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.
You may be a good facelift candidate if you have visible signs of facial aging—such as sagging skin, jowls, or loss of definition along the jawline and neck—that don’t improve with nonsurgical treatments. As a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, I determine candidacy for a facelift by evaluating your facial anatomy, skin quality, health status, …
Most patients can expect noticeable improvement in facelift recovery and healing within the first 2 to 3 weeks, with continued refinement over several months as swelling fully resolves and tissues settle. Facelift surgery is designed to deliver long-lasting rejuvenation, but the timeline varies depending on the specific facelift technique, including mid facelift, mini facelift, and …
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. …
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 …
A common problem for many women are stretched, damaged, or torn earlobes. Since large earrings are so fashionable, plastic surgeons see many patients requesting aesthetic ear lobe improvement. Earlobe injuries occur from various types of trauma — most commonly from wearing pierced earrings. In some cases, it's a very elongated hole from the prolonged weight …