Injectables are a very popular, minimally invasive way to address common signs of aging and help recapture a more youthful appearance. There are many products available on the market today, and most of them can be used for several different purposes. Dr. George Sanders’ patients are often surprised at how versatile and customizable these products… Continue reading
How a “Drainless” Tummy Tuck Can Benefit You
Tummy tuck techniques have advanced considerably in the past few decades. One of the most exciting developments in tummy tuck is the rise of the “drainless” tummy tuck. Dr. George Sanders is always interested in ways to make treatment safer and more comfortable for his patients, and has incorporated the drainless technique into his practice.… Continue reading
“WHY ARE MY BREASTS SO HARD AFTER BREAST AUGMENTATION?”
Although most breast enhancement patients are delighted with their results, in rare cases patients may be dissatisfied because the breast implants harden after breast augmentation surgery. This usually does not happen in my practice because of the multiple things done in the operating room that reduce the risk of contracture. These would include placing the… Continue reading
Can Short Women Look Good with Breast Implants?
Breast implants can look great on any woman — tall, short, voluptuous or petite. Women of a smaller stature often have questions about picking their implants and making important decisions about their procedure. Here, Los Angeles-area plastic surgeon George Sanders discusses the factors that short women must consider about breast implants. Best Implant Size for… Continue reading
Breast Reduction: How Small Can I Go?
The choice to get breast reduction surgery is an important decision in many women’s lives. Although most patients who visit my office are asking how large they go with a traditional breast augmentation, there are many who are trying to go in the opposite direction. Due to discomfort and other limitations caused by oversized breasts,… Continue reading
4 Reasons to Pursue Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty, or nose reshaping surgery, can be extremely gratifying for someone who wants to feel better about their nose and improve their quality of life. The reasons for seeking a nose job are varied: some people’s motivations are purely cosmetic, some want to correct a medical condition, and others have both cosmetic and medical reasons.… Continue reading
How to Minimize Tummy Tuck Scars
For the right candidates, tummy tuck offers lasting benefits. The body contouring procedure flattens and firms the abdomen by removing loose skin and tissue and tightening the musculature. If you have noticed unflattering changes in your abdomen after having children or losing a lot of weight, tummy tuck might be right for you. As with… Continue reading
The Best Way to Battle “Bra Bulge”
Have you found that no matter how vigorously you exercise or how clean your diet is, you cannot seem to get rid of the dreaded “bra bulge?” Do you dread getting dressed every day because your bra digs into your armpits and back, creating noticeable bulges and lumps? Our talented body contouring surgeon George Sanders… Continue reading
Treatments to Plump Up Sunken, Hollow Cheeks
One of the markers of a youthful face is plump, round cheeks. But as we get older, certain physical changes occur that cause our cheeks to take on a sunken or hollow appearance. Our cheekbones get smaller and recede, and the fat pad that gives our cheeks their plump, round quality atrophies and descends due… Continue reading
Commonly Misunderstood Plastic Surgery Procedures
If you have spent any time researching plastic surgery online, you likely discovered an overwhelming amount of information. However, with so many unverified sources out there, only a fraction of this information may be true — and a lot of it can be confusing or misleading to someone without any medical training. This can result… Continue reading