Breast Augmentation Size – A Highly Personal Choice

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Across the country, many people think that in Los Angeles, breast enhancement means “super-size me,” and for some women, this is true. However, I see many patients who only want a subtle change in their breast size, and they will come to their consultation wondering if a more “subtle” augmentation is possible. My answer: definitely. […]

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Liposuction – More Than Just Fat Removal

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Liposuction has become one of the country’s most popular cosmetic surgery procedures, because when performed properly by a skilled surgeon, it is quick, safe, and it works. With the tremendous growth in the demand for this procedure, it seems like doctors everywhere are offering liposuction. In Los Angeles, it is not uncommon for dermatologists, gynecologists […]

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3 Quick “Yes” and “No” Rhinoplasty Answers

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Based on the questions I frequently hear from my Los Angeles “nose job” (rhinoplasty) patients, I thought I’d share a few quick facts about rhinoplasty. If you have questions of your own, please comment here or contact me and I’ll follow up with a personal response. Is the nose always broken during rhinoplasty? No. The […]

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On Facebook, It’s Personal

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I’m all about communication, especially when it comes to my Los Angeles plastic surgery patients. Keeping lines of communication open helps them (by feeling informed and prepared for surgery) and me (by understanding their goals so that I can achieve optimal results). I like to know what procedures my patients are looking for, what my […]

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Los Angeles Liposuction: Common Questions from Patients

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In Southern California and Los Angeles, liposuction is often the subject of many celebrity news stories. Today I thought I’d take a moment to discuss a few common questions my staff and I receive regarding liposuction, laser liposuction, and Smartlipo™. Are some areas of the body resistant to, or inappropriate for, liposuction? Certainly, some areas […]

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The Laser Bra: Comparative Cost

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Today I thought I’d take the opportunity to answer several of the cost-related questions that my staff and I are often asked about the Stevens Laser Bra, the method of Beverly Hills breast lift and reduction I perform at my Southern California office. 1) Do Laser Bra breast reductions cost more than regular breast reductions? […]

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Addressing Concerns about the Expense of Combined Procedures

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It is not uncommon for people to decide they’d like to make broad changes to their appearance that cannot be accomplished with a single procedure. This is often the case when women decide that they would like to rejuvenate their appearance after childbirth with a Mommy Makeover. For moms from Los Angeles and Beverly Hills, […]

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Thermage® and Fraxel® illumiNATION Tour

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The Thermage® and Fraxel® illumiNATION Tour wrapped up in Marina Del Rey this November and my practice was privileged to be the grand finale. Picture this: a retro Airstream filled with the latest Thermage and Fraxel technology. For a Los Angeles plastic surgeon like me who specializes in advanced skin rejuvenation treatments, a feature presentation […]

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Getting Branded: Liposuction by Any Other Name

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No one can deny the power of big-name brands – whether they are cars, fashion designers, or even on the shelves of your grocery store. So, it’s not surprising that they’ve become a part of the plastic surgery industry as well. One of the places we’re seeing this the most is with liposuction. Branded liposuction […]

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Health Benefits of a Breast Reduction

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You’ve heard it before: the grass is always greener on the other side. This may seem like the case when it comes to breast size. Women with smaller breasts often want larger breasts and women with larger breasts often want to downsize. But there’s an important differentiation here, one that often goes unnoticed – while […]

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