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There are several modalities to lift up the eyebrows. Surgical techniques work well but involve cutting, possible scarring and downtime. Non-surgical modalities such as Ultherapy and Thermacool CPT help raise up eyebrows without cutting surgery. The results look natural but only last for a year or two. Another option to elevate eyebrows without cutting surgery is Botox. Judicious placement of about 50 units of Botox in the forehead and around the eyes can elevate eyebrows several millimeters. Again; the drawback is that the results only last about 4 months.

Finally, one of my favorite ways to raise eyebrows and restore balance to the face is to inject long lasting fillers into the temple and lateral forehead area. Results are immediate and can last for several years. 

One of the sign of aging is hollowness in the temple area. This can lower eyebrows and cause a hollow or skeletonized look.  1-2 Syringes of a filler such as Radiesse, Bellafill, Juvederm Volluma or Juvederm Vollure can make a significant difference.

Please come in for a complimentary consultation. Bring photos from 5 or even 10 years ago and let’s talk about making you look younger without cutting surgery.

Yours,

Dr. David Rahimi, MD,FAAD, FAACS

323 653 7700

www.foreveryoung.net

www.westlakelaser.com

New Procedure Announcement

10/2018

Neck and Jowl lift without cutting Surgery

I have developed a novel combination therapy that uses Smartlipo Triplex and nano fractional Radiofrequency (venus Viva) conurrently to tighten the jowls and neck area.

Smartlipo Triplex liquefies the fat under the chin using 3 very small incisions. Each incision is smaller than the back of a pencil erasure. These entry points are so small that no sutures are needed to close the skin. The procedure is performed using local anesthesia and mild oral sedation. Excess fat is removed from the chin and jowl area. The over lying skin is treated with superficial radiofrequency energy and micro needling. 

The entire procedure takes less than an hour and healing time is 3-4 days.

Cost: $4000-$5000 (includes surgeons fee, OR fee, Sedationa nd after care)

Please e mail me photographs of your neck and I will let you know if you are a good candidate for the combination treatment.

afshinrahimi@yahoo.com

Cosmetic Consultation is free and we would be happy to schedule an appointment for you

Yours,

Dr. David Rahimi

The non ablative Diamond hand piece of venus Viva is ideal for tightening of the skin. There is no downtime and no pain while getting the treatment.

Venus Viva also has an ablative hand piece that inserts 36 small needles under the skin. RF energy is transmitted through the needles and tightens the skin. This modality does have a 3 day downtime (swelling and peeling).

Many conditions ranging from Rosacea to acne scarring and discolorations can be treated with these 2 types of Venus Viva. Please watch our video and consider seeing Dr David Rahimi for a complimentary consultation.

Yours,

Zonya Villatoro

office manager

323 653 7700

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ph98TiVwe74

Many of my patients notice aging of their eyelids starting in their 40s and early 50s.

We do offer cutting surgery and removal of skin and fat but this option is only acceptable to a small percentage of my patients.

Cutting surgery of excess skin and fat (Blepharoplasty) requires downtime and is associated with scarring.

Rarely scars can become thickened and unsightly. There is also the usually larger cost of cutting surgery and downtime.

Non surgical treatment of the eyelids with Restylane fillers, Lasers such as Mixto Co2 laser

and Ultherepay are alternatives that should be considered.

Excess skin can be tightened and removed with laser. Hollowness and deep "tear troughs"

can be filled in with fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm. Pelleve, Venus Viva,

Thermacool CPT, Ultherapy are non surgical laser, Ultrasound and radiofrequency

devices that can tighten and lift the skin without the need for cutting surgery.

Downtime is usually shorter and the procedures are generally safer.

Please come in for a complimentary consultation.

323 653 7700

Dr. David Rahimi

I performe cutting face and neck lifts but most of my patients prefer a minimally invasive approach and no scarring. Laser liposuction with Smartlipo Triplex has been a good alternative to surgery for some of my patients.

More recently a new device called ThermiRF is gaining acceptance in the US. This FDA approved modality melts fat and tightens the skin from inside with 3 small scars that are smaller than the back of a pencil erasure. the scars are behind the ears and under the chin and barely visible.

