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.
Plastic surgery patients in DC, northern Virginia have many options for and the midface area. Although age and sun damage are the biggest contributing factors, many patients on HIV medications have a condition called facial lipodystrophy, which also causes hollow cheeks. Regardless of the exact method, the aesthetic treatment is for cheek indentations is augmentation. …
I was just sent this article on a patient I had treated. It's a reminder of the poor quality and bureaucracy of health insurance in the United States. Physicians are fighting everyday to get health care covered for their patients, whether it is tests, medications, specialist referrals, or surgical procedures. My office and I call …
Wait a second! I just had an aesthetic brow lift to help rejuvenate my face. Why do I still need Botox Cosmetic injections? It is not unusual to need Botox Cosmetic after . The need for repeat Botox injection is largely based on what was done during the initial plastic brow surgery. Eyebrow lift surgery …
Creating a double-eyelid is a common operation in the upper eyelid of Asian people. The double-eyelid (crease) is considered beautiful, and is not Westernization. The double-crease has been desired for thousands of years. Most Asian procedures in the Washington DC and northern Virginia use a suture from the skin to the deeper muscle, which help …
Yes. First, the tip of the nose, septum, and upper lip are connected intimately and affect one another. Modifying and reshaping the columella, nostrils, lower lateral cartilages, vestibule, caudal septum, and nasal muscles all contribute to the appearance of the upper lip. In fact, facial plastic surgeons leave the upper lip exposed during rhinoplasty to …
The nose, especially the skin around the tip, normally swells after rhinoplasty. Most swelling resolves in a few weeks, but the last 20% of nasal swelling takes at least 1 year to resolve. Gently pressure and massage may be appropriate after . The bridge, middle, or tip of the nose may be massaged. Scar tissue …
Deviated noses are a common problem. The bridge, middle, and/or tip of the nose may be crooked. Sometime the external nose is straight, but the internal nose and nasal septum is deviated. Twisted noses may be major, or very small & minor. Slanted noses are usually developmental and congenital. Trauma is another major reason some …
Many board certified plastic surgeons provide the finest in aesthetic plastic surgery at affordable prices. Many also participate with most insurance plans within the United States. Plastic surgery covers a broad area of medicine, which includes both reconstructive procedures and cosmetic procedures. Reconstructive plastic surgery, such as trauma, , scars, skin cancer, septoplasty, congenital deformity, …
Many places in the face. Fat transfer or in the face is a popular cosmetic treatment for facial enhancement and rejuvenation. Fat is a natural and soft injectable filler that has potential for long term aesthetic results. Fat transfer is commonly performed under local anesthesia or IV sedation. Most patients have swelling and bruising after …
No. Deviated septum surgery is a very common operation, as more than 80% of people have deviated septums. A deviated septum is a medical condition, which may cause nasal obstruction, congestion, snoring, allergy symptoms, or post nasal drip. Septoplasty, surgery on the septum, is an outpatient procedure that helps corrects the deviation. Septoplasty is not …