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Posted March 21, 2014 in Health & Fitness, Skin Care, Uncategorized
From big screen movies to red carpet award ceremonies, perhaps you’ve wondered how the world’s A-listers manage to always look so flawless. Even though many of us would like to believe that our favorite celebrities look magnificent the moment they roll out of bed in the morning, we know truthfully that’s not the case. To […]
Read MorePosted March 03, 2014 in Financing Options, Uncategorized
Care Credit – Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Payment Plans Since most cosmetic procedures, including surgery and office treatments such as Botox or Juvederm, are not covered by health insurance, many prospective patients believe that the cost would be excessive for them. Just as financing exists to make it possible to buy a car, however, there […]
Read MorePosted February 27, 2014 in Body Contouring, Breast Augmentation, Liposuction, Tummy Tuck, Uncategorized
Dr. Taleisnik has been a practicing plastic surgeon since joining his father’s group in 1997 for patients in Orange County. He specializes in a wide range of procedures for cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. He attracts a diverse clientele due to his customized and comprehensive care provided at his plastic surgery practice. Dr. Taleisnik is in […]
Read MorePosted February 27, 2014 in Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants, Uncategorized
Rippling of the skin after breast augmentation can sometimes decrease a patient’s satisfaction with an otherwise perfect surgery. Breast implants themselves can have surface irregularities that lead to a “wrinkled” or a “ridged” appearance of the skin in certain areas of the breasts. Rippling can also occur when the breast tissues and skin “stick” to […]
Read MorePosted February 10, 2014 in Military Personnel Surgery, Uncategorized
The first time that I received an e-mail requesting information about breast augmentation from a young woman on active duty in Iraq, I was amazed. It was surreal to realize that I was sitting in my living room corresponding with someone in an active war zone halfway around the world, and to recognize that people […]
Read MorePosted December 13, 2013 in Body Contouring, Liposuction, Male Surgery, Uncategorized
Remove Unwanted Fat With Liposuction Liposuction is one of the most common and effective surgeries that I perform. This procedure removes fat by suctioning it with a thin tube, using small incisions that can usually be placed in very inconspicuous locations. It is important to understand that liposuction is not a weight loss procedure. If […]
Read MorePosted August 03, 2012 in Body Contouring, Liposuction, Uncategorized
Liposuction – Weight Loss and Gain Liposuction is one of the most popular cosmetic surgical procedures, and for good reason. Using tiny incisions, liposuction can produce significant improvements in body contour. There are many misconceptions about liposuction, however, especially concerning its relationship to weight loss or gain. Liposuction is not a “weight loss” procedure. Patients […]
Read MorePosted November 11, 2011 in Body Contouring, Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia), Male Surgery, Uncategorized
Male Breast Reduction Procedure Gynecomastia, or male breast enlargement, often causes significant physical and emotional distress. This condition may develop during teenage years or earlier, when it can be especially traumatic, but also occurs later in life. Patients are usually embarrassed to remove their shirts in public, and sometimes have such severe gynecomastia that the […]
Read MorePosted November 02, 2011 in Breast Cancer, Breast Implants, Health & Fitness, Uncategorized
Breast Implants and Mammograms In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I think it is appropriate, and very important, to discuss the impact of breast implants and breast augmentation on mammograms and breast cancer detection. Breast implants do interfere slightly with the ability to visualize ALL of the breast tissue during a mammogram. Reputable breast […]
Read MorePosted October 19, 2011 in Body Contouring, Liposuction, Male Surgery, Tummy Tuck, Uncategorized
Liposuction Or Tummy Tuck, Which Is Right For Me? Many people are unhappy with the appearance of their tummies, or abdomens, for a variety of reasons. Some women develop stretch marks after pregnancy, or skin laxity and wrinkles that do not resolve with time and weight loss. Both men and women who have lost large […]
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