Dr Kourosh Tavakoli in the Media

Sydney plastic surgeon Dr Kourosh Tavakoli’s case study shows how cosmetic procedures can be combined.

Sydney plastic surgeon Dr Kourosh Tavakoli’s patient says she had a bump high on the bridge of her nose that, while it didn’t bother her unduly, always caught her eye when she saw herself in a mirror.

She says the bump is a family feature shared by her father and aunt and as she found herself noticing it more and more in her mid-20s, she began to think about having it corrected. When she consulted Dr Tavakoli about a rhinoplasty, she mentioned during their discussion that she had always wanted a breast augmentation. At more than 180cm tall, she says she has always felt she was completely flat-chested.

Dr Tavakoli explained she could have both procedures at the same time and the convenience strongly appealed to her, so she made arrangements to take two weeks off work for her recovery time.

‘The breast augmentation is something I’d always thought about. I used to talk about it with my mum and we’d joke that we’d do it together,’ she says, adding with a laugh that her mother is envious of her now she has gone from an A to a D cup.

She said that Dr Tavakoli reassured her there wasn’t any extra risk involved with undergoing the two procedures simultaneously. Her rhinoplasty and breast augmentation operations took about three hours in total and she says she went into day surgery at 7am and was at home by 2pm. Dr Tavakoli removed the bump from the bridge of her nose and also performed a septoplasty to narrow it. She says she is very happy with the result.

Dr Tavakoli also inserted high profile, round silicone-filled implants behind the pectoral muscle to provide some forward projection and to give her fullness in the upper pole of her breasts, giving her the bustline she says she has always desired.

‘From the moment I woke up until now, which is five weeks later, I’ve had no real pain at all, just a little tenderness with my nose,’ says the patient. ‘even Dr Tavakoli has been impressed by the speed of my recovery.’

She says she took a prescription painkiller for a week and a half after the surgery and that although all the work on her nose was internal, she did have bruises over her upper eyelids, which faded in about a week.

Her breast augmentation incisions were relatively small and are healing well. overall, she is extremely pleased with the outcomes of both procedures.

‘I don’t think it’s changed me as a person; I just feel so much more comfortable when I look in the mirror – and the breast augmentation has given me a lot more confidence about wearing summer clothes,’ she says. ‘I haven’t needed to buy more clothes, the ones I have still fit, they just look better!’

Dr Tavakoli says the safety of modern procedures and technologies means patients can combine procedures for two-in-one cosmetic results. acsm

Toni went to see Sydney plastic surgeon Dr Kourosh Tavakoli to have her breasts rejuvenated following two pregnancies.

Following considerable weight fluctuations and breastfeeding associated with her two pregnancies, Toni noticed significant sagging and volume loss in her breasts. ‘My self-esteem was so low, I didn’t want to wear revealing tops and I basically had to wear industrial strength bras to get any lift – I was desperate to get my pert breasts back!’ she says.

Toni researched the procedure and possible surgeons for seven years prior to taking the plunge and found Sydney plastic surgeon Dr Kourosh Tavakoli through a friend’s recommendation. ‘Dr Tavakoli’s reputation is that he is precise, caring and strives to get great results for each of his patients,’ she says. ‘His team is professional, cohesive and make you feel confident about your procedure.’

Toni and her husband attended her initial consult, where they discussed the breast lift and augmentation she wished to undergo with Dr Tavakoli. ‘We had a talk about my concerns, then after he conducted an examination and took some measurements we looked through pictures of his previous work and discussed how we could achieve the best results.’

Toni says the whole process was easier than she imagined it would be, and describes the pain following as minimal. ‘It was similar to the discomfort and tingling when you first begin to breastfeed. For me, it was very manageable and had disappeared within a few days,’ she says.

‘Now, you wouldn’t even know I’ve had the surgery done! My new breasts are perky and natural-looking and the scars have faded to a vague silver,’ she says. ‘Importantly, my self-esteem has returned, I feel beautiful again and having such a positive experience has really changed my outlook.’

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Gabriella went to see Sydney plastic surgeon Dr Kourosh Tavakoli to have her uneven breasts corrected.

Jessica rule reports.

Gabriella’s breasts developed unevenly during puberty and were consequently significantly uneven. ‘I was extremely self-conscious about the big difference in my breasts – one was a small C and the other a large D cup,’ says Gabriella. ‘I didn’t want to wear revealing tops or bikinis and I had trouble bra shopping because of the size difference.’

Gabriella says she thoroughly researched the procedure and possible doctors. The first surgeon she saw was unsure about how to proceed with her breasts, but when she saw Sydney plastic surgeon Dr Kourosh Tavakoli at their first consultation her confidence was gained.

