We are so excited about our big, big news! In addition to our wonderful nurse Stephanie, we have a new nurse joining the team. Polly Dursum, RN, BSN, CANS is joining Montecito Plastic Surgery in Santa Barbara, CA! A lot of initials after her name? YES, and that is because of her outstanding experience with:…
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The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports that over 310,000 breast augmentation procedures were performed in 2018. That same year, just over 29,000 breast implant removal procedures were performed. Multiple studies by implant manufacturers confirm that breast implants are not intended to last indefinitely. About half of all patients who receive breast implants, regardless of…
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The idea of managing the signs of aging is wonderful. That is until those expensive creams and serums aren’t getting the results we believed they would. At some point, it may be necessary to consider a facelift, and many people don’t like the idea of it. The primary reason why is that, historically, facelifts have…
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We at Montecito Plastic Surgery have been occasionally asked about the recent news that textured breast implants have been taken off of the market in many countries overseas. There have been recent FDA hearings about the safety of breast implants, and (as is often the case) the news cycle has turned it attention to breast…
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After a certain age, stubborn areas of fat will develop no matter how often you work out or how many diets you try. This is true for men and women both. Fortunately, advances in cosmetic treatments make it possible to trim away unwanted fat and obtain the body you’ve always wanted. CoolSculpting, a revolutionary approach…
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If you are one of countless individuals who want to improve their body’s tone and contours but find traditionally, more-invasive options like liposuction to be off-putting, consider CoolSculpting. At Montecito Plastic Surgery, we are proud to offer CoolSculpting — a safe, effective and non-invasive means of eliminating fat and getting the slimmer, more attractive figure…
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When your body just won’t cooperate with your diet and exercise efforts, it may be time to consider plastic surgery to get the outcome you want. The midsection is often one of the hardest areas to whittle down, which is why Dr. Lowenstein frequently performs tummy tucks and liposuction in Santa Barbara at Montecito Plastic…
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VASER liposuction and Renuvion Cosmetic Technology can come together in one amazingly transformative procedure to create an option for superior body contouring. Both are revolutionary in their own right; but when performed together, the results are truly remarkable. While very few plastic surgeons have begun to take full advantage of either technology, Dr. Lowenstein and…
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For patients considering breast augmentation, a common question found both on line and in person has to do with implant size. Deciding what size and type of breast implant to use in a breast augmentation can be confusing and daunting, but should not be. As many know, breast implants can come in various sizes, textures,…
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Because the field of cosmetic surgery is constantly evolving, finding an effective and minimally-invasive treatment for skin laxity can sometimes prove to be overwhelming – until now. Renuvion Cosmetic Technology (also known as Renuvion, J-Plasma or J-Plasty) is a revolutionary, game-changing procedure that tightens and rejuvenates loose skin without the need for invasive surgery or…
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