Dr. Hadi Rassael performs non-surgical facelifts
Aging is inevitable, but there are ways of preventing age from affecting your cosmetic appearance. Dr. Hadi Michael Rassael has a wealth of knowledge and experience when recommending non-surgical facelift treatments, and can help patients reach their cosmetic goals successfully. The term non-surgical is defined as any medical treatment that does not involve cutting open the body. As applied to facelifts, non-surgical options usually refer to Botox or dermal filler treatments to achieve a more youthful appearance. During the initial consultation, Dr. Hadi Rassael will discuss your options such as Botox, Juvederm, Restylane, Radiesse, or Bellafill – among others – and based on your goals devise a plan of action to achieve optimal results. What to expect Options such as Botox and most dermal fillers are effective, however, not permanent. Bellafill dermal filler is an FDA-Approved treatment that’s commonly used to correct smile lines. Using an ultrafine needle, Dr. Hadi Rassael can inject Bellafill into a patient’s skin to smooth away wrinkles and folds. Composed of non-absorbable microsphere polymer (PMMA) blended into collagen, Bellafill offers a permanent solution to wrinkles in the face. Bellafill has also been effective for correcting moderate to severe facial acne scars in patients over 21. It is important to note that the core product, PMMA, has been used in the medical field for decades and it is completely safe. Before using Bellafill, Dr. Hadi Rassael will require testing to detect if there exists any type of allergic reaction. Bellafill can be more expensive than other fillers, but the long-lasting results will require less “upkeep”, which in turn means less money. Temporary swelling and redness are to be expected at the treatment site. In some instances, mild bruising, rash, itching, increased sensitivity could occur. Contact Dr. Hadi Rassael should these side effects endure longer than 48 hours. Final word Dr. Hadi Rassael will schedule follow-up visits to monitor your progress. Make sure to follow all indications and take medications prescribed to ensure optimal results. To schedule your consultation today, call 301-652-9005 or visit http://www.anythingcosmetic.com/
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Is PRP Treatment right for you?
Platelet Rich Plasma, or PRP Treatment, is a procedure used to improve various aspects of the human body as we age. First developed in the 1970s, PRP Treatments are proven to heal soft tissue, stimulate growth, reducing wrinkles, and more. Dr. Hadi Rassael understands the cosmetic benefits of PRP Treatment, and can help you reach your cosmetic rejuvenation goals. This procedure is safe, non-surgical and can be done with no to minimal risk to the patient. What to expect Commonly known as the Vampire Facelift, PRP treatments are a safe, effective alternative to other dermal fillers. Dr. Hadi Rassael is well-versed with the use of such treatments and can help you better understand how this can work for you. PRP Treatments are created from the patient’s own blood and applied to standard injections points in the face and neck. PRP naturally stimulates the patient’s stem cells, causing your body to produce collagen for a more youthful appearance. All fillers can cause side effects such as redness, swelling, and bruising in the injection site. However in rare cases, the patient’s body can reject the use of these fillers causing infection or worse. PRP treatments are completely safe, and since the patient’s own blood is used to create the treatment, chances that your body rejects the injection are nonexistent. PRP Treatments are very convenient and do not require complex surgery. Hadi Rassael or his medical staff will draw the patient’s blood and prepare and harvest the PRP in a special process. Dr. Rassael then injects the PRP in the points your most interested in having improved. PRP can cause minimal swelling and bruising that will only last 2-3 days while the stem cell properties of PRP will last a life time. Final word PRP Treatment for cosmetic rejuvenation is a great option for any patient looking to improve their look. Dr. Hadi Rassael will schedule follow-up visits to monitor your progress. Make sure to follow all indications and take medications prescribed to ensure optimal results. To schedule your consultation today, call 301-652-9005 or visit http://www.anythingcosmetic.com/ Is breast reduction surgery right for you?
