“I had my breast implants put in 28 years ago. My gynecologist thinks they look fine. My question is, when should they be replaced?” -Judith M., Newport Beach, CA This is a very good question, Judith. I’m glad you asked because it’s one that we hear every week at our practice! I’ll start with some […]

Q: I have heard about the new mid-facelifts. How do these differ from a standard facelift, and which procedure is better? A: Mid-facelifts are relatively new but some surgeons have been performing them for 10-15 years. Both types of facelift procedures are designed to turn back the hands of time, but each addresses different aspects […]

Question: I’m a 28 year old Chinese female and dislike my eyelids. My eyelids have always had a flap of skin that hangs down to my lashes. I would like to have the extra skin removed from my lids but am afraid of not looking Chinese to my family. Can you do eyelid plastic surgery […]

Q: My upper lids droop over my eyelashes and I would like to have them fixed. I have seen two plastic surgeons, one who agreed that he could help me with my upper lids, another who told me I’d have to have a brow lift as well. My brows are fine with me and I […]

Q: I am a fit 54 year old, have had a face lift and look good for my age, but I have a few fatty deposits over my hips and cellulite that don’t go away with exercise and are driving me crazy. I have heard of nonsurgical fat removal – is there any way, shy […]

Q: I had a friend years ago that had liposuction on the bottom half of her body. 10 years had passed since I saw her; I could not believe my eyes, her face and arms had gained so much weight I didn’t recognize her! Is it true when you lipo from one part of the […]

Q: I am 54 years old and beginning to see signs of aging. I asked my dermatologist for suggestions regarding products and she told me I was “too far gone” and suggested a laser procedure. I saw a plastic surgeon who told me that was nonsense and suggested a face lift instead. I want to […]

Q: I am in my early 50’s and I’m starting to see wrinkles. Many of my friends have gotten facelifts and Botox® injections but I’m terrified of needles and knives! Are there any over the counter products that will tighten my skin? A: Great question! You will know when you are saggy enough to warrant […]