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.
If you’re considering a facelift, one common concern is how visible your incisions will be during and after recovery. At Potomac Plastic Surgery, we understand that the thought of scarring can be daunting. In this post, we’ll guide you through the healing process for facelift incisions, share tips for minimizing scars, and include real patient …
All surgical facelifts generally have an incision in front of the ear, with variable extension around the ear. Even short-scar or mini lifts have an incision. Some patients who don't have the necessary downtime for recovery after a facelift may still benefit from plastic surgery with liposuction alone. Neck liposuction can provide great results in …
Plastic surgeons are often asked what is a full facelift, and how is different from a mini lift or short-scar facelift. The term facelift is used by plastic surgeons to generally refer to cosmetic surgery of the lower face, neck, and jaw line. A face lift reduces fat, tightens muscle, and removes excess or sagging …
Facetime facelift is a relatively new term that refers to the increased awareness of one's own sagging skin and excess neck fat when video conferencing. We're all seeing ourselves more often on photos and video, which brings more attention to natural wrinkles and aging. In addition during video conferencing (laptop, phone, etc), one tends to …
Modern plastic surgery thinking and techniques have greatly advanced to help minimize recovery while maximizing aesthetic results. A sagging neck, jowls, and extra neck fat are some of the signs of aging which trouble many Washington DC area residents. With incisions around the ears and under the chin, a facelift or neck lift can help …
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 …