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The Best Age for a Facelift: When to Consider This Rejuvenating Procedure
Dec 16, 2024
The aging process begins the moment you’re born, and everyone’s aging journey is different. So, when it comes to the “right” age for a facelift, there’s no such thing. Here’s how to tell when it’s the right time for you.
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Finding the Best Facial Implant for You: PEEK, Custom Jaw, Medpor, and More
Sep 24, 2024
When it comes to enhancing facial contours or correcting asymmetry, facial implants offer a long-lasting solution. The Zelken Institute specializes in custom facial implants designed to fit your unique facial structure and needs.
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Do Under-Eye Bags Make You Look Tired? How Our Blepharoplasty Procedure Can Help
Nov 01, 2023
Your eyes are one of your most striking and attention-grabbing features. They’re also the first to develop signs of aging. Bags under your eyes can make you look tired and older than you are, but we have the perfect solution.
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Understanding Perioral Mound Management: Interesting Research
Jul 26, 2023
This area of the face is an interesting topic amongst patients and the scientific community, but what makes this area of the face so intriguing? The perioral mound refers to a specific area around the mouth that can contribute...
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The Importance of Facial Fat Grafting in Facelift Surgery: Dr. Zelken Explains
May 31, 2023
There are plenty of branded facelift techniques out there, each with its own set of modifications and unique names. However, when it comes to achieving natural and subtle results, Dr. Jonathan Zelken, a board-certified plastic...
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Ozempic for Weight Loss: What is Ozempic Face?
Jan 30, 2023
This image cannot and should not be taken seriously, and does not constitute medical advice. "Ozempic face" is a cultural phenomenon, not a disease. It is also known as mild facial wasting, which is a well-understood and treatable condition."
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Christina Applegate Got “Bad” Plastic Surgery? Plastic Surgery Expert Says Not a Chance
Jan 30, 2023
Haters, shame on you. Christina Applegate has received plenty of press in the recent several weeks. This time is not for battling a life changing chronic illness, but for addressing rumors that she had plastic surgery (and bad plastic surgery at that).
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Regret Buccal Fat Removal in 20 Years? Mother Daughter Comparison | Orange County Plastic Surgery
Jan 10, 2023
This video is age-restricted and only available on YouTube. Watch on YouTube Recently, the buccal fat removal procedure has gained a lot of fame (and notoriety). A dozen articles in top fashion magazines like Vogue and Cosmopolitan...
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How to Get Hollow Cheeks | Buccal Fat Pad Removal
Dec 26, 2022
THE OGEE CURVE. . .When evaluating patients for facial plastic surgery, Dr. Zelken often takes into consideration the ogee curve – essential in the perception of beauty. This includes bone structure and a strong angle of the mandible.
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Facetite RFAL Worth It? 1/3 of Realself Users Say No. Why Realself Reviews Are Irrelevant.
Dec 23, 2022
FaceTite is a noun, not a verb. It is a commercially available disposable handpiece that connects to a radiofrequency generator. It is a piece of plastic that gets thrown away at the end of surgery, made by InMode in Israel.
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The Difference Between a Mini Tummy Tuck (Mini-Abdominoplasty) & Tummy Tuck
Oct 18, 2022
In the quest to achieve a trim, toned figure, people have often chosen to undergo a tummy tuck (actually called abdominoplasty) or a mini tummy tuck surgery. We receive many inquiries at our Newport Beach clinic in California from people...
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Amy Schumer Didn’t Have Botched Plastic Surgery | Filler Fatigue | Plastic Surgeon Explains
Dec 30, 2021
Fillerfatigue interesting topic that I think a lot about. As they become more omnipresent, we are learning that injectable fillers are not the answer for everything. As mentioned in previous videos...
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Bichectomy Shouldn’t Make You Gaunt | Buccal Fat + Liposuction Slims | Facetite + Removal Tightens
Dec 09, 2021
Many patients present to me with a desire to look thinner. Or for a “snatched” jawline. That Kylie Jenner look, perhaps. In fact, many of these patients are young patients who feel that their chubby cheeks and full face detract from their beauty...
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Nonsurgical Buccal Fat Removal | Minimally Invasive | is It Possible? Safe? Dr. Zelken Says No Way!
