Acne is the most common skin disorder in the United States. But it is not just a teenage problem. The American Academy of Dermatology reports 80 percent of adults between the ages of 20 and 30 suffer from mild to moderate acne. It can be a frustrating problem, especially when you thought you had left…
Countdown to “THE BIG DAY” Whether you are a bride, the mother or sister or best friend of the bride, the girlfriend going away with her man on a big trip, or the former wallflower wanting to make a big impression at a school reunion, preparing for your “big day” can make all the difference…
On January 1, 2015, our office was highlighted in a Nightline special regarding breast reconstruction after breast cancer. This segment is helping women understand some of their options for breast reconstruction and shows some of our own patients going through this process. If you missed it you can WATCH IT HERE.
On Thursday, January 15 from 6 - 8:30 p.m., our Torrance office will be hosting a fun-filled evening. Our Cool Night Out event will highlight our non-surgical fat reduction treatment, CoolSculpting®. We will be doing live demos of CoolSculpting, raffling off free treatments, and hosting consultations for anyone interested. We'll also have food and drinks,…
Meet Valerie! If you've ever visited our office on a Friday, then you may have met our artist Valerie Gilbert. She is a master at cosmetic tattooing, which includes permanent makeup along with the final stage of breast reconstruction - nipple and areolar tattooing. For many women, this is the end of a long and…
places patient safety in the highest regard. We only use board-certified anesthesiologists to administer sedation and monitor vital signs throughout surgery. It is of utmost importance that a specialist is present to handle this so that our surgeons can focus on their work. If you get a quote for cosmetic surgery and it contains a…
Our Torrance plastic surgery group is known for excellent cosmetic surgery results for breast, body and face. For patients who'd like another layer of reassurance as to how they'll look after a cosmetic enhancement, we have the latest version of the VECTRA® 3D imaging system. When our patients attend a cosmetic surgery consultation at our Torrance…
Have you heard of "gummy bear" ? Do you wonder what they are and how they might compare to saline, gel-filled and other types of implants? “Gummy bear” is actually an informal name that doesn't describe a specific implant. It is used to describe a group of relatively solid gel-filled implants. Historically, implants were filled…
Are you concerned about signs of facial aging that are no longer addressed through nonsurgical means such as BOTOX®, laser procedures, or spa treatments? It may be time to consider a surgical procedure to turn back the clock and restore a more youthful visage! What is a Facelift? A at our Torrance, CA practice is…
South Bay Plastic Surgeons in Torrance perform a variety of breast reconstruction procedures. This article describes the final four in our series: SGAP, IGAP, TUG and PAP breast reconstruction methods. The Benefits of Flap Reconstruction Compared with Implant Reconstruction The primary benefit of flap reconstruction, whether it uses tissue from the back, buttocks, thighs or abdomen,…