Babak Azizzadeh, M.D., F.A.C.S.
8670 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 200
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
310.657.2203
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Master Techniques in Facial Rejuvenation
Dr. Azizzadeh is the author of the preeminent facial plastic surgery textbook "Master Techniques in Facial Rejuvenation", which is currently in second print. Surgical techniques are described in detail through text, photos, illustrations, and two comprehensive DVD's.
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Sunday, March 30, 2008
What is ethnic facial surgery?
As the popularity of plastic surgery escalates, more ethnic patients are becoming aware of the cosmetic procedures available to them.
Like Caucasian patients, those of Asian, African, Hispanic and other ethnic backgrounds also want to reduce the signs of aging, look more youthful or change a facial feature that they are dissatisfied with. However, most ethnic patients want to uphold their identity.
For example, Asian patients may want wider, fuller eyes while maintaining their ethnic almond shape. African American patients may wish to reduce the size of their nose without making it appear Caucasian or European.
If you are of an ethnic descent, you are generally more susceptible to scarring due to the brown pigments in your skin. Therefore you may want to consider less invasive surgical procedures first.
However, incisions are placed strategically to eliminate the appearance of scarring. Topical medications and pressure therapy can also reduce the scars over time.
All patients have distinct features and bone structures that will affect their outcome of their cosmetic surgery. There is no “standard” that Dr. Babak Azizzadeh uses for ethnic facial surgery. Each procedure is different, and each result—uniquely beautiful.
If you are considering cosmetic facial surgery and you live in the Beverly Hills area of California, please contact Dr. Babak Azizzadeh today.
Like Caucasian patients, those of Asian, African, Hispanic and other ethnic backgrounds also want to reduce the signs of aging, look more youthful or change a facial feature that they are dissatisfied with. However, most ethnic patients want to uphold their identity.
Ethnic facial surgery refers to the procedures that are carefully conducted to maintain an ethnic person’s heritage.
For example, Asian patients may want wider, fuller eyes while maintaining their ethnic almond shape. African American patients may wish to reduce the size of their nose without making it appear Caucasian or European.
If you are of an ethnic descent, you are generally more susceptible to scarring due to the brown pigments in your skin. Therefore you may want to consider less invasive surgical procedures first.
However, incisions are placed strategically to eliminate the appearance of scarring. Topical medications and pressure therapy can also reduce the scars over time.
All patients have distinct features and bone structures that will affect their outcome of their cosmetic surgery. There is no “standard” that Dr. Babak Azizzadeh uses for ethnic facial surgery. Each procedure is different, and each result—uniquely beautiful.
If you are considering cosmetic facial surgery and you live in the Beverly Hills area of California, please contact Dr. Babak Azizzadeh today.
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Thursday, March 27, 2008
Can a nose job gone wrong always be corrected?
If a mistake is made during rhinoplasty surgery, or if you are disappointed with the outcome of your procedure, there is hope.
Revision rhinoplasty surgeries can repair nearly any nose job gone wrong. A revision rhinoplasty can be performed after the tissue has healed following your first rhinoplasty. Sometimes the problems are minor and easy to correct. However, if the problems are major, the revision rhinoplasty can be harder and requires more expertise than the first surgery.
This is because the normal anatomy is no longer intact after the first nose surgery and the nasal cavity now contains scar tissue. This makes it tricky to separate and reposition the remaining cartilage and bones. With the proper techniques, Dr. Babak Azizzadeh can make significant improvements and dramatic results can be achieved.
The ultimate goal is to create a nose that is natural, functions properly and is in harmony with the other facial features. Dr. Azizzadeh will reconstruct and reshape the supporting framework of cartilage and bone—and fix your nose once can for all.
If you are considering cosmetic facial surgery and you live in the Beverly Hills area of California, please contact Dr. Babak Azizzadeh today.
Revision rhinoplasty surgeries can repair nearly any nose job gone wrong. A revision rhinoplasty can be performed after the tissue has healed following your first rhinoplasty. Sometimes the problems are minor and easy to correct. However, if the problems are major, the revision rhinoplasty can be harder and requires more expertise than the first surgery.
