Potomac Plastic Surgery: Houtan Chaboki, MD
2311 M St NW Suite 501
Washington, DC 20037
Phone: (202) 800-2085
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Lower eyelid bags develop from a variety of factors. One factor is excess fat around the eye itself. A majority of plastic surgery patients gain eye fat naturally with age. Signs of excess eye fat may first appear in the 30’s and progress gradually with time. Some patients are born with relatively excess eye fat …
Washington DC eyelid surgery patients commonly request plastic surgery to remove excess skin or fat from the upper eyelid. Perhaps they also have decreased peripheral vision from the sagging tissue blocking their vision. Sometime women have increased difficulty applying makeup. More commonly, however, Washington DC patients want to look younger and rejuvenate their natural beauty …
The best treatment options for lower eyelid bags and dark circles depend on what’s causing them. Volume loss often responds well to dermal fillers or fat transfer, excess fat may require lower blepharoplasty, and skin discoloration may improve with medical-grade skincare or chemical peels. Many patients benefit from a combination of treatments. Many adults experience …
Blepharoplasty of the the upper eyelid rejuvenates the eyes, and the surgery is tailored to suit the needs of each patient. Excess skin is typically removed during upper eyelid surgery. A small amount of skin removal can dramatically improve one's appearance and "open" the eyes, as the extra skin no longer covers the eyelashes. Occasionally, …
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 …
Scleral show, otherwise known as excess exposure of the lower whites of the eye, is a somewhat common condition. The lower eyelid may be pulled down, weak, or rotated. There are many causes of the increased exposure of the white eye. The eyelid has several layers and components, any one of which may result in …
You can reduce swelling after blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) by keeping your head elevated, using cold compresses as directed, avoiding strenuous activity, and carefully following your DC facial plastic surgeon's postoperative instructions. As a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon at Potomac Plastic Surgery, I'm sharing my top tips for minimizing swelling after blepharoplasty: Apply Ice to …
Most eyebrows naturally droop or descend with age. The skin and connective tissue around the eyes and eyebrows weaken, which makes them drop. The side of the eyebrows tend to drop more than the part of the brow near the nose. Age-related eyebrow changes usually become apparent around 40-years old, but sometimes earlier. The modern …
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 …
Swelling of the upper eyelid incision may likely represent a localized cyst, either from a trapped suture deep in the skin or trapped epithelium under the skin. More concerning causes for this swelling may be infection / abscess or early scarring. Redness and swelling may also occur from topical ointments, either as an allergic reaction …