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Reshape your Body with MAsterTuck in NYC

POSTED ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 09, 2011 AT 4:58 PM by Dr. Mokhtar Asaadi

People gain weight for a variety of physical and personal reasons ranging from genetics and depression to habit and aging. Even with a strict diet and regular exercise, fat often collects in specific problems areas. If your problem areas are the abdomen, flanks, and back, then a MAsterTuck℠ in New York City may help you finally achieve the goal body image you’ve been working towards. Mokhtar Asaadi M.D., F.A.C.S. has patented and is the sole provider of the MAsterTuck℠ truncal liposuction procedure using the VASER® Lipo system. This procedure has the appearance and effect of the abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, but provides significant skin retraction without skin excision, without an extended scar, and without significant downtime. In comparison to its fellow procedures which attempt to treat the same problem areas, the MAsterTuck℠ in New York provides more pleasing results with an easier recovery following surgery.

Mokhtar Asaadi M.D., F.A.C.S. is the only plastic surgeon who provides the MAsterTuck℠ in NYC with the VASER® Lipo system. This procedure is not intended for patients who are overweight, but rather for patients who despite vigorous diet and exercise are unable to shed those last few pounds in the abdomen, back, and flanks. Healthy patients of varying ages who have excess abdominal skin and fatty tissue are ideal candidates for this procedure unless the patient has a weakness in the abdominal wall. During the procedure, Dr. Asaadi will remove approximately 5000 cc of fat or less in 3.5 hours. If the procedure takes longer than anticipated or more than 5000 cc of fat is removed, the patient will be admitted to a hospital for proper monitoring. Otherwise, MAsterTuck℠ in NY is an outpatient procedure which uses general anesthetic throughout the entire surgery.

MAsterTuck℠ has a high patient satisfaction. The results following the recovery are excellent and pleasingly noticeable. When diet and exercise fail to achieve your goal body image, Dr. Asaadi provides a cutting edge solution that enables him to reshape your body while you reshape your life. Mokhtar Asaadi M.D., F.A.C.S. and his staff encourage patients to voice any questions or concerns you may have about MAsterTuck℠. You may contact his New York, NY office at 212.938.0158 and his West Orange and Bedminster, NJ offices at 973.731.7000 or request an appointment online to schedule a personal consultation with Dr. Asaadi.

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BOTOX & more with VIP Gift Of Beauty Event

POSTED ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 05, 2011 AT 9:53 AM by Dr. Mokhtar Asaadi

The holiday season is the season of giving, and what better way to treat yourself this December than to take advantage of the winter specials being offered at Asaadi Plastic Surgery? This holiday special is reserved exclusively for VIP patients who attend the VIP Events; save the date and you’ll save on BOTOX®Cosmetic , Juvederm® appointments, and Latisse® Eyelash Enhancement. Mokhtar Asaadi Plastic Surgery is hosting this Winter Special VIP Gift of Beauty Event on Tuesday December 13^th and Thursday December 15^th from 9am to 5pm. Reserve your space by contacting our New Jersey offices at (973) 731-7000.

Cosmetic injectables are non-invasive procedures that give almost immediate results with no downtown. Although BOTOX® Cosmetic and Juvederm® typically last six months to a year, the convenience of having these procedures compared to the downtime, expenses, risks, and recovery of more invasive, surgical procedures is well worth the additional treatments, especially for patients who only need a boost to their appearance. During this limited Winter Special VIP Gift of Beauty Event, BOTOX®Cosmetic, regularly $15 a unit, will be $10 a unit plus a $50 mail-in rebate with a minimum purchase of fifty units. Future Juvederm® Injectable Filler appointments are available for a $150 off discount plus a free kit of Latisse™ Eyelash Enhancement, and Latisse™ Kits are on special for buy one get one free. Everyone who attends this Winter Specials VIP Event will also receive a free gift bag! Give yourself the gift of beauty this holiday season, and enjoy the newest winter specials at Mokhtar Asaadi Plastic Surgery in New York.

Mokhtar Asaadi M.D., F.A.C.S. and his staff encourage patients to voice any questions or concerns you may have about BOTOX® Cosmetic, Juvederm®, or Latisse Eyelash Enhancement. You may contact his New York, NY office at 212.938.0158 and his West Orange and Bedminster, NJ offices at 973.731.7000 or request an appointment online to schedule a personal consultation with Dr. Asaadi.

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The Right New Jersey Plastic Surgeon for Scar Treatment

POSTED ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2011 AT 4:11 PM by Dr. Mokhtar Asaadi

If you have a thick, tight scar that you would like to improve the appearance of, you may be a good candidate for aponeurotomy. Aponeurotomy is a minimally invasive technique that can improve the appearance of scars. Originally developed and used in France over 20 years ago for the treatment of Dupuytren’s Contracture, New York and New Jersey plastic surgeon Dr. Asaadi has achieved excellent results using this technique on scars.

