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.
Yes, it's generally preferred to combine procedures. First, by combining surgery, insurance may cover a portion of the procedure, and you may save money on fees. Secondly, tissue modified from one area may be used for another surgical area, such as fat transfer and face lifting. Lastly, you only need one recovery period following surgery, …
Strenuous activities or exercise after plastic surgery will increase the risk of bleeding, swelling, and bruising, until an appropriate healing time has been allowed. This restriction during the recovery period varies, based on the operation performed and patient's medical condition. Light activities, such as slow walking, may be performed soon after anesthesia. Heavy activity, such …
Most patients plan at least a few days off from work. A longer period of recovery may be necessary for combined procedures.
Nose Surgery & Nasal Repair is a relatively quick surgical procedure. The length of surgery may range from 30 minutes or longer.
Dr. Chaboki performs a complete history and physical on all patients prior to undergoing nasal treatments. and nasal repair may usually be safely performed on many chronic, stable medical conditions. However, nose surgery and nasal repair may be delayed or cancelled as needed for patient safety. Dr. Chaboki works with his patients to help find …
Smoking adversely affects your recovery. One may develop pneumonia, and treated areas don't heal as well or may become infected. The blood vessels that supply oxygen and nutrients to the tissues shrink and prevent the necessary healing of the area. Patients must stop smoking for a minimum of two weeks prior to surgery to decrease …
Downtime after nasal procedures may be a few hours to several days, depending on the specific procedure and areas treated. Office procedures are performed under local anesthesia, if any anesthesia is required. Surgical procedures are performed with either IV (twilight) sedation or general anesthesia and require a longer recovery period. Anesthesia normally wears off within …
Dr. Chaboki practices facial plastic surgery at several DC area surgical facilities to accommodate his patients. Minor procedures with local anesthesia are performed in the DC office. Surgical procedures with IV (twilight) sedation or general anesthesia are performed at accredited facilities with a board-certified anesthesiologist: Georgetown University Medical Center MedStar Surgery Center