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Contents1 Hydrafacial Benefits2 Am I a Candidate For The Hydrafacial?3 Hydrafacial Treatment Details4 Results Hydrafacial Benefits Over time, men and women both develop fine wrinkles, large pores and skin damage triggered by sun damage, smoking, genetics and the normal passage of time. This decreases the skin’s tone, adding unwanted years […]

CHIN AUGMENTATION

How Chin Augmentation Works Many people choose to undergo the chin augmentation procedure with noted Los Angeles & Beverly Hills chin augmentation surgeon Dr. Ghavami. A deficient or “weak” chin structure is the prevalent reason for this procedure, in which an implant is placed under the skin to enhance the appearance […]

Rod J. Rohrich, M.D.Ashkan Ghavami, M.D.Ali Mojallal, M.D., Ph.D.Dallas, Texas; Beverly Hills, Calif.; and Lyon, France Background: Lower lid blepharoplasty has potential for significant long-lasting complications and marginal aesthetic outcomes if not performed correctly, or if one disregards the anatomical aspects of the orbicularis oculi muscle. This has detracted surgeons […]

Nasal Tip Sutures Part I: The EvolutionRamin A. Behmand, M.D., Ashkan Ghavami, M.D., and Bahman Guyuron, M.D. Suture techniques for reshaping the nasal tip have been in use for many decades. However, the past two decades have been the most influential in the advancement of the procedures commonly used today. This […]

Tip Shaping in Primary Rhinoplasty: An Algorithmic ApproachAshkan Ghavami, M.D., Jeffrey E. Janis, M.D., Cengiz Acikel, M.D., Background: Underprojection and lack of tip definition often coexist. Techniques that improve both nasal tip refinement and projection are closely interrelated, and an algorithmic approach can be developed to improve the predictability of the […]

The Role of Hyaluronic Acid Fillers (Restylane) in Facial Cosmetic Surgery: Review and Technical Considerations.Rod J. Rohrich, M.D., Ashkan Ghavami, M.D., Melissa A. Crosby, M.D. Background: Bioengineered hyaluronic acid derivatives are currently available that provide for safe and effective soft-tissue augmentation in the comprehensive approach to nonsurgical facial rejuvenation. Current hyaluronic acid […]

Anatomy of the Corrugator Supercilii Muscle: Part I. Corrugator TopographyJeffrey E. Janis, M.D., Ashkan Ghavami, M.D., Joshua A. Lemmon, M.D., Jason E. Leedy, M.D., Bahman Guyuron, M.D. Dallas, Texas; and Cleveland, Ohio Background: Complete corrugator supercilii muscle resection is important for the surgical treatment of migraine headaches and may help prevent postoperative abnormalities in surgical […]

Rhinoplasty for Middle Eastern NosesRod J. Rohrich, M.D., Ashkan Ghavami, M.D. Background: Rhinoplasty remains one of the most challenging operations, as exemplified in the Middle Eastern patient. The ill-defined, droopy tip, wide and high dorsum, and thick skin envelope mandate meticulous attention to preoperativeevaluation and efficacious yet safe surgical maneuvers. The authors provide […]

Thumb Trapeziometacarpal Arthritis: Treatment with Ligament Reconstruction Tendon Interposition ArthroplastyAshkan Ghavami, M.D., Scott N. Oishi, M.D. Learning Objectives: After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Understand the pathomechanical and biochemical basis for thumb trapeziometacarpal joint degeneration. 2. Diagnose and grade trapeziometacarpal joint disease based on presentation, […]

The Anatomy of the Corrugator Supercilii Muscle: Part II. Supraorbital Nerve Branching Patterns Jeffrey E. Janis, M.D., Ashkan Ghavami, M.D., Joshua A. Lemmon, M.D., Jason E. Leedy, M.D., Bahman Guyuron, M.D. Background: This article focuses on delineation of supraorbital nerve branching patterns relative to the corrugator muscle fibers and identifies four […]