Individuals who are looking for non-surgical ways to tighten their skin, tone their thighs, improve signs of aging on the face and decrease fine lines and wrinkles may be considering heading to the local medispa, or medical spa. After all, why not enjoy oneself while improving the body? Medical spas are often loaded with creature…
Summer may seem like a great time to get a beauty treatment for the skin or undergo a cosmetic surgery. Individuals may have more free time than they do during the school year and the busy holiday season and may feel that their skin will heal better by not being covered up by heavy layers…
Women who are considering breast implants must carefully consider their goals and personal health concerns carefully before scheduling breast augmentations. Not all patients are right for this procedure, and patients should be aware of surgical risks prior to going under the knife. One question that comes up is whether breast augmentation increases one’s risk of…
Dimpleplasty, which is the creation of the “designer dimple,” has become increasingly popular recently especially among millennials. One of the major reasons for this is that women want to look like movie stars, such as Jennifer Garner, who are deemed beautiful because of their deep dimples. This trend is in full force in the U.S.…
Almost anyone would agree that a flat tummy with no signs of sagging skin is ideal. However, it is not always as simple as one would think to achieve this look. Even after years of dedicated dieting and exercise, some men and women find that they have stubborn pockets of fat that do not respond…
If the eyes truly are the window to the soul, then they must be kept healthy and bright to provide a vibrant, uplifted look. Whether or not they provide a glimpse into the soul, they do provide a major part of the picture of how well one’s face is aging. The eyes have some of…
Botox has been used successfully for anti-aging concerns for several decades. Botox is made from the botulinum toxin that is known as a powerful neurotoxin. When Botox is given via an injection, it can paralyze the muscles. Therefore, Botox has a variety of uses, from decreasing perspiration to treating crossed eyes. In the cosmetic sector,…
Some believe that to change the look of their faces or bodies, they must undergo a lengthy procedure under general anesthesia and go through an extended recovery period as they allow their bodies to return to normal. While major changes may require this type of commitment, there are numerous procedures these days that can be…
Gynecomastia refers to male breast enlargement. This can be a very distressing symptom for men who may feel so self-conscious about their bodies that they are reluctant to show their bare chests in public or even private settings and may wear compression shirts to keep the breast tissue as flat as possible. Some may think…
A psychiatric survey has shown that approximately 30% of surgery patients have more anxiety over the anesthesia than they have over the surgery itself. Most of this is due to fear of the unknown. Many patients are concerned that they will not wake up again or that they will experience life-altering symptoms, such as paralysis,…
Men and women who are wanting to turn back the hands of time on their faces or on the rest of their bodies may want to turn to specialized lasers that produce amazing results noninvasively. Lasers can correct numerous skin concerns by combining the effects of heat and light to stimulate the production of collagen…
Women who are considering getting implants may wonder whether it is best to have the procedure performed while they are young or whether they should wait until they are older for the best results. The answer is simple yet complex. The right age for breast augmentation varies between women based on needs, desires, future plans…
As with any time one’s body is cut, cosmetic surgery will leave behind some scarring. Many times, Dr. Tavoussi can hide the incisions so that they will not be readily visible. For example, tummy tuck incisions are often hidden beneath the bikini line. However, for personal reasons, men and women will want to do their…
A breast augmentation enhances the size and shape of the breasts to improve their look as well as the feeling that the woman has about them. Many instructions will be given post-surgery. However, wearing a bra is a frequently asked question from many patients. Understanding what type of bra to wear and how often to…
With so many images of celebrities who have just had babies flooding social media and popular magazines, women can find it difficult not to compare themselves to the seemingly perfect bodies of toned, tanned women. It may seem as if these women have absolutely no trouble returning to their pre-pregnancy shapes, but this is simply…
In today’s age of quickly changing technology, many patients are turning to their computers for quick information about medical diagnoses or cosmetic surgery procedures. The Internet is a vast source of information and includes videos, articles, blogs, questionnaires and more to help patients determine their medical diagnoses, understand treatment options and learn how to prevent…
When a woman decides that she wants to have a breast augmentation, she must also decide on her breast implant profile. A breast implant profile includes the width, height, shape and projection of the implant and will impact how her breasts appear following the procedure. The profile will also demonstrate to the cosmetic surgeon whether…
With allergy season nearly upon those who live in California, this is a great time to begin thinking about nasal health. Seasonal allergies are usually not life-threatening but can bring on irritating and life-hampering symptoms, such as a runny nose, congestion, itchy or watery eyes and even headaches. Some individuals may be considering whether a…
As the weather begins to warm up in March, women may already be looking forward to their upcoming trips to the beach. Of course, with only two or three months to spare, women must start now to ready their bodies for skin-baring swimsuits and bikinis, which are often not kind to the contours and imperfections…
While most cosmetic surgery patients believe that the hard part is over once they have found a board-certified surgeon, they still have another crucial step to take to ensure that their procedure is done in the safest manner possible. The surgery center is an integral part of the process, impacting patient safety, infection rates, complications…