“I had my breast implants put in 28 years ago. My gynecologist thinks they look fine. My question is, when should they be replaced?” —Judith M., Newport Beach, CA

I have seen two other plastic surgeons about facial rejuvenation and am a little confused as to how to proceed. I know that my neck is lax and my eyes look old and I would like to have both corrected. But to be honest, I am a little afraid and would feel more [...]

Q: “I would very much like to enhance my breasts before the bikini season is over! A few doctors I’ve seen have recommended an uplift along with implants, but I was not happy with the pictures of the scars that they showed me. What should I do?” — Sara P., Coto de Caza, CA

Q:  ”I have heard about the new mid-facelifts. How do these differ from a standard facelift, and which procedure is better?”
— Janet d M., Coto de Caza, CA

From Orange County Plastic Surgery and Dr. Juris Bunkis
Dr. Juris Bunkis – An Evening of Beauty April 20, 2010

This is Dr. Bunkis and I decided to write something a little different this week – we’ll be back to the Q&A format again next week. But this is Thanksgiving week, one of my favorite times of the year.

Well, this week’s blog is about two new products that we’re excited to learn about and pleased to offer our patients. We have experienced numerous product launches over the years and many have not lived up to initial expectations. We have learned from experience that Allergan, the makers of Botox and [...]

I am interested in having a facelift but as you know, we are blessed in California in that there is on shortage of plastic surgeons to choose from. I suspect that one of the more important things for a consumer to look at is a surgeon’s background. Could you please [...]

I’m a 38 y old mother of three kids. With each pregnancy I noticed increased skin laxity over my belly and thighs. I exercise regularly and eat well but it seems that this excess skin and fat does not go away. I heard about the Tummy tuck procedure as well as the lower body lift. [...]

I have been interested in having a breast augmentation but an a little confused regarding the choice between a saline filled or a silicone gel filled implant.