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.
Can I get fat injection after already having an injectable filler, such as Restylane, Juvederm, or Radiesse? Yes. Fat, taken from your own body, is a natural alternative to injectable fillers. It largely depends on where you were treated with the original facial filler, and where you are considering facial enhancement with fat grafting. Generally, …
I gave a Deviated Septum & Rhinoplasty presentation to the DC, Maryland, and northern Virginia community last night at George Washington University. It was a great turn out with lots of good questions from the audience!
I'm only in my 20's, but developing signs of aging. Do I need plastic surgery? No. Early, subtle signs of aging may become evident in patients who are in there 20's or 30's. The nasolabial lines or Crow's feet may begin to show. The skin become thinner and less uniform in appearance. Volume loss and …
Can I have a non-surgical nose job, if I'm thinking of getting a real rhinoplasty later? One should avoid any non-surgical rhinoplasty before traditional nasal surgery. Nasal injections themselves may have complications or side-effects that may interfere with future cosmetic rhinoplasty. Scar tissue may form and nasal cartilage may be altered with any procedure, even …
What is the best material to build the bridge of the nose? There isn't a best material. Your own tissue is usually a better material than synthetic implants (silicone, etc). Silicone implants in the nose are more likely to become infected and may extrude. Normally, cartilage such as ear, septal, or rib cartilage is used …
Can one have a cosmetic rhinoplasty after already having a septoplasty? Yes One can have cosmetic rhinoplasty to alter the shape of the nose after septoplasty for a deviated septum. During the septoplasty procedure, deviated portions of bone and cartilage may be removed entirely or they may be readjusted and repositioned. This deviated septum surgery …
What is the right age for Teenage Rhinoplasty? Rhinoplasty is a common plastic surgery request from teenagers, after otoplasty or scar revision. The teenager's nose is relatively larger than the rest of their face during this time. Due to this facial imbalance or asymmetry, many teenagers pressure their parents for cosmetic surgery. Keep in mind …
Should I go to a nurse or doctor for Botox treatment? Botox Cosmetic is not one treatment, but a collection of potential treatments. Botox Cosmetic may be applied in specific ways to achieve certain results for facial rejuvenation. Anyone who has received extensive training may inject Botox Cosmetic, physicians or nurses. Plastic surgeons or dermatologists …
Why do I have weakened smile and droopy eyelid after Botox Cosmetic? Botox Cosmetic may partially migrate & affect other facial muscles which were not originally intended. Normally, small doses of northern Virginia Botox Cosmetic are injected at very specific sites to affect specific muscles to improve facial wrinkles for . Occasionally, Botox Cosmetic moves …
Where should I get a chemical peel? Some patients are confused by skin care peels. Salons and medical spas are offering chemical peels, in addition to other non-surgical cosmetic treatments such as Botox Cosmetic or injectable fillers (collagen & hyaluronic acid). Generally, very superficial skin treatments such as fruit peels or microdermabrasion may be performed …