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.
No one likes a double chin. Excess neck fat is one of many factors that leads to a double chin, otherwise known as submental fullness. Unfortunately, fat under the chin can develop naturally with age and doesn't usually go away adequately with diet and exercise alone. Neck fat is stubborn! Plastic surgeons consider neck liposuction (also known as …
Plastic surgery patients should expect a certain degree of swelling (edema) after cosmetic surgery. Even non-surgical liquid lift patients with Botox® or Restylane® may have some swelling. Fortunately, swelling after plastic surgery usually resolves with time. Cosmetic surgery patients may proactively help reduce post-treatment swelling via a variety of natural methods. We've reviewed rhinoplasty swelling in a previous post. Swelling after plastic surgery …
Many cosmetic patients want to lift their face, neck, cheeks, and eyes. However, some patients are averse to or not appropriate candidates for facial surgery. Alternative options such as wrinkles relaxers and facial fillers can improve one’s appearance without surgery, but these don’t really lift skin like surgery does. Patients' desire for less downtime after plastic surgery …
We've seen a continued increase in popularity in a variety of cosmetic surgery procedures, and people love reading about plastic surgery. From eyelid surgery to liquid facelift, patients want to know how to improve their appearance and be rejuvenated. Below are the five most popular cosmetic surgery blog posts from 2016. When can I kiss …
With the new year, patients are seeking plastic surgery to look refreshed or are already thinking about their appearance for the spring and summer. Did you already read our New Year's post on 7 things to know before having plastic surgery? A common question cosmetic surgery patients often ask is "how much does plastic surgery …
With every new year, Washington DC patients make a resolution to improve their lives. Stop smoking, loose weight, get healthier, or spend more time with family are some of the most common resolutions. As part of the new year, many also consider taking care of themselves with cosmetic surgery and make the effort to move forward with plastic …
Facial plastic surgeons are often asked what are the "best" options to improve one's appearance. Whether it's the neck for a facelift or the eyes for blepharoplasty, a plastic surgeon will examine the entire face as part of the consultation. In addition, the best plastic surgeons look inside at the mouth and check the teeth for an overbite …
Patients come to a facial plastic surgeon to improve the appearance of their eyes, neck, and skin. Most Washington DC plastic surgery patients, however, would like to avoid surgery if possible. The reluctance for surgery in some patients is multifactorial, which may include apprehension of recovery, discomfort, or looking "overdone". As a result, non-surgical cosmetic procedures …
Many facial plastic surgery procedures can be performed via local anesthesia. Most Washington DC plastic surgery patients already know that a liquid facelift with Botox®, Dysport®, Kybella®, and facial fillers is performed with local anesthesia. However, many of the best plastic surgeons also perform several cosmetic surgical procedures with local anesthesia too. Some examples of …
Chin augmentation is requested by all types of patients: young/old, male/female, etc. Patients describe wanting a more defined chin, neck, or jawline. Chin augmentation not only improves a weak chin, but secondarily can enhance the appearance of other facial areas such as the nose, neck, and cheeks. Chin augmentation can be performed by three methods and …