Breast

October 14, 2017 - by: Dr. John Griffin | TOPICS: Breast

Breast augmentation surgery remains one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures in the world. Each year, countless patients come to our San Mateo, CA plastic surgery center to enhance the size, shape, and appearance of their breasts. To achieve their aesthetic goals, we offer different breast implant options.

October 16, 2014 | TOPICS: Cosmetic Surgery, Face, Breast, Body, Skin

Individuals over the age of 45 don’t have to look and feel old. In fact, the mid to late 40s and beyond can be rewarding years as long as the patient is healthy and does not suffer from any major illnesses. The physical signs of aging can be treated with various plastic surgery procedures, helping men and women age gracefully as they prepare for their senior years.

October 16, 2014 | TOPICS: Cosmetic Surgery, Face, Breast, Body, Skin

Aging is inevitable, and signs often start to develop earlier than you would think. According to research, many areas of our body (including the skin) begin a downward spiral around the time we hit our mid-20s. As a leading plastic surgeon, Dr. Griffin understands the aging process and offers a range of cosmetic surgery procedures and non-surgical treatments to address cosmetic concerns at any stage of life.

In Dr. Griffin’s experience, the following procedures are the most popular with patients ages 35 to 50:

September 30, 2014 | TOPICS: Breast

If your breasts are too large for your body, you may experience significant physical and psychological trauma. Not only do large breasts create a strain on the shoulders, neck, and back, they can also lead to public embarrassment and trouble finding clothing that fits. Whether your breasts are a result of genetics or breast augmentation, the pain associated with breasts that are too large may call for breast reduction surgery.

September 30, 2014 | TOPICS: Cosmetic Surgery, Breast

For most women, knowing the breast augmentation procedure’s side effects before undergoing treatment makes patients better equipped to handle over the recovery process. Keep in mind that patients are not likely to encounter all of these side effects, and none of them are likely to be severe.

September 30, 2014 | TOPICS: Cosmetic Surgery, Breast

Adolescence and puberty can be a very difficult time for both young women and young men. It seems that every day, something else is changing or developing, and it can be difficult to deal with these changes. Many young men and women are confused about what is supposed to happen and what is not supposed to happen as the body changes and the hormones cause various new skin and body conditions to occur. If young men start to develop breasts, however, it can be especially difficult.

September 30, 2014 | TOPICS: Cosmetic Surgery, Breast

Patients who choose to undergo breast augmentation surgery are invariably eager to show off their new figure to friends and family as soon as possible following surgery. However, they may not understand that, as with any surgical procedure, there is a recovery period and it takes time before the breasts settle into their final position and shape. Dr. John Griffin believes that it is important not only for patients to understand the final outcome of their procedure, but that they also understand the healing timeline necessary following a breast augmentation procedure.

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