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Mineral Makeup

When it comes to makeup the choices and options can be overwhelming. Our surgeons and aestheticians recommend mineral makeup. These products are especially helpful after treatments like chemical peels or facial IPL because they help protect the sensitive skin from tissue and help hide redness. When we started our research to find the perfect post-procedural product we fell in love with La Bella Donna. La Bella Donna is a revolutionary, pioneering concept in cosmetics: Minerals that behave like makeup. It is a complete collection of …

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Restylane Silk: The Newest Facial Filler

Beautiful Brunette Peeking Out from White Lace Sheet

is here! It is the first product approved by the FDA specifically designed for subtle and the smoothing of wrinkles and lines around the mouth in patients. And, unlike other fillers it's virtually painless! Restylane Silk is a clear gel formulation of hyaluronic acid, a substance naturally creted and metabolized by the human body. or call one our our nurse injectors at to learn if Restylane Silk is a good option for you!

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Acne: Not just a teenage problem

Acne is the most common skin disorder in the United States. But it is not just a teenage problem. The American Academy of Dermatology reports 80 percent of adults between the ages of 20 and 30 suffer from mild to moderate acne. It can be a frustrating problem, especially when you thought you had left your skin problems behind in your teens. Acne is caused by three major factors: Overproduction of oil by enlarged oil glands in the skin Blockage of the hair follicles that …

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Timing is Everything

Countdown to “THE BIG DAY”  Whether you are a bride, the mother or sister or best friend of the bride, the girlfriend going away with her man on a big trip, or the former wallflower wanting to make a big impression at a school reunion, preparing for your “big day” can make all the difference between dread and stress, and a relaxed confidence, knowing you look and feel your best and deserve to be admired. The earlier you can prepare, the better. Obviously appearance isn’t …

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Our Office on Nightline!

On January 1, 2015, our office was highlighted in a Nightline special regarding breast reconstruction after breast cancer. This segment is helping women understand some of their options for breast reconstruction and shows some of our own patients going through this process. If you missed it you can WATCH IT HERE.

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Join us for a Cool Night Out

On Thursday, January 15 from 6 - 8:30 p.m., our Torrance office will be hosting a fun-filled evening. Our Cool Night Out event will highlight our non-surgical fat reduction treatment, CoolSculpting®. We will be doing live demos of CoolSculpting, raffling off free treatments, and hosting consultations for anyone interested. We'll also have food and drinks, presentations by the maker of CoolSculpting, and our skin care specialists will be on hand to answer other questions for you. The event is free to attend but you must …

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Permanent Makeup: More Than Cosmetic

Meet Valerie! If you've ever visited our office on a Friday, then you may have met our artist Valerie Gilbert. She is a master at cosmetic tattooing, which includes permanent makeup along with the final stage of breast reconstruction - nipple and areolar tattooing. For many women, this is the end of a long and difficult journey and Valerie helps to complete this process with her wonderful technique, patience, and always happy personality. Micro pigmentation (cosmetic tattoo) inserts color pigments into the dermal layer of …

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Anesthesia: Why Board Certification Matters

places patient safety in the highest regard. We only use board-certified anesthesiologists to administer sedation and monitor vital signs throughout surgery. It is of utmost importance that a specialist is present to handle this so that our surgeons can focus on their work. If you get a quote for cosmetic surgery and it contains a nominal fee for anesthesiology, you should investigate who is administering the sedation. Is it the surgeon? Is it a nurse? The importance of finding a doctor who values your well-being …

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Vectra 3D: The Crystal Ball of Cosmetic Surgery

Our Torrance plastic surgery group is known for excellent cosmetic surgery results for breast, body and face. For patients who'd like another layer of reassurance as to how they'll look after a cosmetic enhancement, we have the latest version of the VECTRA® 3D imaging system. When our patients attend a cosmetic surgery consultation at our Torrance office, our  system can give them a digital look into their future! What is the VECTRA 3D Imaging System? The VECTRA 3D imaging system was developed by Canfield, a technology company …

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Everything You Want to Know About "Gummy Bear" Implants

Have you heard of "gummy bear" ? Do you wonder what they are and how they might compare to saline, gel-filled and other types of implants? “Gummy bear” is actually an informal name that doesn't describe a specific implant. It is used to describe a group of relatively solid gel-filled implants. Historically, implants were filled with a watery form of silicone that was more likely to leak. Current gel-filled implants are filled with a more solid form of silicone that holds its shape if the …

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