Questions and Answers w/ Dr. Sasson
RealSelf Q&A with Homayoun Sasson, MD, FACS
- Posted on: May 16 2018
RealSelf Q&A with Homayoun Sasson, MD, FACS
In the world of plastic and cosmetic surgery, there are trends that come, trends that rarely go, and trends that are here to stay. If there’s one trend that Hollywood has recently made popular— thanks to celebrities like Kylie Jenner— it’s full lips. And because most people aren’t naturally born with full, sexy lips, that’s […]
As a surgeon, I feel a deep sense of responsibility to use my skills and devote time to humanitarian causes. I have had the opportunity to treat many Police Officers and Firefighters for their serious and usually work related injuries with excellent outcomes. Many times, I have provided care to them and/or their families, free-of- […]
For more than three decades, tissue expansion has allowed patients to undergo reconstructive procedures for which they would otherwise not be considered good candidates. Reconstructive surgeries are dependent upon patients having adequate excess tissues in the treatment area. Mastectomies, tumors, severe burns and other conditions often require tissue removal, leaving little remaining for reconstructive procedures. […]
A flawless, luminous complexion is a sign of young, healthy skin. As you age, your body produces less collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid that contribute to the skin’s ability to maintain volume and hydration. The surface of your skin also changes due to exposure to sunlight and a slower regeneration of skin cells. Facial fillers and […]
Don’t be misled by the dropping temperatures. The sun’s harmful rays are just as strong and damaging despite what your thermometer says — particularly the UVA rays which are responsible for aging skin. There are two types of UV rays that breach the ozone layer and cause damage to the skin: UVA rays and UVB rays. […]
Liposuction is routinely performed and recommended essentially from hip to feet, the face, neck, upper and lower abdomen, flanks (love handles), back, arms, inner and outer thighs (saddle bags), calves and ankles as well as buttocks. It is routinely done in the male breast removal surgery (gynecomastia). However, areas that are most favorable for liposuctioning […]
Of course, not only facial plastic surgery can be combined with other cosmetic surgeries elsewhere in the body, other types of non-facial plastic surgeries can be combined together. The advantages of combining more than one plastic surgery procedure are financial (reduced costs of operating room and anesthesia) as well as reducing the risks of multiple […]
Plastic surgery procedures often involve surgery of the overlying skin which, invariably, results in some scar formation. That, and in addition to the fact that there is a subjective component of patient satisfaction, as well as some chance of recurrence of the initial problem, can make post-operative results somewhat unpredictable. Thus, in some situations, patients […]
Rhinoplasty (nose job) is done in order to enhance the appearance and restore normalcy of a person’s nose. It is mainly done in two ways – either closed, which means no external skin cuts are made and therefore no external scars are produced. With this approach, everything is done through the nostrils and although more […]