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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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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 Male Breast Reduction – Gynecomastia
The self esteem of men around adolescence is rather delicate. The over development of breast tissue in males around this time is incredibly common and can have a devastating effect on self esteem. Excess breast tissue in men is called gynecomastia. This condition not only effects adolescent men but also older men, men on medications, or men that have lost significant weight. In the vast majority of cases, the cause is unknown. The only known physical remedy is male breast reduction surgery.
Los Angeles Gynecomastia procedures can be performed under general anesthesia or under local anesthesia with intravenous sedation and takes between 1 and 2 hours. Reduction of breast volume can many times be accomplished with ultrasound assisted liposuction. In some cases, a small incision may need to be made in order to remove tissue directly. In rare, extreme cases, skin may be removed from around the areola. Dr. Gross will work with you to determine the best course of action to produce optimal results for your situation.
Los Angeles plastic surgeon Doctor John Gross understands that a sensitive condition such as gynecomasita can be emotionally damaging causing anxiety over simple tasks like taking a shirt off at the beach. Dr. Gross offers his patients a safe, confidential environment to discuss male breast reduction procedures.
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