South Bay Plastic Surgeons

A face lift, also known as a rhytidectomy, is designed to restore a refreshed, rejuvenated and more youthful look to your face and neck. Instead of the maligned stereotyped “pulled” or “tight” look, state of the art face lifts focus on restoring the youthful volumes and curves faces had in their earlier years before gravity pulled things down. Gravity forces the face to lose both bony and soft tissue volume, creating hallowing, sagging and wrinkles. Vertical resuspension, soft tissue augmentation and filling, structural work on underlying deeper facial tissue, and various skin resurfacing techniques are all utilized to plan the optimal approach to the individual’s face. Each facelift surgery can vary according to the patient’s problems and principle concerns. Blepharoplasty (eyelid rejuvenation) , rhinoplasty, and forehead lifts also may be considered when evaluating and planning options for facial rejuvenation.

A "mini–facelift" or “limited incision facelift” is an operation designed to give more results through fewer and shorter incisions with a shortened recovery time. Sometimes this has been referred to as the "s" lift or the "vertical" lift. Whereas the traditional facelift utilizes incisions that cross back behind and above the ear into the posterior/occipital hair and temporal hair, mini lifts limit the length of the incisions - sometimes not even transgressing into the posterior hair or limiting the upper scar to just the top of the ear. Each person’s face is different and the optimal approach to address facial issues is chosen individually for each patient. If there is too much lax and excess skin to be taken up, a traditional facelift may still be the best option for an individual. When performing a patient’s second facelift, often times a limited incision/mini-facelift approach is chosen.

Communication between the doctor and patient are essential in setting the goals of your rhinoplasty. A nose should provide you two functions: it should breathe well and be aesthetically pleasing. The same nose does not fit every person. The reshaping of a nose is based on proportions of your face--made to fit you. Reshaping a nose to create a balanced facial harmony may in some cases also require chin augmentation.

Enhancing the cheek and adding volume to better define the cheek is easily accomplished with specially designed implants. Many different shapes, sizes and materials are available from which to choose. Additionally, one's own fat can be used in transfering and grafting fat to augment the cheek and face. Newer injectable fillers such as juvederm, restylane, radiesse, and perlane can also be used for augmenting the cheek area. Although still temporary, these injectable fillers can last 6 months to several years.

Chemical peel refers to a procedure that uses chemical means (as opposed to laser or mechanical means) to resurface deep layers of the skin to restore a healthier, more youthful, and even texture to the skin of the face, eyes, neck, chest and hands. The resurfacing removes fine lines and greatly diminish deeper ones by removing the top, and damaged, layers of skin that contain hyperpigmentation and fine lines. There are a variety of chemicals (mostly acid compounds) and varying strengths that the surgeon can utilize dependent upon your particular skin needs. Due to the intensity of the procedure, a sedation is commonly given to the patient to tolerate the procedure without discomfort.

Ears are nearly fully grown by the age of four -- so there's no need for children to be teased or ridiculed during their early school years. Ear reduction surgery for prominent ears can be done safely at a young age or anytime thereafter. Otoplasty, or ear surgery, is designed to set back the ears closer to the head or to reduce the size of larger ears. The surgery leaves a faint scar camouflaged in the groove on the backside of the ear. The surgery is performed as an outpatient surgery and the patient returns home the same day of surgery. The ears will be tender and post-operative pain is controlled with oral medications. The patient's head is wrapped with a compression bandage that will keep the ears positioned properly while healing. The patient is required to wear the garment for at least the first week. Most patients return to work or school after the garment has been removed, but patients must be careful of activities that can damage the ear area for another five weeks.

Your own fat may be harvested from a region of your body and used for filling regions of your face or body. Fat grafting is uitlized in many regions of the face:

Breast enlargement/augmentation both increases volume and fullness of the breast while providing some lift when minor sagging is present. Implants come in many different volumes, size ratios, shapes, textures (smooth or textured) and are filled with either saline or silicone, or a combination of both. There are also expandable implants in which the volume can be adjusted postoperatively for several months. Implants can be placed either below the pectoralis major muscle (subpectoral) , or on top of the pectoralis muscle, below the breast tissue (subglandular) . There are three alternate incisions used to place the breast implant: periareolar (around the lower border of the areola) , transaxillary (within a crease in the armpit) and inframammary (just above the lower breast fold) . It is the woman's choice as to the incision site, implant type, and breast size. Sometimes, the individual's particular breast shape and anatomy influence the choice of the best operative approach. Dr. verbin will discuss your best options with you, but ultimately, it will be your desires and goals that determine the implant and incision site used for the augmentation.

Considering breast reduction? No need to suffer or feel self-conscious with large, pendulous breasts. Overdeveloped breasts cause a variety of medical problems due to carrying the extra weight of the breasts. Neck and back pain, indentations in the shoulders from bra straps, and skin problems underneath the breasts may develop. Even skeletal deformities, breathing problems and restricted physical activity happen.

Botox cosmetic is a simple, nonsurgical injection administered by dr. verbin. The treatment can temporarily smooth moderate to severe frown lines on the brow and around the eyes. Botox can also be used to relieve excessive sweating in the underarms and hands. The injection takes only ten minutes to perform and results last three to five months. Botox cosmetic no longer has the monopoly on the eradication of forehead wrinkles. The fda has approved dysport, an acetylchone release inhibitor and neuromuscular blocking agent that has, in clinical trials, demonstrated a four to five month duration. Dysport is priced equally with botox, but with dysport's long duration period--you get fabulous bang for your buck.

