Aging gracefully does not require living with thinning hair or male pattern baldness. Check these facts about platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, a nonsurgical solution for hair loss that enhances your body’s natural ability to restore lost volume.
Fine tuning your curves with liposuction is a popular cosmetic procedure that has enjoyed many improvements over the years. Our world-renowned plastic surgeon discusses the benefits of today’s liposuction procedures and what makes it a good choice.
For various reasons, you’ve considered a change in your breasts. Why breast augmentation? Check these facts about enhancing your breast size and shape with augmentation and what makes this cosmetic procedure so popular.
Weight loss, pregnancy, and even age can leave you with a saggy abdomen that no amount of exercise can overcome. Learn how abdominoplasty can tighten the sag and define the abs hiding beneath all that excess skin.
Unfortunately, rosacea will not go away on its own and can eventually cause significant skin damage. However, our customized treatment strategies eliminate the bumps, redness, irritation, and long-term cosmetic effects of rosacea.
When you appear tired despite a full night’s sleep or the bags under your eyes have become a permanent facial feature, blepharoplasty may be your solution. Read what a renowned plastic surgeon says about the youthful effects of eyelid surgery.
Don’t let those tiny web-like veins on your face, nose, or legs interfere with your self-confidence any longer. Find out more about sclerotherapy and how it eliminates the cosmetic effects of these troublesome veins.
With so many options available, it can be difficult to choose the hair removal method that best fits your expectations and schedule. Our specialty team discusses two popular techniques, the benefits of each, and what you can expect during a session.
CoolSculpting® body contouring can’t help you lose pounds, but it can eliminate fat and create the curves you crave. Confused? Our specialty team explains the noninvasive CoolSculpting solution for eliminating stubborn fat.
BOTOX® and fillers are somewhat similar in that both are delivered via injection and can successfully reduce the appearance of aging. They’re used for much different purposes, however. Our team explains the difference and why you might prefer both.
It isn’t too late to put your best face forward for the holidays! Learn more about our microdermabrasion facial and the many benefits it offers, not the least of which is clearer, younger-looking skin just in time for your holiday celebrations.
While a facelift may seem like a straightforward path toward recapturing your youthful appearance, how it’s performed, and by whom, can make all the difference in whether you achieve natural-looking results.
Waxing, as a form of hair removal, is a very popular and convenient way to temporarily eradicate hair from unwanted areas like the upper and lower lip, chin, eyebrows, arms, bikini lines and legs both for women and men.
Cannabidiol has been known for thousands of years and reportedly used by ancient civilizations as a remedy for soothing muscle aches, itchiness, and wound care.
Anatomically-shaped buttocks contribute to the overall aesthetic balance of the body when appropriately aligned with a sculpted torso and contoured breast profile.
Skin is a sophisticated and dynamic organ that serves as a barrier with sensory and immunological functions and is also the most visible indicator of aging.
Morbid obesity continues to increase worldwide and is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) when the ideal body mass index (BMI) is greater than 35 and associated with potentially life-threatening diseases.
Dermal and subdermal fillers have become an accepted nonsurgical procedure for facial rejuvenation because of perceived safety, effectiveness and cost benefits. According to the 2019 survey by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
The introduction of new generation of Light Emission Diode (LED) devices has improved the results of cosmeceutical-enhanced facials.
Medical microdermabrasion can help improve the skin appearance by removing safely the top layers of the epidermis (stratum corneum) to reduce fine lines, early sun damage, and mild, shallow acne marks.
Alopecia is a chronic and progressive disorder of complex hair follicle biology, affecting at least 40% of women and 50% of men by the age of 50. Recent research suggests that hair loss may occur from multi-factorial factors.
Skin laxity remains the Achilles’ Heel because of unrelenting assault from chronological hereditary factors and undue exposure to solar radiation and cigarette smoking.
Striae distensae, or stretch marks, represent a common form of dermal scarring that appear on the skin as early erythematous, violaceous striations (striae rubra), or later hypopigmented atrophic linear lines (striae alba).
Much like general hyperpigmentation, melasma represents an acquired form that most commonly affects an estimated five million women and often referred to as “the mask of pregnancy” due to hormonal changes.
Thread lifts have been available since the 1980’s as a minimally-invasive alternative for lifting your fatty tissue and skin at earlier stages of facial aging.
Submental fullness is a common complaint in males and females that often presents a therapeutic challenge. The submentum can be defined as the area located under the chin in the midline of the neck above the prominence of the thyroid cartilage.
Thread lifts have been available since the 1980’s as a minimally-invasive alternative for lifting your fatty tissue and skin at earlier stages of facial aging.
From the beginning, humans in almost every society have applied colored substances on skin to camouflage skin problems or to enhance their cultural norms. In ancient times, topical applications with mud, urine, animal products, oils, and plant extracts.
