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Author Archive for Dr. Hoefflin
Dr. Hoefflin is a board-certified Los Angeles and Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon. He specializes in all aspects of cosmetic plastic surgery. Dr. Hoefflin is often sought out for the newest and safest surgical techniques in facial, breast, and body rejuvenation.
Los Angeles Rhinoplasty | Dr. Hoefflin
By Dr. Hoefflin on Jul 05, 2010 in Dr. H, Dr. Hoefflin, Dr. Hoefflin Blogs, Revision rhinoplasty, Rhinoplasty
Los Angeles rhinoplasty, or nose reshaping, is one of the more commonly requested procedures by board-certified Los Angeles plastic surgeon Dr. Hoefflin. The primary goal of rhinoplasty surgery is to improve nasal aesthetics and create harmony with other facial features, while avoiding the “surgical look.”
Dr. Hoefflin performs his Los Angeles and Beverly Hills rhinoplasty procedures [...]
Gynecomastia or Male Breast Surgery by Dr. Hoefflin
By Dr. Hoefflin on Jun 27, 2010 in Body Contouring, Breast Reduction, Dr. Hoefflin, Dr. Hoefflin Blogs, Gynecomastia
Gynecomastia is a medical term derived from the Greek words meaning “women-like breasts.” This medical condition, wherein males develop fatty breast-like tissue in the chest area affects an estimated 40-60 percent of men. It can affect only one breast or both. Enlarged male breasts can be uncomfortable and socially inhibiting.
For men who feel self-conscious about [...]
SlimLipo (Laser-Assisted Liposuction) of Abdomen | Dr. Hoefflin
SlimLipo (laser-assisted liposuction) is a revolutionary new liposuction technique of removing unwanted fat or hereditary pockets. Using a carefully calibrated laser, the safe and highly effective liposuction technique works to “melt” the fat away, and tighten or shrink the skin. It’s intended for patients who do not have significant amounts of weight to lose, but [...]
Transumbilical (Scarless, Belly Button) Breast Augmentation | Dr. Hoefflin
By Dr. Hoefflin on May 31, 2010 in Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants, Dr. Hoefflin, Dr. Hoefflin Blogs, Transumbilical Breast Augmentation
The transumbilical breast augmentation (TUBA), “scarless” or “belly-button” approach is a revolutionary technique in which saline implants are placed through small concealed incisions within the belly button, leaving no visible scars on the breast. The breast implants are placed behind the pectoralis muscle, and then filled with saline to meet the desired aesthetic goals of [...]
Los Angeles Breast Augmentation: High Profile Breast Implants
By Dr. Hoefflin on May 29, 2010 in Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants, Dr. Hoefflin, Dr. Hoefflin Blogs
Breast implants come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and surfaces. Patients may currently choose between saline or silicone based implants. The type of breast implant selected should be based on your physical and soft-tissue characteristics, as well as your aesthetic goals.
Implants also come in a variety of profiles (or projections). Higher profile implants provide [...]
