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Learn a little about liposuction, CoolSculpting, and Cellfina treatments in Santa Barbara- a selfie video while I’m hiking in Aspen, Colorado.
Read Full ArticleLearn a little about liposuction, CoolSculpting, and Cellfina treatments in Santa Barbara- a selfie video while I’m hiking in Aspen, Colorado.
Read Full ArticleMaking 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…
Read Full ArticleToday I had a patient come in for liposuction, but like most Santa Barbara residents, she has a very active lifestyle. We talked about the fact that liposuction results in nearly complete fat evacuation, but requires somewhat intense postoperative care, with a compression garment and a lack of excessive physical activity for a few weeks.…
Read Full Article“The CoolSculpting procedures were well worth the results and exceeded all expectations. There was no pain involved, only some cold sensation, and no downtime, which was very important to me. I was able to run and workout the next day! Over an 8 week period, the results were noticeable and I saw changes which I…
Read Full ArticleHaving a great time here at Montecito Plastic Surgery in Santa Barbara. Did a fantastic tummy tuck on an athletic woman from Ojai, and now I’m going to help another patient with her old breast implants- one of them has deflated so I’m going to remove the old ones and the scar tissue around them,…
Read Full ArticleCheck out the new way to treat the double chin and other small areas of fat…. The CoolMini applicator is here! This small applicator is ideal for use in the “Double Chin” area, but can also be used in the upper breast near the armpit where a little fatty tissue often bothers patients when they…
Read Full ArticleThe FDA has approved the use of CoolSculpting’s newest applicator on the outer thigh for fat reduction, and we are very excited to be the first in Santa Barbara to introduce this to the public! Liposuction is no longer the only option and our non-surgical option is more popular than ever. The new applicator is…
Read Full ArticleA mommy makeover is a very vague term that can mean lots of things, and can be performed on women who have had children or not. Usually, mommy makeover corresponds to a combination of breast enhancement and body contouring…. but there are many ways to do both. In my Santa Barbara plastic surgery practice, we…
Read Full ArticleOver time, the body changes. That’s not a secret, nor is it unexpected. But what happens when these physical transformations cause you to dread your own appearance? Your self-confidence dips. You shy away from activities you once enjoyed. You may even try out unsafe crash diets in hopes of losing unwanted fat. Regardless of how…
Read Full ArticleWith the raging success of CoolSculpting over the last few years, it is no surprise that a number of companies are trying to take a piece of the non-invasive fat reduction pie. I am solicited on a nearly weekly basis to try some new machine from China that promises to reduce fat without the track…
Read Full ArticleMany have seen the photos of Tara Reid showing what is being called “botched plastic surgery”. Having seen a few patients with similar problems in my office following liposuction from plastic surgeons in Los Angeles, I thought it important to address what is going on here and the reasons behind these kinds of results. Liposuction…
Read Full ArticleI was recently asked by a friend what I thought was the thing that sets us apart from other practices in the area. My answer was twofold- I think it is a combination of technology and experience. The two examples that I gave were the Keller Funnel and CoolSculpting. We have the most experience with…
Read Full ArticleIf 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…
Read Full ArticleI am VERY excited to bring CoolSculpting to Santa Barbara. As many of you may know, CoolSculpting is a non-invasive way to achieve reduction in fat bulges without surgery, which means NO ANESTHESIA, NO INCISIONS, AND NO DOWNTIME. I think that this will be an especially attractive option in Santa Barbara where “no downtime” means…
Read Full ArticleAfter 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…
Read Full Articlehttp://www.vanityfair.com/style/2015/10/talking-coolsculpting-with-molly-sims See this excellent article in Vanity Fair about Molly Sims and her decision to use CoolSculpting. She discusses her life, her decisions, and her great results! Call us at 805-969-9004 to get more information about CoolSculpting and see if this fantastic slimming technology is right for you!
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