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Dr. Roya Elia Dardashti, M.D.
Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Roya Dardashti is a cosmetic medicine and surgery specialist practicing in Encino, CA. Dr. Dardashti specializes in the enhancement of appearance. Improving aesthetic, symmetry and proportion are key goals in cosmetic surgery. Cosmetic medicine has nothing to do with these specific areas not functioning properly; therefore, this elective field solely focuses on aesthetics and anti-aging.
31 years
Experience
Dr. Roya Dardashti, M.D.
- Encino, CA
- Hahnemann University School of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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Does nose job last forever?
Hello, yes, a nose job, otherwise known as Rhinoplasty, lasts forever. It is usually a painless procedure, which I perform under general anesthesia. Recovery is usually five days. READ MORE
Hello, yes, a nose job, otherwise known as Rhinoplasty, lasts forever. It is usually a painless procedure, which I perform under general anesthesia. Recovery is usually five days. For further information, you can visit my website, at Drroya.com. Good luck!
What is the cost of a complete tummy tuck?
Hello, the price of a full Abdominoplasty, or full tummy-tuck, varies according to a patient's size, including the necessity of additional liposuction, and other factors. However, READ MORE
Hello, the price of a full Abdominoplasty, or full tummy-tuck, varies according to a patient's size, including the necessity of additional liposuction, and other factors. However, usually it starts at $12,500. For further information, you can visit my website, at Drroya.com. Good luck!
How do I know if I need a breast reduction?
Hello, yes. Some of the main reasons for a breast reduction, are neck, back and shoulder pain. Some even have sleeping difficulties with excessively large breasts. Consequently, READ MORE
Hello, yes. Some of the main reasons for a breast reduction, are neck, back and shoulder pain. Some even have sleeping difficulties with excessively large breasts. Consequently, breast reduction patients are the some of the happiest patients in cosmetic surgery. Depending on the insurance carrier, this procedure sometimes is covered because of the above-mentioned reasons. For further information, you can visit my website, at Drroya.com. Good luck!
Is it normal to have uneven breasts after augmentation?
Hello, it depends on the degree of asymmetry (unevenness), and the time lapse following surgery. If your breasts were severely asymmetric before the surgery, there might still READ MORE
Hello, it depends on the degree of asymmetry (unevenness), and the time lapse following surgery. If your breasts were severely asymmetric before the surgery, there might still be a little asymmetry. As well, there is swelling following surgery which is anticipated for a few months. In addition, the breasts need to settle into the pocket, which also takes several months. For further information, you can visit my website, at Drroya.com. Good luck!
How long does the tip of your nose stay hard after rhinoplasty?
Hello, the firmness should have resolved by now. Most swelling resolves after 6 months. For further information, you can visit my website, at Drroya.com.
How painful is breast reduction surgery?
Hello, Breast reduction is moderately painful. On a scale of 1-10, it usually is a 7, which lasts about 5 days. However, most patients with large breasts usually have a lot of READ MORE
Hello, Breast reduction is moderately painful. On a scale of 1-10, it usually is a 7, which lasts about 5 days. However, most patients with large breasts usually have a lot of neck and back pain, and therefore seek reduction surgery. Consequently, these patients are some of the happiest patients in cosmetic surgery. You should not let the temporary pain deter you from doing the procedure. There are plenty of medications that will help you get through the pain and discomfort. For further information, you can visit my website, at Drroya.com. Good luck!
What does it feel like to have a silicone implant?
Hello, Silicone breast prostheses are the most "natural feeling" implants. You barely can tell the difference between them and one's own breast tissue. breasts. However, even READ MORE
Hello, Silicone breast prostheses are the most "natural feeling" implants. You barely can tell the difference between them and one's own breast tissue. breasts. However, even with Silicones, there are different subsets. In my opinion, the best ones are the Xtra Memory Gel Implants by Mentor. The skill of the surgeon is very important, and please choose one diligently. For further information, you can visit my website, at Drroya.com. Good luck!
Can I get rid of back fat?
Hello, yes, of course we can get rid of back fat, with Liposcupture, BodyTite, or a combination. For further information, you can visit my website, at Drroya.com. Good luck! READ MORE
Hello, yes, of course we can get rid of back fat, with Liposcupture, BodyTite, or a combination. For further information, you can visit my website, at Drroya.com. Good luck!
Is breast reduction possible without surgery?
Hello, it really depends on your breast size, shape (degree of sagging if any) and the eventual size you want to have. The only alternative to breast reduction, is Liposuction READ MORE
Hello, it really depends on your breast size, shape (degree of sagging if any) and the eventual size you want to have. The only alternative to breast reduction, is Liposuction with BodyTite, which I perform, but again, you have to be the right candidate for it. For further information, you can visit my website, at Drroya.com. Good luck!
Are you awake during a blepharoplasty?
