John Park MD Plastic Surgery Blog

Plastic surgeons throughout the country are reporting a marked increase in people, both male and female, under the age of 30, requesting various procedures. More than likely, the popularity of the “selfie” has prompted many young women and men to look into Botox to erase the tell tale signs of aging. It seems that social media

Optimal age for a facelift is not a chronological consideration, but rather a genetic one. There are different components involved in the process of aging. One has a genetic factor caused by fat atrophy and/or jowling. Both play major roles in facial aging. There is simply no “ideal” age for a face lift, but as

In the past couple of years, breast augmentation remains are one of the top five most sought-after cosmetic procedures in the United States. See what procedures are popular nationwide in contrast to popular procedures in the western US. And no surprise – Breast Augmentation is the number one procedure nationwide as well as in California. Top

Every woman has personal reasons why they are interested in having breast augmentation surgery. Many women are unhappy with the size of their breasts alone, while others do not like the shape or fullness of their breasts. Whatever the reason, these issues can be addressed and the proper individual procedure for you can be discussed.

Naturally over the course of time, the body changes as a result of aging, weight fluctuations and pregnancy. These changes can leave many individuals feeling less that satisfied with their body image. Even strict dieting and exercise routines do not always help certain troublesome areas back to the toned, firm appearance of days gone by.

When it comes to choosing a size for breast implants…one size definitely doesn’t fit all. Ultimately the right choice is the size that will make you feel, however you imagined you would feel, if your breasts were always the size you wanted. Kinda simple, right? Of course there are measurements that need to be done,

After the birth of a child, it can take several months or more for your body to return to its pre-pregnancy form. During your pregnancy, your body went through hormonal changes and of course the stretching that is necessary to accommodate your growing baby. Once these changes are no longer necessary, the skin will begin

Breast augmentation surgery is the surgical placement of breast implants to increase fullness and improve symmetry of the breasts, or to restore breast volume lost after weight reduction or pregnancy. One of the most difficult decisions women make when considering augmentation is related to the location of the incision. Each woman has a unique set

Also known as abdominoplasty, the decision to have a tummy tuck is personal and must be based on your needs and goals, not what age you happen to be. As long as you are over the age of 18, if you have excess skin and fat around your abdominal area, you may be at the

Before you have a facelift it is very important for you to consider your motivation in wanting plastic surgery and your ultimate expectations. Plastic surgery should be considered a gift you give yourself never a “quick fix” for an underlying insecurity. Of all concerns about facelift surgery, the concern of looking abnormal following the procedure,

Many women who are considering breast augmentation wonder if they should wait until after they are done having children to enhance their bust line. Unfortunately, the answer to this question is not clear-cut. The main concern with whether or not to wait to have the breast augmentation surgery or not, is how will one or

Abdominoplasty (also called a Tummy Tuck) removes excess abdominal skin and tightens the abdominal muscles. Dr. John Park finds that the tummy tuck procedure is a popular choice for women who have either loose or hanging skin, excess fat and/or weakened abdominal muscles due to aging, pregnancy or weight loss. Here are a few tips