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As we get older, metabolism changes tend to cause a redistribution of body fat, which often develop into fat deposits. Even following a healthy lifestyle often doesn’t completely eliminate these stubborn pockets of fat. A popular procedure that effectively slims down the contours of the body and provides a more attractive appearance is liposuction. Through […]

Am I a good candidate for Breast Lift Surgery? Patients today regularly see me for a breast lift.  Over the years, a woman’s breasts change losing their youthful shape and firmness.  The skin looses elasticity from pregnancy, breast feeding, weight fluctuations, aging and heredity.  Sometimes the areola also becomes enlarged.  Mastopexy is the technical term […]

Surgery, whether elective or deemed necessary, requires a certain protocol for recovery. Knowing the proper way to recover from surgery will not only assure adequate healing, but may also decrease recovery time. Follow Your Surgeon’s Instructions Any surgical procedure, no matter how small, causes some degree of trauma to the body. Understanding this will guide […]

Thanksgiving is over, and Christmas and New Year’s Eve will be here before you know it. Everyone one wants to look their best at the parties and gatherings this holiday season, but with events fast approaching, many wonder if there is anything that can be done in such a short amount of time. Thankfully, Dr. […]

Brachioplasty Surgery (Upper Arm Lift Procedures In Women Are Up 4,378% since 2000) An arm lift, or brachioplasty, is a surgical procedure that reshapes the under portion of the upper arm.  This reshapes the area from the elbow to the underarm area. The reasons for this drooping or sagging appearance of the skin is due […]

Mesa Surgicenter Dr. Robert M. Wald, Jr., M.D. has been in private practice since 1986 and performs all of his cosmetic surgery procedures at Mesa Surgicenter, located at 100 East Valencia Mesa Drive, Suite 303, in Fullerton, CA. This convenient outpatient surgery center is located just adjacent to our office and is right next to […]

As the bathing suits are put away, and warmer clothes are brought out, it can only mean that the change of the seasons is here. With fall and winter upon us, some people may be wondering if there is a “best time” to undergo plastic surgery. Although there is no particular time of the year […]

Lately, it seems that everyone is becoming more health and exercise conscience and looking for ways to better their physique. From cross training to swimming, men and women alike are constantly working on toning and strengthening more than their abdominal region. Simply being thin is no longer good enough, which is why ultra-skinny, frail models […]

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 […]

Which breast implant is better for me, silicone or saline? The moratorium on silicone implants was lifted 2 years ago.  This FDA edict began in 1992.  During this time, (1992-2011) only women with breast cancer, or chest deformities, or ruptured implants, were allowed to have silicone gel.  As a result, normal women who wanted breast augmentation during this […]

Ear Pinning (Otoplasty) How frequently do you hear from your child that other kids call them “Dumbo” because their ears are very protruding? Occasionally, we are born with projecting ears that cause social embarrassment and a lack of self confidence. There is usually no other congenital anomalies associated with this condition. Unfortunately, there are no […]