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A proper “two layer” lift of the face and neck structures provides a definitive pull of the sagging facial and neck soft tissues. Sagging of these tissues are evident to prospective patients who have noted development of turkey neck skin, jowls (fullness along the jawline lateral to the chin region), and flattening of the cheek region resulting from drooping of the cheek fat pads which collect along deepened nasolabial folds. The appropriate face lift will lift all of the sagging tissues and eliminate all of the above aging signs but not compromise a natural appearance.

Distortion of her facial features is often associated with a “windblown” or “joker” look and results from a suboptimal “single layer” face lift offered by Lunch Time or Lifestyle Lift outfits. When pulling the drooping facial and neck soft tissues with a “single,” skin layer, all of the tension is transferred to the corner of the eyes and lips resulting in distortion of your face and neck appearance. The goal is to make you look like a younger you, not a distorted rendition of you! This look can be avoided by having the GOLD STANDARD, “two layer” face and neck lift performed which involves not only the skin but also the underlying muscle layer.

The easiest way to think about this is to consider a made bed; you can’t just pull the bed spread up without first pulling the bed sheet. Similarly, to get a definitive and natural pull of the facial and neck structures, your surgeon should first pull up the underneath sagging muscle layer before pulling up the skin layer. The proper pulling of the underneath muscle layer in addition to the skin layer allows for several advantages which include:

1. All of the sagging tissues are pulled up;  when pulling with a “single” skin layer, the deeper sagging tissues are merely smushed down and not lifted.
2. The skin layer does not have to be pulled up as tight as done with a “single” skin layer pull; thus, the “windblown” or “joker” look is avoided. Instead, the “two” layer facelift allows for a gentle pull of the skin layer resulting in a rejuvenated, but natural appearance.
3. The incision lines around the ear heal nicely since there is minimal tension on the skin layer; in contrast patients that have a “single” layer facelift will be plagued by widened and disfigured scars around the ears which fill forbid them from wearing their hair back.
4. The face lift is permanent since all of the sagging tissues have been lifted. In contrast, the single layer skin only facelift will often “give” even as early as just one to two years.

When considering face and neck lift rejuvenation, you must be very particular about choosing a plastic surgeon who can perform the Gold Standard, “two layer” facelift. Please see http://www.cosmeticplasticsurgeryinstitute.com/procedures/face-lift  to appreciate your potential. You can make a complimentary consultation to determine if you will be a good candidate for Dr. Mowlavi’s “Two Layer” face and neck lift.

Dr. Arian Mowlavi M.D.
Orange County Facelift Specialist
Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Institute

Posted in: Facelift

Tummy tuck surgery was originally developed to improve the bulge and redundant skin that moms observe over the tummy following pregnancy and excessive weight gain. The surgery entails not only tightening the abdominal muscles that have thinned-out but also removing redundant and stretch-mark ridden, abdominal skin. Traditionally, an abdominal incision was designed near the naturally occurring abdominal crease, called an infra-abdominal crease incision, to provide the surgeon access to tighten the underlying muscles and to trim the unwanted skin. Dr. Mowlavi modifies the placement of this incision to lie lower than the traditionally used infra-abdominal crease in order to achieve improved harmony between the tummy and pubic region. This lower incision allows Dr. Mowlavi to achieve a lift of the pubic region.

Dr. Mowlavi has observed that attention to pubic region is critical when considering making improvements to the tummy contour. This “Low incision” tummy tuck provides several advantages to his tummy tuck patients. First, the “Low incision” line ensures that the incision will be covered by your undergarment wear, even if wearing a low lying bikini bottom. A second advantage is that it allows for a lifting of your pubic region which provides a rejuvenated appearance to your privates. Finally, the “Low incision” tummy tuck allows Dr. Mowlavi to use his artistry in re-establishing a well-proportioned tummy to pubic region. Dr. Mowlavi feels very passionate that patients who undergo tummy tuck surgery, should expect improvement of the entire torso contour which includes the abdomen as well as flanks, i.e. love handles, and the pubic region. Dr. Mowlavi feels that liposuction of the flanks and his “Low incision line” tummy tuck are critical in recreating an aesthetically pleasing and well-proportioned tummy contour.

Please see http://www.cosmeticplasticsurgeryinstitute.com/procedures/tummy-tuck to appreciate your potential. You can make a complimentary consultation to determine if you will be a good candidate for Dr. Mowlavi’s “Low incision line” tummy tuck.

