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7 09, 2011

What is the best age for plastic surgery?

Farhad Rafizadeh2017-01-22T19:44:25+00:00September 7th, 2011|Categories: Facial rejuvenation., General, News|

9/7/11 What is an appropriate age for plastic surgery? I was asked by a 19 year old, if she was a candidate for a tummy tuck. After one child her abdomen became loose, with excess skin and fat. Her situation could be acceptable for a 40 year old lady who is married and has few children, but not for a young lady who is just starting her adult life. I thought she was definitely a candidate for the procedure. Age by itself, should not be a criteria. For any given age a certain look is expected. This becomes an [...]

4 09, 2011

Efficiency in Face lifting ( rhytidectomy )

Farhad Rafizadeh2017-01-22T19:44:25+00:00September 4th, 2011|Categories: Facial rejuvenation., News|

You see and hear promises for fast recovery in face lifting, but these faster recoveries are often obtained because less is done and the results are poor or not long lasting. How to get maximum efficiency in face lifting? Efficiency means less bruising, swelling and faster recovery in exchange for a better result. To do this, one has to limit the dissection to what is absolutely necessary. The examination on how the skin attaches to the deeper structures is critical. In some people the skin is very mobile in others there are strong ligaments holding the skin attached to the [...]

29 07, 2011

Farhad Rafizadeh2017-01-22T19:44:27+00:00July 29th, 2011|Categories: Healthy Living|

Exercise has a lot of positive effects on health, your sense of well-being and your appearance. It helps your cardiovascular system by allowing your muscles to extract more oxygen from the blood that circulates through them, therefore reducing the work of your heart. That’s why athletes have a lower heart rate. It raises the HDL (good cholesterol) levels. HDL keeps your arteries clean of cholesterol deposits. Exercise increases your lean body mass. Your appearance improves by being more fit. When you exercise, you have more energy. It also helps your brain and memory. Every one has a different way of [...]

26 07, 2011

Is it possible to do fillers with minimal or no pain and minimal or no bruising?

Farhad Rafizadeh2011-07-26T03:40:05+00:00July 26th, 2011|Categories: News, Restylane, Juvederm, Botox (fillers and neuromodulators)|

The answer to the question above is: Yes, Yes and Yes. I have started offering a new way of injecting the fillers including Restylane, Juvederm and Radiesse which makes the procedure safer with less or no bruising and minimal to no pain. The acceptance by the patients has been phenomenal and I am most excited about the results. This type of procedure is applicable to all areas of the face including the tear trough, cheeks, nasolabial folds, the marionette lines, sides of the chin including chin augmentation. The lips, temples and eyelids are some of the other areas that can [...]

20 07, 2011

Is MRI necessary after silicone breast implantation?

Farhad Rafizadeh2011-07-20T02:09:24+00:00July 20th, 2011|Categories: Breast, News|

The FDA has required an MRI three years after a silicone breast implants and every subsequent two years. Many patients find this difficult to do and the insurance companies do not always cover the cost of the MRI that ranges between $500 to $2000. It is recommended to remove and exchange the implants, if there is evidence of rupture. I am not sure how important this kind of routine surveillance is for the overall health of my patients, but I have recommended that the patients follow the FDA guidelines and the manufacturer's requirements. I found this announcement by Dr Andrew [...]

11 07, 2011

A new autologous filler called Laviv to hit the market soon.

Farhad Rafizadeh2017-01-22T19:44:27+00:00July 11th, 2011|Categories: News, Plastic Surgery|

June 22, 2011 — The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) late yesterday approved the first autologous aesthetic cell therapy to improve the appearance of moderate to severe nasolabial fold wrinkles in adults. The product, azficel-T (Laviv), is from Fibrocell Science, Inc, a company focused on developing personalized cell therapies for aesthetic, medical, and scientific applications. According to the company, creating azficel-T involves a patented technology whereby fibroblasts are extracted from behind the patient's ear and sent to the Fibrocell Science laboratory, where they are multiplied for about 3 months and then frozen until needed. Over a series of 3 [...]

4 07, 2011

What works in plastic surgery.

Farhad Rafizadeh2011-07-04T15:02:43+00:00July 4th, 2011|Categories: News, Obagi System, Skin Care.|Tags: Dr Farhad Rafizadeh, Skin care|

My plastic surgery practice is based on what really works and makes a considerable visible difference. Surgical procedures make an instant difference. The recovery time is usually one to three weeks, depending on the procedure. We try to stay away from gadgets and products that are heavily marketed as effective, but in reality make little difference. When they advertise these gadgets they show the best pictures they can find , but even on their best picture it is hard to tell the before from the after. Skin care is another area where advertising and marketing make people spend thousands of [...]

26 05, 2011

Dr Farhad Rafizadeh’s Blog

Farhad Rafizadeh2017-01-22T19:44:27+00:00May 26th, 2011|Categories: General, News|Tags: Dr Farhad Rafizadeh's Blog|

Welcome to my blog! Within this regularly updated feature of my website, I will provide visitors with practice news and specials, as well as information regarding the most recent technological advances and new treatments in aesthetic surgery. I believe that patient education and open communication with your doctor are the keys to achieving healthy, aesthetically-pleasing results and patient satisfaction, which is why I strive to provide the highest quality of plastic surgery care for patients of all ages. This is done by combining technical skill and broad experience with cutting-edge technology for impeccable medical and cosmetic results. I sincerely appreciate [...]

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