Category: Liposuction

Whether it’s a breast augmentation, facelift, or body contouring procedure, we strive to deliver beautiful, impressive cosmetic enhancements for every patient. To protect the precise and delicate work we achieve, many patients who undergo treatment at our San Francisco plastic surgery center often go home with a compression garment. Not to be confused with a girdle […]

As we age, our body tends to hold onto fat in certain areas, like the “spare tire” around our midsection. For women, the inner and outer thighs and knees are particular problem areas. Excess fat on the inner thighs and knees can rub together, causing discomfort, irritation, and rashes – not to mention embarrassment. When […]

When it comes to looking your absolute best, you may be surprised to find out how a little bit of change can make a big difference. Take the arms, for example. Issues with the contours of the upper arms may make you reluctant to wear short sleeves or show too much shoulder. The problem is […]

You’ve heard the story a lot: you diet, you exercise, the you take great care of yourself, and yet there’s just a little bit of stubborn body fat that just won’t go away. The reason you hear this sort of story all the time is because it happens to so many people. In many cases, […]

Many people have just a little bit of fat that they’d like to get rid of. It may be in the love handles, or it may be in the buttocks. Sometimes just a little bit of fat may be what’s keeping your arms from looking sculpted or thighs from looking beach-ready. If this sounds familiar, […]

When asked which area of the body a patient is most unhappy with, a large number will answer with “stomach.” For both our male and female patients, the waistline seems to be a particular area of concern. It is common for excess weight to gather around the midsection. Even patients who have managed to lose […]

The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons is an organization committed to educating plastic surgery patients worldwide, and working to ensure that the highest plastic surgery standards are met to keep the patient’s safety and best interest in mind. As a part of this commitment, the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons has recently conducted […]

Plastic surgery is not the answer when patients have a significant amount of weight to lose. It is important for patients to control their weight through proper diet and a regular exercise routine. Having said that, plastic surgery can be helpful in sculpting the body or eliminating stubborn deposits of fat that are present even […]

For many patients, the tummy is an area of the body that stores unwanted fat cells. While liposuction is an option, most people need more extensive treatment to flatten and tone the tummy. Many of our patients opt for tummy tuck surgery to help sculpt this area and remove excess skin and fat. When patients […]