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.
Having a perforated septum is relatively rare. It is a low risk after septoplasty surgery, estimated to be less than 1%. There are many factors which increase the risk of developing a hole in the septum: revision nasal surgery broken nose, or nasal / facial trauma nasal piercing severely deviated septum, usually from trauma drug …
Which Face Lift is right for me? Maryland face lift surgery has changed over the years, as we better understand the structures of the face & neck. Facelift surgery refers to cosmetic facial surgery of the jowls (lower face) & neck. Although there are many different face lift procedure terms, there are really only a …
Can the thyroid gland affect facial appearance? Yes. All thyroid conditions may affect one's appearance. Thyroid disorders, either elevated/hyper or low/hypo, changes all tissue: mucous membranes, skin, hair, muscle, and bone. Most patients have under active thyroid gland, which may contribute to increase aged appearance. For some thyroid patients, they may have increased under eye …
Is rhinoplasty after already having a septoplasty a more complicated procedure? Yes, in general, rhinoplasty after a septoplasty is more complicated. Cosmetic nose job surgery complexity largely depends on exactly what was performed in the original deviated septum surgery, your specific nasal anatomy, and the desired results from cosmetic nasal surgery. Only after a comprehensive …
Does it make a difference who does my rhinoplasty? Cosmetic rhinoplasty patients should look at many things when considering elective cosmetic surgery, not just the specific board certification. Both plastic surgeons have training and may perform rhinoplasty. Some surgeons may have a particular interest in rhinoplasty surgery, while other plastic surgeons have other aesthetic interests. …
I rub my nose a lot from allergies. Can this affect my rhinoplasty results? Patients undergoing rhinoplasty surgery (nose job) should not be sneezing, rubbing, or wrinkling their nose after cosmetic surgery. Rhinitis, swelling of the internal nose, may be from allergies or irritants. Patients should have rhinitis controlled as much as possible before the …
Are the pictures on the plastic surgeon's website real??? It depends on the website & the surgeon. Photographs and images on websites should be properly labeled as actual patients or models. Photographs, either online or in-person, may be misleading, due to variations in lighting, patient position, photo angle, camera, makeup, or computer manipulation. It is …
Does Brow Lift surgery augment the Eyebrow? No. Some patients may think brow lift surgery requires placing material into the forehead and brow area to augment or fill the eyebrow. Typical cosmetic brow lift surgery does not need any fillers. Endoscopic brow lift surgery does not augment the forehead, rather this cosmetic surgery lifts and …
Just say no. I would not recommend any permanent injectable filler anywhere in the face. Remember, your face and skin continue to change over time, and permanent injectable fillers will become visible over time. These permanent fillers cannot be removed. Cosmetic injections should be natural. The best natural injectable filler with potential for long-term results …
Deviated septum is very common. Estimates of 80% of all adults have a deviated septum. Not everyone with a deviated septum is symptomatic or requires a septoplasty though. It is unlikely that deviated septum causes persistent throat infections. Deviated septum and nasal congestion may contribute to throat irritation, but it is not a major contributing …