Nov 25, 2021
Buccal fat pad removal is gaining a lot of popularity. It is surgery, though, and this scares away a lot of people both in terms of price and risk. Dependable plastic surgeons who perform this operation are few and far between...
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Biggest Buccal Fat Pads I’ve Ever Seen | 70 Year Old Man | Myth Busted
Oct 28, 2021
I have always believed that buccal fat pad removal does not make faces gaunt or hollow. The reason I feel this way is that the buccal fat pad is a deep and discrete mass. Subcutaneous fat and skin, however, confer a certain softness and youthfulness...
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Supermodel Linda Evangelista Claims ‘Cool Sculpting’ Has Deformed Her L GMA
Sep 24, 2021
Dr. Jonathan Zelken is featured on Good Morning America and discusses Paradoxical Adipose Hyperplasia (PAH), the condition that supermodel Linda Evangelista claims to have resulted from her CoolSculpting treatments.
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Do You Think You Have Paradoxical Adipose Hyperplasia | Insight | Linda Evangelista Story
Sep 23, 2021
Today Linda Evangelista made the news for coming forward with a heartfelt account about her experience with Coolsculpting. Coolsculpting has been around for years and is the industry leader in nonsurgical fat reduction.
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Chrissy Teigen Got Buccal Fat Pad Removal. Not Sure It Was the Right Move.
Sep 17, 2021
Two days ago, I learned that Chrissy Teigen had her buccal fat pads removed. She famously went on to tell her strong social media following that she had a procedure done to remove fat her cheeks and to her enhance her face shape...
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What Are Marionette Lines | How to Make Them Go Away. Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Explains Anatomy
Sep 02, 2021
These days, one of the most-requested facial problem areas is a small shadow that originates from the corner of the mouth and angles downward. In the aging face, this is sometimes known as a “marionette line” or melolabial fold.
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Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Reacts to Buccal Fat Video News | FAQs | Dr. Zelken x Rod Rohrich
Aug 17, 2021
@PRSJournal Finally! Buccal fat pad removal is getting important acknowledgement in the mainstream press and its nice to see that there is a growing body of evidence to answer your most common questions...
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Does Facial Slimming + Buccal Fat Pad Removal (Bichectomy) Make You Age Faster? Yes*|Plastic Surgery
Aug 06, 2021
Yes it can make you age faster, if not thoughtfully performed. However, conservative and artistic fat removal can both SLIM AND REJUVENATE the face. In this video, Dr. Zelken revisits his concept of facial harmony and soft tissue modulation.
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Why People Get Mad After Botox to Masseters and How to Fix It | Masseter Atrophy Deformity | Newport
Jul 30, 2021
Botox or any other neurotox to the masseters is a popular and wonderful treatment. In 3 months or so, it is possible to reduce the masseter (jaw muscle) volume by 30% or so, and this makes the face look slimmer and more V-shaped.
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How Do I Make My Neck Smoother and What Do the Shadows Come From?
Jul 28, 2021
Facial shadows can be good AND bad. If we watch cartoons, artists typically place as few shadows on a “beautiful” female face as possible. Think of Cinderella. Meanwhile, the jawlines, cheekbones, and abdomens of superheroes are shadowed like crazy.
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[Warning: Graphic] Minimally-Invasive Ethnic Rhinoplasty (Alar Reduction + Fillers) | Does It Work?
Jul 21, 2021
There is an increasing demand for aesthetic surgery that emphasizes enhancement of natural beauty, rather than Westernization or looking “white”. A new set of aesthetic standards specific to the ethnic nose is emerging.
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[Warning: Extremely Graphic] Wide Awake Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)? BodyTite RFAL + Lipo + Excision
Jul 02, 2021
Many of you follow me because of the wide awake surgeries that I described and chronicle on this YouTube channel. I typically reserve videography for wide-awake procedures, but as you know, more than half the operations I perform are asleep.
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Fillers Can Cause Blindness | Rare Complication | Know Your Injector
Jul 01, 2021
Written by Dr. Jonathan Zelken It is true. We have all heard about this rare but dreadful complication of filler injection in the face. Not just synthetic fillers: this can include fat grafting, hyaluronic acid, and hydroxyapatite.
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Considering Coolsculpting? Paradoxical Adipose Hyperplasia (PAH) is a “Growing” Concern
May 28, 2021
Written by Dr. Jonathan Zelken Coolsculpting remains the world’s #1 nonsurgical fat reduction procedure. Formally called cryolipolysis (CLL), this technology literally freezes fat cells and the surrounding tissues which leads to selective fat cell death.
