Facial Plastic Surgery in Washington, DC

Feeling confident comes easily when your appearance reflects your inner vitality. If your appearance does not reflect the way you feel, Dr. Houtan Chaboki and the Potomac Plastic Surgery team can help you look naturally more attractive and youthful. As a board-certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Chaboki is skilled in a variety of modern facial rejuvenation techniques, both surgical and non surgical. He performs plastic surgery of the entire face and focused areas such as the eyes, cheeks, or neck.

Communities We Serve

Dr. Houtan Chaboki is known for excellence in facial plastic surgery by people from throughout the Washington, DC, metro area, including:

  • Maryland cities, such as Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and Silver Spring
  • Northern Virginia communities, including Arlington and Ashburn

Your Facial Plastic Surgery Options

Dr. Chaboki offers a variety of options to help you look refreshed and younger. No single treatment plan is appropriate for all patients. His highly individualized approach to facial rejuvenation is based on the patient’s underlying anatomy, degree of facial aging, and personal goals. After a comprehensive evaluation, Dr. Chaboki will determine the specific options appropriate for you and discuss them in an unhurried and supportive manner.

  • Facelift – Traditional surgery reduces wrinkles and gives you tighter, younger-looking skin.
  • Facelift – Mid, also called a cheek lift, restores fullness and a youthful look to the middle of the face.
  • Facelift – Deep Plane, also called an SMAS facelift, offers advanced surgical correction for patients at a deeper level and delivers more dramatic results than a traditional facelift.
  • Facelift – Mini, also commonly called a limited-incision or short-scar facelift, is a less invasive surgical alternative for patients requiring only minimal correction of the lower face, such as mild sagging and jowling.
  • Neck lift tightens loose skin and stretched neck muscles, sculpts the jawline, and removes excess fat from under the chin and on the neck.
  • Brow lift reduces frown lines, forehead wrinkles, and drooping eyebrows.
  • Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) corrects signs of aging around the eyes, helping you look younger and more alert.
  • Asian eyelid surgery creates a more defined upper eyelid crease.
  • Chin augmentation gives your face balance.
  • Cheek augmentation enhances the midface for a sculpted look.
  • Cosmetic rhinoplasty changes the size and shape of your nose for improved proportions.
  • Medical rhinoplasty corrects the nasal airways to improve breathing.
  • Ear surgery (otoplasty) improves the appearance of protruding or overly large ears.
  • Facial sculpting improves balance among facial features with facial implants, cheek and jaw reduction, or neck liposuction.
  • Various procedures for men specifically address cosmetic concerns typically faced by male patients.

Houtan Chaboki, MD

Double Board-Certified
Facial Plastic Surgeon

Houtan Chaboki, MD

Certified by both the American Board of Otolaryngology and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Chaboki has extensive knowledge of the intricacies of the face and neck. When you choose him for your procedure, you’re choosing one of the most reputable facial plastic surgeons in DC, as well as a nationwide leader in preservation rhinoplasty.

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How the Face Ages

The young face has full, rounded cheeks, a defined jawline, and firm, smooth skin. Over the years, gravity, sun exposure, heredity, and stress contribute to aging of the skin and tissues of the face and neck. In addition, collagen production in the skin slows down, making the skin thinner and less elastic. Fullness under the eyes and in the mid-cheek area diminishes or descends to form nasolabial folds and jowls. For some, fat accumulates on the jawline, under the chin, and along the neck.

