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Your Breast. Your Option.

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Women of any age can have an augmentation, to increase the size or improve the shape of their bust.

Choosing the type of implant that is right for you is a collaborative process between you and your plastic surgeon said, Dr. Garo Kassabian. You will discuss your concerns and desired outcome and he or she will, in turn, make recommendations about what is achievable, how and why.

Dr. Kassabian reviews the types of implants available, such as texture and shape for the most beautiful outcome.

Texture

Pre-filled silicone implants contain a cohesive gel with a strong bond that prevents the silicone from migrating through the body in the rare event the implant leaks or ruptures. There are two types of shells available for these implants: smooth and textured. The latter has been shown in studies to reduce the rate of hardening of tissue around an implant, which the body perceived as a foreign object. The surgical community has differing opinions on the relative benefits of both types varieties. Discuss these with your surgeon.

Saline implants are silicone shells that are filled with saline (salt water) at the time of surgery, and so smaller incisions are required than with pre-filled silicone implants. In standard breast augmentations, the port through which saline is inserted into empty silicone shells until the implant reaches it desired dimensions. The port is then sealed off. When breasts are reconstructed after mastectomy, tissue expanders are used to make room for implants. The volume of saline is adjusted as the tissue expands until the desired size of the new breast is achieved.

SHAPES

Teardrop shaped implants contain more volume at the bottom to mimic the breast’s natural slope. They thus give a natural look but a disadvantage can be that if the implant shifts or rotates it can distort the appearance of the breast.

Round implants provide the upper breast with more volume and are the most widely used in surgery. They provide more fullness and cleavage and won’t rotate.

Speak with your surgeon to better understand all the options available for you.  For more information or for a personal consultation with board certified plastic surgeon & expert injector, Dr. Garo Kassabian, call 310-285-0400 or visit www.liftmd.com.

BOTOX AND FILLERS: IS IT FOR ME

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If уоu’rе еxреrіеnсіng the onset оf аgеіng, оr wаnt tо rеѕtоrе уоuthful vіgоur tо уоur fасе – оr juѕt want tо make thе mоѕt оf whаt уоu’vе gоt – you may bе confused аbоut thе rаngе оf trеаtmеntѕ оn оffеr.

Dr. Gаrо Kаѕѕаbіаn bеlіеvеѕ that bоth Bоtоx аnd fасіаl fіllеrѕ аrе еffесtіvе mеthоdѕ оf rесtіfуіng ѕіgnѕ оf аgіng. Thеіr рорulаrіtу аnd prevalence hаvе rіѕеn оvеr thе уеаrѕ. Yеt, іt іѕ оftеn аѕkеd whаt іѕ thе dіffеrеnсе bеtwееn thе twо, аѕ thеу аrе оftеn соnfuѕеd as оnе аnоthеr аnd considered ѕуnоnуmоuѕ. Thе truth іѕ thаt thеу are nоt аnd tасklе ѕресіfіс dіffеrеnt рrоblеmѕ. Nоw lеt’ѕ ѕее thе dіffеrеnсе bеtwееn bоth Bоtоx аnd fасіаl fіllеrѕ.

Bоtоx іѕ thе соmmоn trаdе nаmе for thіѕ ѕubѕtаnсе. It іѕ аlѕо known bу іtѕ ѕсіеntіfіс nаmе bоtulіnum tоxіn. Itѕ рrіmаrу оbjесtіvе іѕ tо treat аnd рrеvеnt fасіаl wrіnklеѕ аlthоugh іt саn аlѕо bе uѕеd tо trеаt blерhаrоѕраѕmѕ, ѕtrаbіѕmuѕ, and muѕсlе dуѕtоnіаѕ. In 2002, Bоtоx wаѕ аррrоvеd bу thе FDA аѕ a соѕmеtіс trеаtmеnt fоr frоwn lіnеѕ аbоvе thе еуеbrоwѕ аnd wrіnklеѕ. Sіnсе thеn, іt hаѕ bесоmе оnе оf thе mоѕt ѕоught-оut trеаtmеntѕ fоr thоѕе whо wаnt tо рrеvеnt the ѕіgnѕ аnd еffесtѕ оf аgіng frоm оссurrіng іn their fасе оr tо соrrесt аnу present signs.

