San Diego Plastic Surgeons

	Tom J. Pousti, MD San Diego Plastic Surgeon 8851 Center Drive Suite 300, San Diego		6,327 answers
	Steve Laverson, MD San Diego Plastic Surgeon 477 North El Camino Real Suite D-304, Encinitas		679 answers
	Vincent P. Marin, MD San Diego Plastic Surgeon 1431 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar		430 answers
	Jason R. Hess, MD San Diego Plastic Surgeon 4060 4th ave Suite 120, San Diego		326 answers
	Lori H. Saltz, MD San Diego Plastic Surgeon La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre 9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 130 Ximed Building		199 answers
	Ronald J Edelson, MD San Diego Plastic Surgeon 9339 Genesse Avenue Suite Plaza - 39, San Diego		148 answers
	Gary H. Manchester, MD San Diego Plastic Surgeon 3720 Fourth Avenue, San Diego		141 answers
	Moneer Jaibaji, MD San Diego Plastic Surgeon 1001 B Avenue Suite 108, Coronado		117 answers
	Marialyn Sardo, MD La Jolla Plastic Surgeon 9850 Genesee Ave. Suite 410, La Jolla		97 answers
	H. Michael Roark, MD San Diego Plastic Surgeon 9850 Genesee Avenue, Suite 130 Ximed Building, La Jolla		79 answers
	Johan E. Brahme, MD San Diego Plastic Surgeon 9850 Genesee Avenue, Suite 130 Ximed Building, La Jolla		68 answers
	Antoine A. Hallak, MD San Diego Plastic Surgeon 16766 Bernardo Center Drive Suite 109, San Diego		32 answers
	Barry Stuart Handler, MD San Diego Plastic Surgeon 6699 Alvarado Rd. Suite 2305, San Diego		32 answers
	Richard Chaffoo, MD San Diego Plastic Surgeon 9850 Genesee Ave. Suite #480, La Jolla		28 answers
	John Alexander II, MD San Diego Plastic Surgeon 9339 Genesee Ave Plaza 39, San Diego		20 answers
	Glynn Bolitho, PhD, MD, FACS San Diego Plastic Surgeon 9834 Genesee Ave Ste 311, La Jolla		20 answers
	Robert Singer, MD La Jolla Plastic Surgeon 9834 Genesee Ave Suite 100 , La Jolla		15 answers
	Gilbert Lee, MD San Diego Plastic Surgeon 11515 El Camino Real Ste 150, San Diego		15 answers
	Paul E. Chasan, MD San Diego Plastic Surgeon 1431 Camino Del Mar , Del Mar		11 answers
	Joseph L. Grzeskiewicz, MD San Diego Plastic Surgeon 9850 Genesee Avenue, Suite 130 Ximed Building, La Jolla		7 answers
	M. Mark Mofid, MD San Diego Plastic Surgeon 4150 Regents Park Row Ste 300, La Jolla		6 answers
	C. Dennis Bucko, MD San Diego Plastic Surgeon 3655 Nobel Drive Suite 100, San Diego		5 answers
	Steven R. Cohen, MD San Diego Plastic Surgeon 4510 Executive Drive Suite 200, San Diego		1 answer

Recent Answers

Considering Breast Augmentation. Will 400cc Implants Get Me My Desired Look and a D Cup? (photo)

i am considering a breast augmentation, i am 5,6 i weigh 110 pounds and i want to go to a d, i was considering 400cc high profile implants or maybe even more, how many cc will i need to achieve this

A: Considering Breast Augmentation

Thank you for the photos. It appears that you are very thin and any augmentation is going to be somewhat visible and especially if you are looking to a D cup. The number of cc's is less reliable and needs to be taken in consideration with a number of variables. The best way to make the determination in my opinion is to size to get a range of what volume you would be happy with in clothes, and then use photographic examples of your desired breast "look" or "shape" to help communicate with your surgeon. You will have to trust you surgeon to make small adjustments on your behalf to achieve your ultimate outcome. See a board certified plastic surgeon in your area for the best results.

Best of luck,

Vincent Marin, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Vincent P. Marin, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Worried About a Point I've Noticed After Revision on my Nose (photo)

revision on my nose its now 20 days passed but at the top left side of my nose theres somthing pointy its soft when pressed on and my dr injected cortisone on day 16 plz help will it go away by itself or injection s or what plz plz help me

A: Revision Rhinoplasty

From your photos I am unable to appreciate the issue you mention, but 20 days after any rhinoplasty procedure is too early to make a determination. The best resource is your plastic surgeon and they can tell you more of exactly what is occurring in this area. Time is mandatory in allowing for the swelling to subside before assessing your final outcome.

Best of luck,

Vincent Marin, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Vincent P. Marin, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Better Symmetry? Lat Flap with Implant or Tissue Expander and Implant?

I am 35, having a unilateral mastectomy, no chemo, no radiation. I've received two different opinions from board certified plastic surgeons about reconstruction - one said tissue expander (delayed) will achieve symmetry and no Lat flap technique is necessary, the other indicated a Lat Flap with implant(immediate) will achieve symmetry best and the delayed tissue expander option will result in a flat breast. Is this true - how do I choose?

A: Options for breast reconstruction

Without more details it would be difficult to give you specific advice, but you might consider these principles in making this decision:

1. Delayed reconstruction is associated with a lower complication rate.

2. Placement of a tissue expander is a simpler operation, with no donor site involved.

3. The latissimus dorsi flap is a more complex operation, with a longer recovery, but has the advantage of a potentially better result.

4. Delayed reconstruction will sacrifice some of the skin of the breast, which may result in central flattening of the reconstructed breast.

Glynn Bolitho, PhD, MD, FACS

San Diego Plastic Surgeon