Plastic Surgery
POSTED ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 04, 2023 AT 9:00 AM by Dr. Mokhtar Asaadi
Since 1985, the month of October has been Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Each year, there are about 264,000 cases of breast cancer diagnosed in women. Many women who are diagnosed and fighting their battles with breast cancer undergo a mastectomy, double mastectomy, or another form of surgery to remove part of or all of their breasts. These surgeries can cause some women to feel self-conscious and uncomfortable with their appearance. Along with these feelings, some women also feel a lack or lost sense of femininity and sexuality. At Asaadi Plastic Surgery, we offer breast reconstruction, which is also referred to as reconstruction mammoplasty.
Breast reconstruction rebuilds the breasts to closely match the appearance, shape, and size of a patient’s breasts prior to their surgery. This procedure is ideal for women who have had cancer treatments, lumpectomy, or another surgery where some or all breast tissue was removed. Saline breast implants are used for breast reconstruction and are made of a salt-water solution. These implants create symmetrical, full breasts to provide the patient with the most natural-looking results possible.
Aside from implants, a natural breast transfer can also be performed as a reconstruction technique. This surgery is performed by using a tissue expander to create a pocket in the patient’s breast for the implant. In some cases, a breast mound can form, and no breast implants are needed.
The Benefits of Breast Reconstruction
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Restores the shape, size, and appearance of breasts after mastectomy or lumpectomy
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Natural-looking results
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Can often be performed immediately following a lumpectomy
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Restores confidence and sense of femininity
What to Expect Before Surgery
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Prior to going through with a mastectomy or lumpectomy, you can begin discussing breast reconstruction and creating a treatment plan with Dr. Asaadi
What to Expect After Surgery
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Common side effects following breast reconstruction include soreness, discomfort, tiredness, and slight swelling, bruising, or inflammation
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Side effects to diminish in the days and weeks following the procedure
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Recovery can vary depending on the type of breast reconstruction performed and your bodies rate of healing
Dr. Asaadi and his staff are available to answer any questions you may have concerning breast reconstruction. Contact our New Jersey office at 913.731.7000, our New York office at 212.938.0158, or you may request an appointment online today!
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POSTED ON FRIDAY, JUNE 02, 2023 AT 9:00 AM by Dr. Mokhtar Asaadi
Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, can restore the appearance of drooping, tired eyes through the removal of excess skin and fat from the upper and lower eyelids. One of the most common concerns patients seeking eyelid surgery express is severe undereye bags. Often misdiagnosed, these undereye bags may actually be what is known as festoons, or malar bags. Patients with sagging skin or puffiness underneath the eyes are candidates for this procedure. Eyelid surgery achieves natural, younger-looking results.
Festoons are a genetic condition that result in puffiness below the lower eyelid and above the cheeks and can also appear as puffy eye bags. They are the result of either fat deposits around the eyes or muscle laxity. This causes the skin and face to appear tired and older-looking.
Treating and Diagnosing Festoons
The two main causes for festoons are excess fat and muscle laxity, and it is important to correctly diagnose a patient to create the proper treatment plan to remove festoons. Festoons can be particularly difficult to diagnose, which is why Dr. Asaadi has pioneered the Botox® Test for diagnosing and treatment.
Through the Botox® Test, a small amount of Botox is injected into the area around the eye. If the festoons become worse, the root cause is muscle laxity. This can be treated through releasing ligaments of surrounding eye muscles to reduce puffiness. If there is no change after the injection, the root cause is excess fat. This can be treated by surgically removing the fat deposits.
Why Choose Dr. Asaadi to Remove Festoons?
Dr. Asaadi specializes in diagnosing and treating festoons. Blepharoplasty is considered one of the most difficult plastic surgery procedures, and it requires expertise, attention to detail, and a highly skilled surgeon to perform correctly. If too much fat is removed from the lower eye, it can create a hollow look. Dr. Asaadi utilizes a unique method of correcting hollowness and puffiness, resulting in a youthful, fuller, and refreshed appearance.
Dr. Asaadi and our staff welcome any questions you may have about eyelid surgery and festoon treatment. Contact our New Jersey office at 973.731.7000, our New York office at 212.938.0158, or you may request an appointment online today!
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POSTED ON MONDAY, APRIL 03, 2023 AT 9:00 AM by Dr. Mokhtar Asaadi
Breast implant replacement is performed to remove current breast implants and replace them with new implants. This procedure is available at Asaadi Plastic Surgery to remove, replace, and reposition the breast implants and provide the patient with their desired appearance. A common reason for replacing breast implants is to reposition the implants to better fit your body’s physique. Reasons to consider this procedure, and the right time for breast implant replacement can be based on cosmetic factors and medical concerns.
When to Replace Breast Implants
The time to replace breast implants can vary from patient to patient. Age, health, personal changes or preferences, and the expertise of your surgeon can determine how often breast implants need to be replaced. Choosing a skilled, board-certified plastic surgeon is essential for any surgery. Important details your surgeon should consider when preforming breast implant surgery includes skin laxity, height, and body composition of their patient. If an unskilled surgeon does not take these factors into consideration, the results may look less natural. These factors can greatly impact the results of breast implant procedures.