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As a triple board-certified plastic surgeon with more than 35 years of experience in both surgery and clinical research, I'm familiar with virtually all of the nonsurgical, minimally invasive treatments for improving the contours of the face and neck as...
"Instagram face" is a bona fide trend and the subject of hashtags on nearly every social media platform. Never heard of Instagram face? The term denotes a certain look created by nonsurgical cosmetic treatments such as filler and BOTOX® Cosmetic...
The dynamic nature of the aesthetics field is exciting. Year after year and decade after decade, new techniques and treatments emerge that focus on improving the safety and effectiveness of cosmetic procedures. Social trends, of course, play a role in...
Most women or men considering facelift surgery at my Pasadena practice often ask multiple questions at their initial consultations. Questions about cost, recovery, and whether they are even good candidates for a facelift are pretty common.
The appearance of a double chin is one of the most common aesthetic complaints among both women and men. Ten years ago, the only treatment was neck liposuction. With the introduction of nonsurgical treatments such as KYBELLA® and CoolSculpting®...
How are teenagers’ motivations for aesthetic procedure different from those of adults? Teenagers often seek aesthetic non-surgical procedures or plastic surgery to improve physical characteristics they feel are awkward or flawed, that if left...
Youthful eyes can communicate a healthy, attractive vibrancy. Aging, and in some cases, genetics, can create an older, tired, and less alert appearance. Patients with wrinkled skin, droopy eyelids, and fat bulges under the eyes lead men and women to...
Millennials, also known as Generation Y, are ethnically diverse, tolerant of cultural and personal differences, confident in themselves, and proactive versus reactive. By 2030 Millennial will account for 75% of the American workforce.
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeon, the number of surgical, minimally invasive and non-surgical procedures in 2020 has grown for both female and male patients over that observed in 2018 with no indication of slowing down.
When it comes to consults with men, what issues are of the greatest importance? Male and females display distinct anatomical variations, specifically in regards to bone structure and prominence, skin thickness, fat distribution, and muscle mass from...
1. When can I exercise after a facelift and/or neck lift procedure? rejuvenation procedures require appropriate identification of deformities prior their restoration to obtain a natural aesthetic appearance that will be appropriate to the patient’s age.
Board-certified plastic surgeons endeavor to restore a more natural, pleasing, age-appropriate appearance through facelift and neck lift surgeries. At my Pasadena plastic surgery practice near Los Angeles, my surgical goal is to create a return of form...
Patients seeking an in-depth consultation for aesthetic concerns should consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon who is trained in all aspects of the specialty, from skin care to injectables to surgical procedures. At my practice in Pasadena...
Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most common form of hair loss, affecting up to 60% of men and over 20 million women (50%) in the U.S. alone. When it comes to hair restoration at my Pasadena plastic surgery practice, I offer several approaches for...
Hair loss is an issue that affects millions of people in the U.S. Hair transplant surgery is an effective solution for some men and women, but it’s not always an accessible one. Thankfully, nonsurgical treatments such as hair stimulation with secretomes...
Nonsurgical facial rejuvenation is more effective and accessible than ever thanks to injectable treatments and noninvasive skin tightening procedures. However, while these options are helpful for some, there is a reason facelift surgery at my Pasadena...
Improving the appearance of the eyelids can have a powerful anti-aging effect for the entire face . Even though many people know smoothing wrinkles or tightening loose skin will help them appear younger, it’s worth noting that eyelid surgery can...
Men and women looking for more dimension in the upper eyelid can often benefit from more definition along the upper eyelid crease. I create this result with upper eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) at my Pasadena practice using an approach called...
We often recommend Fraxel® laser skin resurfacing at my Pasadena practice for men and women interested in improving the texture, tone, and firmness of their skin. Laser skin treatments provide patients with a versatile, nonsurgical alternative to...
When you experience hair loss, your self-esteem can suffer, affecting your entire disposition. Both men and women dealing with thinning hair often seek out treatment because this problem is so difficult to hide. There are 4 options most people will...
Most people think of a surgical neck lift as a way to remove excess skin. What you may not realize is that many who have opted for a neck lift are pleasantly surprised by what a difference it makes to their looks in general.
If you go online and search for "nonsurgical facelift," the number of results can be a bit overwhelming. One of the most popular skin tightening options at my Pasadena plastic surgery practice that doesn't involve incisions or injections is Ultherapy...
he women and men considering CoolSculpting at our Pasadena practice typically are in good overall shape and want to tone areas where fat tends to accumulate, even though they exercise and watch what they eat. Most of the patients want to know how long...
One of the most important responsibilities I have as a board-certified plastic surgeon is to recommend the most appropriate procedures after physically examining patients and listening to them describe their concerns and goals.
With the launch of Sasaki Advanced Aesthetic Medical Center's revamped website, we're excited to create this blog where patients curious about our Pasadena practice can find information about the latest treatments and devices. We'll also...
