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Is surgery the only way to get rid of gynecomastia?

Gynecomastia is a condition where men have enlarged breast tissue. This can develop during puberty or in later years as a result of hormonal changes in male physiology. You can get rid of gynecomastia with our help at Mentor Plastic Surgery. It can also be the result of taking prescription […]

My initial recommendation is, if you are not having any issues with your implants, leave them be. This is as individualized as the original decision to have breast augmentation. If you have issues that cause concern, I recommend consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon. According to the American Society for […]

Definitely! This is a fairly common condition, mostly caused by weight loss, aging or genetics. For many years, we could only reduce or eliminate this excess skin surgically, with a procedure known as Brachioplasty. This was done under general anesthesia, and typically took 3-4 weeks for bruising to disappear, 3-6 […]

For many years, I have had patients ask me if I could help with their hair loss and hair thinning, but until recently, I was unable to find a solution that I knew would be effective. I am pleased to say that I now provide “KeraFactor” programs to assist with […]

Aging, gravity and sun damage can all contribute to loose, sagging skin and excess fat in the neck and jowl areas, which is commonly known as the turkey neck. I can now utilize innovative plasma and radio frequency energy, with Renuvion/J-Plasma technology to instantly tighten the face and neck. Renuvion […]

For those who may not know what you are referring to, banana rolls are the crescent-shaped strips of fat that accumulate just under your buttocks. This is usually caused by carrying a little extra weight, but very often it is more related to your genetics. Dieting probably won’t help once you […]

Youthfulness is characterized by bright skin and a full face. To have these, as well as a reduction in brown spots, aging spots, loose skin or fine wrinkling, I recommend my personally designed “Concord Peel.” Its foundation is the “Forever Young” procedure, which uses Broadband light technology from Sciton to […]

truSculpt flex is the latest noninvasive (nonsurgical) muscle sculpting technology from Cutera that can be customized to each person’s fitness level, goals and body type. It is effective for people who want a refinement to their fitness program, or it can provide some benefits of a workout without the work. […]

A tummy tuck is a very popular surgical procedure designed to correct the contour of the abdomen. While it is common for women to consider this surgery after birthing children, it can benefit both men and women when they have loose, sagging abdominal skin after significant weight change. Tummy tucks […]

By Olivia Bloom Dr. Paul Vanek knows beauty—in his life, in his music, and certainly in his profession as a plastic surgeon. Dr. Vanek recognizes the beauty that dwells within every patient—beneath the skin, waiting to be uncovered. When he recently had the opportunity to see his dream come true, […]