Cosmetic Reasons to Remove Breast Implants
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A patient may choose to replace their implants because they are unhappy with the current size or shape and want to either increase or decrease the size of their implants.
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Some patients may gain or lose weight, changing the proportions of the body which alters the look of the implants. New implants can better fit a patient’s body physique.
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If a patient is unhappy with the results of their implants from another surgeon. This can occur due to the previous doctor having incorrect knowledge of the patient’s anatomy. Skin laxity, height, and body composition of the patient are important to consider when choosing the size and shape of breast implants.
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Exchanging silicone implants to saline implants, which are known to be safer and more natural-looking than silicone implants. Dr. Asaadi only uses saline breast implants.
Medical Reasons to Remove Breast Implants
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If the patient is involved in an accident or experience trauma, the implant may leak or rupture. Removal and replacement would be required in this scenario.
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The possibility of infection or capsular contracture can also occur with breast implants, although it is rare. Capsular contracture is a medical condition where the tissue surrounding the implant becomes too firm. This requires removal and replacement of the implant.
Dr. Asaadi and our staff are available to discuss any questions or concerns regarding breast implant replacement surgery, or any of our other plastic surgery procedures. Please contact our New Jersey office, our New York office, or request an appointment online today!
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POSTED ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2023 AT 2:31 PM by Dr. Mokhtar Asaadi
Do you find yourself continuously making New Year’s resolution that are out of reach? Achieve a renewed sense of self-confidence and conquer the year as the best version of yourself with the help of Asaadi Plastic Surgery!
Plastic surgery procedures offer a wide range of procedures to target the face, breasts, and body to help you achieve the body of your dreams in 2023! Check out some of our most sought-after procedures below.
Facial Rejuvenation
Facial rejuvenation can treat signs of aging, loss of volume, and more. Facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Asaadi, has years of experience reversing the hands of time with facial rejuvenation in NJ. Facial rejuvenation procedures include facelift, eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, fat transfer, and more. The results of facial rejuvenation are natural-looking and long-lasting. Facial rejuvenation can help patients both look and feel their best, allowing them to conquer whatever may come their way in the new year. Asaadi Plastic Surgery offers both traditional and minimally-invasive facial rejuvenation procedures.
Breast Enhancement
Breast enhancement is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures in the United States. Breast enhancement procedures include breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reconstruction, breast reduction, breast implant replacement, and more. Breast enhancement can accentuate the size and shape of the breasts, address any asymmetries, lift the breasts to a youthful position, and more. Dr. Asaadi performs breast enhancement in NJ for patients seeking an improved breast appearance for the new year. At Asaadi Plastic Surgery, we offer innovative breast enhancement procedures that require shorter recovery times than traditional breast enhancement. Breast enhancement can help patients achieve a greater sense of self-confidence that they can carry with them throughout the new year.
Body Contouring
Body contouring in New Jersey can help patients achieve a slimmer, more toned physique for the new year. Body contouring procedures can target areas of fat that have proven to be resistant to routine diet and exercise. At Asaadi Plastic Surgery, we offer liposuction, tummy tuck, thigh lift, arm lift, and more. Body contouring can target multiple areas of the body during one procedure. Body contouring in New Jersey allows patients to look as good as they feel and be the best versions of themselves in the new year.
Dr. Asaadi and his staff are on hand to answer any questions you may have concerning achieving your dream body in the new year. Contact our New Jersey office at 913.731.7000, our New York office at 212.938.0158, or you may request an appointment online today!
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POSTED ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 01, 2022 AT 9:26 AM by Dr. Mokhtar Asaadi
After carrying children, women often struggle to get their pre-pregnancy body back and battle feelings of insecurity. A mommy makeover can restore contours and confidence!
The mommy makeover procedure is highly individualized to suit each patient’s body and achieve their desired results. Mommy makeover surgery combines a variety of procedures to leave patients feeling like a new and improved version of themselves.
What Does a Mommy Makeover Include?
A mommy makeover can address many areas of concern, including, but not limited to, the breasts, abdomen, waist, and buttocks. Some of the most common procedures combined during a mommy makeover include breast enhancement, liposuction, and a tummy tuck.
Breast Enhancement
Breast enhancement improves the size, shape, and symmetry of the breasts. Some breast enhancement procedures available at Asaadi Plastic Surgery include breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, and more.
Liposuction
Liposuction removes stubborn pockets of fat that are resistant to diet and exercise. There are multiple options when it comes to undergoing liposuction. Our plastic surgeon will help you determine the best option depending on your body and goals during your consultation.
Tummy Tuck
Tummy tuck surgery address loose skin, stretch marks, weakened stomach muscles, and excess fat in the abdomen. These problems are common following pregnancy and can be extremely difficult to reverse without undergoing cosmetic surgery. Tummy tuck surgery corrects these concerns by repairing weakened muscles and removing any loose or excess skin.
Who Is A Good Candidate For Mommy Makeover?
The ideal candidate for mommy makeover is in good overall health. This is not a weight-loss procedure, so patients should be near their ideal body weight. Additionally, mommy makeover patients should be finished having children. Although it is possible to bear children following the procedure, it can greatly affect your results.
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