Category: Dr. Hoefflin Blogs

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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SlimLipo (Laser-Assisted Liposuction) of Abdomen | Dr. Hoefflin

By Dr. Hoefflin on Jun 05, 2010 in Dr. Hoefflin, Dr. Hoefflin Blogs, Liposuction, Slimlipo

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Getting the Most Out of Your Consultation!

By Dr. Hoefflin on May 26, 2010 in Dr. Hoefflin, Dr. Hoefflin Blogs

Having plastic surgery is a very personal event in your life. Aesthetic plastic surgery not only can change your appearance, but also improve your self-confidence. Your selection of a surgeon is as important as your decision to undergo cosmetic surgery itself.
The selection a cosmetic plastic surgeon can often be an overwhelming task. Through years of [...]

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Restoring Your Beautiful Neckline

By Dr. Hoefflin on May 15, 2010 in Dr. Hoefflin, Dr. Hoefflin Blogs, Facelift, Necklift

The aging neck can present with generalized loose skin, local fat deposits and muscle laxity with vertical neck bands. In some patients, redundant skin can hang down, giving the appearance of a “turkey” neck. The attractive border and sharp angles of the jawline become obscured and ill-defined. Results of necklift surgery are often dramatic, producing [...]

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Creating Beautiful Eyes – Eyelid Rejuvenation

By Dr. Hoefflin on Apr 15, 2010 in Blepharoplasty, Botox, Dr. Hoefflin, Dr. Hoefflin Blogs, Eyelid Surgery, Fat Grafting, Injectables

“A woman’s eyes are the window to her soul.”
Our eyes are our most expressive feature and greatly contribute to our sense of beauty. One of the very first signs of facial aging can be visualized through changes in our eye appearance. Excess eyelid skin, heavy or droopy upper eyes, and puffy or fatty lower eyelids [...]

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Los Angeles Breast Lift (Mastopexy)

By Dr. Hoefflin on Mar 19, 2010 in Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants, Breast Lift, Breast Reduction, Dr. Hoefflin Blogs

The effects of aging, weight loss, previous breast surgery, and pregnancy can profoundly affect the appearance of a woman’s breasts by causing them to stretch, and lose their volume.  As the skin loses its elasticity, the breasts often lose their shape and firmness ,and begin to sag.
Dr. Hoefflin is a Los Angeles and Beverly Hills [...]

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Revision Breast Surgery Los Angeles

By Dr. Hoefflin on Jan 07, 2010 in Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants, Dr. Hoefflin, Dr. Hoefflin Blogs

Los Angeles breast augmentation or breast enhancement surgery is one of the most commonly performed operations by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Hoefflin. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), more than 300,000 breast augmentations are performed in 2008. With the FDA’s approval of silicone gel breast implants in November 2006, it is likely [...]

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