Surgeon's Blog

Do you know someone with prominent ears? Prominent ears is a condition where the ears are not pushed back enough against the scalp and protrude. This is a very common problem we see in younger people seeking plastic surgery. The surgery involves making an incision behind the ear and suturing the cartilage of the ear […]

Since Angelina Jolie’s announcement that she had bilateral mastectomy a couple of weeks ago, there has been a lot of interest in this type of surgery. I would like to address a couple of issues that are very important for women to understand. Mastectomies (surgical removal of breast tissue) are performed for essentially two reasons: […]

Many patients have been asking lately about creams they’ve heard about that are used to treat stretch marks. Unfortunately, there is no magic treatment for stretch marks. Stretch marks occur when the skin is expanded more rapidly then it can stretch out. This occurs most commonly during pregnancy or rapid weight gain. Stretch marks represent […]

For the Third Year in a Row, Wins the Ventura County Star Reader’s Choice Award for Best Plastic Surgery Practice in Ventura County! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE , California, May 16, 2013 The is humbled and proud to have been named the winner of the 2013 Ventura County Star Reader’s Choice Award for Best Plastic Surgery […]

Leading Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery Institute unveils new look and new features, representative of the Institute’s ongoing commitment to patients. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE , California, May 15, 2013 The is pleased to unveil their newly redesigned website at drkryger.com. The site is a comprehensive resource for Los Angeles and Ventura County patients seeking information on […]

Ranked among the top physicians in the nation based on patient reviews. , CA April 17, 2013 – Patients’ Choice has announced that Dr. Gil Kryger was one of a select few physicians honored with the prestigious 2012 Compassionate Doctor Certification. Each year, nearly 100 million patients across the U.S. access websites like Vitals, UCompareHealthCare, and Patients’ Choice to provide feedback about experiences with their […]

There isn’t much new (that works and is legitimate) in the field of plastic surgery these days. That’s why what is going on with breast implants is really exciting. To recap, there are three breast implant companies in the U.S.: Mentor, Allergan and Sientra. For many years, only the first two of these three companies […]

We all know that breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in theU.S.It affects women of all ages. The key to treating breast cancer is early detection. Detection begins with monthly self-examinations by all women, an annual examination by a gynecologist or other primary care physician, and screening mammograms in women over the […]

In April of 2012, the FDA approved the use of shaped implants in theU.S.This marks the first time that plastic surgeons have been allowed to use non round implants in the U.S. Up until this point, only round shaped saline and silicone implants could be used. Now we have tear-dropped shaped implants available. The shaped […]

The abundance of creams, treatments, fillers and surgical procedures can make one’s head spin when it comes to deciding how to deal with aging changes of the face. The internet is packed with the latest and greatest discoveries and devices. Unfortuantely, most claims of amazing results are far from the truth, and many photographs are […]