a weak or receding chin. The incision through which the implant will be placed is hidden in a natural crease under the chin so there will be no visible scars. Chin augmentation is an outpatient procedure that can be performed quickly (usually well under an hour).

Cheek Implants

The most permanent solution for cheek enhancement is with a silicone implant. Cheek augmentation with cheek implants in Washington, DC is performed under IV sedation or general anesthesia and requires only a small incision inside the mouth. There will be swelling and bruising for a time after the procedure, but this will fade quickly to reveal a more attractive profile.

Nasal Implants

Building up the bridge of the nose is a popular request for some patients considering rhinoplasty in Maryland and Washington, DC. Asian or African-American rhinoplasty patients may have a flatter nose and request some form of nasal augmentation. Patients with traumatic nasal injuries may have a collapsed bridge or "saddle nose." Nasal implants are placed via smalls incisions hidden inside the nose. Nasal augmentation with implants is an outpatient procedure with a short recovery time.

A more temporary method for facial augmentation is with injectable fillers such as Restylane®, JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel, Sculptra® and RADIESSE®. These fillers must be repeated for continued results, but they are conveniently performed right in Dr. Chaboki's office and require little to no down time. Another option for injection is fat from you own body, performed either under local or general anesthesia. Fat injections have the possibility for long-term natural results although some touch-up injections may be necessary.

Jaw Reduction

BOTOX® Cosmetic in Washington, DC may slim or contour the jaw line by reducing the masseter muscles on the sides of the jaw, thus avoiding plastic surgery. BOTOX Cosmetic changes the shape of your face gradually to create a smaller and more feminine jaw line. Results are typically seen after several weeks and maintained for months. Treatment doses for slimming the jaws are typically a little higher than standard BOTOX Cosmetic used for forehead wrinkles or crow's feet. Jaw reduction or masseter reduction, with BOTOX or plastic surgery, is very popular in Asian countries, such as China or South Korea. BOTOX treatment is performed in the office, and anesthesia is not required.

Cheek Reduction

While most patients seek plastic surgery to augment or add facial volume to fill wrinkles, some patients are born with too much facial volume or fat. Buccal fat reduction is a minor procedure where excess fat is removed from the mid facial area to create a slimmer face and to enhance the cheeks. The procedure is performed via small incisions inside the mouth. Generally, buccal fat reduction is more appropriate for younger patients who have very full or cherub faces. Both men and women may complain of having chipmunk cheeks, a "baby face," or looking too young for their age.

If you still have questions about these procedures, please be sure to view frequently asked questions answered by Dr. Chaboki.

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