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Hands Give Away Your Age? Hand Wrinkles a Telltale Sign of Aging. Morpheus8 Helps! | Sofia Puatu DNP
May 21, 2021
Know someone whose hands look 10 or 20 years older than their face? Alas, hands are a telltale sign of aging and need not be neglected. Morpheus8 is a minimally invasive technology that remodels collagen while coagulating adipose tissue.
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Don’t F With Tattoos | Put Scar Along, Not Within, the Ink | Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Explains
May 12, 2021
Tattoos are a form of art. Plastic surgery is also a form of art. Tattoo artists and plastic surgeons share one big thing in common: our canvas is the human body. The tattoo artist, like the plastic surgeon, takes pride in his or her craft.
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Chin Lipo With Radiofrequency and Buccal Fat Removal is Wide-awake Surgery: How Badly Does It Hurt?
Apr 20, 2021
Often times, plastic surgeons (ourselves included) showcase bits and pieces of wide-awake surgery procedures to woo prospective patients to our practices. But it is very easy to manipulate videos to pick and choose portions of the case...
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Is Awake Radiofrequency Skin Tightening, Buccal Fat Removal, and Liposuction the Best Procedure?
Mar 18, 2021
Dr. Zelken, do you have a” bread and butter” procedure? Note: for a 2 month before and after, wait until the end. This patient is not close to her final result, and has had 2 treatments of Morpheus 8 and filler to the jawline and chin as well.
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The Art of Surgery (Vol. 1): Creating a Perfect No-nonsense Cat Eye Bella Hadid Style Browlift
Mar 12, 2021
Written by Dr. Jonathan Zelken 2020 has been known for a lot of things. From a plastic surgery standpoint, we have had a chance to rebuild. One of the most notable trends (ignoring all the controversy and tragedy that has occurred)...
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What Happened to Gao Liu’s Nose?
Mar 04, 2021
What happened to Gao Liu’s nose? A startling transformation leaves many fans of this up-and-coming Chinese actress wondering. In this short segment, Dr. Zelken describes the decision-making that may have led a budding actress to seek cosmetic surgery...
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Heavy Lids? Taking Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Lift) to the Next Level With a Single Stitch Browlift
Feb 19, 2021
Quadruple blepharoplasty literally means four-lid surgery (2 upper lids + 2 lower) to change the shape and size of the eyelids. This operation can be very helpful in patients who feel that their eyes give them an aged, angry or sleepy appearance...
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How to Fix Abdominal Dents and Inverted Scars. Dr. Zelken Offers a Solution Without Going to Sleep.
Jan 30, 2021
One of the most common incisions on the human body is called a Pfannenstiel incision. This incision lies roughly between the vagina and the bellybutton or umbilicus and is a very common place for entry into the pelvic cavity for things...
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A Dependable Trick to Make Nostrils Smaller and Reduce Alar Flaring, Awake Rhinoplasty by Dr. Zelken
Dec 24, 2020
In this followup video to a previous version several years ago, Dr. Zelken tackles a revision nasal alar reduction in a handsome young black man. The previous surgery (done elsewhere) appears to have been performed well...
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Injectable Rhinoplasty, or NSNJ Allows You to Try Your New Nose Shape Before Committing to Nose Job
Dec 18, 2020
“Injectable rhinoplasty”, also called “liquid rhinoplasty”, also called a “nonsurgical nose job” or “NSNJ” is a tried and true method of reshaping the nose. The results of this procedure can meet or exceed the results of traditional rhinoplasty surgery.
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Surgical Facial Harmonization: Cat-eye Brow Lift, Forehead Reduction, Using Facial Thirds in Surgery
Dec 04, 2020
When I was younger, I was taught how to draw a perfect face and I apply similar principles to surgery. I commonly discuss how important subtle changes are, and how I strive to avoid “obvious” changes.
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Dr. Zelken Explains Why There Are So Few Before and Afters for Buccal Fat Pad Removal Surgery
Dec 02, 2020
Did you ever notice that there seems to be a scarcity of before and after pics of buccal fat pad removal? And when they are posted, it’s usually done with liposuction of the chin? Why is this? Are the doctors dodgy? Are patients consistently shy?...
