Breast Enlargement Surgery, or Breast Augmentation, has become a popular option for appreciating the size of one's breasts. This method of enlarging the breasts involves the use of a saline or silicone gel. Saline secret is the material most women use to fill breast implants as it can be safely absorbed by the person if the implant leaks or ruptures. It is placed in the breast with an incision underneath the breast. The purpose is to restore the size and condition of the breasts after a...

Plastic surgeons are usually board certified. Board certifications are in place to regulate surgeons and to hold them to the highest standard of care. These specialty certifications create trust between the patient and the surgeon. Choosing a plastic surgeon that is board certified is extremely important. Some surgeons are not board certified or are not certified for the plastic surgery procedure you are interested in.

Your surgeon can be certified with one or more board...

There are plastic surgeons located all around your area and you might think that \'finding\' one is incredibly easy. Although this is true, finding a quality plastic surgeon takes quite a bit more work. There are a few things that you can do in order to ensure that the plastic surgeon you choose is qualified enough for you to trust them and feel comfortable using them.

The best way to find a good plastic surgeon is to ask any friends that have had plastic surgery where they...

Laser Hair Removal in Sherman Oaks, Encino, Studio town and Woodland Hills

what's Laser Hair Removal and how does it work?
At its simplest, laser hair removing is the method of employing a laser - a high-intensity ray of light - to target hair roots, causing the hair to be lost and in time forestalling regrowth.

The melatonin in the follicle is the target of the laser employed in hair removal, and for this reason reduction of hair with laser is less effective...

Cynosure Inc. has harnessed the advantages of laser technology to bring about a minimally invasive procedure known as SmartLipo for attaining perfection in body contouring. The company which develops and manufactures aesthetic and medical treatment systems is credited for introducing the first laser lipolysis system which ruptures fat cells with the least amount of bleeding, bruising, trauma and post-operative downtime.

People with excess fat deposited in various parts of the...

Have you ever considered doing liposuction to reduce unwanted areas of fat on your body but were concerned about the pain and bruising postop? A new and innovative technology has been developed to help you rid yourself of those fatty areas in a gentler manner. You get great results with less bruising, less pain, and less downtime.

Called Body Jet Liposuction, it utilizes the power of water pressure to break the fat cells apart and then remove them through suctioning to contour...

The mommy makeover is a plastic surgery procedure the women in San Diego, La Jolla, and Southern California are benefiting from. Many women find that after having children it is incredibly difficult to regain the youthful, lean figure they had before their pregnancy. Some of the most common problem areas for women are the abdomen, hips, buttocks, and breasts; a mommy makeover can help recontour these areas.

Dr. Spring is one of the cosmetic surgeons in the Southern...

The standard implant in the United States has been saline filled, ever since the FDA moratorium on silicone gel filled breast implants in 1992. The type of implants that were available before the ban are available today as part of an "adjunct study," which is open to patients with congenital deformities or having a revision for particular reasons.

What distinguishes cohesive implants is that the silicone gel is firmer, essentially a soft solid. If a cohesive implant...

Sure, the idea of “body recontouring” sounds great – but is it really possible to reshape what Mother Nature gave us, to fit our personal ideals of physical beauty?

Body recontouring may sound too good to be true, but it has changed the lives of millions and with modern technology constantly improving, the potential is virtually limitless. Choosing the right procedure or procedures takes diligent research and resources. And choosing the right surgeon and...

Breast augmentation patients have so many different options when selecting their breast implants. The question almost every breast augmentation patient is asking today, however, is “Which is better? Silicone or saline breast implants ?” The answer to this question is simple: It depends.

Since the FDA re-approved silicone breast implants, many plastic surgeons are offering their breast augmentation patients the choice of having either silicone or saline breast implants....