Thermi uses a small probe and "injects" Radiofrequency energy under the skin resulting in a tightening and elevation of the neck and jowls. The same technology can be used in the breasts, buttocks and abdominal skin..

Call us and schedule a consultation to see if you are a candidate for this virtually scar-less neck lift.

323 653 7700

A. David Rahimi, MD,FAAD,FAACS,FAAFCS.

https://www.thermi.com/home

I performed many breast lifts during my Cosmetic Surgery fellowship in 1999. I never liked the scars. Some patients did great and had barely visible scars. Most of my patients had visible scars that made them self-conscious about their appearance. Occasionally the scars would become hypertrophic or even keloidal. I stopped doing breast lifts shortly after.

Recently I became very impressed with a new procedure called Thermi RF.

Thermi uses a small probe and injects Radiofrequency energy under the skin resulting in a tightening and elevation of the breast. The same technology can be used in the buttocks and abdominal skin.

Please watch this video by another surgeon back east. I hope to produce our own video this year.

Call us and schedule a consultation to see if you are a candidate for this virtually scar-less breast lift.

323 653 7700

A. David Rahimi, MD,FAAD,FAACS,FAAFCS.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lHTWWUSpxs

Kybella for the treatment of excess fat under the chin and neck is becoming more and more popular.

The fact is that men in 2016 have several options to improve their jawline and contour their neck. In fact, 73 percent of people say they don’t like the extra fat under their chin and neck, according to a survey by the American Society of Dermatological Surgery found.

Here are the surgical and non-surgical options:

Smartlipo Triplex uses 3 different wavelengths and a laser to gently remove excess fat and tighten the skin from within. This procedure is invasive but can be performed under local anesthesia and leaves practically no scarring. Downtime is 3-5 days and cost varies between $2500-$5000

Some patients are against anything invasive. We also offer them a combination treatment with kybella and Ultherapy.

Kybella gradually melts excess neck fat over a few weeks and may even results in a little tightening of the skin. Subsequently any residual loose skin is tightened with either Ultherapy, Pelleve, Venus Viva, or Thermage CPT.

All these devices are offered at Forever Young Inc. and performed under light sedation for maximum efficacy and minimum pain and downtime.

Kybella treatments have 2-3 days of down time and cost $750-$1500

Ultherapy of face, neck, eyes performed by Dr. David Rahimi is $3500

We offer packages and free 6 month care credit financing

Please visit out website for more information and “before and after” photographs

http://www.kybellahq.com/

www.foreveryoung.net

Thank you

A. David Rahimi, MD,FAAD,FAACS.

Finally there is an FDA approved procedure to permanently remove unwanted fat under the chin area.

I was hesitant at first but have seen great results over the last few months.

There is significant melting of the fat and even some tightening of the skin

Please read bout Kybella and call our office for incredible specials.

here is a good review by webmd

http://www.webmd.com/beauty/news/20150430/kybella-double-chin-shot#1

see the before and after pics and judge for yourself

https://www.mykybella.com/kybella-before-and-after

Dr David R.

I have a German patient who recently sent me articles on a product widely available in Europe. It is called Lipo dissolve and seems to have similar properties as Kybella.

If you recall Mesotherapy really did not work well. It was often administered by non MDs and no one really knew what was actually in the injections.

Kybella id offered by Allergan.

Allergan is a very professional company and just purchased Kytera (the makers of Kybella) for a deal worth over 2 billion dollars.

Allergan will now ensures safety and efficacy and purity of this product.

Prices start at $750 per treatment

2-3 sessions over a few months may be needed to achieve visible and satisfactory results. 

Please read about this new treatment on our website:

www.kybellaHQ.com

thank you

A. David Rahimi,MD,FAAD,FAACS 

I am really excited to announce that Kybella is finally here.

For the first time there is an FDA approved injection that permanently and non surgically dissolve fatty deposits under the chin.

Other areas such as the abdomen and knees and thighs can also be injected; although this would be considered an off label use.

