HydraFacial is an advanced aesthetic treatment that is a step beyond microdermabrasion, offering the flexibility to choose among a wide range of topical solutions and techniques. Trusted Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Ashkan Ghavami recommends HydraFacial to many of his patients, regardless of skin type or degree of sensitivity.
A strong chin is an often-overlooked element of an attractive facial appearance. A weak chin may telegraph lack of confidence and presence. Especially for men, the geometry of a demure chin doesn’t present a pleasing balance — or leave a strong impression.
Fortunately, plastic surgery offers effective ways to remake the overall facial profile by reshaping the chin. Here, experienced Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Ashkan Ghavami reviews the full range of popular chin augmentation choices.
A beautiful face displays to the world more than graceful features — symmetry and balance are equally important. Aging gradually changes the elegant proportions of youth, as skin loses collagen, firmness and flexibility. When this happens, targeted fat transfer can restore this balance by shaping a lifted appearance in the cheeks, creating the illusion of higher cheekbones and a slimmer face.
As we age, it is common to gain volume in areas of the body where it is least welcome, such as the hips and abdomen. With the lips, the opposite is true. Lips lose their fullness and “pout” as the skin sags and loses collagen, the natural protein that keeps our facial features looking smooth and vibrant. How much and how fast this occurs depends in part on environment and lifestyle, but mostly genetics.
Dermal fillers have become increasingly popular as a convenient way to add fullness to lips and erase wrinkles near the mouth. Dermal fillers require just a few office visits, or sometimes a single injection session. For many clients, experienced Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Ashkan Ghavami recommends a permanent solution: upper lip lift. Here, Dr. Ghavami explains the benefits of lip lift, along with other effective options.
As we enter the new Roaring Twenties, angles and razor-sharp lines are in, soft plump curves are out — at least when it comes to the jawline.
The so-called “snatched” jawline began as a trend on social media, and continues to soar higher on the cosmetic wish list of many clients. Using both invasive and noninvasive techniques, trusted Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Ashkan Ghavami is skilled in crafting a strong, sleek jawline that can boost your presence and self-confidence.
Lewis Carroll would have loved the Internet. After all, it’s a looking-glass world where nothing is quite what it seems; a magical wonderland filled with curious characters and vivid, unexplored landscapes. Watching the colorful pageantry pass by on a smartphone screen, it’s often hard to believe your eyes.
Popular software programs like Facetune and Photoshop make it even harder to separate truth from illusion. A 21st-century version of the Cheshire Cat wouldn’t bother with the old disappearing trick to draw attention; he’d simply turn on Facebook filters.
In an age when social media influencers get called out regularly for digitally manipulating and editing their bodies, one model is determined to clear her name and reputation.
Daisy Keech is a 19-year-old influencer and model who says she is tired of followers accusing her of editing pictures of her buttocks, so much so that she enlisted renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Ashkan Ghavami for help. Dr. Ghavami, who has appeared on several TV shows and news outlets as a plastic surgery expert and has written extensively on butt augmentation procedures, invited Keech to his Beverly Hills office for an in-office consultation and verdict.
Some types of plastic surgery procedures can be combined. However, there are many factors that can determine how safe a combination procedure is and what the benefits will be for the patient.
In this post, Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Ashkan Ghavami discusses when it is safe to combine plastic surgery procedures into one operation.
Now that you’ve decided you want a tummy tuck procedure, it’s time to start preparing. There are many steps you’ll need to follow to maximize your results and make your recovery period more comfortable. In this post, Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Ashkan Ghavami discusses how you should be planning for your tummy tuck surgery.
When you are choosing a breast augmentation surgeon, it’s important to take a careful look at their photo galleries. You want to make sure your surgeon is not only skilled, but also a good fit for your goals and body type. In this post, Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Ashkan Ghavami discusses what to look for in breast augmentation before-and-after photos.