San Francisco Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery

Laser Dermatology- Correcting Spider Veins

admin — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:52:39 +0000

A cosmetic surgeon utilizing laser dermatology techniques will remove leg spider veins for this women. She has been uncomfortable to show her legs at the beach or while wearing skirts because the spider veins look like severe bruising.

Abdominoplasty: Mommy’s Tummy Sag after Babies

admin — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:49:52 +0000

Watch a skilled cosmetic surgeon discuss with a young mother the corrective procedure for post child birth tummy sag. This Fox news video also shows her getting a hernia corrected that was also do to carrying two babies.

Lap Band- A Surgical Weight Loss Success Story

admin — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 03:07:43 +0000

Watch as one woman tells of her journey to make use of surgical weight loss. A variety of surgical weight loss processes are now available to help the morbidly obese have a chance at a new life. Common procedures now include such procedures as bariatric surgery, gastric banding surgery, lap band surgery and now the new laparoscopic lap band technique.

Dr. 90210 Eyelid Blepharoplasty Surgery- Video

admin — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 01:23:49 +0000

Watch video as cosmetic surgeon helps another MD surgeon with an eyelid surgery procedure. The MD surgeon works long hours at intensive surgery and finds his upper eyelids sagging and tired at the end of the day to the point it affects his professional performance. He turns to Dr. 90210 for a real world blepharoplasty. Fascinating surgery live on video- no Hollywood here !

Post Bariatric Surgery Body Contouring: Cosmetic Surgery’s Rising Star

admin — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 02:23:55 +0000

A rapidly growing field in the plastic surgery medical sciences- its the post bariatric body contour. This rising field of expertise is being driven by the success of the gastric bypass and lap band surgical weight loss procedures. These two surgical techniques accounted for a total of over 102,000 completed procedures in just the United States in the past 3 years. The proliferation of these weight loss surgical procedures has resulted in a very large post surgical population that has lost 100 pounds to 150 or more per individual.
While the health benefits of these dramatic weight loss procedures is saving people’s lives who had suffered for years with morbid obesity- the cosmetic damage done to the body done by carrying very large amounts of weight is often difficult to reverse. During the weight gaining process the epidermis has been expanded, while the dermis has been stretched to the point of actually splitting. The result is permanent stretch marks. Upon completion of the weight loss afforded by gastric bypass or lap band surgery, the patient ends up with literally large amounts of loose and hanging skin. According to Dr. Jason Levine, this is certainly not attractive and leaves a cosmetic flaw that affects the patients overall outlook on life despite having been successful at losing a large amount of weight.
The result is a growing number of specialized cosmetic physicians, clinics, spas and medical practices that are tailoring their expertise to tummy tucks, body lifts, thigh lifts, breast lifts, arm lifts and face lifts all designed to aid patients who have recently undergone a large weight loss. There is an entire movement of organized plastic surgery and medical companies that are gearing up to reach out and try and capture this growing market segment of their industry.
Always consult only a licensed medical doctor or similar medical facility before undergoing any medical procedure.

Dolly Parton- what does 26 years of plastic surgery look like ?

admin — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:20:29 +0000

We thought on this one we’d just let the photos do most of the talking-

Dolly Parton - before and after cosmetic surgery

She has stated publicly many times that she has had just about everything possible tucked, peeled, sucked, stuffed, enlarged, reduced- you name it. At a minimum probably: She hasn’t had anything done, don’t you think? (well, maybe a facelift, upper and lower blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty, browlift, fat grafting, Botox, breast implants (Huge !!), Restylane, and chemical peels…but who’s counting?)

Anna Nicole Smith - A Secret Breast Enlargement Tape ?

admin — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 22:02:39 +0000

Several news agencies are reporting that the cosmetic surgeon who taped the late Anna Nicole Smith’s breast augmentation surgery is attempting to sell the tape to a memorabilia dealer. A judge issued a temporary restraining order against the release of the 1994 tape at the request of Howard K. Stern. The surgeon stated that he routinely records surgeries with the patient’s permission and promised to keep the video confidential “during the patient’s lifetime.”

It is actually a very common medical practice for the doctor to take before and after photos of surgery patients, and only use the photos with their consent. I can’t fathom a physician trying to use this tragedy to make money. It’s a shame.

Anna Nicole's secret breast tape ?

Does Ann Coulter Have Breast Implants ?

admin — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 21:44:57 +0000

Cityrag.com has some photos appearing to show a breast augmentation for the often controversial conservative pundit and author Ann Coulter. What do you think?
If she’s had a breast augmentation, she has nice, modest size implants that take her from an A to a B. Then again, it could also just be a padded bra she bought at a Swap Meet.

Ann Coulter- breast enhancement ?

