Plastic Surgery Blog

With more than 8.5 million aesthetic surgeries performed each year, how do the people who have cosmetic procedures feel once they have them done? A new study seeks to provide answers. Published in Clinical Psychological Science, the study looks at 550 first-time plastic surgery patients and finds that they are happier, have higher self-esteem, and […]

The days are getting longer, the weather is warming up, and the sun is shining brighter! These are signs that spring is officially here. I know I am definitely feeling pressure to break out of my winter hibernation and get my face looking fantastic for all the fun outdoor activities that are coming up soon. […]

We all know that our faces appear older when wrinkling and sagging starts. I also frequently tell my patients that our faces lose volume as we age, eventually resulting in a more skeletal look as that "baby fat" we once had disappears. Sun exposure can lead to damaged, irregular skin with patches of hyperpigmentation. Cosmetic […]

Get the perfect nose and chin combination A new study from Italian researchers shows that having chin augmentation with nose surgery is stable over time. Facial plastic surgeons will often recommend having a chin implant to enhance a weak chin (called microgenia). This allows for a superior cosmetic outcome with appropriate proportions to the face. […]

If you get Botox, Juvederm, Latisse, or skin care products such as Vivite and SkinMedica, you should ask to be registered in the Brilliant Distinctions loyalty program. You earn points towards future savings each time you receive a qualifying treatment or product. Now, a good program just got better. You can earn points towards your […]

Almost everyone has a strong impression about the minimally invasive injectables and cosmetic procedures that are available today. Unfortunately, misconceptions about aesthetic procedures abound. Many people believe that almost all plastic surgery results in an “overdone” appearance, but the opposite is actually true. For example, over 2.6 million people received Botox last year in the […]

Taking the time to take care of your skin will really pay off as your get older. Great skin equates to youthfulness and beauty. As with many things, it is always best to prevent a problem before you have to fix it. For example, it is much easier to try to prevent dark spots on […]

Labor Day weekend is bittersweet, as it marks the end of summer and the beginning of the fall season. Before you know it, you’ll have to start getting ready for the busy holiday season! So for now, we should all be taking advantage of the month or two we have to get ready to look […]

If you haven’t already heard the steady stream of news about skin cancer these days, tanning is very damaging to your skin. In fact, it causes wrinkles, lax skin, brown spots (known as hyperpigmentation), skin cancer, and more. A nice tan might look great when you are in your twenties or thirties, but it causes […]

Summer is one of my favorite seasons, especially in Southern California. You get nice hot days for outdoor activities such as lounging at the pool or beach, and wonderfully cool nights for barbeques and hanging out. However, with all the busy activities that summer days and nights provide, it’s hard not to make a couple […]