Weight loss isn’t always as simple as eating better and hitting the gym. Most people find they need a little extra help. A new non-surgical technology many patients have opted to try is a gastric swallowable balloon, Obalon. It helps patients reduce food consumption, but does Obalon really work? One woman Allure recently featured says… Continue Reading »
There have been a lot of discussions lately about Breast Implant Associated Illness. Many women with breast implants are wondering about their choices. Having performed over 6,000 breast surgeries in my 29-year career as a cosmetic plastic surgeon here in San Diego, many of my patients are asking me for my thoughts. Having breast implants… Continue Reading »
Losing a significant amount of weight is a huge feat that deserves to be celebrated—congratulations on all of your hard work! While we’re sure you’re enjoying your success, it’s normal to feel a bit defeated if excess skin is keeping you from feeling confident at your new weight. It’s common to experience areas of heavy,… Continue Reading »
Getting cosmetic surgery has its emotional peaks and valleys—and it can feel isolating at times when your loved ones don’t fully understand what you’re going through. That’s why we make ourselves readily available to patients here at LJCSC; we’ve all been there. We also encourage our patients to interact with fellow patients who have gone… Continue Reading »
Aesthetic tastes have shifted since the 80s and 90s, and many people now favor healthy curves over ultra-lean silhouettes. As such, gluteal fat transfer procedures, more commonly known as Brazilian butt lifts, have become very popular. This procedure enhances the size and shape of the buttocks using a patient’s own fat as a filler. Fat… Continue Reading »
In recent years, interest in lip enhancement has noticeably increased, with more and more women looking for ways to safely give their lips a little extra va-va-voom. While Kylie Jenner and her notorious pout surely played a part in the uptick of patients wanting to enhance their lips, fans recently noticed that Jenner’s lips weren’t… Continue Reading »
In a world full of extreme couponing and closeout sales, many people expect to save in all areas of life, including cosmetic surgery. In recent years, patients have traveled to find deals on breast implants, tummy tucks, and Brazilian butt lifts—but it’s important to understand the dangers of medical tourism before purchasing a plane ticket…. Continue Reading »
Throw your hands up in the air like you just don’t care! Summer is officially here, and miraDry® is your warm weather essential. Don’t “pit out” with embarrassing stains on your clothing. Instead, get a miraDry treatment (or two, for some) and kick sweat and odor to the curb! miraDry is the first and only… Continue Reading »
“Where did my youthful smile go?!” A lot of my patients ask me what they can do to improve their smiles—after all isn’t a happy and youthful smile something that we all want? Over time, it’s normal for the upper lip to lose volume. This can result in a longer, thinner appearance that can impact… Continue Reading »
It’s a rare few who can claim they haven’t snapped a series of selfies in an attempt to capture that perfect angle—or cringed in horror when a certain position highlighted a double chin or made you question if your nose is truly that big. With an uptick in requests for rhinoplasty to improve selfies across… Continue Reading »