Dr Mosser, Author at Scott Mosser M.D.

According to the most recent figures by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the Brazilian butt lift (buttock augmentation via fat transfer) was one of the surgical cosmetic procedures whose consumer demands increased last year. Here at our practice, another cosmetic procedure utilizing fat transfer is also starting to catch the attention of many clients — facial fat transfer.

How Facial Fat Transfer Works

As its name implies, facial fat transfer involves using a patient’s own fat to increase facial volume and consequently look fresher and younger. In most cases, fat is harvested from the stomach or thighs via liposuction. The fat is purified before it is reinjected into desired areas in the face such as the foreread, cheeks, lips, around the eyes, and around the mouth.

Advantages of Fat Transfer

Many of our patients choose to use their own fat for facial rejuvenation for the following reasons:
- Natural looking results
- Minimally invasive and doesn’t require general anesthesia
- Results are immediately noticed and can last for years
- There is no danger of the patient’s body rejecting the filler because it’s his or her own fat in the first place
- It’s like hitting two birds with one stone; liposuction in the donor part of the body could result to an enhancement as well
Planning for Your Facial Fat Transfer

If you’d like to figure out if you’re an ideal candidate for facial fat transfer, get in touch with us for a personal consultation today! We will create a personalized facial rejuvenation plan that is in parallel with your cosmetic goals, existing facial anatomy, and lifestyle habits. Call us at 415.398.7778 or fill out this contact form today to schedule an appointment. We look forward to your visit!
While many women turn to the likes of breast augmentation for a boost for their natural figure they want to find comfort in their bodies the best they can without cosmetic surgery. Breast augmentation is the best solution to add volume, size and shape for women’s breasts, but most women do not think about keeping their breasts healthy while enhancing their curves.

Losing shape and volume from aging, weight loss or pregnancy can be a downer for most women. Together we come up with a solution to fulfill your expectations and body type. This also comes with a careful plan to mind your breasts closely whether you have breast implants or not. Today we will discuss some tips to keep your breasts and your curves healthy.

Always Provide Support

Naturally through everyone’s aging process, ligaments and supportive breast tissues lose their strength and elasticity. This makes the breasts sag, especially women with larger breasts.

Sun damage is also another factor of collagen breaking down in the breasts that increases sagging. Sun spots and hyperpigmentation are also observed with excessive sun damage. Wearing a supportive bra, especially during exercise and physical activities, and regular use of sunscreen help breasts stay naturally beautiful longer.

According to a report in the genomic BioMed Central journal Genome Biology, youthful breasts do not stay the same shape on women forever. Breast tissue ages 2 to 3 years faster than the rest of a healthy woman’s body, and women who have had breast cancer have breasts that appear up to 12 years older than the rest of the body.

Stay Healthy

Wearing an impact-minimizing sports bra during workouts is the best solution for healthy breasts, but maintaining an overall healthy body through regular exercise is something every woman should be striving for.

There are no exercises that will increase breast size, but building chest muscle will tone a woman’s chest for more definition.

Smokers will not only increase their risk of heart and lung disease, but will be more likely to break down collagen in skin which increases aging in their breasts.

Make An Informed Decision

Many women decide to make the choice for breast augmentation to achieve a more youthful and fulfilling figure. Potential candidates should always take the time to find a skilled and experienced board certified plastic surgeon. A breast augmentation specialist will help their patients find the right size implant, shape and proportion to give you the best look for your body type.

Give your breasts what they deserve by taking extra care for them with support and healthy lifestyle habits. Professional assessment and advanced planning will provide those who are looking to restore beautifully shaped breasts. Experienced breast augmentation surgeons will help you explore your options and help you achieve the look you deserve.
We all know that Thanksgiving brings the endless possibilities of food that we get to indulge with. Though we cannot go too overboard, which we still need to look out for our figure. However, the benefit about going back to the dinner table for a second helping may enhance our skin. So this year while we are dreading running the extra mile on the treadmill to cut calories, we will have radiant and youthful skin to look forward to. Culinary expert and food consultant for Eucerin Skin First Council, Gail Simmons, is raising awareness of skin care about how your diet on the holidays can boost your beauty.