Facial Rejuvenation By Age

Procedure Age 30 to 40 Age 40 to 50 Age 50 to 70 Non surgical Options
Facelift See non surgical options. Limited-incision technique corrects early aging of the lower face. Corrects jowls, sagging cheeks, and loose skin. Liquid facelift (combines BOTOX® Cosmetic and injectable fillers)
Mid Facelift See non surgical options. Corrects early signs of aging in the cheek area. May be combined with cheek augmentation. Often performed as part of a facelift. Liquid facelift (combines BOTOX and fillers)
Neck Lift Liposuction of the neck is performed, with or without chin augmentation. Liposuction of the neck is performed, with or without chin augmentation. Targets loose skin, double chin, neck banding. BOTOX, fillers, chemical peels
Brow Lift Improves naturally heavy brows. Lifts sagging brow area. Often combined with eyelid surgery and a facelift. BOTOX, fillers
Eyelid Surgery Lifts naturally heavy lids. Reduces puffy under-eye bags. Asian eyelid surgery defines upper eyelid crease. Removes sagging eyelid skin and excess fat. May be performed instead of, or in addition to, a brow lift. Often combined with brow lift and facelift. BOTOX, fillers
Chin Augmentation Adds prominence to a naturally small or recessed chin. Provides balance between facial features. May be combined with facelift and neck lift. Fillers
Cheek Augmentation Augments flat or underdeveloped cheeks. Restores lost volume for a pre-facelift. Often combined with a facelift. Fillers, fat transfer
Rhinoplasty Improves the appearance and function of the nose. Improves the appearance and function of the nose. Improves the appearance and function of the nose. Fillers
Ear Surgery Corrects misshapen or protruding ears. Corrects ear shape and repairs torn or stretched ear lobes. Reduces stretched, sagging earlobes. May be combined with a facelift. Fillers

Facial Plastic Surgery FAQ

What questions should I ask the surgeon during my consultation?

This initial appointment is the time to determine whether a surgeon is qualified and a good fit for you. Be sure to ask:

  • How many years have you been a facial plastic surgeon?
  • What are your qualifications and board certifications?
  • How many of these procedures have you performed? How frequently?
  • What type of anesthesia do you use?
  • Where do you perform surgeries?
  • Can I look at before-and-after photos of your patients?
  • Do you use imaging technology?

For additional considerations, review some helpful FAQ from the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS).

What’s the difference between a plastic surgeon and a facial plastic surgeon?

Plastic surgeons have specialized surgical training in the face, breasts, and body. They typically complete 5 years of general surgery training and 2 to 3 years of plastic surgery training on the face, breasts, and body. Facial plastic surgeons complete 5 years of medical training and additional training focused on the face, head, and neck. They have an in-depth understanding of the relationship between facial anatomy and aesthetics.

After his medical training and residency, Dr. Chaboki completed additional residency training in otolaryngology (head-neck surgery) and fellowship training in facial plastic surgery, making him highly qualified to perform a wide range of facial procedures.

Why does board certification matter?

Board certification demonstrates a physician’s dedication to their specialty and their patients. It requires accredited residency training, focused surgical experience, adherence to strict safety protocols followed by rigorous testing and evaluation and ongoing education. Certification, especially by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, is important when choosing a facial plastic surgeon because it demonstrates a high level of expertise and a commitment to safety and excellence.

Board-certified facial plastic surgeons must earn at least two certifications:

  • First: either the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ABOTO) or the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS)
  • Next: the American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery (ABFPRS)

When you choose a board-certified facial plastic surgeon, you are actually choosing a double board-certified surgeon who has highly specialized training and experience and focuses their practice on the complex field of facial plastic surgery.

How do I choose the best facial plastic surgeon for me?

Once you have confirmed that a facial plastic surgeon has the proper credentials, consider:

  • Rapport: Make sure you feel comfortable talking with your surgeon, trust that they will tell you what is and is not possible with surgery, and believe that they share and support your vision.
  • Environment: Consider how you feel when you are in the office. Do you feel calm and at ease? Does the staff take the time to talk with you? Does the practice run in an organized manner?
  • Patient reviews: Look online at facial plastic surgery reviews on the  surgeon’s website and sites like RealSelf, Google, and RateMDs to see what actual patients say about the surgeon you are considering.
  • Before-and-after photos: Review photos of your surgeon’s actual patients in their online photo gallery, an album in the office, or both.

To discover the many ways in which the team at Potomac Plastic Surgery can help you reveal your best self with facial plastic surgery in Washington, DC, please request a consultation online or call us at (202) 800-2085.

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