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How Plastic Surgeons Got Their Name
July 9, 2021
How Was the Name Plastic Surgery Derived? The term plastic surgery was derived from the Greek words “plastike” and “teckhne.” This is the art of sculpting or modeling. The profession originated in India in roughly 800 BC for the reconstruction of amputated noses. Ancient Romans and Egyptians performed plastic surgery…
Continue ReadingYour Washington DC Area Plastic Surgeon
May 23, 2019
Having an aesthetically appealing and youthful physical appearance and an attractive face is a fundamental need of any human being. However, aging, environmental factors, genetics, disease, and other causes can have an undesirable impact on a woman or man’s appearance. Cosmetic surgery is one of the most effective solutions available…
Continue ReadingYour Washington, DC Area Cosmetic Surgeon
May 9, 2019
More than a million cosmetic surgery procedures are performed in the US every year to enhance the appearance of women and men. Safety and predictability of the procedures has improved dramatically over the years due to advancements in technology and innovative surgical techniques. However, the single most important factor in…
Continue ReadingBreast Implants Plastic Surgery – Types, Cost, Recovery & Risks
November 1, 2018
Breast Implant Plastic Surgery – Types, Cost, Recovery and Risks Breast implant cosmetic surgery involves increasing the size of the breast by using artificial implants. It is also known by the name of breast augmentation surgery which closely refers to its cosmetic appeal. It could be used for breast reconstruction…
Continue ReadingFat Grafting Can Reduce the Appearance of Breast Implant Rippling
September 20, 2018
Fat Grafting Most patients who undergo breast augmentation fear that they will be the next victim of rippling. If you are looking at getting a breast enhancement surgery done, then it’s important that you educate yourself about rippling and what causes it instead of fearing it. One of the primary…
Continue ReadingBreast Augmentation vs. Breast Lift: Which Procedure is Recommended for You?
February 1, 2018
Breast Augmentation vs. Breast Lift Breast augmentation and breast lift are two popular plastic surgery procedures to enhance the appearance of breasts. While augmentation surgery is designed to increase the size and volume of breasts, the breast lift procedure aims at lifting the breasts to a more youthful position with…
Continue ReadingThe Do’s and Dont’s of a Breast Implant Exchange
November 30, 2017
Breast Implants Exchange Not everyone with a breast implant might need a revision surgery. However, many women need revision surgery either because they want a change or because of development of some complications with the first implant. However, revision surgery is a fairly common aspect of cosmetic surgery. Dr. Franklin…
Continue ReadingDr. Jabs Called a Hero by 7 year-old Abby and Her Parents
May 11, 2017
Hello Dr Jabs, I just wanted to pass along a drawing that our daughter Abby made not too long ago at her Sunday school class where she was told to draw a picture of her hero. She is doing great, now having just turned 7, and we are coming up…
Continue ReadingCosmetic Surgery Associates Donate to the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center
March 2, 2017
For the past 27 years, the Lombardi Gala has been held to raise money for Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. This year, Cosmetic Surgery Associates, directed by Dr. A. Dean Jabs and Dr. Franklin D. Richards with locations in Bethesda, MD and McLean, VA contributed a sizable cash donation to the Lombardi Gala…
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