While many women desire full breasts, some women have to deal with excessively large breasts that can become a burden. Back problems, neck and shoulder pains, sagging and drooping are just a few of the complaints that Dr. Hadi Michael Rassael has heard from clients needing breast reduction surgery. During the initial consultation, Dr. Hadi Rassael will discuss your long term aesthetic goals in an effort to better evaluate and recommend the procedures necessary to reach your vision. Normally, breast lift procedure accompanies breast reduction. What to expect Breast reduction is more than just reducing the size of your breasts. It’s correcting the shape, and making sure the patient’s breasts are symmetrical. To achieve a smaller, shapelier breast, Dr. Rassael removes breast tissue and fat through incisions made around the nipple and below the breast. Depending on the patient, some breast reduction surgeries can be done as outpatient procedures. In most cases, general anesthetic is administered to induce sleep. Once Dr. Hadi Rassael removes breast tissue, excess fat, and extra skin, the nipple is repositioned and breast tissue is recontoured. After surgery, you should avoid physical activity for at least two weeks to one month. Expect to feel pain and pressure around your chest area. Heavy lifting should also be avoided for the first month after surgery. Scars are normal side effects of this procedure and will fade over time. Final word Dr. Hadi Rassael will schedule follow-up visits to monitor your progress. Breast reduction is a great option for women that feel discomfort due to excessively large breasts. Make sure to follow all indications and take medications prescribed to ensure optimal results. To schedule your earlobe repair consultation today, call 301-652-9005 or visit http://www.anythingcosmetic.com/ Is neck lift surgery right for you?
A person’s neck can, many times, go overlooked, until your neck starts sagging. Dr. Hadi Rassael understands the significance of a firm, graceful neck can have on a one’s appearance and has performed neck lifts to hundreds of patients. Also known as a lower rhytidectomy, a neck lift surgery can improve visible signs of aging throughout the jawline and neck. The once youthful contours of the face and neck begin to lose elasticity with age, muscles start to band with the neck, loose skin and excess fat start to accumulate under the chin, and gravity simply takes its toll. Dr. Hadi Rassael can help patients improve their appearance with the correct techniques depending on your overall aesthetic goals. What to expect Generally, Dr. Hadi Rassael performs neck lifts as outpatient procedures. General anesthetic or intravenous sedation can be administered however most cases are performed with oral and local anesthetic in the office. The patients will be able to go home the very same day. Dr. Hadi Rassael will make small incisions behind the ears and under the chin, through which he’ll perform contouring and muscle repositioning, as well as remove excess tissue, skin and fat for a firmer, more youthful look. This procedure can also be combined with other procedures such as facelift and liposuction, options that you’ll discuss with Dr. Hadi Rassael prior to surgery. Recovery time depends on each patient but usually, 1-2 weeks are recommended before returning to physical activities. Patients will feel tightening of the neck, bruising, and general discomfort. Dr. Hadi Rassael will schedule follow-up appointments to monitor progress. Final word Neck lift surgery is an amazing option for people looking to improve their general appearance. A fine, well-shaped neck can help people feel better about themselves, and their overall image. To schedule your earlobe repair consultation today, call 301-652-9005 or visit http://www.anythingcosmetic.com/ Is tummy tuck surgery right for you?
Age, diet, physical activity, and many other factors affect how our bodies develop over time. So, when exercise just isn’t enough for getting rid of unwanted belly flab, a tummy tuck surgery could be the answer for you. Dr. Hadi Rassael is an expert and highly experienced in performing anything from a mini abdominoplasty to routine tummy tuck surgery or extended abdominoplasty. During the initial consultation, Dr. Hadi Rassael will examine and evaluate your case as well as explain the next steps. Oftentimes, combining this procedure with liposuction can produce optimal results. What to expect Abdominoplasty surgery is an extensive procedure and shouldn’t be taken lightly. The patient is placed under general anesthetic, and surgery can last from 2 to 5 hours. During a complete abdominoplasty surgery, Dr. Hadi Rassael will cut the abdomen from hip to hip, and contour the skin, muscles, and tissue to improve the shape. This procedure involves moving the belly button, and requires draining tubes underneath the skin for a few days. A partial abdominoplasty, or mini tummy tuck, is much less invasive and takes up to two hours. This surgery is ideal for patients with fat deposits just below the navel. Tummy tuck procedures leave scars that can last a lifetime. Though the often fade, do not expect abdominoplasty scars to disappear. Before surgery, discuss scar placement and the best treatment to help heal the incisions. Final word In general, patients that undergo tummy tuck procedures are satisfied with their results. Recovery is long, and you must take considerable measures to ensure proper healing. Dr. Hadi Rassael will explain all the best practices and schedule follow-up appointments to monitor progress. To schedule your earlobe repair consultation today, call 301-652-9005 or visit http://www.anythingcosmetic.com/ Is Gynecomastia surgery right for you?
