Going to Dr. Ashjian was the best decision i ever made! I first went to him in 2021 for a BBL. After researching many doctors in the area, i felt he was the one i could trust that would give me what i was looking for! He is very honest and realistic in his approach and goes over every detail with you. I had a smaller frame and had to gain weight for the BBL. I’m 5’2 and weighed about 130 at the time of the procedure. I will include before and afters in this post. He gave me an amazing round butt, and defined my waist. I’m so happy with the bubble butt shape he gave me, even though i was considered on the smaller side for a BBL. Very perky and bubbly! After falling in love with his work, i returned again in 2022 for a breast lift with silicone implants. My breasts prior were starting to sag and lacked upper pole fullness. He did a lollipop lift and 415 high profile implant. My breasts look absolutely amazing now, so perky and round! He truly is the best doctor, and will listen to your wants and deliver the results!!! He is very realistic and will not try to sell you on things you don’t need. I would definitely recommend him.
This is my second plastic surgery procedure with Dr Ashjian and yet again, he is hands down the best of the best! After my great results with my breast lift in February, I decided to have a BBL with Dr Ashjian. I am 5’5” and 135 pounds when I had the procedure. He was able to only lipo 500ccs of fat to transfer. I love my results so much and feel they are very natural which is exactly what I wanted. He gave me a beautiful hour glass contour to my shape and I’m just so excited. Dr Ashjian is truly one of the greatest plastic surgeons out there and I am forever a patient. Thank you Dr Ashjian and team for always being the best! Updated on 12 Jun 2019: Hi guys! Wanted to share my results only 3 weeks post... I am so happy it’s unreal. I know I’m still swollen so areas that were lipo are going to still shrink over the next few months but dang! Dr Peter is a true master at his craft! I couldn’t of dreamt of better results ...
This comment is long over due! I've been going to Dr Ashjian for almost 6 years now. He is the expert injector behind my Botox and lip filler. After knowing him for so long, I have learned he is the most caring, generous, skilled, and professional Board Certified plastic surgeon around. His artistic skills in plastic surgery is truly a God given gift. He has changed my life forever and I am so thankful and blessed to know him. My very first surgery was a breast lift as I was diagnosed with grade 3 ptosis. Long before I knew Dr Ashjian, I had seen 3 other plastic surgeons. All which told me the only way of correcting my breast was with an anchor lift, or large implants. I am so thankful that God didn't allow any of those surgeons to work out for me. Dr Ashjian was able to give me a beautiful lift with lolipop technique and no need for an implant. I am completely blown away by my results! I can't thank Dr Ashjian enough and his team, Erica, who was simply outstanding! My entire experience was a breeze and has exceeded any expectation I had. Thank you all so so so very much! Updated on 2 Mar 2019: This review for my incredible board certified plastic surgeon Dr Peter Ashjian is very long over due. Dr. Peter Ashjian has been the expert injector behind my flawless Botox and Juvederm lip filler for almost 6 years now. I’ve gotten to really know him over the years and have found him to be a very kind, generous, and humble man. His artistic talents in plastics have always left me in awe as he is able to enhance and correct beauty in so many ways. I knew immediately that I wanted Dr Ashjian to perform my breast lift (bilateral breast mastopexy) ... today I am 5 days post op and I cannot begin to explain how over the moon I am with my results! Dr Peter has completely exceeded any and all expectations... I have never felt so beautiful and happy in my entire life and I can’t thank him enough for what he has done for me. I also want to give a HUGE thank you to his team and my surgery coordinator Erica for being absolutely the BEST... She has been there for me every step of this journey.... making this the greatest experience I could of ever imagined. Another huge thank you to the wonderful team of nurses and medics at Rasiance Surgery Center for providing a gorgeous, clean, and positive environment for my surgery. Full of all the GOOD VIBES!!!! Thank you guys from the bottom of my heart! My expressions in these videos say it all Updated on 2 Mar 2019: 5 days post op and I and sooo over the moon excited about my results. Dr Peter has exceeded every single expectation. I feel so incredible blessed to of had such a skilled surgeon. He gave me the beautiful perky breast that I’ve always dreamed of. Updated on 2 Mar 2019: Love my results so much! Still in pain but very tolerable. I am so happy with the new size of my areolas and how much volume the breast lift was able to give me. Putting on a surgical bra today for the first time hurts. Updated on 6 Mar 2019: These are before and after pictures that were taken at different angles. The before photos were taken the night before the surgery. The after photos were taken at the doctors office, 5 days post op after bandage wrap was removed. I will continue to post updates on this online community. Updated on 22 Mar 2019: Today I am 3 days shy of being 1 month post op. I have very minimal soreness and swelling... Still remains the best decision I’ve ever made. I love my results more and more everyday! Dr Peter delivered some AWESOME results !!! Updated on 15 May 2019: 2 months post op... stitches fell out about around 6 - 7 weeks. They are still somewhat sore especially my left breast. My right nipple has no feeling but my left does. I’m using silicon scar gel twice daily.
