January 30, 2010
We are doing Water Assisted Liposuction now with the Body-Jet device, a first for Santa Barbara and the Central Coast. I'm excited about this technology because it allows for a gentle removal of fat with the assistance of a spray of water at the end of what at first glance looks like a typical liposuction canula (the long metal tube that sucks the fat from your body). Less energy, or force, needs to be applied during the procedure, and the benefits are seen with less pain, less bruising, less swelling, and a rapid return to normal activities. It is routinely done under local anesthesia, with minimal pain. There is some preliminary evidence it can shrink skin up to 8% as well.
The other thing about this technology that convinced me that it was a significant advancement in the field of liposuction, is that the fat that is removed is very good quality fat that has not been severely traumatized by the procedure, unlike laser liposuction or ultrasoni
September 19, 2009
The latest advance in liposuction is likely to offer patients quicker recovery, less pain, less bruising, and no need for general anesthesia...
May 19, 2009
Ahhh… the joys of pregnancy... flawless glowing skin, cute "baby bump" and best of all a darn good excuse to eat that extra chocolate chip cookie. Welcoming your new bundle of joy is definitely the most wonderful and rewarding experience. But you have to admit they have taken a toll on your old bod'. That pregnant glow now is a hyper-pigmented mask of pregnancy. That flawless skin is now ridden with hormonal acne. And that baby bump has transformed to a bulging abdominal wall with stretch marks. How is it that after one burrito, I can easily return to my 5-month pregnancy shape? Now, I am just waiting to be done nursing so I can pose for National Geographic. Don't get me wrong I wouldn't trade any of it for my two sweet children.
While I am a strong advocate of diet, cardiovascular exercise and core strengthening, it is good to know there are other options for helping with my post-baby body. So what can I do and when can I do it safely? I have broken it down into th
March 27, 2009
Now is the time to get serious about doing body contouring and breast enhancement surgery! Surgery now through May will allow you to have some time to recover before beach season, and with the economy the way it is, prices have never been better (see my previous post regarding the economy and plastic surgery). You may be getting a tax refund soon, and what better way to spend it than investing in yourself! At some point, inflation will hit and prices for everything including plastic surgery are likely to rise given the massive expansion of the money supply by our government. But right now we're still in a somewhat deflationary situation, and that's why it's a good opportunity to take advantage of the lower prices.
Right now is still a good time to address previous sundamage on your face and neck, and even your chest or hands. The treatments, whether just with topical products like Obagi, or more aggressive with an office Obagi Blue Peel or Photodynamic Therapy, are safe with m
