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Average Cost of Breast Augmentation Surgery in 2024 - Top Cities and States

Learn what typical breast augmentation costs are like in 2024 and find out how much board-certified plastic surgeons typically charge for breast implants.

Average Cost of a Facelift in 2024 - Top Cities and States

If you're considering a facelift, you may wonder, "How much does a facelift cost?" Learn about cost factors and how to pay for the plastic surgery procedure.

A Sad Day for Plastic Surgery in Santa Barbara

Today one of my long-time friends and a much-respected colleague Dr. Douglas Mackenzie pulled up his moving van and cleared the remaining things from his office as he closed his Pacific Plastic Surgery practice here in Santa Barbara.

The Lip Flip- Plasma vs Fillers to plump and improve the upper lip

Addressing the upper lip is one of the most common reasons to visit a plastic surgeon. Some patients are looking for a more full lip, while others are looking more for the “pout.”

Planning Plastic Surgery? Know Your Must-Haves for Optimal Recovery!

Every year, numerous plastic surgery procedures are performed. In most cases, excellent results are achieved with little inconvenience. Still, recovery is an aspect of plastic surgery that cannot be avoided. Many patients ask about their recovery and what they can expect. Primarily

Mommy Makeover Questions We Frequently Hear

Having a child changes a family forever, usually in the best possible ways. Having a child can also permanently alter a mother’s body. In this area, the changes aren’t always for the best.

Liposuction Recovery: When Can I Resume my Exercise Routine?

Liposuction is a leading plastic surgery procedure known for its ability to quickly sculpt an area of the body. This procedure takes that old piece of advice that “you can’t spot reduce fat” and sends it right out the window.

Thinking of a Facelift? Here’s What You Can Realistically Expect!

Facial aging isn’t something that every person experiences without a little grief. A few lines and wrinkles may, in fact, show that we’ve lived and laughed and loved. Beyond that, the changes in facial contour may cause us immense frustration.

These Three Things Will Help You Heal After Plastic Surgery

We are in an unprecedented time in history, one that has led the whole world into relative isolation from one another. Friday night Happy Hour stopped for months out of the last year. People went from working out at their local gyms to working out in their living rooms.

Mastopexy is a Worthwhile Solution for Breast Ptosis

Age is more than a number; it is a state of mind and body. Your mind may feel vibrant and youthful but your body may be showing you otherwise. Cosmetic aging cannot be avoided. We also have no way of knowing exactly when certain concerns may arise.