"Once you've confirmed that you’re a good candidate for masseter injections, it's time for the procedure. 'The area is cleaned, marked, and assessed for muscle strength,' says Andrew Cohen, MD, FACS, a board-certified plastic surgeon. Depending on the patient’s muscle anatomy, usually between four and five injections are made into the masseter muscles on each side of the face. 'It’s normal to have small bumps similar to mosquito bites for 20 to 30 minutes post-injection,' Dr. Cohen notes. Patients with sensitive skin can experience self-resolving mild redness, while muscle soreness is also common post-injection. 'The masseter is a thick muscle,' shares Dr. Cohen." ... Continue Reading
Posted on August 12, 2025
Dr. Andrew Cohen highlights differences between the deep plane and traditional facelift techniques, including how each procedure is performed. Encino, CA – Visible signs of aging—such as sagging skin, deep wrinkles, and drooping facial features—can be effectively improved with facelift surgery. This popular facial rejuvenation procedure can be performed utilizing a variety of techniques, with two common options being a deep plane and traditional approach. These surgical techniques can enhance facial contours and restore a more youthful appearance. While both ... Continue Reading
Posted on February 4, 2025
Dr. Andrew Cohen highlights differences between gynecomastia and pseudogynecomastia, as well as potential treatment options. Encino, CA – Gynecomastia is a common condition that affects many men. Board-certified Encino plastic surgeon Andrew Cohen, MD explains that the condition, described as the appearance of enlarged breasts, occurs in more than 20% of males. Typically affecting adults, gynecomastia can also appear in teens. While gynecomastia is one type of male breast enlargement, pseudogynecomastia is another type. Although both conditions share similar symptoms, ... Continue Reading
Posted on December 18, 2023
Board-certified plastic surgeon Andrew T. Cohen, MD, FACS highlights how plastic surgery techniques typically differ for men compared to women. Encino, CA – Plastic surgery procedures allow men and women alike to enhance their natural features. While surgical and non-surgical aesthetic enhancement is typically associated with women, Dr. Andrew T. Cohen, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Encino, notes that treatments are becoming more popular among men. He says common male plastic surgery procedures include: Male breast reduction Abdominoplasty Eyelid surgery ... Continue Reading
Posted on February 1, 2021
Dr. Andrew Cohen discusses how mothers can prepare for their mommy makeover treatment, including items to purchase, diet recommendations, activities to avoid, and more. Encino, CA - Motherhood can be a rewarding experience filled with joy and love; however, a woman’s body can significantly change due to childbearing and raising kids. Mommy makeovers have become an increasingly popular cosmetic procedure over the years, says Encino plastic surgeon Andrew Cohen, MD, FACS. A mommy makeover is a highly customized procedure that ... Continue Reading
