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.
Complications may occur with any procedure, surgical or nonsurgical. Surgery on the nose or septum may result in sinusitis, inflammation of the nasal & sinus cavity. Symptoms may include nasal congestion, nasal obstruction, nasal discharge, post nasal drip, facial pressure, and headaches. A majority of the time this form of sinusitis is not a complication, …
Many options are available for minimally invasive injectable fillers for facial rejuvenation. More common injections for wrinkles are with hyaluronic acid ( or ) or collagen. Fat has returned as an alternative to these other facial fillers. Autologous fat, or one’s own fat, is an ideal filler material. It is non-allergic natural, living, easily available, …
Time to debunk another myth regarding Botox® Cosmetic. Myth 3: "I am afraid of painful injections" Fact: Botox® Cosmetic injections may be essentially painless. Treatment involves a few tiny injections with a very small needle, which usually require no anesthesia. However, your doctor may provide a topical anesthetic cream or ice pack to the treatment …
The use of phosphatidylcholine (Lipostabil®, Nattermann - Germany) through superficial injections to destroy adipocytes has recently become popular in Europe. It is injected directly into the subcutaneous fat through multiple injections, administered over multiple treatment sessions. This treatment breaks down fat, which is then discharged over the liver and metabolized. It has been authorized for …
Think women are the only ones obsessed with preserving their youthful looks? Think again. These days, men are just as likely as women to opt for a cosmetic surgery procedure. With people living longer, healthier lives, it’s no surprise that both genders want to look as young as they feel. Most men want cosmetic procedures …
Skin resurfacing smoothes any skin imperfections. Resurfacing removes or reduces wrinkles and fine lines of the entire face, softens deep laugh and frown lines, repairs sun-damaged skin, removes age spots, and improves scars, including those from acne. It diminishes the outward signs of aging and revitalizes the tone and condition of the skin. Resurfacing may …
Time to debunk another myth about . Many patients confuse the Botox and injectible fillers, such collagen, , , Sculptra, Radiesse, and . Myth #2: Botox is a filler Fact: Botox is not a filler. Botox temporarily relaxes the muscles which cause wrinkles. The relaxation is not immediate, and is seen a few days after …
More people are considering cosmetic surgery, which includes teenagers. According to American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) statistics, 40 percent of all teens want plastic surgery, and more than 331,000 have had some cosmetic surgery. All teens are self-conscious about their image. I haven't met a teenager who didn't wish to change a thing or …
What is incisionless rhinoplasty? It's a approach that uses no external incisions. There is also less swelling and nasal numbness too! This approach, also known as endonasal rhinoplasty, has seen a resurgence thanks to celebrities like Ashlee Simpson. Any approach for rhinoplasty should be specific to the particular patient and surgeon. Speak to your facial …
I'll be debunking myths of the various cosmetic procedures. Today, we'll start with the most common non-surgical aesthetic procedure, Botox Cosmetic. Myth #1: Botox is a poison and causes botulism Fact: Botox is not a poison. Botulism is from a foodborne bacteria. Botox cosmetic is a medically purified protein, which can only be prescribed by …