Many traditional dishes have more abilities to fulfill our skin care needs than just filling our bellies. Here are several benefits that holiday dishes can help achieve healthier skin.

Antioxidants for Skin Protection

Foods rich in antioxidants combat free radical formation and help correct aging skin including wrinkles and deep creases. Foods such as: sweet potatoes, pomegranates, kale, cranberries, green and leafy lettuce are rich with antioxidants.

Cranberries are some of the most beneficial skin care foods capable of battling acne, dermatitis, psoriasis and eczema. When consumed on a regular basis they can help avoid dental issues such as gingivitis, gum disease and plaque build up.

Tighter Skin with Eggs

Egg protein repairs skin tissue as it tightens and firms skin. Our skin gains hydration and elasticity over time. The nutrients also help improve the look and strength of hair.

Pumpkin Pie Prevents Wrinkles

The most hated aging sign we notice as we grow older can be fought against with the vibrant orange of the squash and its powerful antioxidant, beta carotene. The nutrients get converted to Vitamin A which prevents wrinkles and maintains youthful, moist looking skin.

Wine a Little Bit with Anti-Aging Grapes

Polyphenols are rich in grape skin. Wine is fermented closely with grape skin which allows the antioxidants and tannins to settle in comfortably with the grape juice, making for a powerful anti-aging fighter.

Turkey for Protein and Collagen

The darkest parts of the bird produce twice the amount of riboflavin and zinc than its white meat counterparts. Zinc is the most important ingredient for protein production, thus the more protein, the more benefits of collagen production to battle fine lines and generate skin elasticity.

Some Thanksgiving foods are a poor for our diet, but eating in moderation is the best method for healthy consumption. Antioxidants from our favorite dishes are capable of promoting healthier skin complexion. When all else fails and you need firmer skin and less wrinkles, find out how dermabrasion can treat deep imperfections of acne scars and aged skin. Spread your holiday flavors for healthier and natural looking skin.
Looking in a mirror one day and saying to oneself, “My face looks so much older than I feel. How can I do something about it?” triggers a process of self analysis, investigation of (many) surgical and non-surgical options, and several difficult decisions. Not the least of these is deciding how best to spend your resources to best effect. It’s important to determine which of your facial features currently draw the most attention to your face and how those features could be improved.

Ask yourself:
- Were your eyes once your most attractive feature but now they appear tired or drawn?
- Were your cheeks once firm and rosy but now sag and appear hollow?
- When once your smile lifted at the corners, does it now struggle against folds of skin at each side of your mouth?
- Does your once smooth and defined jawline appear soft and droopy?
Pull out the family albums and examine photographs of your face over the past ten years (or more) to help you decide what you can gracefully accept in the aging process and what bothers you the most.
Set Goals and Find a Partner

Whether you decide it’s your facial lines and wrinkles, forehead and brow, eyes, nose, jaw or chin, set some priorities or goals before you schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon. That will enable you to target your questions and make the best use of the information your surgeon will give you. Take your photographs with you.

Be prepared to learn about an amazing array of surgical and non-surgical procedures and products to choose from. Make your surgeon your partner in deciding what would best achieve your objectives.
Yes, but it will depend entirely on variables unique to your situation. The extent of the wrinkling will play a factor, as well as your age and the results you are looking for. The best course of action is to schedule a consult to discuss your options and decide the best treatment options for your situation.

Treatment options range from Botox, chemical peels, Thermage skin tightening, Juvederm or Dysport fillers, or even, depending on the severity of lines lower eyelid surgery.
Cosmetic surgery enhancement has been around for a long time – but like the pace of modern life in the Bay Area, treatment times keep getting faster and faster. So fast that a number of procedures can even be completed over your lunch break.

Unwanted hair, uneven skin tone, fine lines and even wrinkles can be erased in hour or less with almost no downtime. Below we’ve identified four of the most popular “lunch-break” procedures:

Botox
Frown lines, crow’s feet and forehead wrinkles can all be remedied through Botox. Botox is a trade name for botulinum toxin A, a neurotoxin that blocks the signals that normally tell your muscles to contract. The result is wrinkle-free skin for three to six months.