Sculptra is a fda approved injectable material that is injected into deep layers beneath the skin to smooth moderately deep lines and in areas of facial hollowing due to aging and fat loss (atrophy) . As the body processes the material (l polylactic acid) , the body produces collagen over a six week period, causing deep lines and hollows to plump and and reduce in appearance.

Restylane is an injectable material that is used in the face to plump the lips, fill wrinkles, accentuate cheeks and fill out smile and laugh lines. Restylane is composed of synthetic hyaluronic acid, which adds volume when injected to minimize wrinkles and add volume. Hyaluronic acid exists naturally in all living organisms and is a natural component of our connective tissues, including our skin. Results from the restylane injection are immediate and last up to a year, with essentially no down time. A little swelling may be present for a day or two, and the enhancement retains volume over the course of time, staying soft and natural.

Here is how it works: see a groupon or living social deal for laser hair removal or ipl photofacial treatments during the month of august and we will match the price they are offering! The deal must be within 10 miles of our torrance location. Treatments must be performed on wednesdays only. This offer is good only for new or first time laser patients. You must call and pay for the treatment deal during the real groupon and living social deadline (we will honor offers that expire after our business hours on the following business day only) . Size of areas are pre-defined by south bay aesthetics. Treatments cancelled within 24 hours will be forfeited.

Laser hair reduction utilizes light technology to destroy hair follicles at their roots, and therefore, incapacitate the follicle's ability to regrow in the future. The laser's light energy focuses on the pigment found within the hair follicle. The burst of energy is tunneled down from the tip of the hair follicle to it's root, where the nutrients needed to create and nuture a hair follicle live. The burst of energy destroys the root of the hair (where it also holds the most pigment and therefore receives the highest amount of energy burst) . The surrounding nutrients are also damaged, thus leaving the hair unable to grow in the future.

Dermabrasion refers to a procedure that uses mechanical means (as opposed to laser or chemical means) to resurface deep layers of the skin to restore a healthier, more youthful, and even texture to the skin of the face, neck, and hands. The resurfacing removes fine lines and greatly diminish deeper ones by removing the top, and damaged, layers of skin that contain hyperpigmentation and fine lines. Dermabrasion works similarly to sand paper on rough wood. Small layers are peeled away to make the face even in texture and color. Due to the intensity of the procedure, a sedation is commonly given to the patient to tolerate the procedure without discomfort.

Liposuction is a body sculpting technique used to remove unwanted fat deposits from areas of the body that are resistant to moderate exercise and appropriate diet. The process permanently removes fat cells from the areas treated. The areas most commonly treated are the face (including the cheeks, neck and underneath the chin) , the axillary region, breasts, abdomen, waist and hips, trochanteric areas (saddle bags) , thighs, knees and ankles. For men, liposuction is commonly performed on the neck, flanks or "love handles", abdomen, and chest. In can also be used to further define the abdominal musculature using superficial liposculpture - the rectus abdominal muscles are etched out along the inscription of the muscles and the lateral border.

Tummy tuck‏ (also known as abdominoplasty) is an operation that corrects a loose, stretched stomach and in the process removes all necessary extra skin and contours the full areas of the flanks and hips with liposuction. For those patients that require excessive loose skin to be removed, the stalk of the belly button (umbilicus) will need a new exit created in the newly draped skin. This requires an incision around the belly button, which quickly fades and looks like a normal belly button scar.

Quite a‏ few factors can cause changes in the appearance of the arms that leave a patient wanting a cosmetic improvement. Changes in weight, family genetics, and the aging process can all contribute to excess skin and fat collecting on the underside of the arm -- sometimes causing almost batwing-like flaps. Diet and exercise may help you lose excess fat deposits, but very little but surgery can eradicate excess and drooping skin.

Pregnancy can cause dramatic changes, leaving extra skin, stretch marks and sagging. A mommy makeover (mom job or mommy tuck) can include a combination of breast lift (with or without implants) , tummy tuck, liposuction and fat grafting to the buttocks.

Our faces can tell many stories, and while wrinkles might say ‘experience,’ droopiness can say ‘tired.’ dr. christopher verbin is known for his exceptional surgical face lifts, but he also offers his patients a non-surgical ultrasound treatment that counteracts the effects of time and gravity. The beauty of this 30-60 minute face and neck treatment is that it uses the body’s own regenerative response to gently and gradually restore memory to the skin and underlying tissue support – all without surgery and downtime.

Any skin can be measurably improved. Common conditions including the appearance of sun damage, fine lines and wrinkles, acne, acne scarring, and skin discoloration can be greatly resolved or improved by the use of our specialized formulations and services. With the jan marini skin care management system, the professionally supervised skin care program, skin of all types can be stimulated to appear clearer, younger, smoother and healthier.We can recommend jan marini products that will enable you to experience visible improvements in just days. Over time, cumulative benefits of the jan marini skin care management system will amaze you. It's simple. And it's unbelievably effective!

Not enough lashes? Grow them! Latisee is the first and only fda approved prescription treatment for inadequate or not enough eyelashes, growing them longer, fuller, and darker.

Dr. christopher verbin utilizes a variety of tools to treat and minimize the appearance of scars. He suggests and carries several silicone based creams and gels -- which helps while a scar is forming. He is also provides patients with silicone gel sheeting that also minimizes scar appearance if used during the healing process. Additionally, dr. verbin utilizes the fractional laser to treat dark and/or thick scars that are old and established, or new and just appearing.