Forehead Lift And African American Rhinoplasty Center In Washington, DC

Dr. Harris is a leader in a burgeoning group of aesthetic practitioners who aspire to reclaim the spiritual power that lies in lifting up the connections between beauty, health, and identity.  His Chevy Chase, MD-based Center for Aesthetic Modernism is recognized for pioneering research and innovative approaches to healthy aesthetics.  The Center was the first clinical practice in the United States to adopt 3D facial imaging technology as a consultation tool, and Dr. Harris played a key role in helping Canfield Scientific, Inc. develop that technology.  More recently, he has served as a lead research advisor for the Smithsonian Institution Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage – Will to Adorn Project and as a Sanaa Circle board member for the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art.  In 2013, Dr. Harris was honored with a Maharishi Award for the area of Health and Wholeness.

Eyebrow/Forehead Lift

A heavy drooping brow can alter the way you look and feel. Eyebrow position is a key factor to facial rejuvenation. A normal female forehead lift in Washington DC starts next to the nose and gently arcs over the bony eye socket to reach a high point between the outermost color portion of your eye and the bony edge. A male's eyebrow arc is less pronounced and rides along the bony rim. When the brow is low, an unnatural appearance is seen. The patient looks tired and angry.

The extra weight causes a buildup of skin and a droopiness of the upper eyelid. Surgical improvement refreshes the eyebrow/eye region. This surgery is often combined with eyelid lifts to create a complete rejuvenation of the upper face. Together with a facelift, the entire face can be rejuvenated. Dynamic facial lines are often seen around the nose and on the forehead. Utilizing Botox® Cosmetic prior to the surgery will help erase these lines and prevent the underlying muscles from pulling the brow down after it is re-suspended during surgery.

African American Rhinoplasty

The African Diaspora is the movement of people of African descent throughout the world via historic migration, slavery and most recently immigration. I list below the most common categories of patients of African descent who present to my office for Rhinoplasty.

• Multi-ethnic descendants of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade born and raised in the United States
• Immigrants of African and Caribbean countries now residing in the United States
• Native born America Children of an African or Caribbean immigrant.

Racial admixture in the African American population has resulted in a diverse array of nasal beauty. Psychosocial impressions of ethnic identity may be quite different for a Nigerian patient who immigrated by choice to the United States versus the patient born and raised in America with remote African ancestry originating from the transatlantic slave trade. My prospective Rhinoplasty patients of African descent hold preservation of ethnic identity in high regard as they seek to enhance facial attractiveness.

When we look to understand nasal beauty in African American patients, it is important to appreciate the role of multicultural ancestry. Nasal features frequently reflect mixed ethnic heritage of African, European, Native American and Latino descent.

Rhinoplasty is widely accepted as being one of the most technically challenging plastic surgery operations. When it comes to african american rhinoplasty Washington DC, technical expertise is not the most significant battle to overcome in achieving a favorable aesthetic outcome. Techniques can be taught. More challenging is the ability to appreciate aesthetic limitations related to nasal anatomy in African American patients and developing an aesthetic appreciation for African American beauty.

Plastic Surgery And Chin Augmentation Service In Chevy Chase, Maryland

The Center for Aesthetic Modernism is dedicated to nurturing the "whole person" through a celebration of beauty, culture, and spirituality. We cultivate beauty consciousness aligned with preventive health and self-identity. We strive to enhance authentic beauty through restoring youthful facial contours, growing healthy hair, and optimizing skin vitality. Our team is here to guide you along a dynamic pathway to looking good, feeling good, doing good, and ultimately being good.

Our carefully curated seasonal programs combine in-office aesthetic medical treatments for hair and skin, as well as outside experiences that will increase awareness of the profoundly important role that nutrition, exercise, and artistic expression play in living a Good Life.

Dr. Monte Oyd Harris is an internationally recognized authority in cosmetic facial rejuvenation and hair restoration.  He is double board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.   A surgeon, scholar, and entrepreneur, Dr. Harris is devoted to exploring humanity with an aesthetic compass.  At a time when beauty culture is characterized by excessive and sometimes harmful cosmetic procedures, Dr. Harris stands out for pioneering a beauty-centered approach to achieve and sustain holistic well-being.  His groundbreaking work is at the place where self-image intersects with health and heritage.

Dr. Harris has received numerous business innovation and leadership awards, including being recognized as a Minority Business Leader by the Washington Business Journal and selected as a Top Doctor in Black Enterprise and Washington Post magazines.  Before launching the Center for Aesthetic Modernism, Dr. Harris was the visionary and co-founder of Cultura Medical Spa.  He currently holds clinical assistant professor appointments at Howard and Georgetown universities and has authored several articles and book chapters focusing on African aesthetics and ethnic facial plastic surgery Chevy Chase MD.  He has been a regular, featured guest on a variety of national television, newspaper and magazine outlets, including the Today Show, CNN-Hollywood, TV-One, the New York Times, the Washington Post, Ebony, and Essence.

Chin Augmentation

Chin augmentation involves shaping the chin region of the face. Often, this procedure accompanies rhinoplasty (nose surgery) to create a balanced profile of the face. Dr. Harris creates facial symmetry and proportion through delicate changes. This may involve creating a stronger jaw line or balancing a subtle one.

Many individuals seeking chin augmentation are bothered by a weak or receding chin or are looking to create better balance with the other facial features, particularly the nose.

Dr. Harris performs the chin augmentation surgery at the Surgery Center of Chevy Chase, a fully accredited surgical facility that is located in Chevy Chase, Maryland, and convenient to all metro Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia areas. Local or general anesthesia may be used for the chin augmentation Chevy Chase surgery. Once the anesthesia is administered, a small incision is made either beneath the chin or on the inside of the lower lip. The doctor will the insert an implant through the incision and situate it over the jawbone. Surgical times for chin augmentation generally average thirty minutes to an hour.

Patients are generally able to return to work within one week of their chin augmentation procedure, though more strenuous activities will need to be postponed for several weeks or longer.