Dr. Monasebian is one of a handful of surgeons trained and Board Certified in both Plastic Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgery. This unique combination allows him to perform surgical procedures of the face and neck to the highest aesthetic and functional standards.
Whether one is seeking to rejuvenate one's face or correct features resulting from trauma, birth defect, cancer or accident, Dr. Monasebian's understanding of the complex factors involving facial surgery as well as his compassion makes him uniquely qualified.
If you would like to send a photograph of your face before your consultation in New York City so that the results will be available at your exam, please visit our Virtual Consult page.
Facelift (Rhytidectomy) by Dr. Monasebian
 Over time, the long-term effects of gravity, exposure to sun, dry air, and general stress takes its toll on an individual's face and neckline. Jowls can develop under the jawline with folds and fat deposits. Sometimes creases begin to form between the nose and the mouth. A facelift can considerably reduce these signs of aging by removing excess fat, tightening the underlying muscles, and redraping the skin around the neck and face. Facelifts can be done alone, or frequently performed in conjunction with another procedure such as a browlift, eyelid surgery, or nose reshaping. If your problem areas are limited to the neck, a more conservative procedure, known as a "necklift" will be recommended. In some cases, a facelift can reduce the outward signs of aging by ten or fifteen years.
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Forehead Lift (Browlift) in Manhattan
A forehead lift or "browlift" is used to correct a drooping browline (eyebrow area) reducing the horizontal lines and furrows (worry lines) that often make a person appear angry, sad or tired. The procedure creates a refreshed, youthful appearance to the forehead area above the eyes. When performing a forehead lift procedure, muscles and tissue areas that droop or cause creases are removed or corrected to smooth the skin on the forehead to reduce frown lines and raise the eyebrows. There are two surgical methods, and during your initial consultation the procedure that works best for you will be recommended. The first is the most conventional method where a surgical incision is hidden just above the hairline. Browlifts are also performed using an endoscope which enables the procedure to be performed with a minimal number of incisions. While the traditional method can sometimes attain more lift, both methods create smoother, flatter skin on the forehead.
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Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) in NYC
Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is designed to remove excess skin and fat from the upper and lower eyelids. The procedure can correct drooping upper lids that tend to sag with time and the puffy bags below the eyes. The procedure usually takes about 1 hour and can be performed in the office using local anesthesia. Stitches can be removed after three or four days. Blepharoplasty can be done as a single procedure, or in conjunction with other facial surgery such as a facelift or a browlift.
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Surgery of the Nose (Rhinoplasty) at Park Avenue Plastic Surgery
Surgery to reshape the nose, (rhinoplasty) is among the most common plastic surgery procedures. This procedure can reduce or increase the size of the nose, remove an unwanted hump, change the shape of the tip or the bridge, narrow the width of the nostrils, or change the angle between the nose and the upper lip. The procedure is also used to correct problems resulting from injury and can help relieve certain breathing difficulties.
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Cheek Implants in NYC
To improve and enhance facial contours and bring a more harmonious balance to your face and features, you may want to consider cheek implantation. With a variety of implants available, you may strengthen your jawline or bring your chin or cheeks into balance with the rest of your face.
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Lip Enhancement on Park Avenue
Full and vivacious lips have always been recognized as aesthetically important features. Some of us however, are born with thin, ill-defined lips. But the appearance of our lips is now within our control. During this procedure, a piece of tissue is borrowed from somewhere in your body and grafted into one or both lips.
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Surgery of the Chin by Dr. Monasebian
Chin surgery can change the shape of the chin to reduce a prominent chin or to extend the chin from the face. The contour of the chin can be reshaped to be smoother, or more angular in appearance.
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Cheek Dimples and Chin Clefts
If you have ever wanted a dimple on your cheek or wanted to accentuate one you currently have - now is the time. Through a minor procedure taking less than thirty minutes and usually performed under local anesthesia, Dr. Monasebian can add dimples to your face or a cleft to your chin!
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Liposuction of the Neck and Chin (Tumescent Liposuction) on Park Avenue
When the tumescent technique is used in the liposuction of your neck and chin, the areas of fat are injected with an anesthetic which causes the fat to become swollen, or "tumesced". The resulting expanded molecules make the fat particles easier to remove. You will begin to notice the difference in your new look almost immediately after surgery. The tumescent method results in less post-operative bruising, swelling and pain. A significant improvement in your appearance is apparent within 3 weeks of your surgery, when most of the swelling has subsided.
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BOTOX® Injections by Dr. Monasebian
BOTOX® is a protein that weakens muscles that wrinkle the skin. It is injected under the skin into areas surrounding the eyes, forehead and mouth to reduce "worry lines", "crow's feet" and "frown lines". The procedure is quick and usually done in an examination room.
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Soft Tissue Facial Fillers in New York City
Fat/Collagen Injections
Collagen is a protein found in the second layer of skin known as the dermis (the first layer is called the epidermus). It is injected under the dermis layer to add fullness to areas of the face such as the lips, cheeks and forehead.
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Alloderm
When a significant amount of soft tissue is lost, either due to injury or disease, serious problems can develop. Replacing the damaged or missing tissue with AlloDerm, a real human tissue, results in a quicker recovery time with less complications. Using AlloDerm, for implantation purposes, reduces the likelihood of rejection, which can happen when a foreign substance is placed into the body. AlloDerm has an extremely safe eight year history.
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Radiesse™
Radiesse™ is an injectable implant material that can fill the lines around the face and augment the lips. Unlike Collagen no allergy testing is required. The material can be placed without any skin testing. Best of all Radiesse lasts years as opposed to months like Collagen. Although more costly than Collagen, in the long term less money is actually spent. Other applications for Radiesse include filling out depressions and scars on the face. The correction achieved is both predictable and long lasting.
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Restylane®
Restylane® is designed to smooth wrinkles, sculpt lips and shape facial contours. It is a clear, synthetic gel made with hyaluronic acid, a natural substance that is found throughout your body. It carries little risk of allergic reaction. The most common areas for treatment are the glabellar lines (between the eyebrows) and the nasolabial folds (from the root of the nose to the angle of your mouth). With its unique ability to bind with water, Restylane remains in your skin for many months.
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Scar Revision
Scar revision is performed to reduce the appearance of scars caused by injury or previous surgery. Scars are by definition permanent, but surgery can narrow, fade and otherwise reduce the appearance of severe or unattractive scarring, which is especially helpful in areas of cosmetic importance such as the face and hands. There are many surgical methods of scar revision, only some of which may be appropriate for a particular type of scar or its location. These include surgical excision, skin grafts, flap surgery and Z-plasty (repositioning a scar so that it aligns with the face and is less noticeable). The effectiveness of scar reduction depends on a number of factors, including the nature of the injury, your body’s healing mechanism, the size and depth of the wound, how much blood supplies the area and the thickness and color of your skin.
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