This is because the normal anatomy is no longer intact after the first nose surgery and the nasal cavity now contains scar tissue. This makes it tricky to separate and reposition the remaining cartilage and bones. With the proper techniques, Dr. Babak Azizzadeh can make significant improvements and dramatic results can be achieved.
The ultimate goal is to create a nose that is natural, functions properly and is in harmony with the other facial features. Dr. Azizzadeh will reconstruct and reshape the supporting framework of cartilage and bone—and fix your nose once can for all.
If you are considering cosmetic facial surgery and you live in the Beverly Hills area of California, please contact Dr. Babak Azizzadeh today.
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Thursday, March 20, 2008
Men vs. women: different cosmetic procedures
While women account for a majority of cosmetic procedures in the United States today, a man’s desire to feel better about his appearance should not be underestimated.
Our society today places a high value on looking young, fit and rejuvenated. As plastic surgery gains popularity, men of all ages are beginning to explore different options to maintain a youthful, attractive appearance.
Most men decide to undergo cosmetic surgery for many of the same reasons women do. They want to look and feel desirable and be successful in their professional and personal lives.
A man’s surgical goals often include:
Science reveals that a woman’s skin ages faster than a man’s. Therefore age-reducing procedures like Botox injections and facial reconstruction procedures are much more common among women than they are among men.
The most common surgical procedures for women include:
If you are considering cosmetic facial surgery and you live in the Beverly Hills area of California, please contact Dr. Babak Azizzadeh today.
Our society today places a high value on looking young, fit and rejuvenated. As plastic surgery gains popularity, men of all ages are beginning to explore different options to maintain a youthful, attractive appearance.
Most men decide to undergo cosmetic surgery for many of the same reasons women do. They want to look and feel desirable and be successful in their professional and personal lives.
A man’s surgical goals often include:
- A more balanced nose
- Reduced wrinkles
- More defined cheekbones, chins and jaw lines
Science reveals that a woman’s skin ages faster than a man’s. Therefore age-reducing procedures like Botox injections and facial reconstruction procedures are much more common among women than they are among men.
The most common surgical procedures for women include:
- Nose reshaping (rhinoplasty)
- Brow and forehead lifts
- Eyelid and brow surgery
- Facelifts
If you are considering cosmetic facial surgery and you live in the Beverly Hills area of California, please contact Dr. Babak Azizzadeh today.
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Thursday, March 13, 2008
What is reconstructive plastic surgery?
Reconstructive surgery is performed by surgeons like Dr. Babak Azizzadeh to restore and repair body parts that are abnormal.
These abnormalities can be the result of:
Experts estimate that more than 1 million reconstructive procedures are performed by plastic surgeons annually. Reconstructive surgery helps patients of all ages and types—it may be a child suffering from a birth defect or an elderly person dealing with an abnormality that resulted from the aging process.
Reconstructive surgery is typically performed to improve function, though it can also be done to restore normal appearance.
While this type of surgery is generally covered by health insurance policies, coverage for specific procedures and levels of coverage may vary greatly.
Some common reconstructive surgeries include:
If you are considering cosmetic facial surgery and you live in the Beverly Hills, California area, please contact Dr. Babak Azizzadeh today.
These abnormalities can be the result of:
- Birth defects
- Developmental abnormalities
- Trauma
- Infection
- Tumors
- Disease
Experts estimate that more than 1 million reconstructive procedures are performed by plastic surgeons annually. Reconstructive surgery helps patients of all ages and types—it may be a child suffering from a birth defect or an elderly person dealing with an abnormality that resulted from the aging process.
Reconstructive surgery is typically performed to improve function, though it can also be done to restore normal appearance.
While this type of surgery is generally covered by health insurance policies, coverage for specific procedures and levels of coverage may vary greatly.
Some common reconstructive surgeries include:
- Breast reconstruction or reduction - to correct breasts that are too large
- Surgeries for feet and hands - caused by tumors or disease
- Wound care - to repair body parts damaged by burns, cuts and
- Appendage replacement - for anyone who has lost a limb because of trauma or defects
- Microsurgery or flap procedures - to replace parts of the body lost to disease
- Facial surgeries - to correct deformities, birth defects and abnormalities affecting the face.
If you are considering cosmetic facial surgery and you live in the Beverly Hills, California area, please contact Dr. Babak Azizzadeh today.
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