I have been to a lot of doctors for different type of cosmetic surgeries specially breast augmentation and tummy tuck. Previously I've done my tummy tuck somewhere else and I hated my results. as soon as I walked into Dr Ashjian's office I just knew this was the right place for me. He revise my tummy tuck and and did breast augmentation and I have to say I am beyond happy with my results. Love the friendly staff and amazing follow up and bedside manners ???????????????? the best part is redeemable prices. He will forever be my go to doctor.
I had my last child a year ago. And I am so unhappy with my tummy. I had three csections in four years and breast fed all my kids (one of them for two years and the others 13 months each). So you can just imagine how ugly my breasts ended up. I had my pre-op today. My surgery is Saturday 3/28. I will update my story once my transformation has been complete. Updated on 30 Mar 2015: I'm not in pain at all actually. I don't even think I need to take pain killers. But my back is killing me from sleeping in the recliner. I'm just going to have to tough it out these next couple days. There's just a lot of pressure on my tummy and my breast and my back but not much pain. All I want to do is get these tubes removed. Does anybody know whats the soonest this can happen? I'll update later as the day ends. Updated on 31 Mar 2015: This is still not bad. I don't really have to take pain medication. What's really killing me is my back from walking hunched over. And not finding a comfortable spot. And I can't wait to take a shower. My hair is disgusting. I was told that the drains will come off this Friday which is a week after surgery. Other than this, I don't really have any complaints. I'm assuming my healing is goin great! Updated on 1 Apr 2015: Woke up feeling much better. Everyday is getting better. I washed my hair yesterday on my tub and that was a real treat. I just can't wait to get my drains removed. I haven't really been taking the pain meds because I havent really had much pain. I am taking however the antibiotic and the muscle relaxer because my lower back is so sore from walking hunched over. I haven't seen my results yet because I'm still wrapped up. Friday will be the day that the bandages get removed and I can update then. I'm still getting help. I was able to do light cooking but that's all. So far not that bad. Updated on 2 Apr 2015: I can't even tell you how good I feel. Tomorrow I get my drains removed. Not much fluid is coming out now. And hopefully all these bandages come off too. I don't know how I will feel once all that is removed. I'm hoping better. I'm tired of resting. I can't wait to pick up my baby. And I want to drive already and get back to normal life. I do feel like I'm almost there. Updated on 3 Apr 2015: Guys today I had my drains removed (thank god!!) and also the wraps around my breasts and tummy. I feel so much better. Almost 100%. I still have to walk hunched over for another week so that the wound can heal nicely. I was told I can drive now since I'm no longer taking pain meds. But I still can't carry my one year old. My breast are very swollen and more so my tummy. So it doesn't look quite flat yet. I was told it can take 3-6 months for me to see true results so I'm anxious!! I can shower tomorrow and I am looking forward to that. I finally went #2 on day five. And it was a bit painful. I just ate a pear everyday and that helped. Other than that I feel great. The healing process will be slow but it will be worth it!! Updated on 8 Apr 2015: Guys I am almost like nothing at this point. Had a follow up with my doctor today and said all is healing well. He said I can start to stand up straight little by little. And that the true results I will see them over time. Up to a year. I am loving my smaller breasts. Very perky. And my flat tummy. Still very swollen but it is starting to go down. I found that drinking lots of camomille tea helps with swelling. I can go back to light house duties and everything else. This really hasn't been bad. The only miserable days were the first two after surgery when I came home. I am very happy with dr. Ashjian. He does great work.
Like most women, after having my daughter I had loose skin and stretch marks. Even being at my ideal weight, I couldn't get passed the loose skin and stretch marks. Knowing I was not going to have anymore children and being in a position in my life where I could finally do it, I decided to have the tummy tuck procedure.
