Female to Male Breast Surgery: Achieving a Masculine Chest
Wednesday, November 13th, 2024
One of my favorite surgeries is FTM surgery, a deeply personal step toward gender affirmation for many trans men. In fact, over 56% of all gender-affirming surgeries between 2016 and 2020 have been breast and chest procedures. Today, I’m thrilled to walk you through a recent case to show how I approach this unique procedure to help my patients ...
Posted by Dr. Babak Dadvand
Filed in Breast Surgery
Changing Female Breast Shape: Breast Lift With Implants
Monday, June 17th, 2024
I'm thrilled to share an exciting case with you involving a breast lift surgery combined with implants, technically known as mastopexy augmentation. This surgery addressed sagging and volume loss in the breasts, a common issue many women face after pregnancy, weight loss, or breastfeeding. Our patient is a Beverly Hills mom of two who breastfed both children. Her primary concerns ...
Posted by Dr. Babak Dadvand
Filed in Breast Surgery
Cis, Gender Fluid and Non-binary Top Surgery
Thursday, April 13th, 2023
I see many patients, and a recent patient encounter made me realize that it’s important to emphasize that like gender is fluid, so is surgery! In particular, top surgery, a life-changing procedure that has found popularity among patients seeking to align their body with their gender identity. Each Person's Journey to Chest Masculinization Is Unique While many associate top surgery with ...
Posted by Dr. Babak Dadvand
Filed in Breast Information, Breast Surgery, Plastic Surgeon, Plastic Surgery, Top Surgery
Gynecomastia Surgery for Out of Town Patients
Tuesday, July 15th, 2014
As a specialist in gynecomastia surgery I see and perform this surgery on a routine bases. One of the interesting things I have been noticing is the number of patients who are coming to see and be treated by me from outside of Los Angeles. Gynecomastia is a relatively common issue affecting men of all ages and sizes. Whether ...
Posted by Dr. Babak Dadvand
Filed in Breast Information, Breast Revision, Breast Surgery, Gynecomastia, Plastic Surgeon, Plastic Surgery
Gynecomastia Surgery Revision: There is Hope
Monday, June 30th, 2014
With any surgery, there is always a risk of needing revision surgery. As an expert in gynecomastia surgery, I see patients in consultation who have had their surgery elsewhere and are not happy with their results. Typically, patients needing revision fall into two categories: over-resection and under-resection. Both types of patients have different challenges but by far the more ...
Posted by Dr. Babak Dadvand
Filed in Breast Revision, Breast Surgery, Gynecomastia, Plastic Surgeon, Plastic Surgery, Scars
Gynecomastia Surgery and the Recovery Process: Day by Day
Monday, June 16th, 2014
Gynecomastia surgery is a straight-forward out-patient procedure that can greatly improve self-confidence and self-esteem. The surgery is a crucial aspect of the entire process but the recovery process is just as important. The following is a day by day guide of what to expect with the surgery and what is expected of the patient. Day 0: Surgery day, the most ...
Posted by Dr. Babak Dadvand
Filed in Breast Surgery, Gynecomastia, Scars
Breast Implant Profiles
Friday, March 28th, 2014
Breast implants come in all shapes and sizes. As a plastic surgeon specializing in breast augmentation I spend a significant amount of time discussing the various aspects of breast implants. In this post I want to focus on the profile of the implant. This is something that patients can get confused about so I want to make it as ...
Posted by Dr. Babak Dadvand
Filed in Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants, Breast Surgery
Vectra 3D System
Friday, March 21st, 2014
As a plastic surgeon specializing in breast augmentation surgery, I am striving to offer my patients the latest innovations that can improve the surgical experience. The Vectra 3D system is the most technologically advanced way to help you pick the best implant for your body. I am one of the first plastic surgeons in the United States to use ...
Posted by Dr. Babak Dadvand
Filed in Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants, Breast Surgery
Selecting the Right Breast Implant
Friday, March 14th, 2014
The most important aspect of breast augmentation surgery is selecting the right implant. Patients tell me that this is the most stressful part of the breast augmentation consultation for them. The reason why this can be stressful is because there are so many different sizes, shapes, and styles of implants. This can make the decision overwhelming. There are different ways ...
Posted by Dr. Babak Dadvand
Filed in Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants, Breast Surgery
What are the Main Causes of Breast Ptosis?
Friday, November 8th, 2013
Breast ptosis, or drooping breasts, is a relatively common occurrence. There are different causes of breast ptosis and in this blog I will discuss them. There is a Grading system for breast ptosis and rates ptosis from Grade 1 to 3 with Grade 3 being the most severe. The main component of this grading system is the position of ...
Posted by Dr. Babak Dadvand
Filed in Breast Surgery
Can I Get a Breast Augmentation or Do I Need a Breast Lift?
Friday, November 1st, 2013
This is a very common question that I face in my practice. There is nothing more disheartening to a woman who comes in for a breast augmentation consultation than to be told she needs a breast lift (which means additional scars). So who qualifies for a breast augmentation versus an augmentation with a breast lift? Well it comes down ...
Posted by Dr. Babak Dadvand
Filed in Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, Breast Surgery
Your Breast Augmentation Consultation
Friday, July 5th, 2013
Breast augmentation surgery can be a very gratifying procedure for women. It can instill a sense of confidence and femininity and is the most common cosmetic procedure performed in the US. But in order to undergo a breast augmentation, you first need to take the first step and schedule a consultation. In this post I will give a little ...
Posted by Dr. Babak Dadvand
Filed in Breast Augmentation, Breast Surgery
Scarless Breast Reduction
Friday, October 5th, 2012
Breast reduction surgery is one of the most satisfying procedures for women because it alleviates many of their symptoms immediately. Women who decise to undergo breast reduction surgery are so fed up with the symptoms and interference with activity that they are more than happy to accept the incisions that come with the procedure. In a previous blog entry I ...
Posted by Dr. Babak Dadvand
Filed in Breast Surgery, Plastic Surgery
Breast Reduction
Friday, September 28th, 2012
Breast augmentation surgery is the most common cosmetic surgical procedure performed in the US. However, for some women, the opposite treatment is their goal. Large breasts can actually cause medical issues for women. Common symptoms include upper back and lower neck pain, shoulder grooving from bra straps, rashes in the breast folds, and interfence with daily activities. Unfortunately there is ...
Posted by Dr. Babak Dadvand
Filed in Breast Surgery, Plastic Surgery
Tuberous Breast
Friday, September 21st, 2012
As a breast surgery specialist I come across many different types of breast conditions. One of these conditions is tuberous breast deformity. It occurs during breast development and can affect either one or both breasts. Typically the characteristics of tuberous breast deformity are: 1) Constricted or narrow breast base 2) Puffy enlarged areola 3) High breast fold 4) Ptotic, or droopy, nipples Women can ...
Posted by Dr. Babak Dadvand
Filed in Breast Implants, Breast Surgery, Plastic Surgery
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