‘Dr Tavakoli made me feel safe that he knew what he was doing. He had a previous case like mine and had achieved good results, so he was confident he could achieve the outcome I wanted,’ she says.

Gabriella didn’t want to use breast implants to remedy the size difference, so Dr Tavakoli recommended a reduction in her larger breast, along with a slight reduction in her smaller breast.

Gabriella attended her initial consultation with Dr Tavakoli, where they discussed the breast procedure she wished to undergo. ‘We had a talk about my concerns, then after he did an examination and took some measurements we looked through pictures of his previous work and discussed how we could achieve the best results for me.’

Gabriella says she was initially nervous going in to the procedure, but it happened quickly and was easier than she imagined it would be.

‘I was in pain following the surgery for about a week, which I was able to manage with pain killers,’ she says. ‘Within three weeks I was back at university and it has now been two months since the operation so I have resumed gentle exercise.’

‘As for the results, I now can’t imagine having my old breasts – this just feels like it’s the way I was meant to look,’ she says. ‘The scars are healing very well and I think they will be barely noticeable, which was one of my key concerns.’

Gabriella says her family and friends are also very pleased with the success of her results. ‘They can see that my confidence has returned,’ she says. ‘My mum is especially happy for me because she can tell how positive the impact has been on how I feel about my body.’

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by BellaSugar Australia

Everywhere I look of late I seem to be greeted with celebs sporting some seriously stellar cheekbones. I’m jealous. And I’m also not so certain that they looked like that a few years ago, but whatevs, we’ll never know if they’ve had ‘work’ or have just employed a friggin’ fabulous makeup artist. If it’s the latter, I want their digits, but if designer cheeks are the Next Big Thing, I want to know more about them, so I called Dr. Kourosh Tavakoli, a Sydney-based Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon to talk cheeky fillers and implants.

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Video games offering plastic surgery services is another example how far cosmetic surgery culture has come in the past few years.  Users can upload photos and imagine themselves having various procedures such as Breast augmentation, rhinoplasty etc…

Apple has embraced this idea in the new iphone format and is available for users  from November on.

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The future of breast augmentation is to visualise the end result of Breast Implant Augmentation before embarking on this operation. The simulation programmes are getting better and better and won’t be long before we have the first commercially viable model in Australia.

3-D Imaging for Breast Augmentation – Video Feature

Today’s affordable 3-D imaging technology is revolutionizing the results patients can get from breast augmentation surgery. In this five-minute video you’ll learn how finding a surgeon who uses 3-D imaging to simulate augmentation outcomes can ensure you get the results you want from breast implant surgery. In this interview, Dr. Steve Teitelbaum explains the difference the 3-D imaging can make, as well as the limitations that exist. Click here to watch now!

The butt enhancement has certainly taken off with a lot media attention given to this procedure. There are 2 types of buttock augmentation, one using a silicone implant placed behind the gluteal muscle. Secondly is fat injection using patient’s own tissue.

The procedure is very successful and is best suited with women who have very flat buttocks with poor projection. The downtime is 2 weeks and the cost around $15,000.

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Nicole Kidman’s nose is definitely a favourite of my patients in Sydney followed by Ashlee Simpson and  Jessica Alba. The most important thing in looking at celebrity noses is that they match the individual’s facial shape and ethnicity.

As Dr Rey commented celebrities are commonly used as models in the quest for cosmetic surgery.

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Sydney plastic surgeon Dr Kourosh Tavakoli explains the key elements to a natural-looking breast augmentation.

The number of breast enlargement operations is on the increase, as is the demand for natural-looking breasts. A well-augmented breast has a natural fullness, with gentle sloping off the chest wall. There should be natural cleavage without webbing between the breasts and only a certain amount of perkiness.

There three main telltale signs of an unnatural-looking breast augmentation are:

• Breast implant margin. This should be imperceptible as obvious implant edge visibility, especially in the midline, will resemble the ‘Tori Spelling look’.
• Breast implant size. An implant that is too large for a small frame is a dead giveaway. Pamela Anderson’s breasts are an example of this.
• Perkiness. An augmented breast that is too perky will tend to look fake, as a small amount of droop is natural. When the patient lies on her back the breast implants should roll to the side like natural breast tissue and not sit up like mountains.

Before undergoing surgery, it is beneficial for patients to review photographic examples of the breasts they would like, and to convey their wants to the surgeon so there is a clear, visual understanding of the desired result.

There are six main clinical parameters for breast implants on initial consultation:

• Patient’s body build and height
• Breast size, shape and symmetry
• Nipple position in relation to the breast
• Quality of breast skin
• Chest wall shape and dimension
• Patient’s desired cup size and shape.

