Archive for June, 2010

Los Angeles Botox Treatments

In the battle against signs of aging, BOTOX has become one of the most popular weapons in a plastic surgeons arsenal. Los Angeles plastic surgeon Dr. John Gross uses BOTOX to treat a number of facials signs of aging including fine lines, wrinkles, and crows feet. While BOTOX is not a permanent solution to bothersome signs of aging, regularly scheduled treatments can keep you looking years younger.

B Botulinum toxin, or BOTOX, works by temporarily weakening the muscles which cause wrinkles. BOTOX is most commonly used to treat wrinkles in the forehead, frown lines between the eyes and the “crow’s feet” areas around the eyes. The selection of injection points is critical to the success of the procedure. Dr. Gross will determine the best injection points for each location to be treated. These points may not be located on the wrinkle itself, but at the area where the muscle contracts.

Contact our office for more information about how BOTOX can keep you looking young. In 20 minutes or less, BOTOX can have you looking refreshed and rejuvenated.

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Educating Patients About Los Angeles Plastic Surgery

Los Angeles board certified plastic surgeon Dr. John Gross believes that one of the key’s to any successful plastic surgery procedure is realistic expectations for results. One of the way s to achieve realistic expectations is through patient education. In effort to inform patients about the benefits and risks involved with plastic surgery as well as the options available for various procedures, Dr. Gross has compiled some of the most important plastic surgery information and made it available to any one considering plastic surgery.

Men and women interested in procedures involved the face, neck, arms, breasts, abdomen, and legs will find important information regarding the various procedures used to treat these body parts. This information may answer many of your plastic surgery questions as well as raise new ones. In any case, we hope you find this information useful in making your decisions about Los Angeles plastic surgery.

If you would like to discuss the procedure you are interested in with Dr. Gross, contact our office to schedule a consultation. Dr. Gross and his staff are ready to help make your plastic surgery dreams a reality.

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Getting Ready for Summer with Los Angeles Plastic Surgery

As summer creeps closer more men and women are hitting the gym in effort to get ready for swim suit season. While some people will find success in the gym, many will  be left feeling defeated when their trouble area does not respond well to diet and exercise. Los Angeles board certified plastic surgeon Dr. John Gross sees many men and women in the spring who are looking for a solution to their trouble areas in time for summer.

One of the most common summer procedures is liposuction. Liposuction has gained popularity in recent years as techniques become safer and results become more impressive. Liposuction can be used to remove fat deposits from various parts of the body including the abdomen, hips, thighs and knees; all parts of the body that often don’t respond well to traditional diet and exercise.

Abdominoplasty is another common summer time procedure. More commonly known as a tummy tuck, men and women visit Dr. Gross to undergo abdominoplasty for a firm, slender midsection. A tummy tuck is designed to tighten abdominal muscles and remove excess fat and skin. In some cases, liposuction may be used in conjunction with abdominoplasty for optimal results.

If you feel like you need help getting the summer body of your dreams, contact our office to schedule your confidential consultation.

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Pasadena Eyelid Surgery

If restoring youth to your face is your goal, there are many procedures you may want to consider. No matter what part of your face you are unhappy with, Los Angeles board certified plastic surgeon Dr. John Gross can help you appear younger and more refreshed using a variety of procedures.

If the skin around your eyes has begun to sag you may be looking far older than you really are. Using Pasadena eyelid surgery or Blepharoplasty, Dr. Gross is able to improve the appearance of your upper and lower eyelids. Blepharoplasty is used to correct some of the most common signs of aging such as sagging skin, bags under they yes and drooping eyelids.

Many people can benefit from eyelid surgery. We invite you to contact our office to schedule an appointment to discuss your individual needs and be on your way to a more youthful, rejuvenated appearance.

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Restoring Youth with Los Angeles Browlift

Los Angeles board certified plastic surgeon Dr. John Gross offers a number of procedures designed to restore youth to your face. Each procedure targets a specific part of the face, helping men and women appear more youthful. The area above the eyes is one of the most common areas men and women visit Dr. Gross in hopes of improving.

Using Los Angeles browlift or sometimes referred to as a forehead lift, Dr. Gross is able to improve the appearance of sagging eyebrows and frown lines in the forehead. The result is a more relaxed, refreshed appearance.  One of the many reasons browlifts have become so popular is they are commonly performed in conjunction with other rejuvenating procedures such as a facelift or eyelid lift.

If you would like to learn more about brow lift surgeries or how a browlift procedure can benefit you, contact our office to schedule a consultation.

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