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Non-Surgical Breast Enhancement Options

In Newport Beach we get questions about non-surgical breast enhancement options all the time. It’s amazing how many medical supplements there are on the market claiming to enhance breast size non-surgically. Many supplements claim they can produce breast enhancement with increasing breast weight. While it’s true that breasts enlarge with weight gain due to increased amounts of… Read More »

Recovery: Facelifts vs. Botox®

What is recovery like for facelifts compared to Botox®? Are there any side effects? Recovery time after facelift surgery is much, much faster than it used to be and most of it depends on the individual. Most of our clients have only one or two days of mild pain after surgery. There undoubtedly will be some swelling and bruising after… Read More »

Preparing for Eyelid Surgery or any other Plastic Surgery Procedure

In Orange County eyelid surgery is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries among women. Eyelid surgery (also known as blepharoplasty) is often used to fix droopy eyelids, create a more distinct eyelid crease and improve puffiness or hollowing in the under the eyes. Eyes are often the first things noticed by others and this minimally-invasive procedure can have a profound… Read More »

Nose Shaping Surgery

There is probably no other facial feature that has a greater impact on how a person looks than the size and shape of the nose.  The nose is the most defining characteristic of the face and a slight alteration can greatly improve or hurt one’s appearance.  Nose shaping surgery, also known as rhinoplasty or a “nose job,” involves… Read More »

Goals for Your Neck Lift

Not everyone who comes into our Newport Beach plastic surgery office interested in a neck lift knows what they’re looking for. Here are some common goals and reasons people consider getting a neck lift. The most common concerns that a neck lift can address include the infamous turkey wattle neck, excess fat, or just too much loose skin. If… Read More »

Preparing for Plastic Surgery

Whether or not you come into our Newport Beach plastic surgery office we want you to be well prepared for any plastic surgery you chose to get. Any qualified plastic surgeon will start the preparation by telling you to avoid certain medications before your surgery to reduce the risk of excessive bleeding.  Tell your plastic surgeon about any drug… Read More »

Sometimes Less IS More

One of the most commonly requested and most immediately rewarding plastic surgery procedures we do in Newport Beach is female breast reduction. In Newport Beach and elsewhere, many women suffer from physical and emotional pain caused by disproportionally large breasts. And unfortunately, non-surgical treatments often provide little or no relief. Most people don’t realize it but heavy breasts can… Read More »

What to Expect after a Facelift

A facelift is a pretty involved procedure and we’ve found that our Orange County plastic surgery clients heal a lot faster and have a lot less complications when they know what to expect post-facelift surgery.  So we’ve put together a little list of some things you can expect after having a facelift in Orange County or elsewhere. Numbness – During a facelift… Read More »