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Can You Convert Food, Fat & Carbs, to Energy? Yes, With Ultim8 Vitamin Injection at Zelken Institute
Nov 21, 2020
Our newest practitioner and wellness director, Sofia Puatu, DNP, FNP-BC explains her favorite all-around injection, the Ultim8 Vitamin Injection. This injection contains a proprietary blend of vitamins, including...
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Designer Premium Natural Dynamic Filler! Teoxane! RHA! Revance- Our New Favorite? Dr Zelken Explains
Oct 20, 2020
There are a lot of fillers out there. It is hard to say exactly which one is best. We use certain fillers as creatures of habit, sometimes, in specific parts of the face because either we trained with those fillers or we have simply had good luck.
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A Deceptively Challenging Lower Lid Blepharoplasty: Dr. Zelken Lift and Fill Method Warning Graphic
Aug 27, 2020
Dr. Zelken approaches a younger woman with a thin face seeking lower eyelid rejuvenation. Just like facial aging, a gaunt appearance needs to be corrected just as much as loose or saggy skin. The knee is an awesome reservoir for fat...
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Wide Awake Brazilian Butt Lift in Newport Beach! BBL is the Ultimate Sculpture Surgery by Dr. Zelken
Aug 25, 2020
Dr. Zelken uses Microaire PAL (power assisted liposuction), Lifecell Revolve fat processing kit, Tulip fat transfer instruments, and all monitors to minimize OR time and maximize safety...
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Wow! Facial Contouring Surgery (Buccal Fat Pad Removal and Submental Liposuction)
Aug 22, 2020
Buccal fat pad resection is a trending procedure that has gained increasing popularity nationwide and in my own practice. I see a recurring pattern where patients ask for the procedure based on their cosmetic goals...
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Dr. Zelken: Evolve Platform Tightens Skin, Strengthens Muscle, and Melts Fat Without a Knife or Pill
Aug 20, 2020
Today, Dr. Zelken treats U.S. National Team oarsman Tom Graves with his new Evolve platform. Specifically, he chooses the Tite and Tone modalities to warm up and strengthen the rectus abdominis muscles.
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Do You Need BUCCAL FAT PAD Removal or JOWL Reduction? Not Sure? Dr. Zelken Explains the Difference
Aug 18, 2020
In this video, Dr. Zelken addresses common concerns in a thin 39-year-young woman, particularly jowling, mid-facial fullness, and a downturned smile. By using Accutite by InMode, Dr. Zelken is able to hyper-target problem areas...
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Make Sure You Read This Before You Undergo Buccal Fat Removal! With Jonathan Zelken Plastic Surgeon
Jul 21, 2020
Buccal fat pad resection is a trending procedure that has gained increasing popularity nationwide and in my own practice. I see a recurring pattern where patients ask for the procedure based on their cosmetic goals...
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Lateral Temporal Browlift – Dr. Jonathan Zelken Recommended Awake Procedure – Technique and FAQs
Jul 01, 2020
A brow lift, also known as a forehead lift, reduces the wrinkle lines that develop horizontally across the forehead, as well as those that occur on the bridge of the nose (between the eyes).
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FaceTite Buccal Fat Pad Removal Facial Slimming Newport Beach Dr Zelken Recommends This for All Ages
Jul 01, 2020
In this video, Dr. Zelken walks through the consultation, marking, and execution of a facial contouring procedure that includes buccal fat pad removal (bichectomy), FaceTite RFAL, and liposculpture or liposuction.
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It’s Time to Do What’s Right and Shut Down.
Mar 20, 2020
Today was a wake-up call for me. I have been monitoring relevant public health data. As new cases skyrocket and the death toll climbs, it seems as though our preemptive and cursory attempts at quarantine failed to curb the exponential growth...
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Instagram BANS Plastic Surgery Filters! Snapchat Dysmorphia is Real? Dr. Zelken Deep Dive
Oct 24, 2019
In this segment, Dr. Jonathan Zelken, board certified plastic surgeon, discovers new exciting features of his Instagram. He channels Morrissey as a donkey and is a beautiful kitty cat. Sure, these filters are cool...