Hello, depends on you and your surgeon. I am a trained general and cosmetic surgeon and own my own surgery center. I usually perform the surgery under twilight anesthesia. The READ MORE
Hello, depends on you and your surgeon. I am a trained general and cosmetic surgeon and own my own surgery center. I usually perform the surgery under twilight anesthesia. The procedure is slightly painful under local, while awake, especially when removing the excess fat. It literally feels like your eye is being pulled out of its socket, even though it is not. I had my own done under general anesthesia. For further information, you can visit my website, at Drroya.com. Good luck!
How small can you reduce your breasts?
Hello, it depends on the size of your breasts. There is a limit of how much breast tissue we can remove and still keep the nipple and areola safe from infection and/or gangrene. READ MORE
Hello, it depends on the size of your breasts. There is a limit of how much breast tissue we can remove and still keep the nipple and areola safe from infection and/or gangrene. For further information, you can visit my website, at Drroya.com. Good luck!
How long does a breast lift last?
Hello, a full breast lift should last forever, if done properly, and if there is no drastic weight fluctuation on the patient's part. For further information, you can visit my READ MORE
Hello, a full breast lift should last forever, if done properly, and if there is no drastic weight fluctuation on the patient's part. For further information, you can visit my website, at Drroya.com. Good luck!
Are breast augmentations safe?
Hello, yes breast augmentations are safe, as long as your diabetes is under control. I usually like an A1C less than 7 for these procedures. For further information, you can READ MORE
Hello, yes breast augmentations are safe, as long as your diabetes is under control. I usually like an A1C less than 7 for these procedures. For further information, you can visit my website, at Drroya.com. Good luck!
How painful is a breast lift?
Hello, a breast lift, without a breast augmentation (implants) is not really painful. on a scale of 1-10, it is 2-3. However, since the skin is under tension, you must be very READ MORE
Hello, a breast lift, without a breast augmentation (implants) is not really painful. on a scale of 1-10, it is 2-3. However, since the skin is under tension, you must be very careful and restrain from most activities and exercising for a few months. For further information, you can visit my website, at Drroya.com. Good luck!
What do I need to do in the week leading up to surgery to prepare?
Hello, I provide my patients with a 14 page packet, a week prior to surgery. Call your surgeon and ask them for their instruction package. For further information, you can visit READ MORE
Hello, I provide my patients with a 14 page packet, a week prior to surgery. Call your surgeon and ask them for their instruction package. For further information, you can visit my website, at Drroya.com. Good luck!
Can plastic surgery put one at a risk of nerve damage?
Hello, if the surgeon is making your pockets above your chest muscles, your sensory nerves to the breast, nipple and areola, could get damaged. This is the main reason, most of READ MORE
Hello, if the surgeon is making your pockets above your chest muscles, your sensory nerves to the breast, nipple and areola, could get damaged. This is the main reason, most of us go under the muscle for the creation of the pocket. Your surgeon should have discussed these with you during your consultation. For further information, you can visit my website, at Drroya.com. Good luck!
Can liposuction work for diabetic patients?
Hello, liposuction is great for diabetics. I have been performing them for over 25 years, and have seen my diabetic patients, needing less medication following liposuction, and/or READ MORE
Hello, liposuction is great for diabetics. I have been performing them for over 25 years, and have seen my diabetic patients, needing less medication following liposuction, and/or tummy tucks. In my opinion, insurance carriers should start approving these for diabetic patients, but I do not think the ever will. For further information, you can visit my website, at Drroya.com. Good luck!
Is liposuction a permanent treatment?
Hello, I am slightly confused over your question. If you are asking if it works better than tummy tuck, the answer is no, it does not replace a tummy tuck. Those are two different READ MORE
Hello, I am slightly confused over your question. If you are asking if it works better than tummy tuck, the answer is no, it does not replace a tummy tuck. Those are two different procedures that treat different problems. If you have excess sagging skin and/or loose abdominal muscles, the only solution is a tummy tuck.
Is a cosmetic surgery the same as a plastic surgery?
Cosmetic surgeons and plastic surgeons both perform aesthetic (beauty) surgery, through different residency and fellowship programs. it is similar to having spine surgeons from READ MORE
Cosmetic surgeons and plastic surgeons both perform aesthetic (beauty) surgery, through different residency and fellowship programs. it is similar to having spine surgeons from the field of orthopedics or neurosurgery. For further information, you can visit my website, at Drroya.com. Good luck!
I want to correct my deviated nose. What will be the procedure?
Hello, yes, the procedure is called Septo-rhinoplasty. We correct the deviation from the inside of the nose (the middle portion) and from the outside, fixing the top of the nose. READ MORE
Hello, yes, the procedure is called Septo-rhinoplasty. We correct the deviation from the inside of the nose (the middle portion) and from the outside, fixing the top of the nose. It is nearly pain free. For further information, you can visit my website, at Drroya.com. Good luck!
