Plastic Surgery
POSTED ON TUESDAY, MAY 06, 2025 AT 9:00 AM by Dr. Mokhtar Asaadi
Weight loss can drastically improve an individual’s physical and mental well-being. However, when excess fat or skin is left after weight loss, patients can experience discomfort that interferes with their desired outcome.
Body contouring for men following weight loss offers cosmetic procedures to remove fat deposits and excess skin for a more toned and sculpted appearance. Body contouring for men has become increasingly popular. Learn more about male plastic surgery to enhance weight loss results below!
Liposuction For Men
Liposuction is among one of the most common body contouring procedures performed. While weight loss reduces fat, it cannot control which specific areas the fat is lost from. Liposuction can treat specific areas resistant to diet and exercise to reduce pockets of stubborn fat and enhance weight loss results. Common areas lipo for men target include the arms, chest, abdomen, and love handles. Today’s minimally invasive techniques offer minimal downtime and skin tightening benefits.
Male Tummy Tuck
Tummy tuck surgery, also known as abdominoplasty, targets loose abdominal skin, weakened stomach muscles, and excess fat. A tummy tuck is ideal for men looking to tighten and tone their abdomen. Factors such as aging, obesity, and improper lifting can cause men to experience diastasis recti (or separation of the abdomen muscles). The only way diastasis recti can be corrected is through tummy tuck surgery. Tummy tuck surgery is often combined with liposuction to remove excess fat and skin to achieve a slimmer, contoured waistline.
Gynecomastia
Gynecomastia surgery, also known as male breast reduction, removes excess breast tissue and fat in men for a sculpted and toned chest. Gynecomastia surgery can treat excess skin following weight loss. Liposuction is most often performed to remove excess tissue during gynecomastia.
Body Lift For Men
A body lift is performed to address multiple cosmetic concerns of the body at once. Body lift surgery procedure targets excess skin following significant weight loss. A body lift can provide improvements to the abdomen, arms, back, legs, and more. After significant weight loss, stretched skin and tissue often lack elasticity to conform to the new body shape. Undergoing a body lift, removes any excess skin and tissue while tightening lax skin and repairing damaged muscles.
Why Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss
Studies show the percentage of men obtaining plastic surgery increases annually. Body plastic surgery can remove excess or loose skin while sculpting the body. After weight loss, excess skin can increase the chances of infections, skin irritation, negative body image, and more. Undergoing body contouring can enhance masculine physique and address problem areas.
Dr. Asaadi and our staff are happy to discuss and answer any questions about body contouring procedures for men. Contact our New Jersey office at 973.731.7000 or request an appointment online today!
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POSTED ON TUESDAY, MARCH 04, 2025 AT 9:00 AM by Dr. Mokhtar Asaadi
Taking the steps to remove festoons by undergoing festoon surgery or non-invasive treatments only to be left with incomplete festoon removal, complications, or a worse appearance can take a toll on a person’s health and self-esteem. Revision festoon surgery is a secondary surgical procedure to correct the results or fix complications from previous festoon surgery or treatments.
What Are Festoons?
Festoons are pockets of fluid that surface on the face between the eyelid and cheek region and can occur for a variety of reasons. Festoons contribute to a tired appearance with swelling around or under the eye, occasionally resembling dark circles under the eye. Festoons can be difficult to treat due to their complex nature.
What To Know When Considering Festoon Surgery Or Treatments
Before undergoing festoon surgery, it is important to determine the cause behind your festoons. While they can be a result of genetic factors and aging, festoons can also result from lifestyle factors, such as sun damage, smoking, and undergoing cosmetic fillers. It is important that your plastic surgeon understands the cause behind your festoons, in order to provide the best surgical outcome.
Choosing The Right Plastic Surgeon For Festoon Removal
Dr. Asaadi specializes in festoon surgery and revision festoon surgery, correcting the results or complications from previous festoon surgery or treatments. As festoons are difficult to treat, going to a plastic surgeon that understands and can effectively remove festoons is important. Undergoing festoon surgery with a surgeon that does not understand the intricacies of festoons can result in unsuccessful results. At Asaadi Plastic Surgery, we see an increase in patients seeking revision surgery following unsuccessful removal from other providers demonstrating ineffective techniques and understanding of the complexities and nuances of festoons and festoon removal surgery. Revision festoon surgery is normally not needed if you go to the right plastic surgeon. Even undergoing non-invasive treatments aimed at reducing festoon appearances can result in more harm than good.
Determine If You Are A Candidate For Revision Festoon Surgery
Patients that have undergone festoon surgery or non-invasive treatments such as cosmetic fillers, lasers, microneedling, and more with unsuccessful results or complications may be candidates for revision festoon surgery. Patients may be seeking revision festoon surgery due to incomplete removal, scarring, eyelid retraction, or ectropion. Ideal patients considering revision festoon surgery have waited at least 6 months after their first treatment, are in good general health, and do not smoke.
