Mastopexy or breast lift surgery is common. It is typically more common in women who are in their forties, but may also be common in women who have simply developed ptotic breasts early in life. Breast lift procedures are often very rewarding for the patients as they can often regain their self-confidence. The mastopexy or lift procedure can be accomplished…
It is common for patients who have had implants in for a long period of time to eventually want their implants removed. Patients often wonder, if they have their implants removed, will their breast be in a lower position. The best way to determine that is based on the degree or preoperative ptosis to the breast. If the breast is…
Body contouring procedures are common procedures. Patients often request body contouring procedures after weight loss or occasionally after previous abdominal surgeries that produce tethered scars. The tethered scars often adhere to the underlying fascia and create creases or bulges. These creases or bulges can create abnormalities to the abdominal wall. After body contouring procedures, an abdominal binder is worn for…
Women are frequently presenting in my Newport Beach office desiring a revision of their breast augmentation from 8 to 10 years prior. These women have had saline breast implants in for almost ten years and now want to exchange their saline breast implants for silicone breast implants. Often, women who have had larger implants and now want to downsize desire to have…
