Lower face, neck, and eye rejuvenation are some of the more common rejuvenation procedures performed in Southern California. These procedures when summed together can yield a very youthful result to the face. When one looks at the before and after photos, a very powerful yet subtle difference is the youthful appearance in the eyes post-operatively.
An obstructed nasal airway is a common occurrence. Often, the obstructed nasal airway can be improved with the same or similar maneuvers that improve the appearance of the nose. The path to nasal inflow is often regulated by both the external and internal nasal valve. By supporting or increasing the airway beneath the external or internal nasal valves can dramatically…
Patients often have questions after surgery on how to best manage their scars after a breast augmentation surgery. I typically tell patients that for the first 4-6 weeks after surgery, just let your body heal. Steri-strips are typically placed on the incision for two to three weeks. After three weeks the steri-strips are removed. It is important not to put…
There are three different incision choices for placing the breast implant. The implant can be placed through the breast crease, through the areola, or through the armpit. Each incision choice has different advantages. The armpit is a great choice, although I tell patients that this is best if patients have relatively symmetric breasts that don’t require changes to the base…