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Is This the End of Breast Implants? Surely Not, but Fat Transfer is Awesome. Dr Zelken Dishes
Sep 20, 2019
Fat transfer is a safe and viable alternative to breast augmentation. In many cases, implants are even being replaced by fat transfer. Fat transfer has been around for many years, and is nearly universally employed...
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PRO NOX is one of My Best Kept Secrets – Makes CO2 Laser Peels Feel Like Brushing Your Teeth
Sep 05, 2019
In this video, Dr. Zelken explains the PRO-NOX machine. This device allows patients to achieve a degree of analgesia during procedures like CO2 laser peels, light surgery, and other surgical and nonsurgical interventions.
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Is Your Plastic Surgeon Legit? Board Certified is a Catch-all Phrase Vlog 4 Dr Zelken
Aug 17, 2019
In this episode, Dr. Zelken reflects on the most important questions you should ask your plastic surgeon during your consultation. These days, it seems everyone calls themselves a plastic surgeon, but is yours legit?
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Vlog 3: Is This the End of Facelifts? FaceTite is a Hot New Technology Featured on RHOC
Aug 12, 2019
In this video, Dr. Zelken presents FaceTite technology to our YouTube audience. FaceTite uses both liposuction and radiofrequency heat to remove fat where fat is not wanted on the aging face and to tighten the skin.
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Paradoxical Adipose Hyperplasia: A Rare but Treatable Complication of Coolsculpting
Mar 19, 2019
I very recently learned about a challenging complication of Coolsculpting. I have seen 2 to 3 patients in the past six months who sought surgical intervention for bulging fat in areas that were previously treated with Coolsculpting.
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Wide Awake Quadruple Blepharoplasty Browlift Skin Cancer Excision CO2 Laser Newport Beach Dr Zelken
Nov 10, 2018
In this brief video, Dr. Zelken highlights the techniques and decision-making steps in a wide awake plastic surgery operation. A 77-year-old man seeks steps to enhance his appearance without changing his identity...
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Chuck Finley Undergoes Blepharoplasty With Dr Zelken Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon
Aug 25, 2018
In this video, Angels hall-of-famer Chuck Finley describes why he chose Dr. Zelken and quadruple blepharoplasty to enhance (but not change) his look. He was back on his game in no time, thanks to wide awake surgery...
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How to Download Symplast Patient App for Zelken Institute Newport Beach
Aug 06, 2018
Dear Zelken Institute Patients, Please follow these quick tips to install the Symplast patient app on your iPhone or iPad. Symplast is the HIPAA compliant solution for constant contact with Dr. Zelken to ensure the concierge service you deserve.
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Placement of Facial Compression Garment Marena Facelift Chin Liposuction Kybella
Aug 04, 2018
Dr. Jonathan Zelken, board certified plastic surgeon demonstrates appropriate placement of a Marena compression garment. These garments are critical for reducing postoperative swelling and optimizing your result.
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Miki’s Vlog Ep 6 Tips for Surviving Nursing School Aesthetic Nurse
Aug 04, 2018
Miki Omori is days away from getting her RN. She was recruited to be the aesthetics nurse straight from school by a leading Newport Beach plastic surgery practice! In this episode, she offers her favorite tips to surviving nursing school.
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Welcome to the Zelken Institute for Aesthetic Medicine Newport Beach Premier Plastic Surgery
Aug 03, 2018
Plastic surgery is the foundation of the Zelken Institute. Dr. Zelken, a Johns Hopkins-trained, board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializes in surgery of the face, breast, and body.
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How to Strip and Empty JP Jackson Pratt Drain Plastic Surgery
Aug 03, 2018
Dr. Jonathan Zelken, board certified plastic surgeon form Newport Beach, CA demonstrates his preferred technique for stripping a Jackson Pratt drain. He uses an alcohol or adhesive remover swap and pinches the base while stripping in the direction...
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Scar Optimization With Meticulous Cleaning and Taping Wound Care
Aug 03, 2018
Dr. Jonathan Zelken, board certified plastic surgeon from Newport Beach, describes his preferred technique for surgical scars for the first 3 weeks postoperatively. He learned this technique in Taiwan and swears by it.
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Make the Most of Your Zelken Institute Experience With Symplast Patient App
Aug 03, 2018
The Zelken Institute uses Symplast to optimize the patient experience. The mobile platform provides your information to Dr. Zelken anytime, anywhere. There is so much you can do with this app, if you simply take 15 minutes to learn the nuances.