After establishing the crucial parameters in the clinical examination, the process of tailor-making the right breast augmentation begins.

The key considerations when customising a breast augmentation to gain a natural-looking result are:

1. Incision placement

There are three choices about where to make the incisions for breast enlargement. They can be in the breast fold (inframammary), around the nipple (periareolar) or under the arm (transaxillary). These incisions can all produce scarring. Although patients may have some initial concerns about the location of their scars, they are ultimately far more concerned with the final shape and size of their breasts.

Most of my patients opt for the inframammary incision. I believe this incision has the least interference with breastfeeding and nipple sensation and generally heals very well.

2. Breast implant shape

The choice of shape varies from round to teardrop. The shape variation is in the width and projection of the implant for any given size. The range of breast implants available offers great versatility in achieving a natural look.

Most of my patients choose round breast implants. The round implant tends to be ideal for those patients with a nice existing shape who desire a straightforward enlargement. Since I prefer placing the implant in a sub-muscular pocket, implant edge visibility in the upper pole of the breast is not a major issue.

Use of the teardrop (anatomical) shape depends on the patient’s wishes as well as her body shape. They are ideal for women who have tuberous breasts. Mild elevation of the nipple in relation to the breast mound can be achieved without the need for extra scars on the breast (which occur with a breast lift). In these situations, the implants are inserted in a subglandular (subfascial) pocket under the breast tissue.

Some patients specifically want less fullness in the upper quadrant. Teardrop-shaped breast implants certainly offer less fullness in this area. This request tends to be very personal as most women seek breast augmentations in order to obtain upper pole fullness. Teardrop implants do have a slight tendency to rotate, and this problem can only be corrected by secondary surgery.

3. Breast implant fill

I use both cohesive silicone gel and saline-filled breast implants. The new generation silicone-gel implants are very safe and feel and look more like a natural breast. Most breast augmentations in Australia are performed with ilicone-gel implants. In December 2006, the Food and Drug Administration approved the use of gel implants in the United States. The decision was based on extensive scientific research into silicone-gel implants. acsm

A rhinoplasty procedure by Sydney plastic surgeon Dr Kourosh Tavakoli transformed this patient’s appearance and life. Caroline Selwyn reports.

Rhinoplasty is one of the most common cosmetic surgery procedures performed in Australia, and one with a high patient satisfaction rate. According to Sydney plastic surgeon Dr Kourosh Tavakoli, many people take a long time to actually decide to have the surgery, but once they do many admit they wish they had done it sooner.

At 20 years old, Dr Tavakoli’s patient says that it was the perfect time to correct her nose that she had been ‘very aware of’ throughout her life. ‘Being young, I had no big commitments and I knew the healing time would be relatively quick,’ she says. ‘I just didn’t want to wait any longer.’

The patient says she has never been happy with her nose and always wanted to change it. ‘It just didn’t look feminine and was out of place on the rest of my face.

‘I had the misfortune of inheriting my father’s masculine European nose,’ she says. ‘It just didn’t fit with the rest of my facial features. There was a prominent bump, which was especially noticeable in my profile.’

She began researching online, reading about other people’s experiences with rhinoplasty, and found Dr Tavakoli’s case studies. ‘I was also impressed with Dr Tavakoli’s qualifications and professionalism,’ she says.

In her first consultation, Dr Tavakoli discussed the surgical possibilities, techniques and her desired outcome. ‘He showed me computerised “before” and “after” pictures of what a rhinoplasty could do for my nose,’ she says.’ This was extremely beneficial as seeing the “after” shots meant I had realistic expectations of what could be achieved.’

Dr Tavakoli also detected some breathing problems in the patient’s nasal passages. ‘It turned out my left nasal cavity was completely blocked off, so the procedure wasn’t just cosmetic after all,’ she says.

‘Before rhinoplasty, my nose just didn’t fit with the rest of my facial features and looked out of place’

The patient says her recovery was relatively slow but Dr Tavakoli and his staff were very helpful with post-surgery care. ‘I was one of the small percentage of people who was still experiencing bruising and swelling at my oneweek follow-up appointment,’ she says. ‘I had lymphatic massage to drain the build-up in my face, which cleared it up quite quickly.’

The patient says once the swelling subsided, she was ‘absolutely delighted’ with the result and her breathing had improved. ‘It was exactly what I expected and hoped for,’ she says.

The patient says she experienced a ‘very dramatic’ change. ‘It altered the entire look of my face,’ she says. ‘My nose has always been out of proportion to the rest of my
face and now it fits.’ acsm