Buccal Fat Pads – What are they and what can be done about them?
Friday, January 11th, 2013
Being in the heart of “Tinsel Town” there is an emphasis on image. When talking about the face, a chiseled look in men and a thinner look in women’s faces are requests that I have from certain patients. But what makes one face round and another face sculpted? Well, there are many things that contribute to facial shape, from bone structure, to the facial muscles ….
Posted by Dr. Babak Dadvand
Filed in Aesthetic Surgery
Browlift or Upper Eyelids?
Friday, January 4th, 2013
Some patients who see me for upper eyelid surgery really need a browlift (or forehead lift). For the average person it’s sometimes hard to tell whether they need their upper eyes done, or their brow lift, or a combination. The position of our eyebrows is important in what kind of expression we show. If the inner part of our eyebrows goes downward, it gives us ….
Posted by Dr. Babak Dadvand
Filed in Brow Lift
Botox vs Filler – Not All Lines Are Created Equal
Friday, December 28th, 2012
As a plastic surgeon who performs many injectable procedures, one of the most common sources of confusion is when Botox should be used for a line and when a filler is better. Some doctors only use botox on their patients, while my practice uses both. Regardless, the answer to this question requires knowledge of what caused the line in the first place. The line or ….
Posted by Dr. Babak Dadvand
Fillers – Just the Facts
Friday, December 21st, 2012
As a plastic surgeon, I perform non surgical procedures on a daily basis. One of the most popular procedures are filler injections. The most popular filler in my practice is Juvederm. Fillers are a great way to feel rejuvenated without breaking the bank or having significant downtime. But what is Juvederm and where is it used? Well, keep reading for the answers. Juvederm is a ….
Posted by Dr. Babak Dadvand
Botox for Scowl Lines
Friday, December 14th, 2012
Some of you may have seen advertisements for Botox on TV or in magazines. The ads typically talk about erasing the “elevens”. But what does that mean and how does Botox do this? There are many muscles in our face, each designed to perform certain functions. The corrugator muscles are mainly responsible for the scowl expression, the one that causes the vertical lines between the ….
Posted by Dr. Babak Dadvand
Filed in Botox
Botox – How does it Work?
Friday, December 7th, 2012
Botox has been used cosmetically for over 20 years and has been FDA approved for over 10 years for the treatment of scowl lines. But how does Botox work? Well, keep reading to find out! Botox works to reduce or eliminate lines that are caused by muscle contraction. Certain muscles in the face, when activated cause predictable lines in the skin. Over time with repetitive ….
Posted by Dr. Babak Dadvand
Filed in Botox
Botox – Some Historical Facts
Friday, November 30th, 2012
As a board certified plastic surgeon, one of the most common procedures I perform is Botox injections. Botox is synonymous with plastic surgery and has been around for a long time. But how much do you know about Botox and its history? Well, keep reading and to find out! Botox was first used cosmetically in 1989 after years of use for things such as strabismus, ….
Posted by Dr. Babak Dadvand
Filed in Botox
LipoDissolve – Just the Facts
Friday, November 23rd, 2012
Lipodissolve, also known as injection lipolysis, uses a mixture of emulsifying chemicals (lecithin and cholic acid) that is injected under the skin to the targeted fat areas. This is a non-FDA approved treatment method. Lipodissolve is certainly not a replacement or alternative to liposuction. It is best viewed as a fat removal technique when any form of liposuction is a bigger solution than the problem ….
Posted by Dr. Babak Dadvand
Filed in Liposuction
Thread Lifts – Just the Facts
Friday, November 16th, 2012
The mantra that “less is more” pervades our society. We are always trying to get maximum results with minimum effort. Plastic surgery is no different and as the trend towards less invasive techniques has grown, it is important to ask the question: Is less really more? Threads are basically barbed sutures attached to a needle. They are passed under the skin usually under local anesthesia. ….
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Filed in Uncategorized
Thermage – Just the Facts
Friday, November 9th, 2012
In my review of non-surgical technologies I decided to write a blog about Thermage. What is it, what does it do, what does it not do, and who are good candidates for this modality? Thermage is a non-invasive procedure that uses radiofrequency waves applied to skin. This leads to heat injury to the deeper structures in the skin, which can then lead to tightening of ….
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Filed in Uncategorized
Smart Lipo – Just the Facts
Friday, November 2nd, 2012
When I am doing a liposuction consultation, I frequently get asked about Smart Lipo; so much in fact that I decided to write a blog about it. Smart Lipo has been around in Europe for over 10 years. It was FDA approved in the U.S in October 2006. It is a laser (1064nm ND:YAG to be specific) that serves to rupture fat cells. At the ….
Posted by Dr. Babak Dadvand
Filed in Liposuction, Plastic Surgery
Endermologie – Does It Really Work?
Friday, October 26th, 2012
Endermologie is a non-invasive technique targeted to treat cellulite. It was originally developed in the 1980’s as a non-surgical method to treat scars in burn victims. These patients began to notice improvements in their cellulite and soon endermologie was considered by the FDA the first cellulite treatment. Endermologie is a massage machine with two rollers that apply positive pressure to the skin while at the ….
