Laser Hair Removal: Does it Really Work?
Hi Charlie, I have been hearing a lot about laser hair removal in the news lately. It seems like several women and even men are having the procedure performed. I have to know: does it really work? I...
View ArticleBOTOX® Cosmetic Basics
We all know BOTOX® Cosmetic is a hot-topic these days, helping many individuals look younger. But what is it? And how does it fight wrinkles? I get these questions a lot from prospective Los Angeles...
View ArticleUnveiling Eyelid Surgery
Charlie, A friend of mine told me she was going to undergo eyelid surgery because she feels her eyes look tired all the time. I feel the same way about my eyes, but I don’t know anything about the...
View ArticleThe Surgery Behind Nose Reshaping
Hi Charlie, I have had problems breathing for many years because of a deviated septum, according to my doctor. I also hate the way my nose looks. My doctor suggested that I consider a nose job. I want...
View ArticleLeaning Towards Liposuction?
Frustrated with fat deposits on your hips? Loathe your love handles? Troubled by that tummy bulge? If you diet and exercise faithfully but have those areas of fat that just won’t budge, you may be...
View ArticleBreast Augmentation Considerations
Dear Charlie, My 18-year-old daughter, Natalie, says she just wants one thing for her high school graduation gift: breast augmentation! I’m proud of her for graduating and getting into college – but...
View ArticleWhy Push-Up When You Can Lift?
We all have our “tricks” to add subtle enhancements to our figure, and push-up bras are one of them. A lot of women who experience sagging breasts look to push-up bras to regain upper-breast volume...
View ArticleBringing Sexy Back
When most people think of liposuction, they think of the tummy. But what about the back? Many men and women are looking to improve the look of their hips, flanks, and back by removing stubborn fat that...
View ArticleWaiting for Breast Implants?
Dear Charlie, I’m not happy with the size of my breasts, but I’m worried about having breast augmentation before having children. I don’t have any children now, and I don’t plan on having any for at...
View ArticleThe Effects of Aging on Your Breasts
When most people think of the effects of aging, they visualize facial lines and wrinkles. However, aging affects all areas of your body, and the breasts are no exception. I often talk with women...
View ArticleIPL vs. Laser Hair Removal
Hi Charlie, I seem to spend a lot of time trying different ways to remove an embarrassing mustache on my upper lip. I’ve tried tweezing and waxing, but nothing lasts for long. I have friends who say...
View ArticleWhat to Look for in Before and After Photos?
Each year, many men and women undergo surgery to enhance their appearance in Los Angeles. Plastic surgery enhancements sometimes appear obvious, but the best results look naturally beautiful. The...
View ArticleFrown Lines and Crow’s Feet: Help!
Reality check: Life doesn’t always play fair. One not-so-pretty example is dynamic wrinkles. Caused by facial expressions such as laughing, smiling, frowning and squinting, dynamic wrinkles can occur...
View ArticleIt’s So Cool: the Benefits of Freezing Fat
At our Los Angeles plastic surgery practice, men and women often ask me about options for getting rid of their “trouble spots.” We’ve all got them: those annoying areas of fat that just will NOT budge...
View ArticleLarge Breasts Are No Joke
At our practice in Los Angeles, breast reductions often result in feedback such as, “This is the best gift I’ve ever given myself. I just wish I hadn’t waited so long.” The reason for their delight:...
View ArticleWhat Are Gummy Bear Implants?
Hi Charlie, I wear a 32A bra, and even though I love shopping for new clothes, the reality is that I’m always disappointed with how limited my choices are. What are my options when it comes to breast...
View ArticleGet the Skinny on Fat Transfer
It sounds like a fantasy. Remove fat from an area of your body where you don’t want it (bra bulge, perhaps?) and use it to rejuvenate your face (maybe the sunken cheeks that make you look 10 years...
View ArticleEyebrow Anguish? Eyebrow Elegance!
Dear Charlie, When I look in the mirror at my face, I notice my eyebrows first – and I wince. Even though I regularly pluck them (and it’s painful!), my eyebrows are much too thick. I feel as if they...
View ArticleHow to Cope With Love-handle Loathing and Bra-bulge Battles
You diet. You exercise. And you’re still left with love handles, a muffin top or a bulge that highlights your bra line. If you’re looking for a liposuction alternative our Los Angeles, CA plastic...
View ArticleWish You Could Change Your Breast Implant Size? Discover Your Options
Hi Charlie, Ever done something you regret? Several years ago, I had a very persuasive boyfriend in Los Angeles. Breast augmentation was something that I really wanted, but going from a size 34A to a...
View Article