Cosmetic surgery costs and the reality of potential sticker shock

admin — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 03:44:02 +0000

One of the inevitable issues you will face when considering plastic surgery is the cost. Since cosmetic surgery most often falls under “elective” procedure guidelines - medical insurance will often not cover it as it would other treatments. This often leads to patients having to negotiate a “cash” price with their treating physician and can lead to a form of medical sticker shock of plastic surgery for specific procedures. However, people make choices to invest in higher education or to spend on a vacation for relaxation and plastic or cosmetic surgery can be thought of in somewhat similar terms. It is something that you are often choosing to do for “you”.

Plastic Surgery Sticker Shock

It goes without saying that discussing the “average” of anything is potentially a dangerous task to undertake. In our capitalist economy, prices are dependent on a variety of factors including location, qualification of the plastic surgeon, the number of surgeons in the area and so on. You must do your homework and always put the quality of your health care first when considering any medical procedure. This however does not mean that different doctors and clinics and facilities can not offer top quality care and also be cost competitive.

A list such as the following regarding the prices of plastic surgery procedures are to be used as a guideline only and are really just “ball park” type of numbers from which you can begin your research and interviewing of medical doctors and their practices and clinics. Plastic surgeons in your area may charge exactly these prices, a bit more or a bit less. These numbers will give you a range to consider, but comparing costs quoted by the plastic surgeons you evaluate in your area is the only way to determine the going rate in your town or city. With this premis in mind, following are procedures and the stick shock prices you might expect to find.

Typical Liposuction - approximately $3,000 to $5,000

Typical Breast Augmentation: approximately $3,500 to $8,000

Typical Rhinoplasty: approximately $4,000 to $8,000

Typical Botox: approximately $300 each location

Typical Eyelid Lift: approximately $3,000 to $6,000

Typical Facelift: approximately $7,500 to $15,000

Typical Tummy Tuck: approximately $5,000 to $10,000

Typical Collagen Injections: approximately $400 to $700

The above procedures tend to be the most popular as of the writing of this article. There are variations to each and entirely new procedures are being offered all of the time. In general, the more specific or new the procedure, the more you are going to pay.

Having put forth the above prices, it is important that you understand something very clearly. Plastic surgery will improve your appearance, but it is a medical procedure like any other. Your body will be modified. Just like you would not select a heart surgeon based on their fees, you should not do so with plastic surgeons. If you find a multiple surgeons you are comfortable with, pricing can be a factor. It should never be the primary factor.

Although the above prices may be cause a bit of sticker shock, plastic surgery costs have actually come down significantly over the last 15 years. Also, there are a wide variety of financing and payment plan options available today- see our page links to learn more about cosmetic/plastic surgery financing.

Susan Johnson recently underwent a breast enhancement procedure and made use of a financing plan to accomplish her goal, ” I am not sure I would have been able to meet my cosmetic surgery goal if there had not been excellent financing options available. My doctor and his practice made the financing information available and then I completed the financing qualification process prior to my procedure.”

Always consult a licensed medical doctor or similar medical professional before undergoing any medical procedure.

Welcome to San Francisco Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery

admin — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 23:20:04 +0000

The City and County of San Francisco is the fourth most populous city in California and the 14th most populous city in the United States, with a 2007 estimated population of 764,976. Among the most densely populated cities in the country, San Francisco is part of the San Francisco Bay Area metropolitan area, which is home to more than 7.2 million people. The city is located at the tip of the San Francisco Peninsula, with the Pacific Ocean to the west, San Francisco Bay to the east, and the Golden Gate to the north.

In 1776, the Spanish settled the tip of the peninsula, establishing a fort at the Golden Gate and a mission named for Francis of Assisi. The California Gold Rush in 1848 propelled the city into a period of rapid growth, transforming it into the largest city on the West Coast at the time. After being devastated by the 1906 earthquake and fire, San Francisco was quickly rebuilt, hosting the Panama-Pacific International Exposition nine years later. During World War II, San Francisco was the send-off point for many soldiers to the Pacific Theater. After the war, the confluence of returning servicemen, and massive immigration continued San Francisco’s rapid and continued population growth.

San Francisco is a popular international tourist destination famous for its landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, the cable cars, Coit Tower, and Chinatown, its steep rolling hills, and its eclectic mix of Victorian and modern architecture. The city is also known for its diverse, cosmopolitan population, including large and long-established Asian American, and LGBT communities.

This combination of rich cultural diversity, a thriving economic base and growing cosmopolitan population makes San Francisco a key center for the practicing of the arts of cosmetic, plastic and other enhancement surgeries in the greater U.S West Coast area. San Francisco, with its rich culture and diversity draws some of the top medical talent in the country and high end clients travel from all over the world to visit the cities spas, clinics and top rated hospitals and clinics. If you are considering cosmetic or plastic surgery, then San Francisco should be on your top list of cities with world class facilities to investigate.

Always consult a licensed doctor or similar medical practitioner before undergoing any medical procedure.