Archive for May, 2010

Los Angeles Skin Care – Dermabrasion Los Angeles

As time passes, our skin begins to show signs of aging. The delicate skin of our face is generally the first to show signs of aging including sun spots, fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin. Advancements in skin care allow us to fight back. Using the latest in skin care techniques, Dr. John Gross uses dermabrasion procedures to improve the appearance of your skin.

Los Angeles Board Certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gross uses dermabrasion to reduce the appearance of fine lines and even deep wrinkles. Acne and scarring can leave behind uneven skin surfaces that can also be treated using Los Angeles dermabrasion. Dermabrasion procedure have gained popularity in part because of the limited recovery time and minimal pain.

We invite you to contact our office to schedule your appointment with Dr. Gross to discuss your skin care options.

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Breast Lift Surgery Pasadena

Women who are unhappy with their breasts are often under the misconception that breast augmentation is the cure all for breast woes. While breast augmentation is a wonderful procedure to help women increase the size of their breasts, there are some women that need more than breast augmentation alone. Pasadena board certified plastic surgeon Dr. John Gross offers a variety of breast procedures including breast lift surgery.

Women who’s breasts that have begun to sag often need a breast lift rather than breast augmentation or breast lift in conjunction with breast augmentation to achieve the results they desire. There are many reasons breasts may begin to sag including age, breast feeding or significant weight loss. In any case, Dr. Gross can help restore your breasts to a more youthful appearance using breast lift surgery.

If you would like to learn more about how breast lift surgery can improve the appearance of your breasts, contact our office to schedule your confidential consultation. Our friendly knowledgeable staff is ready to help you achieve the body of your dreams.

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Los Angeles 410 Allergan Breast Implants – Gummy Bear Implants Los Angeles

Many women contact our office interested in the new “gummy bear” implants. The gummy bear implants or 410 Allergan implants, have not yet been approved by the FDA. Los Angeles Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. John Gross is one of a handful of plastic surgeons selected to participate in an FDA approved clinical study.

Los Angeles Gummy Bear Implants show promise for the most natural looking breast implants. Their ability to hold their tear drop shape helps in maintaining the  natural shape of the breast. The 410 Allergan implants are thinner towards the top of the implant and larger at the bottom. The way the implant gradually gets larger makes the implant less conspicuous.

The 410 Allergan implants were designed not only to give women a longer lasting implant option but the most natural looking implant possible. Contact our office and speak with Janel if you would like to take part in this exciting study. As always, our staff of dedicated medical professionals is here and ready to answer your questions or address any of your Los Angeles breast augmentation concerns.

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Pasadena Body Lift Procedures

There are a number of factors that contribute to excess skin and fat accumulating around the various parts of the body. Significant fluctuation in weight, pregnancy, and genetics all play a part in unwanted skin and fat. Even those who’s genetics keep them rather slim, the effects of time and gravity can become a factor all of their own. Dr. John Gross is a Los Angeles Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who uses Pasadena Body Lift procedures to improve the appearance of sagging skin and excess fat.

A body lift is a surgical procedure Dr. Gross uses to reduce excess fat and skin in the abdomen, lower back area, buttocks and outer thighs. Men and women who opt for a Pasadena body lift find a drastic improvement in  body contour. The body lift procedure actually improves the shape and tone of the underlying tissue that supports fat and skin so it really is a body transformation.

In order to determine if you are a good candidate for a body lift, a consultation with Dr. Gross will be needed. After your medical history is evaluated and you discuss your goals for cosmetic surgery, Dr. Gross will devise a surgical plan that meets your goals. Patients who under go a Pasadena Body Lift often report a renewed self confidence in their appearance.

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Removing Unwanted Hair With Los Angeles Laser Hair Removal

Some people are genetically predisposed to excess facial or body hair. For some, this excess body hair can be the source of anxiety and frustration, particularly among women. Luckily for those who want to be rid of this unwanted body hair, Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon Dr. Gross offers laser hair removal.

