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Plastic Surgery Los Angeles

What is PRP and how is it used to help correct facial aging?

PRP which stands for Platelet Rich Plasma is in fact platelets and fibrin which can be injected into areas of skin requiring volume/improvement.

Feb 6th, 2018

Rhinoplasty Los Angeles

What is a septoplasty and how is it different from a rhinoplasty?

The inside of the nose is very complex and there are multiple structures that can block airflow. However, in most patients with breathing difficulties the primary issue is related to the nasal septum.

Dec 11th, 2017

MAK lift Los Angeles

What is a MAK Lift and how does it differ from other face lifts?

The problem with these types of face lifts are that they simply do not achieve longevity because the underlying muscles and skin support system are not additionally tightened with the skin

Nov 20th, 2017

Liposuction Los Angeles

Which is a better option for me: Liposuction versus Sculpsure?

There are various techniques including laser assisted liposuction, power liposuction and manual liposuction.

Nov 15th, 2017

IPL laser Los Angeles

What is an IPL laser and what does it do?

It can be used anywhere on the body including the hands, face, neck, legs and abdomen.

Nov 13th, 2017

Facelift Los Angeles

What is the best age to have a face lift performed?

When is the best age to have a face lift performed? There is a misconception in the public that the best age for a face lift is 60's or 70's...

Oct 24th, 2016

Facelift Los Angeles

What should be performed first when addressing facial aging; face lift, increasing volume through fi

While there is not a 100% correct answer to this question my thoughts are that the quality of the skin needs to be improved so that you can see increased longevity from a surgical procedure like a face lift

Oct 24th, 2016

Botox Los Angeles

What can be done to reverse the effects of facial aging and sun damage?

As the summer winds to an end we must all look back at the sun damage that has occurred especially for those that "lay out.

Oct 24th, 2016

Retin A Los Angeles

Why is it important to use sunscreen especially when using Retin-A?

Retin A will help thicken your dermis and also rebuild collagen while reorienting elastin fibers which is great for you but it also sloughs off the Stratum corneum which is the top layer of epidermis that you see on the outside.

Oct 24th, 2016

Botox & Dysport Injections in Los Angeles

What is the Difference between Botox and Dysport?

A quick and easy way to improve your appearance, Neuromodulators are prescription medications that are injected into muscles to improve the appearance of lateral canthal lines (crow’s feet), glabellar lines (frown lines between the eyebrows), and other are

Oct 24th, 2016

Breast implants Los Angeles

The difference between Saline and Silicone Implants?

Breast augmentation has been performed for over a century. During that time we have been presented with two options; silicone versus saline implants.

Oct 24th, 2016

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