During an aponeurotomy treatment, Dr. Asaadi will insert a sharp needle under the skin to release the scar. In the small holes created by the needle, Dr. Asaadi will inject fat cells that have been harvested from another part of the body. By releasing the scar, aponeurotomy can help to alleviate some of the tightness that often accompanies scars. In addition to improved comfort, scientific evidence suggests that the stem cell properties of the fat cells lead to better skin quality, improving the appearance of the scar.

Aponeurotomy can be used to treat any type of scar in nearly any location on the body, but it is especially useful in treating scars that cause tightness or limit range of motion. It can be performed using local anesthesia, results in virtually no additional scarring, and is followed by a fast recovery period. In some cases, scars may require more than one aponeurotomy treatment.

For more information, please contact Dr. Asaadi’s New York plastic surgery office by calling 212.938.0158 or his NJ plastic surgery offices by calling 973.731.7000. Dr. Asaadi or a member of his office team will be happy to address any questions you may have. You may also request an appointment online by visiting Dr. Asaadi’s website.

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4 Components of Successful Rhinoplasty in NYC

POSTED ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2011 AT 11:12 AM by Dr. Mokhtar Asaadi

If you’re considering rhinoplasty, or cosmetic nose surgery, you’re most likely concerned with the current appearance of your nose. What many people fail to realize is that changing the form of your nose can also affect the way it functions. While the promise of a cosmetic improvement to the way your nose looks is perhaps the most motivating component in the decision to have rhinoplasty performed, it can not come at the expense of the proper function of your nose. Leading New York plastic surgeon Dr. Mokhtar Asaadi has developed a checklist of four essential components to preserving the function of your nose during a cosmetic rhinoplasty procedure.

1. Deviated Septum

A deviated septum is the term applied to a condition that occurs when the nasal septum (the thin wall between the nostrils) is bent to either side. Ideally, the nasal septum is positioned in the center of the nose. When performing rhinoplasty in NYC, it is important to make sure that the nasal passage is not altered, or deviated, which can restrict airflow. Changing the shape of the nose during rhinoplasty can affect the position of the nasal septum. Dr. Asaadi is very careful to ensure that the septum is in the correct position following rhinoplasty. If the patient has a deviated septum before the procedure, the condition is repaired.

2. Enlargement of Turbinates

Nasal turbinates are small projections of bone inside the breathing passage on each side of your nose. Each side has an inferior, middle, and superior turbinate. Turbinates serve a very important function in the nose because they help to clean and filter the air you breathe before it enters the lungs. They also help you feel the air flow through your nasal passages. Like a deviated septum, enlarged nasal turbinates can cause nasal obstruction. Changes to the shape of the nose can alter the nasal turbinates. If a person has a curved nasal septum, the inferior nasal turbinate will become enlarged to compensate for that concavity. This is generally the result of a nasal fracture but can also result from changing the structure of the nose during rhinoplasty surgery.

3. Internal Nasal Valve

The internal nasal valve is the area within the nasal airway that is responsible for controlling the flow of air. The collapse of the internal valve, which can occur naturally, as a result of aging, following an injury, or after altering the shape of the nose, can cause nasal obstruction and difficulty breathing through the nose. Problems with the internal nasal valve often arise when rhinoplasty is being performed to correct a large nasal bump. One of the most effective ways of repairing a collapsed internal nasal valve is to place small grafts of cartilage within the nose to support the space and ensure that the internal valve does not close.

4. External Nasal Valve

The external nasal valve is situated on the sidewalls of your nostrils. Like the internal nasal valve, obstruction of the external nasal valve can lead to difficulty breathing through the nose. In addition to aging and trauma, external valve collapse can occur following rhinoplasty surgery where too much cartilage has been removed from the nasal tip. When performing any septal surgery, Dr. Asaadi saves the cartilage that is removed until he is sure that no problems will occur that will limit the function of the external nasal valve. If the reshaping of the nasal tip does lead to complications with the external nasal valve, Dr. Asaadi can add cartilage under the skin to support the nasal structure.

When performing any cosmetic rhinoplasty surgery in New York, Dr. Asaadi is conscious of correcting and maintaining the function of important nasal structures as well as providing patients with the rhinoplasty results they are looking for. For more information about rhinoplasty in NY, please contact Dr. Asaadi’s New York office at 212.938.0158 or his New Jersey offices at 973.731.7000. You may also request an appointment online by visiting Dr. Asaadi’s website.