Sourced directly from Dr. Rady Rahban's social posts and replies.
What is Dr. Rahban's approach to treating nasolabial folds (smile lines)?
Dr. Rahban emphasizes that nasolabial folds are a normal part of facial anatomy. He believes the real issue is often volume loss in the midface, not the fold itself. Filling the fold directly can lead to an overfilled, unnatural appearance. His goal is to restore facial harmony rather than simply erasing smile lines.
What is Dr. Rahban's approach to repairing abdominal wall damage and hernias?
Dr. Rahban uses a meshless technique to restore separated abdominal muscles and repair hernias, utilizing the patient's own tissue without foreign material. He notes that structural problems like severe abdominal wall damage and hernias cannot be resolved through dieting, exercise, or willpower alone.
What is Dr. Rahban's preferred breast implant insertion method and why?
Dr. Rahban prefers the breast-fold incision for breast augmentation, a method he has used for the last 10 years. He previously used the areolar approach but changed due to concerns about cutting through breast tissue (which can affect future breastfeeding) and the risk of contamination and capsular contracture (hardening around the implant). The breast-fold incision allows him to largely bypass breast tissue, minimizing bacterial contamination and biofilm, factors believed to contribute to capsular contracture. He emphasizes that the surgical approach is far more important than the location of a small scar.
What are the recovery expectations for rhinoplasty?
After rhinoplasty, the nose will continue to refine and improve in appearance over time, with final results developing gradually.
What is Dr. Rahban's philosophy on liposuction and its limitations?
Dr. Rahban views liposuction as a contouring tool, not a competition to remove the most fat. He emphasizes that removing more fat does not automatically create a better result and avoids high-volume liposuction when it could compromise quality. Aggressive fat removal risks include skin that doesn't retract, noticeable contour irregularities (dents, divots), difficult-to-hide scars, increased asymmetry, and extensive internal scarring that can complicate future procedures. He stresses the importance of selecting the right procedure, the right patient, and the right amount of fat removal, adhering to the principle that 'more is not always better' in plastic surgery.
What are the benefits and recovery expectations for a breast reduction and lift?
A breast reduction and lift offers significant functional and lifestyle improvements beyond aesthetics, impacting how a woman moves, dresses, exercises, and feels daily. Functional improvement from reducing excess weight and creating a balanced frame is as important as aesthetic changes. While transformations in shape, proportion, and lift are visible at 6 weeks post-op, this is still an early stage of healing. Breasts will continue to settle, and incisions will actively heal. Over subsequent months, scars are expected to soften, flatten, and lighten as they mature.
What causes issues under the chin and what is Dr. Rahban's diagnostic approach?
The area under the chin is a common concern, but often misunderstood. Issues can stem from fat, loose skin, or a weak chin. Dr. Rahban notes that the common instinct to only remove fat is usually incorrect, as suctioning fat alone is rarely the complete solution. If the problem is loose skin or a recessed chin, procedures like Kybella, liposuction, CoolSculpting, or Ultherapy will not fix it and can even leave the area looser. The anatomy under the neck is intricate, and the approach is not straightforward. Potential solutions include chin enhancement or skin tightening/removal. Dr. Rahban stresses the crucial importance of receiving a proper diagnosis before any procedure.
What are the indications for chin augmentation?
Chin augmentation is an effective procedure for enhancing the jawline. Patients bothered by a recessed chin, weak jaw, or those desiring a more defined jawline and balanced profile are good candidates for this procedure.
What is Dr. Rahban's stance on breast implants, cancer, and implant illness (BII)?
Dr. Rahban acknowledges that the question of whether implants cause cancer is a major concern, and he aims to provide clear, evidence-based answers. He discusses rare cancers associated with textured implants, as well as controversial topics like Motiva implants, Breast Implant Illness (BII), and explant surgery. Recognizing the significant amount of information, misinformation, fear, and marketing surrounding these issues, his goal is to separate known facts from unknowns to empower individuals to make educated decisions.