One of the biggest surprises to many patients after a facelift, rhinoplasty, or other types of facial cosmetic surgery is how sleep needs change. This does not mean that you need more sleep than you usually get, although plenty of high-quality sleep is certainly important. Instead, this refers to changes in your sleep positioning and…
Letting your coworkers and boss know that you are getting a tummy tuck, breast augmentation or facelift can feel downright embarrassing. However, if you are planning on an elective cosmetic surgery, you will have to plan for some time away from work. Here is a primer on how to address these concerns at your workplace.…
Every invasive treatment, including such favorite minimally invasive options as Botox, holds some risks of side effects, although they are typically quite small in most cases. However, bruises and swelling can hold you back from some of your favorite activities, such as attending a special event or celebrating a holiday with family. It is important…
Once you have your heart set on a cosmetic surgery, you may think that all that is left is for you to show up to your surgeon’s office. However, you may not realize that you need to fit the criteria for an ideal surgical candidate before a surgeon will operate on you. Failing to complete…
Now that your busy summer filled with social obligations is passed, you can start putting more thought into your own health, wellness, and beauty. Because most people are getting back into their usual routines during this time of year, many believe that autumn is one of the best seasons to opt for cosmetic surgery. Check…
As a major surgical procedure, a traditional facelift requires plenty of rest and recovery once you head home after your same-day procedure. While the majority of your recovery will occur during the first two weeks post-operatively, you will still need to make some changes to your daily activities and self-care techniques and will also notice…
One of the biggest concerns that most patients have regarding cosmetic surgeries is the amount of time that they will have to be away from work and other activities as they recover. This unknown keeps many men and women from having such surgeries as facelifts, tummy tucks, and eyelid surgeries because they cannot get past…
Everywhere you look these days, people are talking about beauty, body image, and self-confidence. You probably see them discussed on television, read about them in magazines and hear them discussed by friends. You may be able to give the right answer to anyone who asks you what true beauty is, but if you have not…
Today, the world of cosmetic surgery is growing rapidly, with increasing numbers of people seeking life-changing treatments every year. However, with so many treatments from which to choose these days, it may seem difficult to determine which procedure is best for you. In particular, you may not know if a minimally invasive treatment will be…
Have you been putting off a certain cosmetic treatment that you have been interested in for quite a while? Has your budget been the contributing factor, or have you just been worried that you might end up with results that you do not like? We are here to tell you to go ahead and book…
A quick peek at the minimally invasive treatments currently offered for the skin will show you that many of them rely on lasers to change the skin from the inside out without requiring needles or incisions. Lasers have changed the face of cosmetic treatments by offering clients more options for looking youthful without surgical procedures.…
If you have been unhappy with the shape or size of your nose for practically your entire life, you are not alone. Thousands of individuals go through their teenage and young adult years feeling very embarrassed of their noses. Because this is the most noticeable and largest part of the face, any problems with it…
December is a great time of year to start thinking about what you want in the new year. You may be considering resolutions you want to make or qualities that you want to start living. You may also start considering your body and your looks because your body is what carries you through every day…
Everyone has a reason for wanting a cosmetic treatment. Some may have thought about getting a specific treatment for years. Others may have just considered it because they started developing a new issue and had their doctor recommend a particular treatment. Because most cosmetic surgeries and treatments are aimed at changing the looks rather than…
There are multiple reasons why men and women who want to improve the looks of their bodies decide to have more than one cosmetic procedure accomplished while they are under anesthesia. They may not want the extensive downtime of having to recover from two surgeries separately, or they may not want to pay for two…
The process of eliminating body fat through a specialized suction procedure is a successful way to improve specific contours. If months in the gym have not helped you shed those last inches of abdominal fat, or you are storing some extra weight in the thigh area, Dr. Tavoussi can provide liposuction. Areas that Dr. Tavoussi…