Laser Bra for Breast Reduction

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Many of the women that I see at my practice are considering breast reduction after weight loss or breastfeeding. For these patients, excess breast tissue is not the sole concern. What they’re also seeing is a change in the position of their breasts, causing them to droop or sag. When this is the case, more […]

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Larger Breasts, Smaller Fat Deposits

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The desire for larger, fuller breasts is very common among the women I see at my practice. As a response to the demand for breast enlargement in Los Angeles, a variety of techniques have been developed. Of course, you have your traditional saline or silicone implants, new “gummy bear” implants, and a variety of other […]

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A Look Inside Endoscopic Surgery

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I’m always looking for ways to make my Beverly Hills cosmetic surgery procedures safer, less invasive, and more effective for my patients. One of the recent advancements that are revolutionizing the medical field (not just plastic surgery) is the use of endoscopic technology. We’ve already found ways to use this technology for cosmetic and reconstructive […]

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Can Breast Reduction Catch Breast Cancer?

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There are many reasons why women consider Los Angeles breast enhancement procedures. In the case of breast reduction, these reasons may include back, neck or should pain, self-consciousness, and the inability to participate in physical activity without discomfort. The improvements made with breast reduction surgery can be vast and wide-ranging, giving many women better quality […]

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Plastic Surgery 2009 Conference: What Did I Miss?

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A few weeks back was Plastic Surgery 2009 in Seattle, WA. This is an important conference for many plastic surgeons and, as it turns out, for many patients. As a Beverly Hills area plastic surgeon, I always look forward to seeing what comes out of these conferences so that I can implement it in my […]

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Los Angeles Body Contouring with ZERONA™

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For decades now, patients have taken it for granted that if they want a cosmetic procedure to improve their body shape, they’ll need to go under the knife. Effective body contouring methods like liposuction have helped millions of Americans address stubborn areas of unwanted fat. While liposuction requires very small incisions, it is nonetheless a […]

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Are You “Too Old” For a Tummy Tuck?

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Most of my tummy tuck patients are in the 30-to-50 age range, but every so often a patient who’s a good deal older will meet with me to find out whether they can have a tummy tuck. Sometimes I’ll advise against these surgeries simply because abdominoplasty is one of the more invasive surgeries and in […]

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Which Liposuction Technique Works Best with Abdominoplasty?

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Sometimes when patients are asking me if they’ll need a tummy tuck or liposuction, the best answer is really “both.” For moms and post-weight-loss patients particularly, a tummy tuck alone just won’t take care of the extra fat that usually collects near problem areas like the hips, lower belly, and thighs. Even for many men, […]

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Post-Bariatric Surgery – What Are the Risks?

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Can “extreme” cosmetic surgery procedures (specifically, the “total makeover” type of surgeries that usually follow extreme weight loss) lead to death or life-threatening injury? It’s a frightening question and one that is on the minds of many patients seeking dramatic change through surgery. While the answer to this question highly depends on the specifics of […]

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Mommy Makeovers: Safety Facts You Need

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If you’re like most of my patients, you’ve probably heard about “Mommy Makeover” combined procedures, but you probably haven’t heard much about why these procedures are safe to combine. Along with several of my colleagues, I recently updated a study (initially published in 2006) that evaluated complications following combined breast surgery and abdominoplasty. We found […]

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