Time, genetics, gravity and the environment takes a toll on every aspect of our bodies. The upper arms are not immune to these effects. As a result, the upper arm skin may become loose and saggy. Having excess hanging skin on the upper arms can make some people self conscious. Because of their embarrassment, some […]
So you have had your breast augmentation, congratulations! Whether you have chosen saline, silicone, or those yummy tear-drop shaped “gummy bear” anatomic breast implants, now is the time in this post-operative period to care for your new implants. You have spent a pretty penny on this investment and you want to listen to the post-operative […]
Breast augmentation, which is also known as augmentation mammaplasty or breast enlargement, is a procedure that can help to improve your self-esteem and confidence by giving your breasts attractive curves, fullness, and an enhanced shape and size. You may also find that clothing that may not have fit well before will now complement your new […]
The lift and fill concept of facial rejuvenation has been popularized in recent years. The lift and fill facelift is a term coined in the June 2014 article in the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery journal titled, “Lift and Fill Facelift: Integrating the Fat Compartments,” authored by Dr. R. Rohrich, et al. Essentially, the surgical improvement […]
Surgical repair is the answer to stretched earlobes A common procedure among certain cultures is earlobe “stretching.” This is achieved with various types of jewelry such as tunnels, plugs, caps, cogs, and gauges to cause the desired aesthetic effect. Stretching is unlike conventional piercing in that an earlobe gauge is placed in a pierced hole […]
According to multiple studies, botulinum toxin or Botox for short is effective at helping those with chronic depression. Drs. Finzi and Rosenthal helped solidify the evidence that Botox can be effective for the improvement of depression through their randomized trial in which 74 patients with chronic depression received either Botox or Placebo injections using saline. […]
San Diego area Plastic Surgeon Recognized as Top Social Media Influencer in Cosmetic Medicine OCEANSIDE, CALIFORNIA – April 24, 2014 – Local physician, Dr. Gregory Park, is one of 100 doctors in the nation to receive the prestigious RealSelf 100 Award, out of more than 6,000 board certified specialists with a presence on RealSelf—the leading […]
What is capsular contracture? Capsular contracture is the abnormal hardening of scar tissue around any medical device placed within the body. In the field of Plastic Surgery, this condition can occur in the tissues surrounding one or both breast implants. This hardening causes breast tissue distortion, tightening, discomfort or even pain. There are four grades […]
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons recently announced a new plastic surgery statistic which shows that breast lift surgery, also known as mastopexy has increased in popularity among women over the last decade. Since the year 2000 the number of breast lifts performed by plastic surgeons has increased 70 percent. Although breast implant surgery (breast […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a new use for Botox Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) for the temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe lateral canthal lines, known as crow’s feet, in adults. Botox Cosmetic is the only FDA approved drug treatment option for lateral canthal lines. The FDA approved Botox Cosmetic in […]
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Oceanside, California, Dr. Gregory Park provides a full range of plastic and reconstructive services at North Coast Plastic Surgery including cosmetic surgery of the face, neck, eyes, and nose, breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast reconstruction, revision cosmetic breast surgery, arm lifts, liposuction, tummy tuck, Botox, Fillers, and more...
Dr. Park was the Plastic Surgeon at my hospital. I was lucky to have such a wonderful and caring doctor. You hear people say how one person changed their life. I now understand because Dr. Park did that for me. It's a wonderful feeling when you meet a doctor who truly cares.