Posted by Dr. Babak Dadvand
Filed in Endermologie, Liposuction, Plastic Surgery
Silicone Breast Implants
Friday, October 19th, 2012
The FDA took silicone implants off the market back in 1992 amidst reports that the silicone product was causing a wide variety of ailments in women who had the implants and had them leak. Many studies were done to prove one way or another that the silicone was responsible for one or all of the ailments afflicting these women. There was no conclusive evidence that ….
Posted by Dr. Babak Dadvand
Filed in Breast Implants, Implants, Plastic Surgery
So What is a Bra Size?
Friday, October 12th, 2012
Our society is focused on bra size. It’s in the magazines, television ads, and movies. This has a not insignificant impact on women and their overall sense of femininity. But how many people really know where the measurements come from and what makes the difference between one size and another? Let’s start off with a break down of the bra size. I’ll use 34B as ….
Posted by Dr. Babak Dadvand
Filed in Breast Information
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 mentioned that the final scars ….
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 no non-surgical way to reduce ….
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 exhibit ….
Posted by Dr. Babak Dadvand
Filed in Breast Implants, Breast Surgery, Plastic Surgery
Double Bubble
Friday, September 14th, 2012
One of the less frequent but more challenging problems in revision breast augmentation is the “double bubble”. The term double bubble refers to how the breast looks. Typically it looks like there are two breasts on one side, one being above the other. The causes of double bubble are varied as are the treatment options. In some patients, an implant is placed under the muscle ….
Posted by Dr. Babak Dadvand
Filed in Breast Implants, Breast Lift, Breast Revision, Plastic Surgery
Implant Malposition
Friday, September 7th, 2012
Breast implants need to be centered behind the breast mound in order to achieve the best results. However, in some cases implant malposition occurs. Sometimes this is a result of technical error, sometimes due to tissue characteristics, sometimes implant characteristics (implants that are too large), and sometimes a combination of all of the above. There are different types of implant malposition. Bottoming out and symmastia ….
Posted by Dr. Babak Dadvand
Filed in Breast Lift, Breast Revision, Plastic Surgeon, Plastic Surgery
To Lift or Not to Lift
Friday, August 31st, 2012
As a plastic surgeon specializing in breast surgery one of the hardest conversations to have is with a patient who comes in for breast augmentation, but who also needs a breast lift, or mastopexy. The main reason this conversation is difficult for the patient is because typically mastopexies involve additional incisions, which the patient may not be initially prepared to accept. In addition to this, ….
Posted by Dr. Babak Dadvand
Filed in Breast Implants, Breast Lift, Plastic Surgeon, Plastic Surgery
Dr. Babak Dadvand Discusses Rippling With Breast Implants
Thursday, August 30th, 2012
Breast implants can greatly enhance a woman’s figure as well as her confidence. Breast augmentation surgery is the most commonly performed cosmetic surgery in the US. However, there are some less than satisfying effects of breast implants and in this post I will be discussing one of them: Rippling. Basically it is what it sounds like. Rippling is either palpable or visible implant edges and ….
Posted by Dr. Babak Dadvand
Filed in Breast Implants, Plastic Surgeon, Plastic Surgery
Dr. Babak Dadvand Discusses Breast Anatomy
Tuesday, July 24th, 2012
Breast augmentation is the most common cosmetic surgery performed in the United States. Many of the blogs discuss breast implants and issues related to them. In this blog the focus is on the actual breast…and more specifically, breast anatomy. Most people don’t know what a breast is made from, generally assuming that it is just fatty tissue. However breasts are much more than just fat. ….
Posted by Dr. Babak Dadvand
Filed in Breast Implants
Dr. Babak Dadvand discusses Strattice Use in Breast Revision
Tuesday, July 24th, 2012
As more and more women undergo breast augmentation, the number of breast revision surgeries will increase. Some revisions are straightforward, e.g. women who want to go bigger or smaller, or remove the implants all together. Other types of breast revision surgeries can be quite challenging, such as in women who have multiple capsular contractures, severe wrippling, or implant malposition. In some of these cases, using ….
Posted by Dr. Babak Dadvand
Filed in Breast Revision
All Good Things to Those Who Wait
Tuesday, July 24th, 2012
Breast augmentation continues to be one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgeries in the United States. As a breast specialist, I perform many breast augmentations. In the vast majority of these cases I elect to place the implants under the pectoralis major muscle. There are distinct advantages to placing the implants under the muscle as opposed to over the muscle (also referred to as ….
Posted by Dr. Babak Dadvand
Filed in Breast Implants
Dr. Babak Dadvand Corrects Symmastia With Surgery
Friday, June 15th, 2012
Symmastia, also referred to as synmastia, is when there is no separation between the breasts. This leads to the nipples positioned more on the outer part of the breasts. Typically symmastia is due to a combination of making the medial pockets for the implants too close together and using implants that are too large for the patient’s frame. Affectionately called the uniboob, it is a ….
Posted by Dr. Babak Dadvand
Filed in Aesthetic Surgery
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