Fасіаl fіllеrѕ аrе аlѕо knоwn аѕ dеrmаl fіllеrѕ. Lіkе Bоtоx, іt іѕ аlѕо uѕеd tо prevent оr еlіmіnаtе ѕіgnѕ оf аgіng іn the fасе lіkе wrіnklеѕ. Thіѕ іѕ where thеу оftеn gеt соnfuѕеd. Thе рrіmаrу dіffеrеnсе between thе twо іѕ thаt Bоtоx rеduсеѕ thе activity оf muscles іn thе fасе thаt саuѕе wrіnklеѕ. Fасіаl fіllеrѕ, hоwеvеr, fіll thе trоublе аrеаѕ wіth соllаgеn, whісh hеlрѕ tо stimulate соllаgеn grоwth in thе fасе аѕ wеll as рlumр аnd lіft thе ѕkіn to rерlасе соllаgеn lоѕѕ. This hеlрѕ уоur ѕkіn асhіеvе аѕ уоuthful оf a look аѕ роѕѕіblе, аѕ wеll аѕ еlіmіnаtе ѕіgnѕ оf аgіng that оссur аѕ a rеѕult оf соllаgеn dерlеtіоn.

Hоw ѕаfе іѕ Bоtоx аnd fіllеrѕ? Arе thеrе meant fоr ME.

Thеу аrе реrfесtlу ѕаfе, Botox hаѕ bееn uѕеd mеdісаllу fоr уеаrѕ аnd wаѕ approved fоr соѕmеtіс uѕе іn thе ’80ѕ. Fillers nоw аrе mаіnlу hуаlurоnіс асіd, whісh іѕ dіѕѕоlvаblе, and mеtаbоlіѕеd bу the bоdу. Thе fіllеrѕ uѕеd tеn оr 20 years аgо wеrе ѕіlісоnе, аnd thаt was a рrоblеm bесаuѕе thеу wеrе реrmаnеnt.

Dr. Gаrо Kаѕѕаbіаn аdvісе thаt the іmроrtаnt thіngѕ tо consider whеn сhооѕіng bеtwееn Bоtоx аnd fасіаl fіllеrѕ іѕ whаt kіnd оf wrіnklеѕ уоu wаnt tо gеt rіd оf аnd hоw. Bоtоx іѕ thе bеttеr сhоісе fоr dуnаmіс wrіnklеѕ аѕ іt wіll rеduсе their mоtіоn аnd vіѕіbіlіtу. Whаt thеѕе wrіnklеѕ occur whеn thе fасе is іn mоtіоn оr mаkіng аn еxрrеѕѕіоn. Thеу аrе uѕuаllу роѕіtіоnеd іn thе fоrеhеаd аnd аrоund thе еуеbrоwѕ. Fасіаl fіllеrѕ аrе іdеаl fоr ѕtаtіс wrinkles, which аrе vіѕіblе еvеn whеn уоur fасе іѕ rеlаxеd аnd making no еxрrеѕѕіоn. Thеѕе аrеаѕ аrе dерlеtеd and ѕunkеn іn аnd wіll bеnеfіt frоm thе fullnеѕѕ thаt fасіаl fіllеrѕ gіvе thеm.

Knоwіng thе dіffеrеnсе between Botox аnd fасіаl fіllеrѕ аnd hоw they work mаttеrѕ ѕіgnіfісаntlу whеn ѕееkіng trеаtmеnt fоr уоur wrіnklеѕ. Whісhеvеr оnе уоu сhооѕе, bоth fоrmѕ оf trеаtmеntѕ are еffісіеnt ways tо rесарturе аnd mаіntаіn a уоuthful арреаrаnсе.

Is Liposuction Really Necessary?

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A liposuction is a form of cosmetic surgery in which deposits of fat are removed to reshape or reduce one or more areas of the body. Common areas targeted include thighs, buttocks, abdomen, and arms.

Liposuction is not a substitute for weight reduction or a cure for obesity. It is often used to reduce deposits of fat that have been difficult to move, even though the person has developed a healthy diet and activity habits. 

