Washington, DC residents considering plastic surgery often find themselves asking the same question: how do you choose the right surgeon? Credentials matter, but so does the experience of walking into a consultation and feeling genuinely heard. Dr. Amir Ghaznavi at AMG Plastic Surgery in Herndon, Virginia offers both — a dual board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with an advanced microsurgery fellowship from the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, and a practice built around the kind of personal attention that makes a real difference when you’re making an important decision about your body.
Advanced Training, Personal Attention
Dr. Ghaznavi brings a level of training that is genuinely uncommon in the DC area. He completed his plastic surgery training at Henry Ford Hospital and his microsurgery fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation — microsurgery being one of the most technically demanding areas in surgery, requiring a level of precision that carries over into every procedure he performs. He is a dual board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, recognised as a 2025 Top Doctor in Plastic Surgery by Northern Virginia Magazine.
His approach to every patient is guided by what he calls his E3 philosophy — Empathy, Expertise, Education. In practice that means consultations that don’t feel rushed, explanations that actually make sense, and a surgical plan built around your specific anatomy and goals rather than a standard template.
Signature Breast and Body Procedures
Dr. Ghaznavi specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive procedures for Washington, DC patients — each one planned around your specific anatomy, your goals, and what will genuinely make a difference for you.
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
A tummy tuck addresses two things that diet and exercise simply cannot fix: loose, excess skin on the abdomen and weakened or separated abdominal muscles. These changes happen after pregnancy, after significant weight loss, or sometimes just with age — and no amount of core work reverses them because the issue is structural, not muscular. The procedure removes the excess skin, repairs the underlying muscles where needed, and creates a flatter, firmer midsection. The incision is placed low along the bikini line so it stays hidden under clothing and swimwear.
Mommy Makeover
Pregnancy and breastfeeding affect every woman differently. Some are most impacted through the abdomen, others through the breasts, many through both. A mommy makeover is not a fixed procedure — it is a combination of surgeries chosen specifically for each patient, addressing those changes together in a single recovery rather than one at a time over several years. The most common combination is a tummy tuck, breast lift, and liposuction, but Dr. Ghaznavi builds each plan around what the individual patient actually needs.
Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)
Loose skin on the upper arms is one of the most common frustrations for patients after significant weight loss — and one of the few things that exercise genuinely cannot improve. Once skin has lost its elasticity, toning the muscle underneath does not tighten the skin above it. An arm lift removes the excess skin, contours the underlying tissue, and reshapes the upper arm so it fits the rest of the body. Incisions are placed on the inner arm where they are naturally less visible.
Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation is one of the most personal decisions a patient can make, and the result depends entirely on how well the surgical plan matches the individual. Dr. Ghaznavi’s approach starts with your anatomy — your existing tissue, chest dimensions, and body proportions — rather than a standard set of options. Implant type, size, shape, and placement are all chosen based on what will look natural and proportionate on your specific frame, and hold up well over time rather than just in the consultation room.
Breast Reduction
Overly large breasts affect far more than appearance — they cause chronic neck and back pain, limit physical activity, make finding well-fitting clothing difficult, and affect how women feel in their own bodies every day. Reduction surgery addresses all of it in a single procedure, removing excess volume, reshaping the breast, and improving overall proportion. Most patients are surprised by how manageable the recovery is, and how significant the relief feels almost immediately.
Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
Breast position changes naturally after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or with age — and for many women the issue is not volume but shape and placement. A breast lift reshapes and elevates the breast using your existing tissue, restoring a more youthful contour without necessarily adding an implant. The right technique depends on the degree of sagging, and Dr. Ghaznavi tailors the incision approach to each patient to achieve the most natural result with the least visible scarring.
Liposuction
Liposuction is most effective as a contouring tool for specific areas where fat is stubborn regardless of diet and exercise — the flanks, inner thighs, under the chin, and upper arms are among the most common. It works best in patients who are already close to their goal weight and looking to refine particular areas rather than achieve overall reduction. Dr. Ghaznavi frequently combines liposuction with other procedures so patients can address multiple concerns within a single recovery period.
Non-Surgical Treatments
For patients who want to address early signs of aging without surgery or downtime, AMG offers Botox, dermal fillers, IPL, and triLift. These treatments can soften lines, restore facial volume, and improve skin tone and texture — often with results that are visible within days. At AMG, all non-surgical treatments are carried out with the same standard of care as surgical procedures — personalised, precise, and attentive.
