Breast Implants – Now 30% Lighter!
Have you ever thought to yourself, I would like to get a breast augmentation but breast implants are just too damn heavy?! Well, now you can get a lighter breast implant! 30% lighter. Of course I’m joking to some extent because the weight of the implant isn’t the first concern most women have but I […]
Stretch Marks Treatment for Kim Kardashian
Last night’s episode of Keeping Up with the Kardashians (yes, I watch it with my wife) touched on the treatment of Kim’s stretch marks after pregnancy. As I discussed in this previous post, nothing really works. Sorry laser companies, sorry skin cream companies! While some creams can temporarily fade stretch marks with, more or […]
Redheads Seeing Blood and Other Surgical Myths
Maybe not everyone is aware of the surgical myths associated with having red hair but 2-6% of the US population – those with red hair – are quite familiar! These surgical myths are propagated as dogma throughout surgery residency and in everyday conversations, but after recently operating on a redhead, I was curious if any […]
Neck Rejuvenation with Botox
When it comes to cosmetic surgery, not everyone needs surgery. Take neck rejuvenation for example. Depending on the issues you’re having with your neck, a simple injection may be all you need. Enter Meredith Vieira. Now, she’s a very attractive woman and doesn’t “need” anything but after seeing her fill in for Bob […]
Permanent Lip Implants
If you’re considering lip augmentation, now is the time! BuildMyBod is running a promotion for lip implants at Pacific Heights Plastic Surgery. For those not familiar with lip augmenation, I previously wrote about lip injections with Juvederm or Belotero. As I mentioned in that post, the benefits of lip injections is lower cost and the […]
Permanently Remove the Wrinkles In Between Your Eyebrows!
By now most everyone is familiar with BOTOX/Xeomin and how those injections can remove the wrinkles in between the eyebrows often referred to as the “11’s.” Those are the two stubborn vertical lines (thus the name the “11’s”) that can make a person look angry even if they’re not. The muscles under the skin that […]
Botox for Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)
If you have problems with excessive sweating in the armpit area, even when it’s not hot and you’re not partaking in heavy activity, there’s a remedy for that. One of the lesser known benefits of Botox injections is Botox for hyperhyidrosis (excessive sweating)! In much the same way that Botox blocks the nerve endings […]
How much does it cost to fix my gynecomastia?
Is this a question you’ve asked yourself before? If you have gynecomastia (excess breast tissue in men), then you’ve come to the right place to find the answer. As part of our series on cosmetic procedure costs, we can fill you in on the cost of gynecomastia correction. Typical costs associated with gynecomastia are the […]
How Much Does a Facelift Cost?
As part of our series on cosmetic procedure costs, we’ve previously discussed breast augmentation, Brazilian butt lift and tummy tuck. Today we’ll discuss facelift cost in general and in my practice. First off, keep in mind that a facelift includes a neck lift so there’s no need to pay separately or additionally for a neck […]
Abdominoplasty Cost
As part of our series on cosmetic procedure costs, we discussed breast augmentation cost last week. Today we’ll discuss abdominoplasty cost, also known as a tummy tuck. Typical costs associated with a tummy tuck will be the surgeon’s fee, the OR/anesthesia fees, postop garments (a body garment) and cosmetic insurance. Some surgeons include liposuction to […]