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

“My eyes are looking old.  Can you tell me what’s involved with an eye lid tuck?” — John N., San Clemente, CA

Q: “I have some unwanted fat over my hips and abdominal wall that I have not been able to loose. I saw a few doctors about liposuction but had a variety of recommendations based on various machines and techniques. Basically, I’m confused. Can you give us a synopsis of the procedure and various alternatives?”

“I went to a bariatric surgery clinic in San Diego, had a gastric bypass and lost one hundred and forty five pounds.  My weight has stabilized but I find it difficult to look at myself without my clothes off.  The San Diego clinic told me I’d need repeated treatments to get rid of my excess [...]

Q:  What is a tummy tuck?
A:  A tummy tuck tightens abdominal tissue that results from weight loss, including after a pregnancy. See photos.

Q:  “I want to get my boobs done – are breast implants safe?”
-Kelly B.
San Clemente

Q:   I am bothered by looseness that is developing in my cheeks and along my jowls but I would like to avoid visible scars.   Please let me know about the modern midface techniques that I have heard can be done without scars.
-Jason P.
Corona, CA

I would like to have my neck tightened and jowls reduced but I am only 42 years old and do not feel that I am ready for a regular face lift yet. What are my other options?
-Judith P.
San Clemente, CA

Q:  I lost 130 pounds after a gastric bypass. I expected to see my belly hanging after I lost the weight but am shocked to see how much skin I still have over my arms, hips, thighs, and buttocks. I work out almost every day but the skin isn’t shrinking at all. Have you seen [...]

Q:   I am 46 yrs old and have been a sun worshiper until recently. Now, I take care of my skin really well and I manage to keep my face looking healthy. The only area that really shows my age are my hands. I have very skinny hands that show my veins [...]