Potomac Plastic Surgery: Houtan Chaboki, MD
2311 M Street, N.W. Suite 501
Washington, DC 20037
Phone: (202) 800-2085
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Non-surgical rhinoplasty has reemerged over the past few years as a popular option for certain patients. In the past, only silicone was injected into the nose, but now Maryland and northern Virginia rhinoplasty patients can choose from a variety of cosmetic injectable fillers. As the FDA has not yet approved the use of fillers for …
I had an interesting conversation with my dermatology colleague in the DC office. The dermatologist recommended Vitamin E ointment to help reduce scarring after surgical procedures, such as excisions, skin biopsy, and mole removal. The dermatologist claimed facial incisions looked better after using topical Vitamin E. I've already talked a bit about ointments to help prevent facial scars in …
It doesn’t surprise anyone when friends or family members between the ages of 45 and 60 choose to undergo facial cosmetic surgery. After all, as we age, we’ll all experience sagging, bagging and wrinkling, which is particularly visible on our faces. Although I make every effort to help my Washington, DC patients age gracefully by …
You may be a good facelift candidate if you have visible signs of facial aging—such as sagging skin, jowls, or loss of definition along the jawline and neck—that don’t improve with nonsurgical treatments. As a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, I determine candidacy for a facelift by evaluating your facial anatomy, skin quality, health status, …
Botox® Cosmetic is a great option to help reduce wrinkles and smooth the skin in the forehead and around the eyes. Many DC area women, and some men, frequently have their eyebrows regularly groomed, either at a salon or done by themselves. My Washington DC Botox patients often ask if they can have an eyebrow …
Which single medication has been used for a variety of aesthetic treatments for Washingtonians? Botox Cosmetic. Botox Cosmetic may be applied in specific ways to achieve certain results for facial rejuvenation. Wrinkle reduction around the eyes and forehead is the most common application, but lifting the eyebrows or slimming the jawline are alternative treatments that …
Sunken, flattened cheeks are signs of inadequate facial volume. While this may occur from natural aging in patients I see from northern Virginia, sunken cheeks are also commonly congenital or genetic. These facial features may run in families. Cheek volume loss may also be seen earlier with some medical conditions, severe weight changes, trauma, or …
Most patients can expect noticeable improvement in facelift recovery and healing within the first 2 to 3 weeks, with continued refinement over several months as swelling fully resolves and tissues settle. Facelift surgery is designed to deliver long-lasting rejuvenation, but the timeline varies depending on the specific facelift technique, including mid facelift, mini facelift, and …
Lasers are everywhere and play an important role for Washington DC area skin rejuvenation patients. However, cosmetic laser treatments aren’t the only or the best answer for every aesthetic patient. I’ve already spoken a bit about basic skin care and sunblock. Now let’s focus on another great option for DC, Maryland & northern Virginia skin …