Rhinoplasty can address many concerns with the nose: bridge, tip, front view, side view, breathing, etc. Most often patients complain of a nose that is relatively large and want a smaller nose. Making the nose smaller by reducing a bump and improving the profile is one of the most common requests from a rhinoplasty surgeon. Bump reduction in rhinoplasty to improve side profile. The bump is typically made of bone and cartilage. In some patients it’s more bone and others it’s more cartilage. Bump reduction in rhinoplasty to improve side profile. The bump generally occurs from the nasal septu ..read more

Patients seen at Potomac Plastic Surgery share their cosmetic surgery experience. Liquid Rhinoplasty Patient shares her liquid rhinoplasty experience. She loves her quick recovery and natural results! Rhinoplasty Patient testimonial about her cosmetic nose surgery experience with Dr. Chaboki of Potomac Plastic Surgery. She reviews her closed, preservation rhinoplasty procedure to improve the profile and tip. She is thrilled with her natural results!   See her full before and after rhinoplasty gallery.     Patient testimonial about her cosmetic nose surgery experience at Potoma ..read more

The choice to make aesthetic changes in your nasal profile is not a small one. Our patients think long and hard about the choice and do not take it lightly. This is one of the reasons why we might suggest a nonsurgical rhinoplasty as an option for aesthetic change. A nonsurgical rhinoplasty is a changing of the nasal area using fillers to fill in unevenness or to change the shape of the nasal bridge or tip. These hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers can last over a year in the right individual. Great candidates for this procedure have these qualifications. Are not ready for rhinoplasty surgery Th ..read more

We’re open! Starting Monday June 1, 2020 we will resume seeing in-person elective patients. Cosmetic relaxer and filler treatments will be performed! Cosmetic surgery can start being scheduled! Safety is our priority. Behind the scenes, we have taken proactive actions to enhance everyone’s safety given the threat of COVID-19. The enhanced infection control measures allow you to be seen in the office. Safety Control: Masks required for everyone to enter office. Bring your own mask that covers the mouth and nose. Limiting patient appointments to avoid overlapping space occupancy. Friends and fa ..read more

To all our cherished patients, As a preventative measure, we have been temporarily closed as of March 15, 2020 for elective office visits and hope to reopen soon. We recognize the trust you place in us when visiting us and want to share with you the proactive actions we are taking to keep everyone safe with the current threat of COVID-19. We are continuing to monitor the latest developments. As a medical practice, we always adhere to strict hygiene protocols as part of our daily practice. With the pandemic, we and the building have also implemented enhanced cleaning measures to ensure we’re ta ..read more

Closed, preservation rhinoplasty can straighten a deviated nose and avoid external scars. Rhinoplasty is often considered to make a nose smaller. Plastic surgeons, however, generally consider rhinoplasty to balance the appearance of the nose with the face. Enhancing symmetry can help improve this balance and proportion. Patients complaing of body asymmetry is common in a plastic surgeon’s office, as everyones eyes, breasts, and nose are asymmetric. A variable degree of asymmetry is normal and expected, especially of the nose. Being in the central part of the face, the nose is susceptible to ..read more

Before and after nonsurgical jaw reduction with relaxer injections by Dr. Chaboki. Jaw reduction is performed for many reasons and is one of many possible facial feminization procedures. Facial feminization is a group of cosmetic surgical and nonsurgical procedures that modify features from typically male to more female. Facial feminization is not necessarily a single procedure, but rather may involve various procedures on skin, fat, muscle, and bone as appropriate. Each person is unique and plastic surgeons tailor procedures based on multiple factors. Generally, feminine facial features inc ..read more

Nonsurgical procedures, such as liquid facelift and eye bag treatment, continue to grow in popularity these days. However, there are some cases in which surgery cannot be substituted. Only surgery can remove excess skin and significantly lift sagging tissue. Natural changes from age and sun damage affect ligaments, skin, bone, muscle, and fat. These tissue changes can make one appear tired and run down. Certain aesthetic conditions that typically require surgery include: loose or sagging skin that creates folds that cover the eyelashes droopy brow that crowds and overwhelms the eyes fatty dep ..read more

Before and after preservation rhinoplasty via a closed approach to improve the profile and reduce a bump by Dr. Chaboki, a Washington DC rhinoplasty specialist. The tip was also rotated slightly upward. After photograph is several weeks after rhinoplasty. Nose reshaping or rhinoplasty was the third most popular procedure in 2018, according to plastic surgery data. Breast augmentation and liposuction was more popular. Nose surgery is the most common cosmetic facial surgery, while botulinum  (Botox®, Dysport®, and Xeomin®) remains the most common nonsurgical procedure. Preservation Rhinop ..read more

Plastic surgery covers a broad area of medicine, which includes both reconstructive and cosmetic procedures. Plastic surgery is not just about Botox® and breast implants. Some procedures are generally considered purely cosmetic, ex. facelift. Other procedures are generally considered reconstructive, ex. scar revision after injury. Lastly, some procedures may blend both cosmetic and reconstructive aspects of plastic surgery, ex. rhinoplasty. Medically necessary plastic surgery The first step is to determine if a specific plastic surgery is medically necessary, since this is often a requir ..read more