Prior to treatment, the skin is cleansed and the injection sites are marked. In cosmetic surgery, a thin needle is then used to inject Botox beneath the surface of the skin. The results will begin to appear gradually over the course of a week. Repeat treatments will be needed to maintain results long term.

Dermal Fillers
Restylane, Juvederm, Sculptra and other dermal fillers popular in the Bay Area can effectively treat contour irregularities, thin lips, hollow cheeks and facial wrinkles. The results are only temporary, but some dermal fillers provide results for more than year.

Similar to Botox, treatment begins after the face has been cleansed and injection sites have been marked. In some cosmetic surgery cases, a topical anesthetic may be used to minimize injection pain. Immediately following treatment, the skin may be a little swollen, but results should be visible right away.

Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion is a powerful form of mechanical exfoliation gaining popularity in the Bay Area. Fine lines, wrinkles, uneven skin tone, age spots and superficial acne scarring can all see improvements from microdermabrasion.

A certified practitioner uses a diamond-tipped wand during cosmetic surgery to carefully remove the uppermost layer of dead skin cells from the face, chest and hands. Results can be seen after a single treatment – however a series of treatments is generally recommended. A typical treatment protocol will include six sessions spaced 10-14 days apart.

IPL Photofacial
Intense pulse therapy – otherwise known as an IPL Photofacial – can rejuvenate the skin by reducing signs of sun damage, fine wrinkles, age spots, broken capillaries and skin redness common in the Bay Area. Treatments are especially effective for evening out skin tone on the face, chest, neck and hands.

During treatment, a surgeon will use a handheld device to apply pulses of light to the treatment area. The light penetrates through the surface of the skin to target problem areas. A cooling mask is then applied to the skin, followed by high-quality sunblock. Optimal results are achieved over the course of three to five treatments spaced three weeks apart.

Learn More About Lunch-Time Cosmetic Surgery Treatments
Before you choose to undergo a procedure in the Bay Area, make sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. During your consultation, you’ll have to opportunity to discuss your goals, the procedure’s risks and benefits and the type of results you can expect.
In today’s fiercely competitive job market, more men are seeking out cosmetic enhancement to give them a career boost. And while men are selecting some of the very same treatments women have embraced for years, they’re doing so for different reasons.

Laser Hair Removal

It’s not a huge surprise that especially in San Francisco; men are looking for faster, more efficient ways to get rid of unwanted hair. Laser hair removal has become a popular way to eliminate or thin out hair on the back, upper arms and chest.

• Best candidates: Laser hair removal technology will work for most patients. But generally speaking, the best candidates will have lighter skin and darker hair.

• How long it takes: Session times can vary, depending on the size of the treatment area. The majority of treatments can be completed in less than an hour.

• Final Results: Hair will begin to gradually fall out over the course of two weeks. Most patients require between four and six sessions to see a 70 to 80 percent reduction in hair growth.

Male Breast Reduction

Enlarged or over-developed breasts are common among men. As a result, male breast reduction – which removes excess skin, fat and glandular tissue – is becoming one of the fastest growing cosmetic procedures in San Francisco.

• Best candidates: Men who feel self-conscious about their chest. The best candidates will be healthy and possess a normal body weight.

• How long it takes: Surgery requires general or local anesthesia combined with sedation and will last at least one hour.

• Final Results: The final results will be permanent. Most patients need require at least a week off from work and other sedentary activities. More strenuous routines should be restricted for at least a week.

Chin Implants
The chin is one of the first areas of the face to show signs of aging – which can be especially bothersome for men who value a strong jawline. Chin implants can quickly add balance and strength to a masculine profile.

• Best candidates: Men who desire a stronger jawline or more balanced facial features. The best candidates are also healthy and possess realistic expectations.

• How long it takes: Chin implants usually only require local anesthesia combined with sedation. Surgery is often completed in less than hour.

• Final Results: The final results are permanent and will be noticeable right away, but most patients need at least a week off from work and other daily activities to rest. Exercise and weight lifting should be avoided for at least a month.

Micro Liposuction

Micro liposuction is a versatile procedure popular in San Francisco that can be used to clean up delicate problem areas like the neck or jawline, which can become lax because of excess fat or too much sun exposure. During micro liposuction, a small amount of fat is removed to contour the face and body.