There are many reasons why men can develop breast tissue. Genetics, medications, hormone imbalance, or even improper diet and lack of exercise can contribute to an unflattering physique. Hadi Rassael is Washington D.C.’s leading expert in male breast reduction surgery and can help improve your appearance with simple cosmetic procedures. Enlarged Male breast, also known as Gynecomastia, is now more common than ever. It’s estimated that 50% of men in the US will experience the development of masculine breasts at one point in their lives or another. Male breast reduction surgery is a great option to not only improve your physical appearance, but also to improve your self-esteem. Things you should know Gynecomastia, also known as “man boobs”, can be difficult to get rid of with traditional diet and exercise. Advancements in cosmetic surgery, particularly liposuction techniques, have made it possible for surgeons such as Hadi Rassael to treat patients with gynecomastia using liposuction. This procedure is usually performed under local anesthesia and involves a small incision on each side of the patient’s chest. Along with removing excess fat and breast tissue, this procedure is also good for sculpting and contouring the chest, for a natural look. Depending on the severity of the gynecomastia, your surgeon might suggest surgical tissue excisions to achieve the best results. This procedure allows Dr. Hadi Rassael to remove more glandular tissue and skin that liposuction alone cannot. If extensive, this might require general anesthesia. This technique is typically an outpatient procedure, and recovery is similar to that of liposuction recuperation. On initial physical exam, It’s important to note that one sided or unilateral breast enlargement needs to be addressed differently than typical bilateral gynecomastia. Although breast cancer is rare in men, cancer must be ruled out in all case but especially in unilateral breast enlargement. If there is no evidence of tumor or cancer, then the treatment is the same. Final word Patients notice immediate improvement following a gynecomastia procedure. Most patients feel ready to work within the first couple of days, and exercise is permitted after a couple of weeks. To maintain your new figure, be sure to integrate diet and exercise into your routines. Dr. Hadi Rassael will suggest the appropriate medication and schedule any follow up sessions you may need. To schedule your earlobe repair consultation today, call 301-652-9005 or visit http://www.anythingcosmetic.com/ Is Eyelid surgery right for you?
It’s been said that the eyes are the windows to one’s soul. The problem with this adage is that it doesn’t take into consideration the body’s natural aging process. As time passes, skin loses elasticity, muscles and skin begin to sag and your facial appearance can start to become compromised. So, when your eyelids begin to sag a person might appear tired or unhappy. Dr. Hadi Rassael can help improve your look and self-esteem. Eyelid surgery is effective for treating bags under the eyes, drooping eyelids, fine wrinkles of the lower eyelid, and more. What to expect Known as a blepharoplasty, eyelid surgery is ideal for removing excess skin from upper eyelids as well as reducing bagginess from lower eyelids. Designed to improve and enhance a patient’s cosmetic appearance, eyelid surgery is also effective for improving sight in older people whose sagging upper eyelids compromise their vision. The procedure takes around two hours for both upper and lower eyelids. Oral sedation and local anesthetic are commonly used although general anesthesia is an option. Incisions are made along the natural lines of your upper eyelid. Through these cuts, Dr. Hadi Rassael will separate and remove excess skin, fat, and muscle that cause the undesired appearance. There are a few procedures for the lower eyelids. Incisions can be made inside the lower eyelid to remove fat, or along the eyelash. Dr. Hadi Rassael will recommend the best procedure to achieve the best results. Plan to limit your physical activity while healing. Recovery lasts from one to two weeks, and results can last at least five to seven years. Final word Recovery is typically a week. Expect swelling and bruising for up to two weeks. Dr. Hadi Rassael will prescribe pain medication as well as schedule follow-up visits to monitor progress. To schedule your earlobe repair consultation today, call 301-652-9005 or visit http://www.anythingcosmetic.com/ Is brow lift surgery right for you?
As a person ages, facial skin starts losing elasticity and one can start to appear worried, angry, or unhappy. This is due to natural loss of volume in the soft tissue fat which in turn cause a heavily furrowed brow. Hadi Rassael can help you recover your once youthful glow with a brow lift procedure. This form of cosmetic surgery is effective for people who might be perceived as unhappy or tired looking due to the sagged, heavy-browed expression on their face. What to expect During the first consultation, Hadi Rassael will evaluate your case and recommend the next steps. Often, patients gain more from several procedures done during the same surgery such as an accompanying face or neck lift or liposuction. Depending on his evaluation, Hadi Rassael will decide which technique is best for your particular case. The patient’s cosmetic goals, anatomy, and extent of correction needed will determine which procedure can benefit the patient best. The classic Coronal brow lift was once the standard. This involves a long incision made behind the hairline, running from ear to ear. The surgeon would then remove excess skin, fat and tissue, as well as reposition brow muscles. This technique is more extensive, but depending on the condition can still be used to achieve a patient’s desired results. A temporal brow lift is a less invasive procedure and can be performed in conjunction with eyelid surgery. Through these small incisions, Dr. Hadi Rassael can manipulate the outer brow area and through the incisions of the eyelid procedure, he can reposition the area between the eyebrows. The most innovative, and less invasive, is the endoscopic brow lift. Using a series of small incisions, the surgeon can create a more youthful looking brow with the help of a tiny camera and thin instruments. This technique, although less invasive, has limited results and requires a select patient population that would benefit from this procedure. Final word Recovery from brow lift surgery usually takes from 1-2 weeks, with light exercise recommended after the second. Dr. Hadi Rassael will recommend the best steps for recovery and schedule follow-up appointments to monitor progress. To schedule your earlobe repair consultation today, call 301-652-9005 or visit http://www.anythingcosmetic.com/ Is liposuction right for you?
