Traditionally, tummy tuck surgery is thought to be best for patients who have excess skin, often after weight fluctuation or pregnancy.It’s certainly an excellent surgery to tighten a flabby abdomen and will commonly rid a belly of some or all of the stretch marks on the lower abdomen. However, a tummy tuck also involves tightening CONTINUE READING
Author Archive | Dr Mosser
What I like about Scultpra
August 1, 2010
Sculptra is a great filler for patients that want the longest-term result possible but don’t have a problem waiting a bit for the full effects of treatment. All of my Northern California and San Francisco Sculptra patients made the choice to use Sculptra because they prioritize a natural appearance. And the nice thing about Sculptra CONTINUE READING
Weight loss and cosmetic surgery
July 30, 2010
I particularly enjoy working with patients who have recently undergone significant weight loss. Some of the most gratifying results – for both patient and physician – come from supplementing weight loss with cosmetic surgery to restore a balanced body contour. Losing significant body fat, especially after many years of overweight, can leave behind loose, flabby CONTINUE READING
Post-Maternity Body Contouring
July 27, 2010
With changing social customs, many couples are waiting longer before having children, and the modern mother is often a professional woman taking time out of a busy career to have a family. Once maternity leave is over, whether after a few months or a few years, and the new mother is preparing to re-enter the CONTINUE READING
Waist Management: Is a Mini Tummy Tuck Your Best Option?
July 25, 2010
There is never a good reason to have more elective plastic surgery than you absolutely need to achieve your aesthetic goals. Don’t ever apply the old adage, “While I’m at it I might as well…”. There are several “mini” plastic surgery procedures which are tailored to correct a specific facial or body feature you wish CONTINUE READING
Are ‘gummy bear’ implants better than standard silicone gel implants or than saline filled implants?
July 22, 2010
There’s no ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answer to this question. The most correct reply is that gummy bear implants may be ideal for one patient and not at all suitable for another, depending on body characteristics, age, skin type, size, and personal goals. “Gummy bear’ implants, due to their form-stable shape, require a longer incision than CONTINUE READING
The ‘gummy bear’ breast implant: Cohesive Gel Form-stable Silicone Gel Implants
July 19, 2010
With the US FDA approval of silicone breast implants in November 2006, US plastic surgeons are again able to offer their patients a choice of silicone implants in addition to the commonly used saline filled implants. Throughout their 14-year ban silicone implants continued to be used in Europe and South America, and were also used CONTINUE READING
Three Ways to Select the Perfect Breast Implant for You
July 17, 2010
If you’ve made the decision to have breast augmentation surgery and you’ve chosen a board-certified plastic surgeon, you now face the important step of selecting the breast implant that will suit your goals. Here are three ways to ensure that you make the right decision: A full medical appraisal to match your age, weight, skin CONTINUE READING
The most important thing in surgery of the nose is balance
July 14, 2010
Though the nose is in the most prominent location of the face, it should never take “center stage” to the facial features. That is, the nose should always should compliment the face, not dominate it. If the nose is too prominent, it will draw attention away from the beauty of other facial features. Likewise, if CONTINUE READING
Volume loss and facial aging
July 11, 2010
Originally the theory on the major cause of facial aging was the looseness of the skin, which led to sagging and wrinkles. Then, it was discovered that the skin is not the primary problem in a mature facial appearance, but instead it was centered around a gradual descent downward of the tissues beneath the skin. CONTINUE READING