Just 35 years ago I started Marina Plastic Surgery. Dr. Paul Weeks, here with me, trained me and turned me loose to start a wonderful practice in Marina del Rey, CA! After 35 years and patients from all 50 states and 63 foreign countries, we are committed to providing the best care to our “patients […]
Plastic Surgery Trends for 2018
I’m delighted to share this article from Allure magazine by Sophie Wirt that mentioned yours truly and discussed fabulous non-invasive procedures for 2018. We have them at Marina Plastic Surgery. Call us for a consultation! As far as cosmetic procedures go — 2017 was the unofficial Year of Plumped-Up Lips. While lip augmentation is […]
CoolSculpting: Before and After Pics
I have been a huge fan of CoolSculpting for quite some time. Recently, we had a blogger try the procedure and report her findings. Here are amazing before and after photos to share with you. The story is below, but there are more photos on Stef’s website – here’s the link. Thanks for reading my […]
Tips for a Successful Facelift
Facelifts can be performed by any surgeon, but for superior results, it’s best to consult an experienced plastic surgeon with thousands of hours in the operating room doing facelifts. Here’s a video that can help with your decision. Watch it here. Our best facelift candidates are realistic about expectations, strictly follow the pre-and post-operative instructions […]
Marina Plastic Surgery Requests New or Gently Used Bra Donations
Marina Plastic Surgery is collecting new and gently worn bras of all sizes to donate to Breast Oasis, a nonprofit founded by John Pedersen, M.D. Breast Oasis is dedicated to supporting communities by providing teens and women who may not be able to afford them with clean, certified, gently used bras. “There are thousands of […]
Happy New Year!
I’m looking forward to sharing some exciting developments in the plastic surgery and aesthetic field with you in 2016. Everyone loves before and after photos of procedures, so I plan to share more of those with you this year. They tell success stories that mere words cannot convey. First up are our CoolSculpting successes of […]
To Fly or Not to Fly, That is the Question
Recently, I was interviewed for the Plastic Surgery Channel about the dangers of medical tourism. I think the topic is an important one, so I wanted to share my thoughts with you. The appeal of traveling abroad for cosmetic surgery is rooted in cheaper price tags coupled with the lure of an exotic vacation. It’s […]
Meet The Amazing Halo Laser
All those years sun worshipping as a teenager made us pay a high price! Ugh – wrinkles! Enter Halo™ laser to the rescue. Halo by Sciton is the first and only hybrid, fractional laser that safely and comfortably targets damage specific to your skin to get rejuvenated, glowing, youthful-looking skin again. While other lasers penetrate […]
Cellfina – Amazing New Cellulite Treatment!
Marina Plastic Surgery now offers Cellfina, the only FDA-cleared, minimally invasive procedure clinically proven to remove the underlying causes of cellulite for at least one year—the longest FDA clearance for a cellulite treatment. In one 45 minute procedure, Cellfina significantly improves the appearance of cellulite on the buttocks and thighs. I am proud to say […]
Hair Replacement Isn’t Just for Guys and Now It’s Easy!
When we think of hair loss, we imagine wigs, comb overs and the picket fence hair transplant. These are not good choices for men, and certainly not for women with thin hair or hair loss. Enter NeoGraft. It’s a nonsurgical, no down time, no anesthesia, no sutures hair replacement treatment. Fifty million men and about […]