This I will update when I get closer to my final result. I decided to have a tummy tuck after having twins and seeing how my stomach would never be "normal" no matter how much weight I lost or how much I exercised. I am 5'4" and weighed 200 lbs by the end of my pregnancy with twin boys. My pre-pregnancy weight was 120-130 lbs. the skin was so stretched and ugly I tried to imagine living the rest of my life like that and thought maybe it was just vanity to have a tummy tuck. But the more I thought about it the more I wanted to do it. I got so tired of trying to hide my stomach In every type of clothes I wear so I decided to go for it. My boys are 5 now so I thought it was a good time too. I am looking forward to wearing a bikini again in the summer and being able to wear what I want to work, at home and out without this huge pouch to hide. I am still in the midst of recovery so I cannot say how I feel about the final result yet... But I am excited to get there. Best of luck to all who are considering or recovering from surgery!!! Updated on 14 Jan 2015: Just posting before photos so everyone can see the transformation. Still waiting patiently for the final result!!!! Updated on 17 Jul 2015: Just a little update
Dr.Peter Ashjian is an amazing surgeon located in Glendale, Encino and sometimes Valencia, California. In our first consultation, he put me at ease immediately and made me feel that I would be in good hands. All true! My DIEP surgery lasted 15 hours on Feb 4,2014 because he refused to give up trying to make it work! Then on Feb 3,2014 I was brought back in for an exchange surgery to Saline Expanders! The blessing for me was that I never woke up to the dreaded flat (breast- less) chest with that ugly scar running across! Since then I had fills every two weeks which was a tolerable pace for me. I had Silicone implants (800 cc's) put in on July 7,2014 and am seeing him today for a consult on a revision. A little tweaking is needed, most likely fat grafting will be the answer . Updated on 22 Oct 2014: Periodic pep talks given to myself really helped in my recovery Updated on 22 Oct 2014: If you set up your bedroom before surgery, it will make things easier for your recovery. Pillows that keep you propped up, rolling tray for meals or tablet use! Medications within easy access right on your bed! Night table close enough for drinks. I also bought " the clapper" which was great so I didn't need to reach to turn my light on and off ! All these things helped in my recovery ...
I consulted 5 different doctors, after all he was the one who did the surgery, I'm so blessed to have him as my surgeon, Just came back from cancun/Mexico, this was the best trip after all the pregnancies! the way he contour my waist line is unbelievable, he's the best and I would recommend him to anyone who's after a perfect job, my BB looks better then my kids! really!!! I have to admit that I'm a true perfectionist!
I have hated my breasts for as long as I can remember and after my son was born my 36 C breasts grew into a pair of 38 triple D/E's. Since November 20 I have lost 30 lbs so was truly ready for this transformation. I am 5 feet 9 and 145 lbs. For personal reasons I actually decided to do one breast at a time which I know is unique. This worked very well for me and was a good choice. Updated on 28 Aug 2014: Hi, Just some more information for you ladies thinking of having a breast reduction. I did my left breast on June 27th 2014 and my right on Aug 13 2014. The first/left breast was larger then the right and I told Dr. A I would like to have a large C, small D and a nice lift. My first surgery went very smoothly and I made sure that along with propofol the anesthetist also gave me zofran for nausea while I was asleep. I woke up amazingly well with 0 nausea and very little pain. I asked Dr. A if we could avoid a drain as they freak me out. He said yes as long as I was willing to be wrapped very, very tightly for the first few days. I made it 3 days and then with his reluctant permission I cut the tight wrap off and moved into a surgical bra. It was such a relief!!! I had trouble eating and sleeping the first 3 days and then it was so much better!! He took about 240 grams from the left breast. The right breast I had done just 2 weeks ago and although I woke up with no nausea I did wake up in substantial pain. I asked for something immediately when I woke up and they gave me a shot of morphine which did nothing. I went home and took 2 percocet which helped some but until the wrap came of 3 days after surgery I was hurting pretty bad. He took around 180 grams from this breast. The ladies on here are not kidding about pain killers being constipating. That was rough and it took a few senna pills to get things regular again. I recently bought a bra that I fit to my new left breast in a 36 D and it is looking like it will be a great fit!! Truly excited to have finally done this. Right bre Updated on 30 Nov 2017: Here is why Dr Ashjian is doing my lipo and bbl surgery next week. My breast tedution and lift still look great! On to the next surgery!
For patients interested in fuller, more pronounced lips, I would recommend hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers such as Juvederm or Restylane. I usually perform this in the office under local anesthesia. The length of time these fillers last is variable, roughly 6-8 months. These fillers really have minimal side effects and your surgeon can fine tune the result to the look you want. The result is usually immediate, but as the hyaluronic acid pulls in water, you can detect a slightly fuller look over the next 3-4 days. If you don't like the result, you have a day or so to massage the HA and dissipate the result. If massaging does not't get rid of the HA, there is an enzyme called hyaluronidase that can be injected by your surgeon to break down and dissolve the HA. Patients who desire a more permanent lip augmentation can have autologous fat grafting. Despite the fact that only about 40-50% percent of the fat is retained after 6 months, the 50% that stays is permanent. You may need several injections to get the permanent lip augmentation look you want. I have also used Alloderm in the lips with good long-term results. If you are interested in lip augmentation, I would always recommend a patient use a temporary filler like Restylane before using something more permanent to ensure the patient likes the appearance of fuller lips. Best wishes.
