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Mommy Makeover Recovery Period and What to Expect

One of the most important thing to having a successful mommy makeover procedure is knowing what to expect after having the procedure. Having realistic expectations and planning ahead is vitally important so that you can avoid any disappointment or unexpected occurrences. Here at Dr. Ali Sajjadian’s Newport Beach plastic surgery practice, we want all our beautiful mommies to be prepared for… Read More »

6 Questions to Ask Before Breast Augmentation

One of the best ways to prepare for your breast augmentation consultation is to make a list of questions. Your consultation is a unique opportunity to get personalized advice and answers from your surgeon. Unfortunately, many women find that they forget the questions they’ve been thinking about during this important appointment. Write your questions down… Read More »

“How do I know if I need a Breast Lift?”

This is definitely a question we often get from women here in the Newport Beach area. Breast lift surgery is one of our more popular procedures and it’s one that is often included in mommy makeovers.  Deflated, sagging breasts are the most common complaints that lead women to consider a breast lift.  If you’re not sure you would… Read More »

Breast Augmentation: Size Does Matters

  After making the big decision to have a breast augmentation, many of our Newport Beach clients get stuck on deciding what size is right for them. Add on the decision of what type of breast implant and some ladies are plain overwhelmed.  While they are important decisions, there is no reason to get overwhelmed and here in… Read More »

Traditional Rhinoplasty vs. Hispanic Rhinoplasty – What’s the Difference?

Many of our Hispanic patients are unaware that there are differences between traditional rhinoplasty and Hispanic rhinoplasty. Understanding the difference will help you prepare for your rhinoplasty and achieve the best possible results. What Is Hispanic Rhinoplasty? Hispanic rhinoplasty is a type of ethnic rhinoplasty performed on patients that have Hispanic genetic roots. Patients with… Read More »

Breast Implants and Pregnancy

As most women know, breasts change throughout life, especially after pregnancy and breastfeeding.  Typically after pregnancy most women experience one of the following:  breasts get smaller (very common), they get bigger (common, especially with weight gain), or stay the same (less common). Lately, we’ve had several questions from our Newport Beach clientele regarding what will… Read More »

Fillers for Rhinoplasty? Non-invasive Rhinoplasty?

Have you recently had a rhinoplasty but your nostrils look uneven? Thinking about putting a filler in the nostril(s) to make up for the difference? Think carefully about it. Filler placement in the nose can cause irreversible, negative changes to your skin that would be very difficult to correct afterwards. And it is not FDA- approved. Although… Read More »

Lose your “Mommy Muffin” with a Tummy Tuck

Do you look pregnant even though you’re not? Many women struggle with a “mommy muffin”, “muffin top” or a post-baby belly that looks slightly pregnant even years after their last delivery. Stretched out skin and separated or loose abdominal muscles can cause the stomach to look rounded and bulging. Extra crunches at the gym won’t… Read More »

Weight Gain after Liposuction

It should come as no surprise that gaining back the weight after a procedure that removes excess fat is counterproductive, but it can happen for a variety of reasons. Many Newport Beach residents fear it will dramatically effect or even reverse the results of their liposuction. Another common question is whether or not gaining weight after a liposuction… Read More »