Revision Festoon Surgery – What To Expect
Dr. Asaadi and his staff at Asaadi Plastic Surgery will meet with you to evaluate the cause of your festoons. Dr. Asaadi established the Botox® Test, allowing him to diagnose if your festoons are caused by muscle laxity or excess fat. Determining the cause will provide the foundation for proper treatment. Dr. Asaadi will answer any questions you may have and provide you with a treatment plan before and after the procedure. It is important to note that any revision surgery poses unique challenges due to existing scarring and altered anatomy from the initial treatment. Working with an experienced festoon surgeon is essential to achieve the best possible results.
Dr. Asaadi and our staff at Asaadi Plastic Surgery are happy to discuss revision festoon surgery to correct results from previous surgery or treatments. Contact our New Jersey office at 973.731.7000 or request an appointment today!
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POSTED ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 02, 2024 AT 9:00 AM by Dr. Mokhtar Asaadi
As the signs of aging start to become visible, many patients wish to restore their skin to look younger and tighter again. When you begin to age it is common for your skin to lose firmness, elasticity, volume, and collagen, resulting in sagging skin and a hollowed facial profile. Other common signs of aging include fine lines and wrinkles, nasolabial folds, creases, crow’s feet, and more.
At Asaadi Plastic Surgery, we offer Ultherapy®, a non-surgical skin tightening treatment that combats the signs of aging to restore a more youthful appearance. Ultherapy® can reduce fine lines and wrinkles while lifting and tightening facial tissues.
This treatment can stimulate collagen production and elastin to tighten the facial muscles and tissue to return firmness to the skin. Ultherapy® can treat problem areas around the eyes, nose, mouth, and neck to rejuvenate the skin for a younger-looking facial profile.
How Does Ultherapy® Work?
Ultherapy® is a non-invasive skin tightening procedure that utilizes ultrasound technology. An ultrasound applicator to administer safe levels of ultrasound energy to the areas you wish to have treated. The surface of the skin is penetrated by sound waves that gently heat the tissue to tighten and lift the deepest layers of the skin and stimulate natural collagen production. The ultrasound energy is administered beneath the skin’s surface to directly target the underlying cause of wrinkles and other signs of aging at the source. Ultherapy® is capable of reaching the deepest layers of the skin with low levels of ultrasound energy to promote the production of collagen and elastin without damaging the outer layer of the skin and without undergoing a surgical procedure.
Benefits of Ultherapy®
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Tightens & Lifts the Skin Non-Surgically
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FDA Approved
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Restores a Youthful Appearance
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Little-to-No Downtime
What Can I Expect Following My Ultherapy® Treatment?
Results of Ultherapy® are typically visible after one Ultherapy® treatment session and ongoing results will continue to become visible in the months following treatment. Ultherapy® restores firmness to the skin and underlying tissues of the face and neck through the body’s natural healing process, resulting in continuing results following treatment.
Dr. Asaadi and our staff welcome any questions you may have about non-invasive skin tightening, as well as our other plastic surgery procedures. Contact our New Jersey office at 913.731.7000, our New York office at 212.938.0158, or you may request an appointment online today!
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POSTED ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 04, 2024 AT 9:00 AM by Dr. Mokhtar Asaadi
Morpheus8 body tightening and Morpheus8 facial tightening are minimally invasive microneedling skin rejuvenating treatments that can target various problem areas of the skin on the body and face. Morpheus8 body and face are FDA approved and are safe for all skin tones and skin types.
These procedures can also be used on delicate areas of the body and can effectively treat concerns such as cellulite, uneven skin texture, fine lines, wrinkles, stretch marks, scars, and more. Morpheus8 treatments are highly customizable and can be tailored to meet the needs and desires of each patient.
At Asaadi Plastic Surgery, Morpheus8 tightening is offered for patients to improve the overall appearance of their skin, achieve younger, tighter looking skin again and a rejuvenated facial and body profile without undergoing invasive treatment or surgical procedures.
Morpheus8 Body
Morpheus8 body tightening utilizes microneedling techniques to provide skin rejuvenation benefits to the body and treat a wide variety of skin concerns. Common skin concerns of the body include cellulite, stretch marks, scarring, uneven skin texture, and more. Morpheus8 body can be used to treat larger surface areas of the body such as the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, bra roll, upper arms, knees, and more. This technique provides patients an alternative to achieving a rejuvenated body without undergoing risky surgical skin tightening procedures.
What Are the Benefits of Morpheus8 Body?
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Tightens Skin
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Minimizes cellulite, stretch marks, & more
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Minimally Invasive
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No Downtime
What Can I Expect from My Morpheus8 Body Treatment?
