Laser tattoo removal uses a combination of heat and light energy to break down the ink pigments in your tattoo. Over time and with multiple treatments, this helps fade and remove the tattoo. However, because a patient wants to remove a tattoo does not mean they do not want more tattoos. A common question our … Continue reading Can You Tattoo Over Laser Removal?
View MoreWhen placing breast implants, they can be placed either above the chest muscle or under it. Today, the vast majority of breast augmentations place the implants below the muscle. However, this does come with more post-operative pain and a slightly longer recovery than if placing them above the muscle. So, why are the majority of … Continue reading What Is Better – Under Or Over The Muscle Breast Implants?
View MoreSmile lines—sometimes called the nasolabial folds—are one of the first concerns many have about aging. Additionally, some people are simply born with deeper folds than others. Therefore, patients of all ages are interested in treating smile lines. So, what is the best treatment for smile lines? There are two non-surgical treatments usually recommended to patients … Continue reading What Is The Best Treatment For Smile Lines?
View MoreRhinoplasty surgery ranges in how invasive it is depending on what is necessary to achieve the desired result. For example, sometimes an osteotomy is required, which involves breaking the nose and moving it into place. In other cases, only minor enhancements are necessary and may not require major incisions. Traditionally, there are two types of … Continue reading What Is Closed Rhinoplasty?
View MoreGender affirming surgery can include several different procedures depending on the patient’s specific goals and starting anatomy. One procedure known broadly as body feminization is often a combination of different procedures to help contour the patient’s body to look more feminine. Let’s look at the question, “What does body feminization include?” One procedure that is … Continue reading What Does Body Feminization Include?
View MoreMale bodybuilders tend to have a low percentage of body fat. However, in cases where they choose to use steroids for an extended amount of time as a performance enhancer, this can adverse effects. Since bodybuilding often values the look of the body, it is important to understand the possible aesthetic effects of extended steroid … Continue reading Bodybuilding & Steroid Use: Can It Cause Gynecomastia?
View MoreKeloids are a form of raised scar that spread beyond the injury site to become noticeable and often bothersome. While anyone can get a keloid, people with melanated skin are more prone to keloid scars. Therefore, when undergoing any type of plastic surgery, African American patients often have concerns about keloids. Dr. Sajan is experienced … Continue reading Preventing Keloids On African American Breast Augmentation Patients
View MoreSmoking is one of the factors that speed up aging. People who smoke tend to develop wrinkles earlier and look older than their peers who do not smoke. Here are 3 cosmetic procedures that disguise the effects of smoking. #1: Lip Filler Smokers often develop “smoker’s lines” which are lines around the mouth caused by … Continue reading Cosmetic Procedures That Disguise The Effects Of Smoking
View MoreTummy tuck surgery—also known as an abdominoplasty—is a customizable surgery that Dr. Sajan adjusts for your body and needs. The two most common types of a tummy tuck are a full or standard tummy tuck and a mini tummy tuck. Let’s take a look at the frequently asked question, “What are the differences between a … Continue reading What Are The Differences Between A Regular Tummy Tuck & A Mini Tummy Tuck?
View MoreNon-surgical lip enhancement is among the most popular cosmetic procedures worldwide. Commonly, dermal fillers such as Restylane or Juvederm are used to plump the lips, address asymmetry, and enhance the shape of the lips. However, fillers are not the only injectable that can help make the lips look plumper. Let’s look at the question, “What … Continue reading What Is A Botox Lip Flip?
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