Dr. Arian Mowlavi M.D.
Orange County Plastic Surgeon
Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Institute

Posted in: Tummy Tuck

We encourage you to take advantage of our surgical specials while they last! We are currently offering specials for surgeries of the Head and Neck, Body, Breast, and Mommy Makeovers. Please encourage your friends and family to visit CosmeticPlasticSurgeryInstitute.com/Specials to redeem any one of the special offers. A consultation is required to confirm that you are in fact a good candidate for the procedure that you are interested in. If you have any questions regarding any of the offers, please call (949) 499-4147 to directly talk to one of our patient coordinators.

Dr. Arian Mowlavi M.D.
Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon
Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Institute

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Endoscopic brow lifts provide a means of lifting the eyebrows to a more aesthetically pleasing position, thereby reversing the signs of aging brought forth by gravity. The endoscopic brow lift procedure provides an advantage over the traditional direct brow lift as it avoids a large and potentially deforming surgical incision in the hairline. This is because the endoscopic brow lift allows the surgeon to use two to five small stab incisions strategically placed within the hairline to elevate and redrape the loose skin of the forehead, eyebrows, and eye region.

Since the endoscopic brow lift avoids a large incision and subsequent excision of tissue as a means of lifting and stabilizing the loose tissue, it must rely on novel fixation methods to keep the lifted tissues in their desired superior position. This is performed by a number of methods including a proprietary peg with hooks (called the Endotine), or by using regular sutures to sew the tissues to the bony cranium. Regardless of the specific technique utilized, there is still a need to drill out a portion of the bony cranium to achieve either fixation technique. Until recently, the safety of drilling the cranium was only assumed!

Dr. Mowlavi’s recent article, “Cortical thickness parameters for endoscopic brow lift fixation,”  published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal in July of 2012, clearly elucidates the cranium thickness of the skull, thus providing practitioners a more accurate appreciation of safe drilling depths during endoscopic brow lift fixation.   In order to appreciate what an endoscopic brow lift could provide for you, please see www.cosmeticplasticsurgeryinstitute.com/procedures/brow-lift.

Dr. Arian Mowlavi, M.D.
Plastic Surgeon in Orange County
Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Institute

Posted in: Brow Lift, Cosmetic Surgery

If you are a mother and have lost fullness and elasticity in your breasts following breast feeding, you can now reverse these changes in a single, safe surgical procedure. Traditionally, surgeons have advocated a two-stage surgical correction of these undesirable breast changes. This is because the surgery for a breast lift involves tucking, i.e. removing the sagging breast skin which results in tightening of the breast skin.  This can be further compounded by the addition of a breast implant that further pushes out the tightened breast skin. In theory, these two forces can place unwanted stress on the nipple areola complex, thus leading to nipple areola compromise. So why not commit to this two-staged breast lift and subsequent breast augmentation procedure? In a perfect world, this would not be a large burden. However, given todays’ constraints, patients have restricted budgets and limited days available for recovery. Committing to two separate surgeries would result in a significant increase of fees (approximately 40% more) and would double your recovery period. Instead, Dr. Mowlavi has developed a customized surgical plan that involves modification of the previously described breast lift technique and a simultaneous breast augmentation procedure.  This has proven to be extremely safe and effective. Dr. Mowlavi’s simultaneous breast lift and implant augmentation procedure has become widely popular; attaining prospective clients superior breast outcomes while minimizing down time and keeping costs manageable.

We encourage you to review Dr. Mowlavi’s “before and after” simultaneous breast lift and augmentation results with a critical eye by visiting www.cosmeticplasticsurgeryinstitute.com/procedures/breast-lift-implant.  To find out if you are a good candidate for this single-session breast rejuvenation procedure, please make a complimentary consultation with Dr. Mowlavi by calling 949-499-4147.

Dr. Arian Mowlavi, M.D.
Orange County Plastic Surgeon
Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Institute

Posted in: Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants, Breast Lift

On behalf of Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Institute, we are happy to announce highly renowned micro-pigmentologist Tina van Gils, whom we have recruited from Holland.  Tina’s superior ink is imported  from Germany which provides richer colors that are longer lasting than conventional products offered here in the States.  Whether you are considering to have your eye-liner, lips, or eyebrows done for the first time, or if you just need a revision of previously performed services, this is your chance! Tina is an industry expert with over 30 years of experience, she is personable, and a priceless addition to our family.

For a Limited Time Only! 
Tina will be performing her highly sought out services at a special 15% discount for all first-time clients who make their appointment prior to October 24, 2012.  I encourage you to take advantage of this offer.