The results of Morpheus8 body tightening typically become more visible in the weeks following the procedure, though some patients may notice immediate results. Results will continue to improve and become more dramatic up to three months after the procedure.
Morpheus8 Face
Morpheus8 facial tightening can treat common facial skin concerns, such as nasolabial folds, jowls, loss of volume, fine lines, wrinkles, and more. Morpheus8 face is performed in small sections to maintain patient comfort during the procedure and to directly target the areas of concern. Radiofrequency energy is used to penetrate the subdermal layers of the skin through 40 micro pins to achieve an overall improved complexion and soften the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Results of Morpheus8 face also include tightening and lifting sagging skin and combating acne scarring,
What Are the Benefits of Morpheus8 Face?
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Lifts & Tightens Lax Skin
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Softens Fine Lines & Wrinkles
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Restores Facial Volume
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No Downtime
What Can I Expect from My Morpheus8 Face Treatment?
Results of Morpheus8 face tightening may be noticeable immediately following the treatment, and full results can take up to three weeks to become apparent. For up to three months following the procedure skin tightening effects may continue.
Dr. Asaadi and our staff are happy to discuss Morpheus8 with you, as well as other plastic surgery procedures and treatments. Please contact our New Jersey office at 973.731.7000, our New York office at 212.938.0158, or you may request an appointment online today!
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POSTED ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 07, 2024 AT 9:00 AM by Dr. Mokhtar Asaadi
Breast Cancer Awareness month has been observed every October for more than 30 years, serving as an important reminder about the trials and tribulations that women with breast cancer experience before, during, and after fighting their breast cancer battle.
For many women, it is not uncommon to undergo a mastectomy or double mastectomy during their cancer treatment. This procedure entails removing all or part of the patient’s breast or breasts.
Following this procedure, some women may feel self-conscious, unhappy, or uncomfortable with their appearance. Breast reconstruction surgery can help patients restore their confidence and rebuild natural-looking breasts.
Breast reconstruction surgery recreates natural-looking breasts for women who have lost all or part of their breasts as a result of breast cancer treatments, mastectomy, double mastectomy, or another medical procedure.
Dr. Asaadi utilizes saline breast implants during breast reconstruction surgery to achieve the most beautiful, symmetrical results possible. Saline implants are made of a salt-water solution, which results in the breasts appearing more natural-looking in shape and positioning. Breast reconstruction surgery can help patients recreate breasts that closely mirror the appearance, shape, and size of their breasts prior to their cancer treatment.
What Are The Benefits Of Breast Reconstruction Surgery?
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Recreates appearance of breasts prior to mastectomy or lumpectomy
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Improves body image and self-esteem
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Provides natural-looking results
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Can be performed immediately following mastectomy or lumpectomy
How is Breast Reconstruction Surgery Performed?
During breast reconstruction surgery, a tissue expander creates a pocket where the saline breast implant can be inserted, and sutures are then used to close the incisions. Fat grafting techniques can be utilized if necessary to provide additional contouring or shaping of the breasts for the most natural-looking results. Fat can be harvested from other areas of the body to be transferred to the breasts for the patient’s desired outcome.
Plastic Surgery For Breast Cancer Patients
A board-certified plastic surgeon can offer important education, awareness, and post-treatment options for breast cancer patients during their breast cancer journey. Having a plastic surgeon on the comprehensive care team can be beneficial for the patient, as they can be part of creating the proper treatment plan from the initial stages of diagnosis. This ensures that the patient receives the most optimal care for their individual needs and can achieve their desired results after undergoing breast cancer surgery. Plastic surgery following cancer treatment can include procedures such as breast reconstruction following mastectomy, which can greatly increase a patient's self-esteem and emotional well-being after defeating their cancer battle. A plastic surgeon can provide an essential role for breast cancer patients in providing unparalleled care and improving the quality of life for breast cancer patients.
What Can I Expect During Breast Reconstruction?
Prior to your breast reconstruction surgery, you will work with Dr. Asaadi to create a customized treatment plan to ensure your desired results are achieved. Pre-surgery instructions and a treatment regime will be created and followed before the procedure and during the healing process.
What Can I Expect After Breast Reconstruction Surgery?
Side effects after breast reconstruction surgery can include soreness, bruising, swelling, inflammation, and fatigue. Stitches are usually removed 1-2 weeks post-surgery, and patients should avoid all strenuous activity until cleared by Dr. Asaadi during follow up appointments. Depending on your body’s rate of healing, the recovery time will vary for each individual patient and can be dependent on the techniques used during the breast reconstruction surgery.
Dr. Asaadi and our staff welcome any questions you may have about breast reconstruction. Contact our New Jersey office at 973.731.7000, or you may request an appointment online today!
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