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For the Fourth Year in a Row, the Wins the Ventura County Star Reader’s Choice Award for Best Plastic Surgery Practice in Ventura County! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE , California, April 2, 2014 The has once again been named the winner of the Ventura County Star Reader’s Choice Award for Best Plastic Surgery Practice in Ventura County! […]

We recently returned from the 2014 Baker Gordon plastic surgery symposium in Miami. This is an excellent meeting in which leaders in the field of cosmetic surgery perform surgery live. A number of the surgeons presenting this year were personal friends and colleagues allowing us several opportunities to learn and observe some of the newest […]

We’ve been humbled and proud to win the Ventura County Star Reader’s Choice Award, three years in a row. Will you help us make it four? If you’ve been happy with your care at our practice, we’d so appreciate your vote! http://cfapps.vcstar.com/readerschoice/

There is now one more FDA approved filler on the market. Voluma Juvederm made by Allergan has been approved for the temporary filling of the cheek region. This new filler is similar to the traditional Juvederm in many ways. It is composed primarily of hyaluronic acid, It is temporary, it is very well tolerated with […]

Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure that involves reshaping the nose. It has two main components to it. First the cosmetic component: reshaping the nose to meet your personal goals. The second part of a rhinoplasty is the functional part of the operation. This involves improving the airway and the ability to breathe easily and efficiently […]

For the past few years, it has become increasingly clear that many of the aging changes of the face are due to loss of volume. This is especially true around the eyes and the mouth. Essentially, our faces deflate as we age. You can see this in people who have lost tons of weight. Their […]

Summer is in full swing, and for many of us, this means hours in the sun playing, swimming, barbecuing, and more. But did you know that all this time spent in the sun can cause irreversible damage to your skin? This includes premature aging such as fine wrinkles, sun spots, irregular pigmentation and an increased […]

One of the most common aspects of the plastic surgeon’s career involves managing scars and preventing them from being conspicuous. We are frequently asked by patients how to make a scar go away or how to minimize its appearance. Here are three important things you should know: 1) Keep Wounds in a Moist Environment The […]

Well, we knew it wouldn’t be long before Mentor had its tear-dropped “gummybear” implants approved by the FDA. This is good news for anyone considering breast augmentation or breast reconstruction. Now all three breast implant manufacturers in the U.S. offer these shaped implants (Allergan, Sientra and Mentor). This means more choices and options when it comes […]

Shopping for Plastic Surgery can be a tricky business. Without the ability to see the product before making a decision, how do you make the right choice? The answer is to buy into the surgeon’s integrity, high standards, and rapport with you, his or her prospective patient.  Surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) have excelled […]