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Breast Implants and Pregnancy: What You Should Know

Breast augmentation is not merely a popular plastic surgery procedure; according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, it was the leading procedure of 2019. More breast augmentations were performed than liposuction, eyelid rejuvenation, and facelifts. And this happened amidst an FDA recall of a small category of textured breast implant devices. Because this procedure…

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Are Breast Implants Safe?

Breast augmentation is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures. The use of FDA-approved saline or silicone breast implants can accentuate your shape, as you know. What you might not know is just how safe this body-enhancing procedure is. Many patients question the potential association between breast implants and cancer. This question has become…

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The Time for a Facelift May be Now. Here’s How You Can Tell!

As much as we appreciate the ability to turn to nonsurgical modalities to correct the signs of aging, we also recognize the value of a well-performed facelift. Because a facelift is a surgical procedure, and because we’ve seen high-profile evidence of what can go wrong if this surgery is not done well, most people who…

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How Does Botox Lift the Brow?

Botox has long been considered a sort of wonder-drug for the reduction of dynamic lines and wrinkles. Initially approved by the FDA to treat frown lines, Botox used has expanded significantly. It is now commonly used to reduce the appearance of crow’s feet, the lines that you see at the outer corners of your eyes…

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Plasma Pen Treatment for a More Pleasing Appearance

Our skin is a crucial aspect of our appearance. As we age and the structure of the dermis weakens, the face tends to lose vital texture and tone. Over time, the combination of biological aging and sun damage leaves the skin looking tired and unhealthy. We are fortunate to have a variety of options for…

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Ultherapy: A Quick and Convenient Way to Lift the Neck and Face

An aging face isn’t the worst thing in the world, but it is one of the most frustrating problems adults encounter. In our long history of providing plastic surgery and nonsurgical services in the Santa Barbara area, we have discovered that, for the most part, people don’t mind getting older. They don’t so much mind…

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Why We Love VASER Liposuction

Liposuction has been one of the most common plastic surgery procedures for quite some time now. This technique has helped millions of people achieve the body contours that they couldn’t get through diet and exercise alone. As effective as liposuction has always been at reducing unwanted fatty deposits, there was room for improvement in the…

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How Plastic Surgery Serves Those Who Have Lost Weight

Losing weight is always a significant accomplishment. For those who have dropped many, many pounds, whether, through surgery or diet and exercise, a new problem may occur. Massive weight loss can often result in so much loose, sagging tissue that the ideal shape is hidden beneath it. The final hurdle to cross to get the…

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CoolSculpting or Liposuction: Which is Right for You?

Making healthy choices just feels good, doesn’t it? Eating well fuels the body and keeps the mind sharp. Getting exercise several days a week helps us offset the stress of everyday life and also gives us more energy to thrive. If these were the only goals of a healthy lifestyle, most of us would be…

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