Are you thinking about facial rejuvenation? If you start with a visit to a plastic surgeon, more than likely he’ll offer a surgical solution. Likewise, if you visit a dermatologist, you’ll be told that a laser treatment is your best option. When a surgeon recommends surgery for facial rejuvenation or a dermatologist recommends the laser, they are both using their “toolbox.” Remember the saying: If you only have a hammer, then all the world’s a nail.

So what’s our advice after 23 years of performing cosmetic surgery and 7 years of offering cosmetic dermatology? Do your research. Recognize that surgery and laser solve different aspects of facial rejuvenation.

There are many motivations for considering cosmetic surgery. For Audrey, it was recovering after the loss of her husband. She also moved to San Diego to be closer to her son.

As Audrey dealt with her husband’s death and her relocation, her appearance changed. Looking in the mirror, she noticed her eyes were “so tired and wrinkled”. She decided she wanted her former confidence back.

Audrey called LJCSC asking to see Dr. Johan Brahme about an eyelid lift and a tummy tuck, too, “From there, I made what I truly believe was the best choice I’ve ever made”. Audrey felt confident and “excited” when she left the Centre. She knew she’d selected a great surgeon who really listened to her.

We love our patients, of course, but every once in a while we get a letter that tells us how much our patients love us! Here is the latest example:

December 19, 2011

Dear Dr. G.,
I wanted to say THANK YOU so much! I, as well as my family, are so ecstatic about the results of surgery! If I had the choice to do it again, I would say “yes” a million times over with you and your wonderful staff.

Thank you for helping make San Diego such a fantastic place to live. We really appreciate that so many came to vote for their favorite charity. All three charities—Ronald McDonald House San Diego, San Diego Rescue Mission, and Helen Woodward Animal Center—are wonderful organizations.

Only one could win, however, and so we are proud to announce that the winner of our $2,500 donation is…

Helen Woodward Animal Center

And the winner of the $250 gift card is…

Linda Shreve ! Check your email; we’ve notified you with an email message.*

Our final vote counts were:

Living in Southern California certainly has its perks. One of the biggest is that we can spend almost all our free time in tank tops, shorts, or bathing suits. Wearing body-conscious clothing year-round makes plastic surgery, breast augmentation in particular, popular in San Diego.

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, over 296,000 breast augmentation procedures were completed nationwide in 2010—in fact, it’s the most popular cosmetic surgery procedure for women.

Breast augmentation San Diego: Let’s take a look at 10 reasons why it is so popular.