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Richard Ellenbogen, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
Recent answer posted by Richard Ellenbogen, MD
Q: How to use stretch marks creams and oils?
A:
Stretch marks are caused by damage to the dermal layer of the skin. Thus, topical creams may not be effective. More is not better. If you feel you must do something, apply the amount the manufacture recommends.
| Board certification | |
| Education | Undergraduate: University of Florida AA 1963 with Honors Medical School: University of Miami, School of Medicine Graduated 1968 The Prenatal Determination of Fetal Sex Using Maternal Blood Through Chromosome Analysis, 1966 |
| Post-medical school training | INTERNSHIP: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Bronx, New York, 1969 RESIDENCY: General Surgery First Year - General Surgery Albert Einstein College of Medicine Bronx, New York 7/1/68 - 6/30/69 Second & Third Year - General Surgery Beth Israel Medical Center, Division of Mount Sinai School of Medicine of City College of New York, 1970-1972 RESIDENCY: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Nassau County Medical Center of State University of New York 1973-1975 FELLOWSHIP: Plastic Surgery, Red Cross Hospital, The Hague, Netherlands Plastic Surgery 1973 |
| Aesthetic medicine experience | 33 years (post-medical training) |
| Professional memberships | American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) |
| Hospital affiliations | Midway Hospital |
| Medical or professional license | CA |
| Requesting an appointment with Richard Ellenbogen, MD using RealSelf.com is free & confidential. A consultation fee may apply | |
| Location | Beverly Hills Body 9201 Sunset Blvd Suite 202 Los Angeles, CA View map |
Treatments offered by Richard Ellenbogen, MD
BotoxBreast implants
Breast lift
Breast reduction
Brow lift
Cellulite treatment
Chin liposuction
Endermologie
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
IPL
Juvederm
Laser hair removal
Liposuction
Mini tummy tuck
Nipple surgery
Perlane
Radiesse
Restylane
Rhinoplasty
Thread lift
Tummy tuck
Vaser Liposuction
Velasmooth
