Amir A. Hakimi

2 weeks ago | psychologytoday.com | Michael Reilly |Amir A. Hakimi

You’ve seen your surgeon family member carve the Thanksgiving turkey with precision, but would you trust them to carve you? The decision to undergo plastic surgery is deeply personal, often influenced by aesthetics, self-esteem, and cultural norms. However, what happens when the hands wielding the scalpel belong to a trusted family member? While some view it as a comforting advantage, others argue that professional and ethical boundaries must be firmly upheld.

Jan 8, 2025 | psychologytoday.com | Michael Reilly |Amir A. Hakimi

Source: cottonbro studio / PexelsNeuromodulator injections like Botox have become a cornerstone of modern aesthetic treatments for reducing facial wrinkles. These injections act to weaken specifically targeted facial muscles, reducing the appearance of facial lines over time and providing a more youthful appearance. Yet beneath the surface of these physical changes lies an intriguing psychological change that extends beyond mere aesthetics.

Aug 9, 2024 | psychologytoday.com | Michael Reilly |Amir A. Hakimi

The pursuit of eternal youth has driven millions to seek out cosmetic procedures in the hopes of turning back the clock. From Botox to fillers, and from fat grafting to fat reduction, the options available are vast, and the promise of a more youthful appearance is tantalizing. However, certain cosmetic procedures may actually have the opposite effect, making some individuals appear older rather than younger. Which Procedures Are Aging You?

Jan 4, 2024 | psychologytoday.com | Michael Reilly |Amir A. Hakimi

In the era of image-driven social media and the relentless pursuit of aesthetic perfection, plastic surgery has become a booming industry fueled by the promise of transformation. Before-and-after photos have become a staple to plastic surgeons’ social media profiles, highlighting the surgeon’s skill and aesthetic judgment.

Nov 15, 2023 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Paul F. Chisolm |Amir A. Hakimi |Jessica Maxwell |Mark Russo

1 INTRODUCTION The eustachian (pharyngotympanic or auditory) tube is an anatomic structure in the head and neck that is essential for physiologic homeostasis of the middle ear including: pressure equalization, mucociliary transport, and protection from retrograde pathogens/secretions from the nasopharynx.1 Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) is a common pathologic entity in adults and children, with a prevalence in the United States of approximately 4% to 6%.2, 3 ETD can lead to otitis media...