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According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), 14.6 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures were performed in 2012. Many people equate cosmetic surgery with plastic surgery, and with millions of cosmetic surgery procedures being performed each year, people often question the difference between a cosmetic surgeon and a plastic surgeon. Cosmetic Surgeon Cosmetic surgery […]

TEARDROP (ANATOMICALLY) SHAPED BREAST IMPLANTS Breast augmentation is a very popular surgery that is safe and reliable with wonderful results. Patients now have several choices for implants. These include saline, silicone gel and the new anatomically shaped implants (Gummy Bear). All of these implants provide good results, but each implant has advantages and disadvantages. Saline […]

Facelift scars, can they be seen? One of the greatest concerns from my patients inquiring about facial rejuvenation are the scars. The incisions that are used in a facelift are placed in the natural folds of the ear and hairline. As a result, there incisions heal beautifully and in most cases are barely visible. It […]

Early Detection of Skin Cancer May Save Your Life! Skin cancer today is quite prevalent. We are all exposed constantly to the sun. Many of us as teenagers and adults enjoy the benefits of a body that is tan and radiant. However, the sun damages our skin from its ultraviolet radiation and can cause skin […]

How to look good without downtime Today, most patients want facial improvement and a youthful appearance without surgery, discomfort or prolonged swelling and bruising. This can be accomplished with facial fillers (Juvederm, Radiesse). As we age, the underlying facial soft tissue atrophies and we begin to hallow out. Laugh lines, crow’s feet and other facial […]

Beware of Red Spots-Possible Skin Cancer In my practice, a lot of patients point out to me red spots located on their faces and body. It is important to realize that some of these red areas may be early or actual skin cancer. The most common types of red spots are actinic keratosis (premalignant) and […]

Signs and Symptoms of Melanoma The cardinal feature observed in a skin lesion that proves to be melanoma is a change observed over a period of months. The time scale of the observed change is important. If a lesion grows so that it doubles its size within 10 days, it is usually an inflammatory (irritant) […]

Looking Better is Invigorating Cosmetic surgery not only makes us look more youthful, but also makes us feel younger. I constantly hear from my patients that they are looked at differently at work and socially following cosmetic surgery. The psychological aspects of this surgery are very uplifting. As we get older we may feel young, […]

The Fountain of Youth Botox is the fountain of youth available today. This neurotoxin paralyzes the frown muscles of the face. It is used in the forehead, between the eyes, around the eyes and occasionally in the upper lip. This gives a smoothing effect to these areas and eliminates the scowling and tired appearance that […]

Nose Reshaping in Young Adolescence Nose reshaping, called rhinoplasty, can modify the bone, cartilage, and soft tissue of your nose to change its appearance in a multitude of ways. Noses can be lengthened, shortened, widened, narrowed, straightened, lifted, and the tip reshaped. Although aging can affect the nose, causing it to droop, most people who […]

In today’s economy, we are all concerned about our finances. We are concerned about our jobs and anxious about the future. Unfortunately, we can not stop the aging process. There are now a number of payment options for patients who want to feel good and improve their looks. Care Credit and eMedical are two financing […]

Orange County Gynecomastia Moobs!!!!! What do you do? Excess fat or glandular tissue in the male breast is a much more common problem among adolescents and older men than its lack of publicity would indicate. An estimated 40 to 60 percent of men suffer from this condition, which can occur in either one or both […]