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.
Neck fat unfortunately develops with age and is somewhat resistant to improvement with diet and exercise. Excess neck fat is one of the factors that leads to submental fullness. Other factors that contribute to the appearance of a “fat” neck include a small chin bone, sagging neck skin, loose neck muscle (platysmal bands), and droopy …
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 …
A double chin, also known as submental fullness, develops in patients from a combination of factors, including natural aging. Some young and thin patients can have a double chin, starting from a much earlier age. It's not just from excess weight. A physical examination can help reveal why a particular patient has a double chin. The …
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 …
Deep neck lift surgery is a popular procedure in our Washington DC office for patients who complain of a double chin. A deep neck lift is a relatively new term for plastic surgery that has been performed for several years with other names. Most consider a double chin due to excess neck fat. However, …
Profile sculpting is a popular procedure in our Washington DC office. Patients often report various concerns such as appearing tired despite having energy, chubby cheeks since childhood regardless of diet or exercise, and/or having a weak chin or round face. We consider profile sculpting plastic surgery that focuses on the lower face to improve the …
The neck and jawline is often an area of concern for patients. Terms such as a double chin, excess fat, "no neck", weak chin, "turkey neck", sagging tissue, etc have been used to describe their undesired appearance. The appearance of the neck typically worsens with age. Fat accumulates under the chin, bone structure recedes, glands …
A full or sagging neck is a common complaint seen in plastic surgery offices. Full necks and double chins are not just from being overweight, but rather due to multiple factors. In our Washington DC cosmetic surgery office, we see many young and healthy weight patients with a double chin. Plastic surgeons tailor the procedure …
Fat is a major component when considering cosmetic surgery. Certain areas of the body require less fat (ex. neck), while other areas need more to enhance one's appearance. Facial fat does not only fluctuate with body weight, but also from many other factors. Areas of Facial Fat Loss Volume loss occurs variably in all patients …
Patients want to look better, but still themselves. They may first try nonsurgical treatments with Botox® or cheek injections to help treat and prevent wrinkles. We see many patients from all age ranges who benefit from nonsurgical, office treatments. However, has plastic surgery gone away? No, not yet. There still isn't a good nonsurgical method to address …