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For plastic and reconstructive surgery in Los Angeles, there are hundreds of doctors to choose from. Perhaps you have decided on a cosmetic procedure, and done all the research, maybe even set aside some options for financing and recovery time. But how do you choose the right surgeon for you? There are several factors to consider in choosing a Los Angeles cosmetic surgeon that you can trust will get the job done...

Short-scar faceliftis one of the most recent developments in facial aesthetic surgery, invented and popularized by Dr Daniel Baker - one of the leading New York Cityplastic surgeons . Short-scar facelift is a highly effective technique that brings amazing, and very positive aesthetic results with minimal scarring that is nearly invisible. It is also known by different names such as s-lift, mini-lift, baby boomer facelift or limited-incision facelift.

The operation involves...

For those of us who want to lose weight in our trouble areas and can’t ever seem to do it with diet and exercise alone, liposuction is a surgical option that can help. Being the most popular type of cosmetic surgery available, there are many types of liposuction to choose from. One of the newer techniques is called SmartLipo™, which is different from traditional liposuction in a few important ways.

What Makes SmartLipo™ Different from Traditional...

Honestly, after the word have spread all over the internet about stories of unsuccessful affordable plastic surgery in Mexico, it is difficult to write an article that would somehow change the impression of patients about the country. Three years ago, the San Antonio Express News published a collection of stories that hold harsh and offensive elements subjected particularly to Mexico. The information was quickly picked up by the Associated Press and MSNBC, which resulted to an ill...

Hyaluronidase (AKA: Wydase) can be used to "melt" or accelerate the enzymatic degradation of injected hyaluronic acid based fillers, like Restylane, Juvederm, Prevelle - silk, etc.  This is quite useful in correcting areas of previous over-injection.  The volume of hyaluronidase injected depends on the amount of melting desired.  Contrary to some assertions, over-injection of hyaluronidase will not damage the skin or its native structural components.  Too...

Going With Your Gut About Abdominal Liposuction

Cosmetic surgery has been rapidly gaining in popularity, and losing its old stigma over the past several years. The more well known procedures are face lifts, breast augmentations, and liposuction of the abdomen, thighs, and bottom. There are certain celebrities and notorieties that have shifted the cosmetic spotlight above the waist and below the chin.

Breast augmentation surgeries may be more noticeable than liposuction ;...

So what is a "perforator flap"?

Pioneered in the early 1990's, perforator flap breast reconstruction represents the state of the art in breast reconstruction surgery after mastectomy. The tissue removed at the time of mastectomy may be replaced with the patient's own warm, soft, living tissue to recreate a "natural" breast.

Skin, fatty tissue, and the tiny blood vessels that supply nutrients to the tissue ("perforators") can be taken...

Dr. Ivo Pitanguy - The Plastic Surgery Guru

"The quest for plastic surgery emanates from a transcendent finality. It is the attempt to reach harmony between body and spirit, emotional and rational, aiming to establish an internal balance which allows the individual to find harmony with his own image and the universe that surrounds him."- Ivo Pitanguy

Dr Ivo Pitanguy, known as the 'The king of plastic surgery' is a legendary plastic surgeon not only in...

For some, a nose job might be viewed as a luxury, but when it comes to feeling your best, this might be the procedure for you. The nose job or rhinoplasty reshapes the nose to correct a facial trauma or an imbalance in a patient’s facial features to enhance natural beauty. It's also one of the most popular cosmetic procedures.

Rhinoplasty is a procedure that increasingly more patients undergo every year. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons...

Many people are born with birthmarks, which are generally defined as a visible mark on the skin that is unique to the individual and does not quickly go away. Birthmarks can take on a wide variety of coloring, shapes and sizes. Most birthmarks are small, not noticeable, or unlikely to show outside of clothing. However, others can take a more prominent appearance, and some can pose an eventual health risk. For these reasons, some people go to cosmetic surgeons for birthmark removal...