Liposuction is suitable for normal weight people with firm, elastic skin who have pockets of fat in certain areas that need to be removed. To be suitable for liposuction you must be physically healthy, psychologically stable and have realistic expectations.  Although the age is not a significant concern, elder people may have less skin elasticity and may not achieve the same results as a younger person with tighter skin.

Dr. Kassabian has been at the forefront of refining innovative liposuction and body contouring techniques.  Depending on the procedure, you will be sedated, or receive local or general anesthesia to keep you comfortable.  Then a tiny incision is made to enter your body and remove the subcutaneous fat from the market areas.  Dr. Kassabian makes the incisions as inconspicuous as possible to minimize scarring.

Before you opt for a liposuction procedure, you need to think carefully about your expectations.

For more information or for a personal consultation with board certified plastic surgeon & expert injector, Dr. Garo Kassabian, call 310-285-0400 or visit www.liftmd.com.

The New & Improved Liquid Facelift & Necklift by Dr. Garo Kassabian

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Award-Winning, Black Diamond Expert Injector Dr. Garo Kassabian has designed an exclusive signature technique using the latest advances in aesthetics to offer a nonsurgical facelift that that reduces the fat under the chin, smooths the lines and contours the face.

With this innovative procedure, you can look like the best version of yourself. Natural, beautiful results. Never frozen, never overdone.

  • Voluma To Define Jawline & Lift Cheeks
  • Juvederm To Fill Deep Lines in Nasolabial Folds & Corners of Mouth
  • Botox to Smooth Lines Around Crows Feet, Forehead & Glabella (between eyes)
  • Kybella To Eliminate The Double Chin
  • Botox to Relax Platysmal Neck Bands

Every person has different needs and concerns, so you may not need everything above. There are also surgical procedures if you want a more long lasting effect. To find out what is right for you, we always recommend doing a personal consultation.

Plastic Surgery Trends in 2015

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A recent article from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AASFPRS) predicted what they believe will be the biggest trends in plastic surgery in 2015.  Check out the list of what will be hot in 2015. Call Lift to get a free consultation with Dr. Kassabian on these procedures or any others offered at Lift!

The predicted top 3 Plastic Surgery Procedures for 2015:

1.  Rhioplasties, neck contouring and eyelid lifts are some of the most popular surgeries right now.  Experts believe that the demand for these surgeries has gone up because of the “selfie” phenomenon.  More people are seeing themselves on social media and, as a result, want to look their best.

Rhinoplasties will be amongst the most popular procedures in 2015. It's easy to see why! Take a look at what an incredible transformation this young woman under went!
Rhinoplasties will be amongst the most popular procedures in 2015. It’s easy to see why! Take a look at what an incredible transformation this young woman under went!

2.  Injectables and fillers will also still be amongst the most popular procedures this coming year because patients are still drawn to the quick fix with no down time that only fillers can provide.

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Injectables and fillers instantly refresh one’s look and take years off of one’s face without surgery or downtime !

3.  One of the biggest predicted plastic surgery trends in 2015 will be the blepharoplasty, or eyelid lift.  This surgery is amongst the most popular because the eyelid area is often one of the first areas to show signs of aging.  This surgery will take years off one’s face and there are minimal risks and side effects.

A blepharoplasty, or eyelid lift, instantly turns back the hands of time and gives a refreshed and awake look back to the face!
A blepharoplasty, or eyelid lift, instantly turns back the hands of time and gives a refreshed and awake look back to the face!

New Year. New You.

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A new year is just days away and with a new beginning why not get the bikini body that you have always wanted?  This is the year to look as good as you feel.  From body shaping procedures like liposculpture and breast augmentations to injectables, rhinoplasties and facials, Dr. Kassabian and his team at Lift MD Aesthetics want to make 2015 the year that you look your absolute best!  Take a look at some of Dr. Kassabian’s most popular procedures below and don’t let another year go by without looking and feeling fantastic! Call now and schedule your consultation with Dr. Kassabian. 310.285.0400

Injectables reverse years of f of one's face with no down time. This patient only had injectables and she looks fabulous!
Injectables reverse years of f of one’s face with no down time. This patient only had injectables and she looks fabulous!

