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Dr. Samuel Pearl is one of the premier Board Certified cosmetic plastic surgeons in the San Francisco Bay Area. Basing his private practice near Los Altos and Palo Alto, he is a specialized cosmetic plastic surgeon who has been practicing for over twenty years. Dr. Samuel Pearl’s well-deserved reputation in the communities of Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Los Altos and Palo Alto as an exceptional cosmetic plastic surgeon stems from his unique combination of an artistic touch with surgical skill.

For the past two decades, Dr. Samuel Pearl has served San Francisco, San Jose Plastic Surgery, Campbell, Saratoga, Palo Alto, and the entire Bay Area as a dedicated cosmetic plastic surgeon, turning his patients dream bodies into the reality they see in the mirror every morning.

If you would like to schedule a consultation with Dr. Pearl, please contact his office today. Dr. Pearl is a board certified San Jose Plastic Surgeon. He specializes in all aspects of plastic and cosmetic surgery.

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Liposuction body sculpting (or suction-assisted lipectomy) has become one of the most common cosmetic surgery procedures performed today. Proven safety, minimal scarring and outstanding results have made it the preferred method for removing fat from the hips, thighs, buttocks and midriff, as well as areas of the face, neck, chin and arms. Liposuction is not an alternative to weight reduction, but can be very effective in removing fat from areas that do not respond to diet and exercise programs.

Suction-assisted lipectomy is performed under general or local anesthesia in an out-patient surgery suite.

Most patients are back to work within several days to a week and results can be seen within days after the surgery.

If you would like to schedule a consultation for Liposuction in El Paso, contact the Cosmetic Laser and Surgery Center in El Paso, Texas.

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Body lift or circumferential abdominoplasty removes excess skin from the anterior & posterior torso. Patients that have had marked weight loss with resultant skin laxity are one group that benefits from this procedure. In addition, some patients request buttock augmentation at the same time. Patients may have fat transfer to the buttocks with this procedure. Alternatively, some patients may have buttock augmentation by having some of the tissue removed from the posterior trunk rotated to the buttocks. This procedure is called autologous tissue transfer. Dr. Jabor will be able to determine the appropriate procedure when you come for consultation.

If you would like to find out more about the body lift procedure or would like to schedule a consultation please contact the Cosmetic Laser and Surgery Center for plastic surgery El Paso.

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Silicone implants were first popularized in the 1960’s. Controversy in the early 1990’s led to widespread fear about the possibility of silicone breast implants causing autoimmune diseases in women. Extensive studies since then have showed no evidence that silicone breast implants have any relationship to breast cancer, autoimmune disease or any other systemic illnesses in patients. Specifically, patients with breast implants have no higher incidence of diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma or lupus, in comparison with the general population.

The Food & Drug Administration approved the use of the third generation silicone gel implants in November of 2006 for women 22 years of age and older. These implants are not filled with liquid silicone, but rather a cohesive silicone gel.

The increased safety of the cohesive gel implants led to the FDA’s approval of these implants for cosmetic use. Saline implants are FDA approved for breast augmentation in women 18 years of age and older. The FDA set the age of approved use higher for silicone gel implants to ensure that a woman is emotionally mature enough and fully understands the risks of these implants.

There is no perfect breast implant and both the saline and silicone gel implants have advantages and disadvantages. The silicone gel implants feel softer and more natural, have less chance of rippling, but are more expensive and have a higher chance of developing tightening of the scar tissue around the implant known as capsule contracture.

The manufacturers of silicone gel implants (Mentor and Allergan) recommend that you get an MRI after 3 years and then every 2 years thereafter to ensure that your implants are not leaking. Insurance will likely not cover the cost for an MRI. The manufacturers also warn that your insurance carrier may increase your health premiums or decline coverage if you have silicone gel implants.

The Institute of Facial and Cosmetic Surgery offers Breast Augmentation Salt Lake City and all other plastic and cosmetic surgery procedures.

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Plastic Surgery procedure information: Breast Augmentation Salt Lake City from the Institute of Facial & Cosmetic Surgery.

Many women would love to have fuller, firmer breasts, because they weren’t born with the breast size or shape to compliment their body type. Having breasts that give a full, feminine curve to a woman’s body can boost self confidence, and eliminate anxiety about body image. For many patients, Breast Augmentation provides breast volume and shape that has never been present, while for others it restores fullness and balance to their feminine figure that has been lost during weight changes or after pregnancy.

Through an informative process your surgeon will assist you in selecting an implant that provides a natural result that fits your body and enhances your overall beauty. Educating patients is critical to a successful outcome. The patients’ experiences are less stressful and more predictable as they become aware of the options and choices available to them and arrive at a decision under the thoughtful guidance of their doctor.

“As physicians, we feel strongly that cosmetic surgery is a doctor- patient relationship, not a business transaction, and we are certain you will appreciate this difference from your initial consultation through your final recovery.”

If you would like more information regarding Breast Augmentation Salt Lake City or would like to schedule your consulation, please contact the Institute of Facial & Cosmetic Surgery today.

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Dr. Splinter has more than 25 years of training and experience in facial, plastic and cosmetic surgery. A graduate of the University of Florida, he is Board Certified with highest of honors in facial plastic surgery. He is a member of the San Diego County Medical Society, as well as a number of other local, state and national organizations. Dr. Splinter served as a Medical Officer in the United States Navy during the Vietnam war and has subsequently served as a consultant to both the Naval Regional Medical Center and the clinical faculty of the University of California, San Diego Medical School. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the American Academy of Facial, Plastic and Reconstruction Surgeons, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons.

