I see many patients that desire improvement in their faces. The most important aspect in my consultaion is listening to the patient. Some patients only request fillers, Botox or minor procedures to improve their wrinkles, deep lines or facial texture. Others prefer a more agressive approach that involves surgical correction. Every patient has certain goals. Depending on the amount of healing, “down time” and results, the surgeon should taper a facial plan that is appropriate for that person. The amount of improvement varies with each procedure. A competent surgeon will adjust their facial plan, according to the patient’s desires. The patients should be aware that plastic surgery is an art and over the years, different approaches are indicated.

Robert Wald

This entry was posted on Thursday, December 11th, 2008 at 11:45 am and is filed under Facelifts.

The first thing the patient notices in the aging process is the neck. Most commonly in older patients, loose skin is produced in the lower neck area. In younger patients, excess fat is usually located throughout the neck area.

In order to correct these problems, either liposuction or neck lift would be required. Younger patients will require only liposuction to reduce the fullness or fat located throughout the neck. Skin contraction following this procedure will produce a nice contour. Older patients will require a neck lift. This will require small incisions behind the ear and in the hair line. Excellent results are accomplished in both procedures. Minimal down time is required for both procedures. Most patients need 3-5 days before going back to work.

Robert Wald

This entry was posted on Thursday, December 11th, 2008 at 12:05 pm and is filed under Uncategorized.

Patients ask me why my tummy tucks are better than others. I tell my patients that the contour of their abdomen following my procedure is smooth and tight with fine scars. It is important to combine liposuction with this procedure to develop the nice female curves and softness. All sutures are placed beneath the skin, minimizing the scar. The key to this procedure is attention to detail and avoiding the stigmata of tummy tuck’s (dog ears, irregularities, wide scars and poorly placed scars).

Also, our surgicenter is state of the art with an outstanding  board certified anesthesiologist with 20 years of experience. Aftercare is provided by a RN who gives one on one care.  This provides us the optimal safety situation.

I would love to discuss this procedure with you.

Dr. Wald

Robert M. Wald Jr., M.D. is an experienced Orange County plastic surgeon with board certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), and a practice located in Fullerton. He offers several procedures, including facelift surgery, breast enhancement, and body contouring. A Fullerton breast implants and breast reduction surgeon, Dr. Wald provides women with results that are natural-looking and flattering. Also a Fullerton liposuction and tummy tuck specialist, he helps both male and female patients attain improved body definition and a more attractive shape. If you would like to meet with Dr. Wald, please schedule an initial consultation today.

This entry was posted on Thursday, February 5th, 2009 at 9:15 am and is filed under Tummy Tuck.

After performing over 1.000 liposuction procedures, I have found this surgery to achieve the results patients desire. Many of us would like to remove the unwanted bulges in our thighs, arms, flanks, abdomen and back. Unfortunately, diet and exercise will not remove these unwanted fat deposits in all cases. Liposuction is the solution in these patients. With minimal downtime, bruising, pain, and 1 to 2 hours of surgery, these unwanted areas are removed. The final results are lasting and the complications rare. It is exciting for me to see such happy people following this procedure.

This entry was posted on Monday, February 9th, 2009 at 2:35 pm and is filed under Liposuction.

Today most patients desire a short healing period, minimal scars and natural results following facial surgery. Depending on the patient’s age, skin quality and amount, short scar techniques are now available. With these techniques, incisions are made at the hair line or behind the temporal hair line and may extend in the contours of the ear. These incisions are essentially invisible once healing has occurred.

The main advantages of these techniques are the minimal scars and face recovery time. Surgery can be performed under local anesthesia. The surgery takes approximately two hours to complete. The bruising and swelling are minimal, allowing the patient to return to work within seven days. Make up is applied at one week and exercise is resumed in two to three weeks.

The results of this surgery are impressive. My patients are thrilled with these procedures. They are amazed at how much younger they appear but lack the stigmata of surgery. Their friends constantly tell them how good they look but are unable to detect that surgery has been performed. This is a procedure that I highly recommend in the patient who has the correct facial anatomy.

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Dr. Wald is a board certified plastic surgeon, with over 20 years of experience.  Our office is located in Orange County, in the city of Fullerton. If you would like to schedule a consultation with Dr. Wald, please contact our office at 714-738-4282.

This entry was posted on Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 at 10:11 am and is filed under Facelifts.