Archive for September, 2010

Restoring Youth to Your Eyes with Blepharoplasty – Pasadena Eyelid Surgery

The delicate skin around the eyes is one of the first places to show signs of aging. Fine lines, wrinkles and loose skin around the eyes can make a person look years older than they truly are. Using Blepharoplasty, Dr. Gross can improve the appearance of these signs of aging.

Blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery is an effective treatment of fine lines, loose skin and puffiness around the eyes. During the procedure, Dr. Gross will make incisions in the eyelids to reposition fat deposits and tighten muscles around the eyes. Dr. Gross strives to hide all incisions, leaving the patient with little or no telltale signs of surgery.

A consultation with Dr. Gross is needed to determine if you are a good candidate for eyelid surgery. If you are unhappy with the appearance of the person staring back at you in the mirror, contact our office to schedule your confidential consultation. We will help you create a treatment plan to help you achieve a more youthful appearance.

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Brow Lift Los Angeles – Forehead Lift

The skin around our face is extremely delicate. Aging, gravity, pollution and the sun can have negative effects on our skin particularly that of our face. We can now reverse premature signs of aging using the latest in facial rejuvenation procedures.

Designed to treat the fine lines and wrinkles in the forehead, a brow lift, or forehead lift is an effective procedure  used to restore youth to the upper part of the face. Brow lift procedures are often combined with other facial rejuvenation procedures such as face lift, eyelid lift or dermal fillers. Patients who undergo forehead lift procedures appear more youthful and alert.

Dr. Gross offers a number of facial rejuvenation procedures. We invite you to schedule a consultation with Dr. Gross to determine which rejuvenation procedure is right for you.

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Los Angeles Ear Surgery – Otoplasty

Many children, both male and female, are born with ears that stick out rather far from the side of their head. Ears that stick out too far from the side of the head can be a source of teasing among children causing self esteem setbacks. Otoplasty is a cosmetic procedure designed to set the ears back farther on the side of the head.

Dr. Gross has extensive experience performing ear surgery on both children and adults. Children may be eligible for the procedure as early as 4 years old. Children who undergo the procedure can be spared years of teasing. Adults who have learned to live with their protruding ears are given an opportunity to live life without worrying about their hair covering their ears or wearing garments to cover their ears.

Otoplasty, or ear surgery is one of the most rewarding procedures Dr. Gross performs. He thoroughly enjoys improving his patients quality of life with procedures like otoplasty. We invite you to contact our office to learn more about ear surgery and how it can improve your appearance.

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Achieving a More Firm Slender Midsection with Abdominoplasty – Los Angeles Tummy Tuck

When fat collects around the midsection, it is very difficult to get rid of. Both men and women struggle to shed pockets of fat that have made themselves at home around the abdomen. Additionally, women who have had children may suffer from weak abdominal muscles that cause the abdomen to protrude over the pant line. Using Pasadena Abdominoplasty, Dr. Gross can improve the appearance of your midsection.

Abdominoplasty or tummy tuck surgery is used to remove excess fat and skin from the abdomen and tighten abdominal muscles. In many cases, liposuction is performed in conjunction with tummy tuck surgery to help achieve optimal body contouring results. Women who consider abdominoplasty most commonly suffer from loose or sagging skin due to heredity, pregnancy or fluctuation in weight. Men who look to tummy tuck surgery to help them achieve their body goals often due so after significant weight loss has left them with loose sagging skin.

If you would like to learn more about tummy tuck procedures or would like to discuss how you may benefit from abdominoplasty, contact our office and schedule your consultation with board certified plastic surgeon Dr. John Gross.

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Rejuvenate Your Breasts with Los Angeles Breast Lift

Over time, breasts may begin to sag. Not only to the effects of time and gravity take over, but genetics and childbirth also play a part in sagging breasts. Women who are unhappy with the appearance of their sagging breasts can achieve more youthful looking breasts with Los Angeles breast lift surgery.

Breast lift surgery is used to lift the breasts into a more youthful position. Breasts that have lost their firmness or skin elasticity can also benefit from breast lift surgery. In some cases, Dr. Gross may also reposition the areolas to complete the rejuvenated appearance.

Many women can benefit from breast lift surgery. Breast lift surgery can also be combined with breast augmentation should a woman want to restore mass to her breasts as well as lift them into a more youthful position. To learn more about breast lift procedures, contact our office and schedule your confidential consultation today!

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Achieving the Body You Desire with Los Angeles Liposuction

We are not all able to achieve the body we desire in the gym. There are many parts of the body that are more difficult to tone than others including the upper arms, abdomen and thighs. Using liposuction, board certified plastic surgeon Dr. John Gross is able to remove pockets of fat creating a better contoured body.

Liposuction is not a form of weight loss. It is an alternative options for those who were not able to achieve the body they desire in the gym. Through very small incisions, Dr. Gross removes fat from various parts of the body. In most cases, there is very minimal scarring if any at all. Patients find that after liposuction, their clothing fits better and they have a restored sense of self confidence with their new better contoured body.

The best candidates for liposuction are those who are in relatively good shape and health but have localized pockets of fat they would like to get rid of. A consultation with Dr. Gross is needed to determine if you are a good candidate for liposuction procedures.

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