By Sharon Armstrong
Premier Surgeon
As one of New Orleans’ premier plastic surgeons, it goes without saying that Dr. Kamran Khoobehi is a very busy man. As well as offering top-of-the-line cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery services here in the Crescent City for almost two decades, Dr. Khoobehi is the Director of Aesthetic Surgery Training at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, one of the few surgeons in the region to perform DIEP (deep inferior epigastric perforator) flap breast reconstruction, and a pioneer in fat grafting and aesthetic surgery. An active member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the American Society of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Khoobehi made history during an eyelid reattachment at the LSU Health Sciences Center in 2004 by becoming the first surgeon in the world to successfully reattach the myriad network of tiny blood vessels in his patient’s “replanted” eyelid, which had been bitten off during a dog attack. His surgical skills not only helped to save the 22-year old’s sight but also rendered the signs of the trauma imperceptible.
Seeking Perfection
But then, said Dr. Khoobehi, when it comes to plastic surgery, perfection has always been and always will be his goal. To help patients reach their goals, as well as offering all the classic cosmetic procedures such as facelifts, tummy tucks, skin contouring, rhinoplasty and an extensive variety of breast augmentation and reconstructive procedures, Khoobehi & Associates Plastic Surgery also offers its patients the very latest in non-invasive procedures such as CoolSculpting, Thermiva, fillers, skin resurfacing, Ultherapy and BOTOX.
Transforming Lives
One of the first things you notice when meeting Dr. Khoobehi is his air of quiet authority and his passion for all the different aspects of his chosen field. “You can transform lives with plastic surgery,” said Dr. Khoobehi. “The goal is not to make everyone look the same, but simple procedures can change how people feel about themselves. While plastic surgery may not be for everyone - and that is alright - it can help people who feel self-conscious, and who may even avoid social situations because of that self-consciousness, to live happier lives.”
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Dr. Kamran Khoobehi
Empowerment
As a graduate of St. Louis University and LSU New Orleans, Dr. Khoobehi opened his first office at Lakeside Hospital in 1997. He and his wife of 32 years, Jila Khoobehi, ran it as a two-person team. Since those fledgling days, Khoobehi & Associates Plastic Surgery has grown considerably. It now has 15 employees and currently operates out of three offices, with two established locations in the Greater New Orleans Metro area - 3901 Veterans Blvd in Metairie and 4500 Magazine Street in Uptown New Orleans– and a brand new office out on the West Coast at 465 N Roxbury Drive #1001, Beverly Hills. All facilities offer in-house procedures, and potential patients can schedule complimentary personal consultations at all three locations. “One thing I really believe in is empowering the patient,” said Dr. Khoobehi. “I believe in making them more involved in decisions and educating and informing them to enhance their whole experience.”
Glimpse of the Future
One way that Khoobehi & Associates both empowers and educates its patients is by offering them the chance to preview potential results before undergoing any procedure by utilizing the VECTRA 3D imaging system during consultations. VECTRA uses multiple cameras to capture ultra-high resolution 3D images of the face and body, which patients can then use to compare and contrast things like different breast shapes or sizes or decide on breast elevation and cleavage. VECTRA can also be used to preview the potential results of rhinoplasties and facelifts. This not only helps patients make informed decisions when it comes to planning their new look, but helps them make those decisions optimal ones. “All patients are different,” said Dr. Khoobehi. “One of the biggest issues for breast enhancement is size, because what might work well on one person might not work well on another – their anatomy might be totally different. Technologies like VECTRA remove the guesswork and help manage expectations.”
Crisalix Visions
Another imaging technology that helps to take the guesswork out of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures offered by Khoobehi & Associates is the Crisalix 3D Breast Augmentation Simulator, an