If you would like to schedule a consultation with Dr. Splinter, a board certified San Diego plastic surgeon, please contact his office today!

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Chin augmentation (or chin implant) involves the placement of a small implant to enlarge and/or refine the shape of the chin and jawline.  Since we can rarely see what we look like in profile, many people come to see me for consultation after they see a picture of themselves in profile.  Most of these patients simply never realized that their chin was too small or that it was undermining their facial balance.

Proper balance of the face involves many factors, but the primary factors are the projection and relationship of the nose and chin.  Oftentimes patients feel that their nose is too prominent, when in reality their chin simply does not project enough to balance the nose.

Depending upon a patient’s existing anatomy and their desired outcome, I can select from a wide variety of implants the proper implant that will fit well and produce a natural look.  We can do computer simulations in the office during consultation that provide a pretty accurate projection of the results that can be expected.

Chin augmentation is one of cosmetic surgery’s simplest procedures and recovery is prompt, with minimal bruising and moderate swelling.  Patients can return to their normal activities a short time after surgery.

Occasionally, a chin implant is done as an isolated procedure, but more commonly chin implants are used in conjunction with face lift, rhinoplasty, or neck liposculpture to produce a better and more pleasing balance to the lower face.

If you would like more information about this San Diego plastic surgery facility or would like to schedule a consultation, contact the office of Dr. Splinter, a San Diego plastic surgeon.

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Liposuction is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures performed in America. The fact is not surprising because it is affordable, rewarding and a safe way to lose problem areas of fat that have been frustratingly unresponsive to diet and exercise.

It is important to understand that no person is perfectly symmetrical from one side to the other. If body contouring surgery is indicated, every attempt will be made during surgery to minimize your side to side dissimilarities.

This procedure may be effective in removing fat from the neck, arms, flanks, abdomen, hips, trochanteric area (“saddle bags”), thighs, knees, calves and ankles. it should be emphasized from the outset that the procedure has limitations in the amount of fat that can be removed and the amount of body sculpting that can be accomplished. The tumescent technique as well as the reduced pressure (aspiration) enables larger removals of fat with minimized blood loss. What this means to the patient is increased safety, a better and faster recovery and greatly improved results.

This procedure is most effective in patients with good skin elasticity, as their skin will contract after the fat has been removed. However, as long as the patient understands that this procedure is designed to remove fat and not to tighten skin they will be happy with their more youthful and attractive body.

If you would like more information about liposuction in Newport Beach or would like to schedule a consultation, contact the office of Dr. Elam, a board certified Orange County plastic surgeon.

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Breast lift or Mastopexy firms and tightens the breast. It raises the nipple on the profile of the breast and is often done in conjunction with breast implants. Over the year’s factors such as pregnancy, breast-feeding a baby, and the forces of gravity take their toll on a woman’s breasts. As the skin loses its elasticity, the breasts often lose their shape and firmness and begin to sag. Breast- lift or, Mastopexy, is a surgical procedure to raise and reshape sagging breasts. Mastopexy can also reduce the size of the areola, the darker skin surrounding the nipple. If an implant is inserted at the time of the lift, a silicone gel implant is typically used. The silicone implant is lighter and does not put as much pressure and strain on the breast tissue. Although no surgery can permanently delay all the effects of gravity, a breast-lift is a very rewarding and satisfying surgery to perform. Patients are so thrilled to be able to find clothes that fit well and not to be constrained by having to wear a bra at all times.

It is important to establish a good rapport with your surgeon, and feel free to ask to speak to former patients about their experience. You will be pleased to discover how Mastopexy surgery can make you feel youthful, and more attractive than ever before.

If you would like more information about having a breast lift in Newport Beach or would like to schedule a consultation, contact the office of Dr. Elam. He is a board certified plastic surgeon in Orange County, CA.

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It is an unfortunate fact of life that age, the sun and heredity all seem to impact the facial features first. There are many things that contribute to facial wrinkling such as your ethnic background, sun exposure, diet, and alcohol and tobacco consumption. The aging face has specific areas that are likely to be affected by this process. These include, the drooping of the brows, the down turned corners of the mouth, the heaviness of the jowls and often times the lengthening and drooping of the nose. All of these are a result of on going changes in the skin, fat and muscles of the face.

Having an over all “tired look,” is an often complaint heard by Dr. Elam and his staff. Dr. Elam specializes in a natural lift to rejuvenate your face with minimal incisions or the usual tell tale signs of plastic surgery. You will be complemented on how youthful and rested you look and not on your new procedure.

The most common facial rejuvenation surgeries are endoscopic brow lifts, eyelids and facelifts. Redefining other facial features often enhances these procedures. Irregularities of the nose, ears, cheeks or chin may upset the balance of the face and affect the overall appearance, since these features are often viewed in relation to one another. Aesthetic surgery can reshape the nose, diminish prominence of the ears, and reshape the chin to improve excesses or deficiencies in these areas. Redefining the nose, chin or cheeks is common practice in facial rejuvenation. These cosmetic surgery procedures help to give the patient a softer, more youthful and well-defined appearance.

Dr. Elam gained national attention when he transformed Phyllis Diller in the 80’s and facial surgery has continued to be a forefront of his successful practice.

If you would like more information about facial rejuvenation Newport Beach or would like to schedule a consultation, contact the office of Dr. Elam, a board certified Newport Beach plastic surgeon.

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