Dr. Arian Mowlavi, M.D.
Orange County Plastic Surgeon
Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Institute

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Is your busy schedule keeping you from getting the Tummy Tuck surgery that you deserve? At our fully accredited surgical facility, we have noticed that more working moms are choosing our Mini-Tummy Tuck over the traditional Standard Tummy Tuck procedure. Mini Tummy Tuck provides a unique opportunity to remove the unwanted skin and fatty pooch that you may have acquired throughout the years and following pregnancy yet avoid a prolonged recovery. A Mini Tummy Tuck effectively maximizes reduction in abdominal girth with a minimal downtime of 1 to 2 weeks. This is in contrast to the Standard Tummy Tuck which requires a prolonged recovery time, on average 3 to 4 weeks prior to returning to work and your routine daily activities. The Mini-Tummy Tuck avoids an incision and scar around the belly button, thus guaranteeing a natural appearance. In addition, the Mini-Tummy Tuck avoids releasing of the entire abdominal skin from the underlying muscle which when performed in a Standard-Tuck forbids the surgeon from performing complementary liposuction of the abdomen. In the Mini-Tummy Tuck judicious liposuction of the torso is first used to sculpt the entire abdomen and flanks. With the fat removed, the patient is then flexed and of your extra skin below the belly button is removed. The Mini-Tuck offers smaller more tolerable incision and a return to work on average of approximately 1 to 2 weeks! If you want a tighter, flatter abdomen, then a Mini Tummy Tuck may be appropriate to help achieve your goals. A consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon is a great first step to learn about which tummy tuck procedure is best for you.

Although the Standard Tummy Tuck procedure requires a prolonged recovery of 3 to 4 weeks, it is the procedure of choice for certain individuals. By virtue of releasing the belly button and the abdominal skin from the abdominal muscles, the standard tummy tuck offers two advantages: a)ability to remove not only the skin below the belly button but also some of the skin above the belly button; b)ability to tighten the abdominal muscles like a brassier. If you have significant stretch marks that extend to above your belly button or if you feel that your abdominal wall muscles have stretched out or herniated, then the Standard Tummy Tuck may be the answer for you. A consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon will help you decide which abdominal tightening procedure will best fit your desire to obtain a tighter, flatter abdomen. A firmer abdomen will boost your self confidence and encourage you to engage in a routine exercise program and to make healthy food choices.

Posted in: Tummy Tuck

Plastic Surgery in Newport Beach is becoming increasingly popular due to the exposure on TV it has received as well as the many happy customers that find that plastic surgery can give them a completely new look as well as greater self-confidence. The typical patient looking for plastic surgery is changing, while it used to be those in their 30′s, 40′s and 50′s searching for plastic surgery the business is now seeing more and more in their 60′s,70′s and even their 80′s looking for a new look and lease on life.

Plastic surgery in Newport Beach is also starting to seem more and more men looking for procedures rather than it being solely women seeking these procedures. At Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Institute we offer state of the art equipment as well as a wide array of less evasive techniques for those that want to delay to visible signs of aging.

Posted in: Plastic Surgery

Getting a facelift in Orange County requires some planning on your part as well as on the part of the clinic you are going to, to have the surgery done. You must start by having a complete physical exam since this is considered to be major surgery, the tests the doctor’s order will depend on your physical condition your age, but can include a full panel blood test as well as an EKG.

On the day before the surgery you will be expected to stop eating or drinking after midnight, this is to ensure that your stomach is empty when the general anesthesia will be used. After the surgery you will have a bacitracin ointment all over your face and compressive bandages in the area of incisions as well as to ensure even neck and facial contour. Patients can expect full recover within a month of their surgery and to able to return to their normal activities after that time as well.

For more information about getting a facelift in Orange County please visit our website Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Institute.

Posted in: Facelift

If you have ever considered plastic surgery in Orange County you may wonder what it can do for you, many people are nervous and wonder if plastic surgery will really give them the look they are after. Plastic surgery can be a big investment so if you are curious as to whether or not it is right for you, why not take the time for an online consultation with us at the Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Institute.

By sending us a picture through our online submission form and providing us with any comments or questions you might have we can help you decide if plastic surgery is right for you. Dr Mowlavi will respond to your request within 48 hours.

If you are looking for the finest plastic surgery in Orange County, please visit our site at Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Institute, we offer wide range of services that will make you feel like a new person.

Posted in: Plastic Surgery