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Vaginal Rejuvenation | Becoming an Aesthetic Nurse (Miki’s Vlog Ep. 5) Femtouch
Jun 30, 2018
Hi everybody! In this video I introduce to you a procedure called FemTouch and it is used for Vaginal Rejuvenation. Please leave any questions that you may have regarding this video and I will be sure to answer them in the Q&A video...
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FaceTite! Betta Than Kybella! I Get to Assist! Becoming an Aesthetic Nurse (Miki’s Vlog Ep. 4)
Jun 23, 2018
Here I set up and assist Dr. Zelken, board-certified plastic surgeon in a FaceTite procedure. Unlike CoolSculpting and Kybella, FaceTite is a one-time procedure that includes BOTH liposculpture and radiofrequency tightening.
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Miki Gets Xeomin Botox Becoming an Aesthetic Nurse (Miki’s Vlog Ep. 3) Newport Beach Plastic Surgery
Jun 21, 2018
Today, Miki gets a total facial makeover with 30 units of Xeomin (Avg. 40-50 used) to her forehead, glabella, crow’s feet, brows, bunny lines, and masseter muscles. Xeomin is an alternate to Botox.
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Botox and IV Hydration Becoming an Aesthetic Nurse Miki’s Vlog Ep. 2
Jun 13, 2018
In this episode, I place an IV and administer glutathione and Vitamin B12, among other nutrients via the antecubital fossa. I used a 22 gauge angiocath. I also assist Dr. Zelken, Botox guru, as he injects 30 units of Xeomin into a young woman.
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My Journey to Becoming an Aesthetic Nurse (Miki’s Vlog Ep. 1)
Jun 09, 2018
Hi everybody! I am Miki, a nursing student on the last leg of nursing school. It is, and always has been my dream to be an aesthetics nurse. I was luck enough to have shadowed the best injectors in the field for the past FIVE years!
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Zelken Laser Blepharoplasty Newport Beach Beverly Hills Eyelid Lift Rejuvenation
Apr 17, 2018
Dr. Zelken prefers his Lumenis AcuPulse laser to assist his upper eyelid lifts, also known as blepharoplasty. In this video, he performs upper eyelid skin and fat resection, and lower eyelid skin, fat, and muscle resection and resuspension.
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Tulip Nanofat Transfer Guide [English] Dr Zelken Plastic Surgeon Newport Beach
Feb 25, 2018
1. Harvest fat into 2 20cc syringes. Dr. Zelken prefers “fat disruptor” type liposuction cannula following tumescent phase. 2. Decant the fluid from the lipoaspirate for 3-5 minutes after gravity settling.
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Why Reconstructive Surgeons Are Better Aesthetic Surgeons
Sep 20, 2017
Dr. Zelken is very proud of and reliant on his extensive training in reconstructive microsurgery and trauma surgery. He holds roles on the trauma call panels of the major Orange County trauma centers, and is called upon for the most extensive injuries.
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How Long Does Swelling Last After Rhinoplasty, and Why So Long?
Sep 14, 2017
Rhinoplasty, also known as a “nose job,” is a plastic surgery procedure that is performed to reconstruct the nose for both cosmetic and functional reasons. Aesthetically enhancing the appearance of one’s nose is beneficial to alleviate nasal asymmetry...
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Nasal Alar Base Wedge Excision Weir Nostril Reduction Newport Beach
Jul 23, 2017
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT. Instructional. Intended for medical professionals. In this video, Dr. Zelken of Z Plastic Surgery, Newport Beach, describes the rationale, design, and technical aspects of the alar wedge excision...
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FaceTite Buccal Fat Pad Resection Lipo Facial Contouring V Line [Updated 3 Year Followup]
Jun 25, 2017
In this video, Dr. Zelken walks through the consultation, marking, and execution of a facial contouring procedure that includes buccal fat pad removal (bichectomy), FaceTite RFAL, and liposculpture or liposuction.
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BodyTite Scarless Brachioplasty RFAL Radiofrequency Arm
Jun 17, 2017
Dr. Zelken of Z Plastic Surgery, Newport Beach, CA briefly details the markings and steps involved in scarless brachioplasty of the arms using BodyTITE. BodyTITE radiofrequency technology may be used in the head neck, chest, arms, abdomen...
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