• Best candidates: Candidates for micro liposuction desire to remove a small amount of fat in a targeted region. The best candidates are healthy and possess realistic expectations.

• How long it takes: Surgery usually only requires mild sedation and can be completed in less than an hour.

• Final results: The final results will be long lasting, if not permanent. Most patients require five to seven days off from work. More strenuous activities can be resumed in about a month.

If you’re considering laser hair removal, male breast reduction, micro liposuction, or chin implants in San Francisco, make sure to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.
In today’s fiercely competitive job market, more men are seeking out cosmetic enhancement to give them a career boost. And while men are selecting some of the very same treatments women have embraced for years, they’re doing so for different reasons.

Laser Hair Removal

It’s not a huge surprise that especially in San Francisco; men are looking for faster, more efficient ways to get rid of unwanted hair. Laser hair removal has become a popular way to eliminate or thin out hair on the back, upper arms and chest.

• Best candidates: Laser hair removal technology will work for most patients. But generally speaking, the best candidates will have lighter skin and darker hair.
• How long it takes: Session times can vary, depending on the size of the treatment area. The majority of treatments can be completed in less than an hour.
• Final Results: Hair will begin to gradually fall out over the course of two weeks. Most patients require between four and six sessions to see a 70 to 80 percent reduction in hair growth.

Male Breast Reduction

Enlarged or over-developed breasts are common among men. As a result, male breast reduction – which removes excess skin, fat and glandular tissue – is becoming one of the fastest growing cosmetic procedures in San Francisco.

• Best candidates: Men who feel self-conscious about their chest. The best candidates will be healthy and possess a normal body weight.
• How long it takes: Surgery requires general or local anesthesia combined with sedation and will last at least one hour.
• Final Results: The final results will be permanent. Most patients need require at least a week off from work and other sedentary activities. More strenuous routines should be restricted for at least a week.

Chin Implants

The chin is one of the first areas of the face to show signs of aging – which can be especially bothersome for men who value a strong jawline. Chin implants can quickly add balance and strength to a masculine profile.

• Best candidates: Men who desire a stronger jawline or more balanced facial features. The best candidates are also healthy and possess realistic expectations.
• How long it takes: Chin implants usually only require local anesthesia combined with sedation. Surgery is often completed in less than hour.
• Final Results: The final results are permanent and will be noticeable right away, but most patients need at least a week off from work and other daily activities to rest. Exercise and weight lifting should be avoided for at least a month.

Micro Liposuction

Micro liposuction is a versatile procedure popular in San Francisco that can be used to clean up delicate problem areas like the neck or jawline, which can become lax because of excess fat or too much sun exposure. During micro liposuction, a small amount of fat is removed to contour the face and body.

• Best candidates: Candidates for micro liposuction desire to remove a small amount of fat in a targeted region. The best candidates are healthy and possess realistic expectations.
• How long it takes: Surgery usually only requires mild sedation and can be completed in less than an hour.
• Final results: The final results will be long lasting, if not permanent. Most patients require five to seven days off from work. More strenuous activities can be resumed in about a month.

If you’re considering laser hair removal, male breast reduction, micro liposuction, or chin implants in San Francisco, make sure to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.
Cosmetic surgery enhancement has been around for a long time – but like the pace of modern life in the Bay Area, treatment times keep getting faster and faster. So fast that a number of procedures can even be completed over your lunch break.

Unwanted hair, uneven skin tone, fine lines and even wrinkles can be erased in hour or less with almost no downtime. Below we’ve identified four of the most popular “lunch-break” procedures:

Botox

Frown lines, crow’s feet and forehead wrinkles can all be remedied through Botox. Botox is a trade name for botulinum toxin A, a neurotoxin that blocks the signals that normally tell your muscles to contract. The result is wrinkle-free skin for three to six months.

Prior to treatment, the skin is cleansed and the injection sites are marked. In cosmetic surgery, a thin needle is then used to inject Botox beneath the surface of the skin. The results will begin to appear gradually over the course of a week. Repeat treatments will be needed to maintain results long term.

