Botox injection: This is a very popular procedure and extremely helpful to erase active facial wrinkles like the crows feet , forehead lines, frown lines and the neck vertical platisma bands. Also useful for lip vertical lines. Botox is approved by the FDA and is available by appointment as an office procedure. Because of his extensive knowledge of the surgical anatomy of the facial muscles, Dr. Rafizadeh can take the Botox treatment beyond the effacement of the wrinkles. He can create many desirable aesthetic changes to the face. For example, a chemical brow lift or removal of neck muscle bands. Restylane : Restylane a skin filler is also approved by the FDA for cosmetic tissue augmentation and is extremely popular. It is very usefull to enhance the appearance of the lips and fill wrinkles and creases in the face. we use ice and local anesthesia to make Restylane injections painless. Radiesse: We have used this product for many years with great success for soft tissue augmentation in the face. It is particularly useful in less mobile area like the nasolabial folds and cheeks.

Skin Care: These days, it is hard to open the radio, the television or a magazine and not be bombarded with advertisements about skin care products. They have people testifying on infomercials that the products are making their skin lines disappear. Billions of dollars are spent on cosmetic products because people want to look better and younger. But there is no proof what so ever, that these products are effective. In fact, many can be harmful and cause the skin to age faster.   We have decided to offer a system that we have used for years and eliminate all the other products. The Obagi Nuderm System when combined with Retin A is extremely useful to correct freckles, age spots and larger discolorations on the face. they produce dramatic results . This treatment reduces fine wrinkles, improves acne scars and makes the pores smaller. The skin will appear smoother and younger . Most patients, after seeing the results, will remain on this treatment indefinitely. Many times, the treatment can be supplemented with the Blue Peels to further enhance the results. To initiate this treatment, an evaluation by Dr. Rafizadeh is required.

Mini Procedures Producing Maxi Results These procedures have gained more and more popularity over the years because there are more and more younger patients interested to fight early signs of aging. The newer techniques in plastic surgery have allowed us to offer very effective procedures , to help our patients look younger and more beautiful when they are in their late thirties or early forties. These are important years when people are very active, both professionally and socially.  What are the characteristics of these Mini procedures? These procedures typically result in minimal or no scaring and quick recovery. We match the patients needs with a specifically tailored procedure. Most of these cases can be performed in the office under minimal local anesthesia. Some have to be performed in a minor surgical suite. We perform many minimally invasive procedures . Most can be done in the office. Endoscopic brow lift. Mini face lift. Tip rhinoplasty and nostril reduction. Touch up blepharoplasty. Lip lift (upper lip shortening). Lip augmentation. Structural fat grafting and facial implants. Lighter skin peels that heal in a few days.