As skin ages, it naturally loses some of its underlying tissues as well as collagen and elastin. Collagen is the material that provides plumpness while elastin helps minimize wrinkles and lets the skin spring back into the place. When elastin and collagen decrease, the skin begins to sag around the cheeks, chin and neck, and…
Cosmetic surgery is generally seen as being for women. Traditionally, women have been the ones to have liposuctions, facelifts and breast augmentations. Today, the mindset towards cosmetic surgery, in general, is changing with the process being much more open towards people of varying backgrounds, income levels, and even genders. Overall, men feel that there is…
While Dr. Tavoussi sees patients before and after surgery at our OC Cosmetic Surgery Clinique in Newport Beach, all of our general surgery cosmetic procedures are performed at the Pacifica Outpatient Surgery Center. Some of our patients are surprised to find that Dr. Tavoussi does not perform breast lifts, facelifts and other procedures like these…
Several decades ago, most patients who wanted cosmetic facial procedures, such as facelifts, were in their 60s. Those who wanted facial fillers were often in their 50s and 60s. However, today, the age on these and other cosmetic procedures for the face is decreasing with numerous individuals in their 20s going for Botox. Looking at…
Nearly every patient will experience some level of anxiety prior to any surgical procedure, and cosmetic surgery is no exception. However, Dr. Tavoussi wants his patients to be as relaxed as possible prior to the procedure because this will translate into better post-operative outcomes, such as less recovery time and better pain control. While the…
Cosmetic surgeries can be used to improve one’s appearance, to solve some medical issues, to regain a youthful look and even to repair injuries. However, many potential candidates run the other way when they consider the cost of these procedures, feeling that it is just not worth it. Many cosmetic procedures can be surprisingly affordable…
Genetics, personal history, weight, ethnicity and other factors determine how a person ages. Many age marks can show up on the face after years of smiling, frowning, laughing and spending time in the sun. This can lead to lines around the eyes and mouth, sun spots, drooping eyelids and loss of skin tone and smoothness.…
Botox is widely used to decrease wrinkles, particularly in the forehead and around the eyes and mouth. Botox is actually a bacterium known as Clostridium Botulinum, which paralyzes the small muscles beneath the skin that are constantly contracting and causing the wrinkles. However, because Botox is technically a paralyzing toxin, many people are fearful to…
Following pregnancy, many women find that their bodies have gone through so many changes that they can hardly recognize themselves. The abdomen and breasts typically fill out, and the skin covering them stretches. This can lead to sagging breasts, extra abdominal skin and possibly abdominal fat that are difficult to rid oneself of using diet…
Breast reductions have made the news lately as Modern Family star Ariel Winter recently underwent this procedure. However, this same news story has brought up questions in many people’s minds about when a breast reduction should be performed, when it is considered medically necessary and who is a good candidate for the procedure. At OC…