Along with breast implants, liposuction is one of the most well-known cosmetic surgery procedure in the world. This aesthetic technique has evolved in recent years, and Dr. Hadi Michael Rassael with nearly 15 years of experience, specializes in performing liposuction procedures for patients looking to improve their physical appearance throughout Washington D.C. When patients want to improve the appearance of their abdomen, buttocks, back, legs, arms, face, or neck; liposuction is the most common solution. Other procedures sometimes also accompany liposuction such as the Brazilian butt lift, tummy tucks, face-lifts, and others. During the initial consultation, Dr. Hadi Rassael will explain the details of the procedure, how to prepare, and what to expect during post operation recovery. Things you should know Liposuction is mainly purposed to reshape areas of one’s body, typically the parts that are more difficult to tone using diet and exercise. This technique works well to remove fat deposits throughout the body, improving one’s contour and physique. In essence, the liposuction procedure consists of a small incision in the skin where after tumescent fluid is introduced, a small, thin tube is inserted to suction fat out of the body. There are a variety of different techniques, but recent improvements and techniques have made liposuction less painful, safer, and easier. Dr. Hadi Rassael understands all of the latest techniques, from tumescent liposuction (which consists of a large amount of anesthetic injected into the fatty tissue before executing the traditional liposuction), to laser assisted liposuction/ Smart-lipo (which involves low energy laser waves to liquefy the fat). Common side effects include temporary swelling, bruising, irritation, minor scarring, baggy skin, and numbness. Dr. Hadi Rassael will explain the proper post operation procedure, and will schedule a series of follow up visits to monitor progress. Final word Liposuction is a great solution for getting rid of fatty areas that diet and exercise haven’t succeeded. Dr. Hadi Michael Rassael can improve your body’s contour and your self-esteem. To schedule your earlobe repair consultation today, call 301-652-9005 or visit http://www.anythingcosmetic.com/ Earlobe repair specialist
As a youth, one doesn’t consider the long-term effects that some choices can and will have. Many teenagers and young adults are more interested in fitting in with the crowd than future career opportunities. Dr. Hadi Rassael can help reverse the stretching caused by intentional or unintentional ear gauging and help you reverse the process. Fads, fashion, trend, statements, body art or call them what you may; stretching your earlobe has become an obstacle for many people looking to enter the labor force. Even the United States Army has passed a regulation that states: Soldiers are prohibited from willfully mutilating the body or any body parts in any manner, including tongue bifurcation (splitting of the tongue), or ear gauging (enlarging holes in the ear lobes greater than 1.6 mm). Things you should know Wearing heavy earrings can also deform your earlobes. For patients interested in correcting stretched earlobes, Dr. Hadi Rassael will remove excess skin, and suture your earlobes in such a way that reconstructs the normal look. If your injury is recent, Dr. Hadi Rassael can correct your earlobe using sutures. These procedures require only local anesthetic and can be performed in less than an hour. After surgery, Dr. Hadi Rassael will recommend the proper post-op care but swelling, minor throbbing, sensitivity, and discomfort are to be expected. Symptoms typically last 2-5 days, and stitched can be removed after 7-10 days. During the first consultation, Dr. Hadi Rassael will evaluate your earlobes and determine the best way to perform the procedure. Be prepared to ask any questions you may have at this time. Final word Times change and our needs change. What was once cool, can become an obstacle in the professional forum, resulting in limited career opportunities. So, if you feel like your stretched earlobes are hindering your future, Dr. Hadi Rassael can help. To schedule your earlobe repair consultation today, call 301-652-9005 or visit http://www.anythingcosmetic.com/ |
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