Becoming a mother is one of life’s most rewarding experiences, but pregnancy and breastfeeding can leave lasting yet unwelcome changes to your body you may wish to reverse. Many women turn to a Mommy Makeover — a combination of personalized breast and body procedures — to restore their confidence and feel more like themselves again. One of the most common questions asked by patients is about the most ideal timing…

A tummy tuck can significantly improve the look of your abdomen and may remove stretch marks in the lower belly, but it’s not a universal stretch mark removal solution. Stretch marks develop when the skin stretches due to weight gain, pregnancy, or the natural aging process, causing visible tears in the dermis. While stretch marks can appear anywhere, they are most often found on the abdomen, hips, thighs, breasts, and…

Most people feel a desire to gain a flatter, more toned belly in order to enhance their silhouette and boost confidence, especially after pregnancy, weight changes, or the effects of aging. Unfortunately, the factors that often cause the stomach to bulge outward — such as reduced skin elasticity, stubborn fat buildup, and stretched out musculature — are not corrected with dieting and exercise alone. For this reason, Santa Barbara plastic…

Premature signs of aging not only make you look older than your actual age, but they also tend to communicate feelings that may belie your true emotions. It’s not uncommon for men and women to take on a stressed, fatigued, or angry visage due to reduced collagen and elastin production negatively affecting skin quality. These emotions are often communicated unintentionally through the development of: Frown lines Sagging or drooping skin…