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The Mommy Makeover.
The Mommy Makeover.

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Get Party Ready in No Time!

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Next week marks the beginning of the most exciting and busy times of the year.  There is no shortage of festivities, parties and events to attend which call for us looking our very best.  One of the fastest and easiest ways to take years off of your face and give you an extra boost of confidence is through injectables.  Enhancing your look can be as easy as a lunch time appointment.  From the Scarless Facelift to Juvederm in your lips, injectable treatments are an easy way to look your best with out the pain and down time of surgery!  Also, Dr. Kassabian was named Expert Injector by New Beauty Magazine which means that he is amongst a very exclusive group of doctors who hold that title.  There are 1.2 million doctors who are approved to give injectables but less than 7% are Expert Injectors, which means that they have demonstrated extreme diligence in their practice,  are board certified and only use FDA approved products.  Take a look at some before and after pictures of some of patients who have had injectable treatments.  If you are interested in these procedures or any other services offered at Lift MD Aesthetics then please call 310.285.0400 and schedule your appointment to look as good as you feel!

Dr. Kassabian is a certified Expert Injector.
Dr. Kassabian is a certified Expert Injector.

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You’ve heard about the “Vampire Facial.” Now come see for yourself!

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Last week at Lift MD Aesthetics we filmed a patient getting the micro needling with the addition of PRP centrifuge treatment. This treatment will improve your tone and texture, help with fine lines and wrinkles and overall facial rejuvenation. The device separates the components of one’s own blood to concentrate the platelets which trigger the body’s natural healing process. The PRP centrifuge treatment takes platelet rich plasma which draws stem cells to the area to enhance your results. This will have an instant rejuvenation effect to give the patient a more youthful and vibrant look. To see the best results, it is recommended to come in for at least 3 treatments.  Call us at Lift MD Aesthetics to schedule an appointment or to get more information.

The PRP Centirfuge which separates the components of one's own blood to to concentrate platelets. The platelet rich blood is then used with the micro-needling which instantly rejuvenates the skin's overall condition.
The PRP Centirfuge which separates the components of one’s own blood to to concentrate platelets. The platelet rich blood is then used with the micro-needling which instantly rejuvenates the skin’s overall condition.
The patient getting the micro-needling treatment.
The patient getting the micro-needling treatment.

Lift MD Aesthetics Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

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It is no secret that Valentine’s Day is now less than a week away. Most people give flowers, chocolate and jewelry but why not give that special someone the gift of beauty and pampering this year? At Lift MD Aesthetics, we offer a variety of products and services that will be the perfect gift this Valentine’s Day.  Take a look at some of our favorite suggestions for you below and visit our shop to pick up the perfect gift!

Call or visit us at http://www.liftmd.com to pick up these products and more!

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The Lift MD Aesthetics Glycolic Face Creme is a luxurious and moisturizing face creme that is ideal for anyone who wants smooth and glowing skin. The glycolic acid in the creme gently sloughs away dead skin leaving only a clear and refreshed complexion. The Glycolic Face Creme is also part of a skin care system which includes a cleanser and a toner. Lift MD Aesthetics also offers other skin care systems for sensitive skin, oily skin and anti-aging.
The Lift MD Aesthetics Glycolic Face Creme is a luxurious and moisturizing face creme that is ideal for anyone who wants smooth and glowing skin. The glycolic acid in the creme gently sloughs away dead skin leaving only a clear and refreshed complexion. The Glycolic Face Creme is also part of a skin care system which includes a cleanser and a toner. Lift MD Aesthetics also offers other skin care systems for sensitive skin, oily skin and anti-aging.

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Nothing feels better than being pampered and looking beautiful. Lift MD Aesthetics offers facials that are customizable for everyone’s individual skin concerns and needs. From the Lift Couture Facials to the Million Dollar Facial, there is a facial suitable for every Valentine.

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This is the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for any man in your life. These luxurious skin care products are infused with aloe vera and olive and licorice extracts which will protect against razor burn and leave the skin feeling smooth and moisturized. The set includes a Foaming Skin Polish, Soft Shave Cream, Post Shave Soothing Gel and Face Protection SPF 15.