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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Los Angeles Nose Surgery – Rhinoplasty Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty or nose surgery is a very popular procedure that can make profound differences not only in the balance of facial features, but also in a person’s self-esteem. There are many aesthetic improvements Los Angeles plastic surgeon Dr. John Gross is able to make using Los Angeles Rhinoplasty.
There are many reasons a person may be unhappy with the shape of their nose. Using nose surgery Dr. Gross is able to decreasing or increasing the size of the nose, altering the tip or bridge of the nose, even narrowing or changing the shape of the nostrils. Although rhinoplasty is most often sought for cosmetic reasons, it can also help correct structural defects that may cause breathing problems.
Contact our office to learn more about rhinoplasty surgery.
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Los Angeles Arm Lift Surgery – Brachioplasty Los Angeles
Droopy, sagging upper arms can make you feel self conscious in a short sleeve shirt, and you may as well forget about that red strapless dress you have been eyeing. Sound familiar? If so, Los Angeles plastic surgery Dr. John Gross may be able to help using arm lift surgery.
There are a number of reasons the skin of the upper arms begins to sag. Significant weight loss and genetics are two of the biggest contributing factors to unsightly upper arms. An arm lift , performed with or without liposuction, can help create a well-defined, trim and toned upper arm that complements your figure as well as your wardrobe.
Summer is a great time for arm lift surgery. Dr. Gross is a skilled plastic surgeon able to create beautifully toned arms. Contact our office to schedule your consultation and see how you can benefit from arm lift surgery.
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Los Angeles Lip Augmentation Creating Fuller Lips
A plump pout is universally synonymous with youth, and an icon of sensuality. Unfortunately, not everyone is born with a perfect pucker. Today, when it comes to Los Angeles lip augmentation, there have never been more options available to enhance what Mother Nature gave you. If fuller lips is what you want, Los Angeles board certified plastic surgeon Dr. John Gross can help.
Lip augmentation is a procedure that uses synthetic or biological products or surgical restructuring to enhance the lips. Lip enhancement can be achieved by many procedures, some better than others. Using fat harvested from another part of the body, Dr. Gross is able to create fuller, plumper lips reducing fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth. The benefit of using fat harvested from another part of the body is the reduced risk of reaction.
Lip augmentation is one of the easiest ways to enhance your facial features. Contact our office to schedule your consultation with Dr. Gross and be on your way to a plump pout that compliments your facial features.
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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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Los Angeles Photo Facial
Taking care of our face is one of the easiest ways to battle signs of aging. Using the latest in skin care techniques, Los Angeles plastic surgeon Dr. John Gross is able to help you reduce signs of aging and restore a youthful glow to your skin. One of the many procedures Dr. Gross offers for skin rejuvenation is a Photo Facial.
Los Angeles Photo Facials improve the appearance of damaged or aging skin. People that have undergone photo facial treatment find that their skin has better tone and appears smoother. Photo Facials are ideal for treating age spots, sun-damaged skin, and rosacea. While it may take more than one visit to see the full effects of a photo facial, the results can be truly amazing.
If you are unhappy with the appearance of your skin and would like to discuss how Dr. Gross can improve the appearance of your skin using photo facial procedures, contact our office to schedule your confidential consultation.
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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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