One of the most common techniques for breast reconstruction is the use of tissue expanders (with or without a dermal matrix graft e.g. Alloderm). It is a relatively shorter procedure than autologous reconstruction (e.g. TRAM, DIEP). In my opinion, implant-based breast reconstruction is a good option for the following patients: 1) Women who already have breast implants, 2) Women who have A-cup or B-cup breasts, 3) Women with minimal breast ptosis (sagging breasts), 4) Women who are having bilateral breast reconstruction, 5) Women who have not had or will likely not be getting radiation therapy as part of their treatment. Unlike a cosmetic breast augmentation, there is no breast tissue to cover an implant after a mastectomy, therefore tissue expanders/implants are ALWAYS placed beneath the pectoralis major muscle after a mastectomy. The tissue expander is placed beneath the pectoralis major muscle and beneath the Alloderm (if it is used). Some volume is placed in the expander at the time of the mastectomy. The volume depends on the ability of the sub-muscular pocket to accommodate the volume and on the mastectomy skin tension. During the post-operative period, the tissue expander is filled on a every other week schedule. Usually the patient does not feel the needle piercing the skin of the mastectomy due to the numbness of the skin after the nerves are cut during a mastectomy. As the tissue expander is filled, the patient may feel a pressure sensation or discomfort as the expander both stretches the skin and pectoralis major muscle by pushing against the chest wall. Therefore, most patients feel a mild discomfort during the expansion phase which usually lasts about 2-3 days. Mild pain medication is enough to help relieve the discomfort. If you feel significant discomfort, then you must communicate this to your plastic surgeon so the next time the expander is filled, less volume is used.
Although many plastic surgeons combine some liposuction during the abdominoplasty procedure, this is often limited to the flank regions and/or thighs. The abdominoplasty procedure is used to address several components of the anterior abdominal region which liposuction does not. The abdominoplasty - 1) Removes excess skin, 2) Removes excess fat, and 3) Tightens loose abdominal muscles (rectus muscles). Liposuction only removes excess fat. Therefore, liposuction relies on skin elasticity to contract once the excess fat is removed. Although, there are some new types of liposuction techniques (i.e. laser-assisted) which have some component of skin tightening, it is often a modest amount and does not compare to the significant amount of skin that can be removed and tightened with abdominoplasty. Your board-certified plastic surgeon will be able to deternine which type of procedure will be the most appropriate for your specific concerns. Best wishes.
The surgical approach for the correction of "prominent ears" is usually via a posterior approach. Essentially the incision is placed in the groove behind the ear where the ear meets the skull. This incision is approximately 3-4 cm long. From this incision "most" aspects of the prominent ear can be corrected. This involves several permanent sutures to reshape the cartilage and set-back the ear. The prominent earlobe can be addressed as well, but this is more difficult to correct and maintain a long-term result. The overall recurrence rate for correction of prominent ears is approximately 20-25%. Ensure you have a proper discussion with your plastic surgeon to describe which aspects of your ear are bothering you. Some components can be more easily corrected than others. Setting back the ear excessively (essentially the ear is too close to the skull) is also unappealing and is very common by inexperienced surgeons.
There could be many reasons for the hardness after fat graft removal, such as inflammation, fat necrosis, hematoma, residual fat graft, or scar tissue. Three months is a fair amount of time, but I would wait longer (approximately 6 months) before trying steroids or 5-FU. You can try massaging the area to help soften up the hardness. I would like to have more information about the fat grafting. 1) What is the location of the original fat grafting? 2) What was the reason for the original fat grafting? 3) How was the fat harvested? 4) Was the fat injected or placed directly in the area? 5) What was the reason why the fat graft was removed? The cause of the hardness can be better determined if the above questions are answered. If the reason is scar tissue, then dilute steroid injections might soften up the hardness. I would also caution that if the original reason for the fat graft was a contour abnormality, then steroid injections might worsen the deformity or cause an indentation secondary to atrophy of tissue. A proper physical examination by a plastic surgeon who performs fat grafting would be appropriate. However, if the hardness is not painful and does not bother you much, then I recommend waiting for another 3-4 months.