Hi plastic surgery aficionados! I had my upper and lower eyelids “tucked” 3 days ago — and I’m at work today! (See selfie below.) I feel great — I have my energy back, my bruising and swelling are going away and swelling are going away and I never had any pain (except my throat — …
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Like most things in life, the answer is “No” and “Yes.” Why “No?” There are some people who will NEVER be happy, no matter how beautiful or handsome they are. They think “If I only had perky “D” cup breasts instead of “B” cup breasts. I’d be happy.” NO question – beautiful breasts can be …
Do you suffer from unsightly plaques on your skin? They are usually brown, tan, or black and raised and rough textured. They typically pop up in older folks on the back, chest, arms, egs and neck – even the head (face and scalp). The good news — they are benign and easy to treat. The …
It’s never too late to feel great about yourself! Seniors frequently ask me if they are too old for plastic surgery. I ask them about their overall health and many of them are quite healthy. As we age we tend to get high blood pressure, high cholesterol, some GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease), i.e. heartburn, a …
San Diego Plastic Surgeon Hand Specialist Last week, I treated a young woman who works at a dog boarding and training facility. She had just clocked out for the day when she heard a dog fight break out. While trying to break up the dogs, she got a large chunk of her left thumb tore off, …
San Diego Plastic Surgery Breaking News My Ultra Mini Lift has passed the test with flying colors! I performed my third revolutionary minimally invasive face/neck lift last week and even the first post-op day result was amazing. Before offering this Ultra Mini Lift to the public, I wanted to test it on three patients. The results …
Sounds Deep? Believe it or not, the way people relate to plastic surgery has a lot to do with their philosophy of life. First, there is the group that says, “If God had meant you to have _____, he would have given it to you!” If this attitude had prevailed, children born with crooked teeth …
There is a growing army of women complaining of breast implant illness. Their symptoms frequently include fatigue, chest pain, hair loss, headaches, chills, photosensitivity, chronic pain, rashes, body odor, anxiety, brain fog, sleep disturbance, and depression. What can be done to relieve these health problems? I perform the en bloc explant procedure. I remove the …
Ever pull your face up toward your temples? Looks great, right? Jowls disappear, neck tightens up. Wouldn’t it be great if it stayed up permanently? That’s what the Mini/Ultra Facelift does. This minimally invasive procedure removes a wedge of skin from the temple, with the scar hidden by your hair. It also tightens a deeper …
Look directly into someone’s face, and the first thing you notice is their eyes. But look at that same person’s profile, and their nose suddenly takes prominence. The nose should work as good as it looks, and look as good as it works, but often that’s not the case. Appearance problems like a hump, a …