Kybella can also be combined with non-surgical face and eyelifts such as Ulterapy, Thermage CPT, Pelleve, and Venus Viva.

Please read more about this exciting treatment and come in for a free consultation.

www.kybellaHQ.com

A. David Rahimi,MD,FAAD,FAACS

We are one of the first practices in Los Angeles to start using Venus Viva.

This new nano fractional radiofrequency treatment has been successfully used in Korea, China and Europe and has finally received FDA approval in the US.

Here are the highlight:

1. Great for treating patients with darker and delicate skin

2. Less downtime than conventional Fraxel and Co2 lasers

3. Designed to improve wrinkles, acne scarring and problems with pigmentation

4. Quick recovery and reasonably priced from $750 to $1500 per treatment

http://www.venusconcept.com/products/venus-viva/

The New Gold Standard in Medical Aesthetics

Venus Viva™ is a revolutionary, fully customizable FDA cleared solution for facial remodeling and resurfacing. Delivering impressive efficacy through combining NanoFractional Radio Frequency™ (RF) and one-of-a-kind SmartScan™ technology, Venus Viva is the first system that allows you to manually control ablation and coagulation for enhanced treatment efficiency.

• Largest variable treatment area in the industry

• Superior RF depth penetration

• Consistent selectional dermal heating

• Controlled coagulation and ablation ability

• Portability and ease of use

• Immediate and long term results

• Increased treatment options with multi-applicators

  Venus Concept is once again setting new industry standards in device innovation and treatment methods for facial rejuvenation.

  

  The New Gold Standard in Medical Aesthetics

  Venus Viva™ is a revolutionary, fully customizable FDA cleared solution for facial remodeling and resurfacing. Delivering impressive efficacy through combining NanoFractional Radio Frequency™ (RF) and one-of-a-kind SmartScan™ technology, Venus Viva is the first system that allows you to manually control ablation and coagulation for enhanced treatment efficiency.

• Largest variable treatment area in the industry

• Superior RF depth penetration

• Consistent selectional dermal heating

• Controlled coagulation and ablation ability

• Portability and ease of use

• Immediate and long term results

• Increased treatment options with multi-applicators

  Venus Concept is once again setting new industry standards in device innovation and treatment methods for facial rejuvenation.

  

Pearly Penile Papules (PPP) is a treatable condition that affects a small percentage of men in the United States. The small white bumps around the head of the penis are more than a cosmetic nuisance. My patients complain of occasional irritation and soreness after sex. They can be mistaken for STD and will not go away without medical intervention.

I have treated several dozen such patients over the past 15 years with a combination of Mixto Co2 laser and electrocautery with excellent cosmetic results.

The treatment is practically painless and recovery is about 4-7 days. The risk of scarring is minimal and the majority of the patients are very happy with the laser treatment.

A. David Rahimi,MD,FAAD,FAACS

Here are a few examples:

PPP or Pearly Penile Papules

I have treated nearly 100 patients with PPP over the past 16 years.

This benign condition can cause profound anxiety in younger men.

It is easily treatable with lasers and leaves virtually no marks.

I start the consultation with a thorough medical exam followed by detailed photographs outlining the procedure and healing phases. 1-2 sessions are usually needed to eliminate the problem. The healing phase is 5-7 days. Mild redness and soreness can last up to 2 weeks.

Please come in for a free and confidential consultation

Or e-mail me your questions and photographs for a virtual consult.

afshinrahimi@yahoo.com

Quadrafecta

Ultherapy face, neck and eyes

Mixto fractional Co2 laser face, neck and eyes

Voluma fillers

Great non-surgical lifting

www.quadrafecta.com

Sculptra and Juvederm Voluma can be used to fill in the hollowness in the temple area. This hollowness happens as we age and worsens in the 50s and 60s.

In addition to harvested fat, Juvederm Voluma and Bellafill can be used to fill these imperfections and rejuvenate the face. The treatment is practically painless and requires little to no downtime.

Please visit us for a free consultation.(the two top photos are before, the bottom 2 photos are immediately after)

Thank you

A. David Rahimi, MD, FAAD, FAACS.