The laser works by creating a beam of high-intensity light that penetrates deep into skin tissues. The hair pigment then absorbs this light and turns it into heat, damaging and weakening the hair follicle. The result is a dramatic reduction in hair re-growth. Pasadena plastic surgeon Dr. Gross uses state-of-the-art equipment and the latest in hair removal techniques. The Candela GentleLase machine used by Dr. Gross delivers outstanding Los Angeles hair removal results.

Both men and women can benefit from laser hair removal. A consultation with Dr. Gross will be needed to discuss your individual needs. In many cases, patients will need to come back for multiple visits to achieve the results they are looking for. To schedule your consultation for Pasadena laser hair removal, contact our office. We look forward to working with you to meet all of your cosmetic procedure needs.

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Los Angeles Prominent Ear Correction

Some people are born with ears that stick out from the side of the head and largely more noticeable than the average persons ears. Ears that are too large or stick out too far from the side of a persons head can make them feel self conscious about their appearance. Advances in cosmetic surgery have allowed surgeons like Pasadena Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. John Gross to use procedures like Los Angeles Otoplasty to correct this imperfection.

Otoplasty, or commonly referred to as ear surgery, surgically sets the ears back against the sides of the head, so the protrusion is minimized and the ears are brought to a normative position on the sides of the head.  Los Angeles plastic surgeon Dr. Gross has performed a number of otoplasty procedures on both children and adults. Lost Angeles Otoplasty can typically be performed at any time after age 4. Many parents find that correcting otoplasty at a younger age prevents their child from potential teasing and emotional stress at school.

Los Angeles Otoplasty is a very personalized procedure. A consultation with Dr. Gross will help you understand how ear surgery can improve the appearance of your ears. We invite you to contact our office to learn more about this procedure or to schedule your consultation with Dr. Gross.

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Los Angeles Liposuction Procedure

Endless hours in the gym don’t always eliminate excess fat in the trouble areas of our body. Everyone’s trouble area is different and requires a different amount of attention. Some find that their hips and thighs don’t slim down the way they would like while others find fat has made its self at home around their neck. Los Angeles Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. John Gross uses Pasadena Liposuction to remove these troublesome fat deposits.

Los Angeles Liposuction may be a good option for patients who are in relatively good shape but are bothered  by excess fat in isolated areas that do not improve with diet or exercise. Dr. Gross skillfully uses liposuction to slim and reshape specific areas of the body by removing localized fat deposits. Patients who undergo Pasadena liposuction see an improvement in body proportion and contour. No matter what your trouble area may be, Dr. Gross will help you achieve the body you’ve been working so hard to get.

During your Pasadena liposuction consultation Dr. Gross will ask questions regarding your medical history and your motivations for considering liposuction. This information will help Dr. Gross determine if you are a good candidate for liposuction and if so, help him devise a surgical plan that will best meet your goals. Click here to schedule your liposuction consultation in Pasadena with Dr. Gross.

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Los Angeles Breast Reduction – Breast Reduction Surgery Pasadena

With over 300,000 women undergoing breast augmentation for larger breasts, many people wonder why anyone would consider Los Angeles breast reduction surgery. What many people don’t realize is that excessively large breast can cause self consciousness and physical pain. Pasadena Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. John Gross can help relieve the emotional and physical pain with Pasadena breast reduction surgery.

Excessively large breasts often cause back, neck and shoulder pain impairing a woman to lead an active lifestyle. Clothing that fits properly is difficult to find. Some women avoid potentially revealing situations like going to be beach due to their self consciousness.  Dr. Gross uses breast reduction surgery to remove excess fat in the breasts, glandular tissue and skin to achieve a breast size that is proportionate to a woman’s body as well as to alleviate the discomfort associated with overly large breasts.

Los Angeles breast reduction surgery can also improve the shape of the breasts and reposition the areola if necessary. During your consultation Dr. Gross will discuss your goals for breast reduction surgery as well as offer surgical options such as incision placement. Dr. Gross will work with you to devise a surgical plan that will meet your goals and leave you with smaller, more youthful, more firm breasts that are in proportion to the rest of your body.

We invite you to contact our office to schedule your Los Angeles breast reduction consultation. Our staff of dedicated professionals is ready to answer your questions and make you feel at home in our Pasadena Plastic Surgery office.

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