Dermal Fillers

Restylane, Juvederm, Sculptra and other dermal fillers popular in the Bay Area can effectively treat contour irregularities, thin lips, hollow cheeks and facial wrinkles. The results are only temporary, but some dermal fillers provide results for more than year.

Similar to Botox, treatment begins after the face has been cleansed and injection sites have been marked. In some cosmetic surgery cases, a topical anesthetic may be used to minimize injection pain. Immediately following treatment, the skin may be a little swollen, but results should be visible right away.

Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion is a powerful form of mechanical exfoliation gaining popularity in the Bay Area. Fine lines, wrinkles, uneven skin tone, age spots and superficial acne scarring can all see improvements from microdermabrasion.

A certified practitioner uses a diamond-tipped wand during cosmetic surgery to carefully remove the uppermost layer of dead skin cells from the face, chest and hands. Results can be seen after a single treatment – however a series of treatments is generally recommended. A typical treatment protocol will include six sessions spaced 10-14 days apart.

IPL Photofacial

Intense pulse therapy – otherwise known as an IPL Photofacial – can rejuvenate the skin by reducing signs of sun damage, fine wrinkles, age spots, broken capillaries and skin redness common in the Bay Area. Treatments are especially effective for evening out skin tone on the face, chest, neck and hands.

During treatment, a surgeon will use a handheld device to apply pulses of light to the treatment area. The light penetrates through the surface of the skin to target problem areas. A cooling mask is then applied to the skin, followed by high-quality sunblock. Optimal results are achieved over the course of three to five treatments spaced three weeks apart.

Learn More About Lunch-Time Cosmetic Surgery Treatments

Before you choose to undergo a procedure in the Bay Area, make sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. During your consultation, you’ll have to opportunity to discuss your goals, the procedure’s risks and benefits and the type of results you can expect.
Low prices coupled with the draw of an exotic vacation just might be enough to get you thinking about plastic surgery abroad.

In the past several years, countries like Thailand, India and Malaysia have seen an increase in medical tourism, but that doesn’t mean it’s the smartest choice for your upcoming procedure. In fact, most of the best plastic surgeons in San Francisco would advise against it.

Here are four reasons why:

1) Total Cost – Sure, airfare might be cheaper than having surgery in the U.S., but will you actually end up saving money when airfare, lodging and other miscellaneous travel expenses are tallied up? And what if you experience a complication following surgery? Will you have enough cash to cover the costs of an extended stay plus additional medical care?

Most travel insurance companies won’t cover elective surgery abroad – so it’s something you should think long and hard about before booking that plastic surgery/travel package. When all is said and done, you could end up spending a lot more money than you originally intended.

2) Surgeon Qualifications – When booking plastic surgery abroad, it can be challenging to find out what type of credentials your surgeon will hold. It can also be difficult to determine what the surgical facility will be like or if it will be accredited.

These key details are essential to your safety. When choosing a surgeon, you want nothing short of a skilled, experienced perfectionist. If you aren’t able to confirm these details in advance through online research, it’s just a better idea to choose a surgeon locally.

3) Follow-Up Appointments – The best plastic surgeon will schedule follow up appointments with his or her patients to monitor progress and provide answers to lingering questions. If you hop on a plane home soon after surgery, you’ll be forfeiting important steps in the aftercare process. And if something goes wrong weeks, months or even years down the road, you’ll have to seek the care and advice of someone that didn’t perform your original surgery.

4) Revision Surgery – Unfortunately, not all surgeries will be successful the first time around – even with the best surgeon in the world. If you’re one of the unlucky patients that require revision surgery to correct an irregularity or complication, can you afford to take time off from work and fly abroad again? If not, you’ll have to factor in additional costs associated with finding a surgeon in the states.

Though plastic surgery abroad isn’t always a bad idea, it’s important to do your research in advance. If you don’t have the time or energy to spend researching and planning out the intricate details of coupling surgery and travel, it’s probably a better idea to just find a reputable surgeon locally.

Always Provide Support

Stay Healthy

Make An Informed Decision

Antioxidants for Skin Protection

Tighter Skin with Eggs

Pumpkin Pie Prevents Wrinkles

Wine a Little Bit with Anti-Aging Grapes

Turkey for Protein and Collagen