Dr. Jonathan Cabin - Facial Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Jonathan Cabin - Facial Plastic Surgeon Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon focused exclusively on natural and powerful results.

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Checking in with the beautiful Jennifer, 3 months after:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ • Endoscopic-style brow “reset” • Upper blepharoplasty...
04/07/2026

Checking in with the beautiful Jennifer, 3 months after:
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• Endoscopic-style brow “reset”
• Upper blepharoplasty
• “Scarless” lower blepharoplasty
• Lower lid skin pinch
• A touch of fat transfer for volume
• Undereye CO₂ laser polish for skin
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I think we can all agree… she is absolutely glowing ✨️
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The 3-month mark is a milestone I discuss with every patient before surgery. It’s typically when patients feel fully ready for major events and high-definition photos - when residual swelling has largely resolved, and the need for camouflage makeup or strategic styling fades away.
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It’s also when many patients move past the psychological weight of healing and can simply enjoy their refreshed appearance with confidence.
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Jennifer reached this point early (as many do), and you can see it - a brightness in her eyes that now feels fully in harmony with the rest of her face. And her youthful spirit.
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While certain elements - especially the nuanced maturing of the grafted fat - continue to refine over the first year, she is already in a beautiful place at 3 months.
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Grateful, as always, for her trust and for allowing me to share her journey. And I could not be happier for her.
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Swipe for all views 👉️ including a look at the “incisions” with her eyes closed 🤌


04/01/2026

Guilty as charged 😉

03/30/2026

Modern, volumetric blepharoplasty is meant to make you look relaxed, refreshed, and more like yourself again. Not different.

The goal is to preserve your natural eye shape, while addressing the heaviness, hollowing, excess skin and/or bags that can distract from your eyes.

Comment “blepharoplasty” below to learn more.

Super early healing - less than two weeks out! - from comprehensive facial rejuvenation, including:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀1️⃣ Deep pla...
03/27/2026

Super early healing - less than two weeks out! - from comprehensive facial rejuvenation, including:
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1️⃣ Deep plane facelift and neck lift with deep neck contouring
2️⃣ Endoscopic brow lift
3️⃣ Upper blepharoplasty
4️⃣ A touch of fat grafting to targeted areas
5️⃣ Full-face CO₂ laser polish
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This patient was also featured in a recent Allure article discussing alternatives to drains in facelift surgery.
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In her particular case, we used a hemostatic net and fibrin glue instead of drains — a protocol that has become standard in most of my facelifts.
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Even with the expected (and appropriate) swelling and bruising at this stage, you can already see the early return of youthful contours in the eyes, cheeks, and jawline.
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With a bit of strategic camouflage and thoughtful hair styling, she would likely be quite presentable in casual social settings.
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Recovery timelines vary, but my general rule for most facial procedures is about 2–3 weeks to be “dinner party ready” - with the likely need for makeup, strategic hair styling and/or other general camouflage for remnant incisions/swelling/bruising.
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That said, I advise avoiding surgery within three months of major events that involve close scrutiny or high-definition photography - think weddings, speaking engagements, or red carpet moments.
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As always, I’m incredibly grateful to this otherwise private patient for allowing her photos to be shared for education. I look forward to sharing more photos as her results and recovery progress. 🙏

03/25/2026

Clocked out 🤷‍♂️

This reads more like me:The magic of an upper eye refresh ✨ - including a brow reset, volumetric upper blepharoplasty an...
03/23/2026

This reads more like me:

The magic of an upper eye refresh ✨ - including a brow reset, volumetric upper blepharoplasty and a touch of fat transfer to the upper lids
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Natural eye rejuvenation is not just about removing skin.
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It’s about respecting the relationship between brow position, lid contour, and volume - and restoring balance where it’s needed.
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The change shouldn’t ever look like surgery. Just a well-rested you 🤫
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Swipe for all angles 👉

03/13/2026

Well, we do 💅🏻

03/10/2026

We caught up with the lovely Jennifer at the 6-week mark following her brow reset, upper and lower blepharoplasty (eyelid lift), lower lid skin pinch, fat grafting, and under-eye CO₂ laser polish 😮‍💨
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At this stage, she has just a touch of residual swelling under the eyes and some mild, temporary hair shedding near a few of the brow incision sites. Both very normal and continuing to improve.
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Otherwise, she’s fully back to baseline… just with a beautifully refreshed upper face.
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Grateful, as always, for her generosity and openness in sharing her journey and recovery 🙏

03/04/2026

Whether it’s out-of-town patients, busy professionals, or people who simply love to travel, questions about flying after surgery come up a lot. 🙋‍♂️✈️
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Here’s the scoop:
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The first week after surgery is when your body is still doing the heavy lifting of early healing — and when unexpected post-operative issues are most likely to arise. Because of this, flying is generally not recommended during that first week.
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After that first week, air travel itself isn’t usually dangerous, but cabin pressure changes and dry air can increase swelling and dehydration, which may temporarily slow recovery or cause some additional discomfort.
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If travel truly can’t be avoided, flying after one week may be reasonable if healing is progressing well — just be prepared for some temporary swelling or minor setbacks.
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If you do have to fly:
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1️⃣ Stay well hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids and avoid excess caffeine and alcohol.
2️⃣ Keep circulation moving. Wear compression socks and get up to walk around periodically.
3️⃣ Keep medications and supplies in your carry-on in case you need them during the flight.
4️⃣ Bring a plastic bag and ask for ice refills to help reduce swelling with cold compresses.
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Most importantly: always check with your surgeon before booking that flight. ✈️

02/27/2026

Who misses the Winter Olympics already? 👉🏻

Early 6-week post-op upper blepharoplasty for a patient who wanted upper eyelid rejuvenation with minimal intervention a...
02/27/2026

Early 6-week post-op upper blepharoplasty for a patient who wanted upper eyelid rejuvenation with minimal intervention and no brow lift.

As I’ve shared before, many upper blepharoplasty patients would benefit from a brow lift to achieve the most balanced and complete result. That said, there are ways to create a refreshed, harmonious outcome without lifting the brow.

In cases like this, thoughtful upper blepharoplasty incision design and subtle browpexy maneuvers performed through the same incision can make a meaningful difference.

I’ve also included a closed-eye photo so you can see the incisions: barely visible at this stage, though still slightly red. These will continue to fade over the next several weeks and can already be easily concealed with makeup for patients who prefer to be extra discreet 🥸

We pulled out all the tricks for this one — and both the patient and I couldn’t be happier. She looks refreshed, natural, and still very much like herself ✨

02/23/2026

When celebrities look different after plastic surgery, it’s often because of the upper eyelid component.

Upper eyelid surgery should rejuvenate the eyes — not alter their character. That means being precise about how much skin is removed and carefully preserving (or restoring) volume.

The goal? You — just refreshed. Not a different version of you.

I often have patients bring photos of themselves when they were younger so we can restore what was once there, not create something new.

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