Archive for July, 2010

Restoring Youth to Your Face with Pasadena Brow Lift, Forehead Lift

Have signs of aging begun to appear across your face? Are frown lines making you appear older than you are? There are a number of cosmetic procedures designed to reverse signs of aging. Using Los Angeles brow lift procedures, Dr. Gross is able to restore youth to your face.

A brow lift, sometimes referred to as a forehead lift improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in the forehead. During the procedure, Dr. Gross will tighten forehead muscles through tiny incisions. The procedure generally takes approximately 2 hours. Patients can generally return to work in about a week.

To learn more about forehead lifts and how they can restore youth to your face, contact our office to schedule your confidential consultation with Dr. Gross.

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Body Lift Pasadena – Body Contouring Procedures

Losing a significant amount of weight is quite an accomplishment regardless of whether or not it was due to bariatric surgery or hard work in the gym combined with a healthy diet. Unfortunately, it is common for men and women who have lost significant amounts of weight to be left with lose sagging skin as a reminder of the size they once were. Using Los Angeles body lift procedures, Dr. John Gross is able to remove the excess skin.

A body lift addressing the sagging skin that has collected around the abdomen, thighs, back, and bottocks. During body lift surgery, Dr. Gross will remove excess skin and fat when necessary and repair the underlying muscles improving the shape and tone of the areas being treated. In some cases, liposuction may be used in conjunction with body lift surgery to produce optimal results.

If you have lost a great deal of weight and would like to discuss the final step in your weight loss journey, contact our office to schedule your confidential consultation. Dr. Gross will work with you to create a plan to meet your body goals .

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Pasadena Breast Lift Surgery

Women who are unhappy with their breasts often believe that breast augmentation is the answer to their problem. While that may be the case if you are unhappy with the size of your breasts, sagging breasts may be better remedied with Los Angeles breast lift surgery. Pasadena board certified plastic surgeon Dr. John Gross will help you determine if breast lift surgery is right for you.

There are many reasons breasts begin to sag. Aging, genetics, breast feeding and significant weight loss are among some of the most common reasons women begin to see their breasts sag. Breast lift surgery is designed to reposition sagging breasts into a more youthful position. In some cases, the areola can be placed higher on the breast as well. Breast lift surgery is a rejuvenation procedure for your breasts. If you would like to increase the size of your breasts as well as lift them, Pasadena breast lift surgery may be combined with breast augmentation.

The first step in achieving the breasts you desire, is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Gross. During your consultation Dr. Gross will listed to your needs and help you determine the best procedures to meet your body goals.

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Removing Unwanted Hair with Pasadena Laser Hair Removal

There are many people that live with hair on their body that they find bothersome. The most common being women who have unsightly facial hair they would like to be rid of. Using the latest in laser technology, Dr. John Gross is able to remove unwanted hair from various parts of the body.

Laser hair removal has become increasingly popular in recent years in part due to the results it is able to produce. The procedure takes anywhere from a few minutes to over an hour depending on the part of body being treated. In most cases, patients will need a number of procedures to achieve the level of hair loss they desire.

Laser hair removal can be used on large areas of the skin such as the arms and legs and smaller areas of the body like the face. Not everyone will achieve the same results as laser hair removal largely depends on the color and texture of your hair.

If you would like to discuss how you can benefit from Pasadena Laser Hair Removal, contact our office to schedule your consultation with Dr. Gross.

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Breast Augmentation Los Angeles – Pasadena Breast Implants

There are many reasons women are unhappy with their breasts. The most common complaint? Women are most commonly unhappy with the size of their breasts. Each year in the United States, over 300,000 women increase the size of their breasts with breast augmentation. Pasadena board certified plastic surgeon Dr. John Gross performs a number of breast augmentation procedures each year for women around the Los Angeles area and beyond.

