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.
Great article in CNN today on the benefits of saline nasal rinses. I tell every patient prior to and after cosmetic nasal surgery (rhinoplasty) to use nasal saline rinses. Saline rinses helps clear dust, pollen, and mucous from the nose and sinuses. Washington DC and northern Virginia patients suffer from terrible allergies. Saline rinses help …
Many northern Virginia cosmetic surgery patients ask if they should combine plastic surgery procedures. While each individual has a unique treatment plan, it is usually preferred to combine procedures up to a point. The decision to combine procedures is a balance of many factors, and too many or too extensive procedures may contribute to other …
Botox Cosmetic is a very popular non-surgical method for reducing facial wrinkles. Most patients have minimal discomfort with treatment. Results are are most evident by 2 weeks after treatment, but may be visible as early as a few days. Plastic surgeons may provide touch up Botox Cosmetic to their aesthetic patients. Touch ups are provided …
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 …