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.
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 …
What is this bump on top of my nose? Bumps on the top of the nose are a common reason patients seek rhinoplasty. Most nasal bumps are natural and develop as we age, while fewer are do to trauma or injuries. Nasal bumps come in various sizes & shapes. Bumps are commonly made of both …
Treatment options for the turkey neck? A typical sign of facial aging is the "turkey neck" is . Skin, fat, and neck muscle sag with age contributing to the typical appearance of the neck. The "turkey neck" is a more advanced sign of aging. Early signs of facial aging are chin wrinkles, jowling, and subtle …
Having a perforated septum is relatively rare. It is a low risk after septoplasty surgery, estimated to be less than 1%. There are many factors which increase the risk of developing a hole in the septum: revision nasal surgery broken nose, or nasal / facial trauma nasal piercing severely deviated septum, usually from trauma drug …
Which Face Lift is right for me? Maryland face lift surgery has changed over the years, as we better understand the structures of the face & neck. Facelift surgery refers to cosmetic facial surgery of the jowls (lower face) & neck. Although there are many different face lift procedure terms, there are really only a …
Can the thyroid gland affect facial appearance? Yes. All thyroid conditions may affect one's appearance. Thyroid disorders, either elevated/hyper or low/hypo, changes all tissue: mucous membranes, skin, hair, muscle, and bone. Most patients have under active thyroid gland, which may contribute to increase aged appearance. For some thyroid patients, they may have increased under eye …
Is rhinoplasty after already having a septoplasty a more complicated procedure? Yes, in general, rhinoplasty after a septoplasty is more complicated. Cosmetic nose job surgery complexity largely depends on exactly what was performed in the original deviated septum surgery, your specific nasal anatomy, and the desired results from cosmetic nasal surgery. Only after a comprehensive …
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. …
I rub my nose a lot from allergies. Can this affect my rhinoplasty results? Patients undergoing rhinoplasty surgery (nose job) should not be sneezing, rubbing, or wrinkling their nose after cosmetic surgery. Rhinitis, swelling of the internal nose, may be from allergies or irritants. Patients should have rhinitis controlled as much as possible before the …