There are a number of breast augmentation options a woman must consider. During your breast augmentation consultation with Dr. Gross, you will discuss your options for type of implant, placement of the incision and placement of the implant. There are no implant options that are universally considered best for everyone. Dr. Gross will help you determine which options will best meet your goals and produce optimal results.

The first step in achieving the breasts you desire is scheduling a consultation with Dr. Gross. The consultation will be informative, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and address any concerns you may have.

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Los Angeles Ear Surgery – Otoplasty Pasadena

As children, we begin to notice what makes us different from others. Children who’s ears stick out from the sides of their head are often the subject of teasing and may suffer with self esteem issues as a result. As adults, many women opt for hair styles that allow them to cover their ears. Using Otoplasty, Dr. John Gross is able to improve the appearance of the ears, setting them back against the side of the head.

Otoplasty or ear surgery is a surgical procedure in which Dr. Gross makes small incisions behind the ears to reposition them closer to the side of the head. This procedure can be performed on children, teens or adults. Due to the location of the incisions there is very little if any visible scarring. The length of the procedure varies on the severity of the ears being corrected but generally lasts anywhere between 1 1/2 and 3 hours.

If you would like to discuss ear surgery for you or your child, contact our office to schedule your confidential consultation with Dr. Gross.

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Breast Reduction Surgery Los Angeles

With over 300,000 women undergoing breast augmentation to increase the size of their breasts, many wonder why anyone would consider reducing the size of their breasts. But what seems like a dream to some may in reality be a burden. Using Los Angeles breast reduction surgery, Dr. John Gross is able to alleviate the physical pain and emotional stress associated with extra large breasts.

Pasadena board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gross understands the troubles associated with large breasts. Women who’s breasts are too large for their body often find it difficult to find clothing that fits properly. The stress put on the neck, shoulders and back causes pain in every day life and can make physical activity almost impossible without pain or discomfort. Breast reduction surgery alleviates all of these by reducing the size and weight of the breasts, creating breasts that are more firm and in better proportion with the rest of the body.

Breast reduction surgery is not only physically changing but can have a significant impact on the self esteem as well. If you would like to discuss breast reduction surgery, contact our office to schedule a consultation with Dr. Gross.

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Trimming Your Trouble Areas with Pasadena Liposuction

There are various parts of our body that fat likes to collect. The midsection, upper arms, thighs, hips, and buttocks are among the most common areas people struggle with pockets of fat. Using the latest in surgical techniques, Los Angeles board certified plastic surgeon Dr. John Gross uses Pasadena liposuction to remove these pockets of fat.

Diet and exercise is the preferred method of weight loss. Unfortunately, the above mentioned trouble areas don’t always respond well to diet and exercise often leaving people feeling defeated. While liposuction is not a form of weight loss, it is a good alternative for some after hours in the gym and a good diet do not produce the results they are looking for. A consultation with Dr. Gross is needed to determine if you are a good candidate for liposuction.

If you are ready to discuss how you might benefit from liposuction, contact our office to schedule your confidential consultation. Dr. Gross will help you determine if liposuction alone is the right procedure for you.

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Pasadena Male Breast Reduction Surgery – Gynecomastia

While not a serious medical problem, enlarged breasts can cause pain and embarrassment. While excessive breast tissue can occur in men of all ages, it is most common in young men going through puberty.  Gynecomastia, the name for the condition in which men have excessive breast tissue does not respond to diet and exercise. Pasadena plastic surgeon Dr. John Gross helps these men return to a more normal appearance using male breast reduction surgery.

A man or boy with gynecomastia often struggles with anxiety over such simple acts as taking off his shirt at the beach. For men who feel self-conscious about their appearance, Pasadena breast reduction surgery may be the answer. The procedure removes fat and or glandular tissue from the breasts and in extreme cases removes excess skin, resulting in a chest that is flatter, firmer, and better contoured.

Contact our office to schedule your confidential consultation to discuss how breast reduction surgery can improve the quality of your life.

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