Dr. Donald Brown, M.D., FACS
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Welcome Dr. Jonathan Kaplan!
On May 23rd, 2013 / No Comments »
I’m thrilled to announce that Dr. Jonathan Kaplan, a board-certified plastic surgeon originally from Alexandria, Louisiana, has joined our practice here at Pacific Heights Plastic Surgery! Dr. Kaplan completed his plastic surgery fellowship at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, and for the past six years has practiced in Baton Rouge, where he built a busy cosmetic [...]
read moreCan I Get a Sunburn in Overcast Weather?
On May 16th, 2013 / No Comments »
Spring is here—though here in San Francisco, especially these past couple of weeks, the fog has made it hard to tell! Unfortunately, just because it’s overcast doesn’t mean you can’t get a sunburn while you’re out and about. Clouds do offer a tiny bit more protection than clear blue skies, but studies have show that [...]
read moreWhat Size is the Right Size for My Breast Implants?
On May 9th, 2013 / No Comments »
When it comes to breast augmentation surgery, there are a lot of important factors to consider—what type of incision to use, whether to place the implant under or over the breast muscle, and whether to go with saline or silicone implants—but for most women, the most important thing of all to discuss is the size [...]
read moreWomen Overwhelmingly Satisfied with Breast Augmentation Results
On May 3rd, 2013 / No Comments »
You may have some concerns about undergoing breast augmentation surgery—the cost, the recovery time, etc.—but according to a new study published this month, there’s one thing you shouldn’t be worried about: whether you’ll be happy with the outcome. Why? Because 98 percent of women surveyed said that the results of their breast augmentation surgery met [...]
read moreIs Plastic Surgery Safe for Patients Over 65?
On April 25th, 2013 / No Comments »
More and more people over the age of 65 are beginning to seek out plastic surgery—almost 85,000 in 2010 alone, according to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS)—but is it safe? There have been some concerns in the past over whether seniors face higher risks on the operating table; after all, the over-65 [...]
read moreThe Truth About Liposuction
On April 18th, 2013 / No Comments »
Currently among the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures, liposuction sculpts the body by removing fat from problem areas—areas that hang on to fat even when you observe healthy exercise and eating habits. For patients who are good candidates for the procedure, it can be life-changing; but there are a lot of misconceptions about what, exactly, [...]
read moreHow to Care for Your Jackson Pratt Drain
On April 17th, 2013 / No Comments »The Jackson Pratt Drain is a special device that is meant to be worn by patients after surgical procedures in order to drain excess blood and serous fluid from the surgical site. This not only provides for a safer recovery, but it also speeds up the healing process. The Jackson Pratt Drain is composed of [...]
read morePsychologists Say Plastic Surgery Can Make You Happier
On April 11th, 2013 / No Comments »
Psychologists from Basel University and Ruhr University, Bochum released the results of a long-term study that looked at the psychological impact of plastic surgery last month—and the news was good. According to the study’s authors, Prof. Dr. Jürgen Margraf and Alexander von Humboldt, the approximately 550 patients who participated reported overall increases in self-confidence, fulfillment, [...]
read moreLove Latisse? Try One of Our Spring Specials!
On March 28th, 2013 / No Comments »
From now until we run out, we’re offering two great Latisse specials here at my office: you can purchase two 3 ml bottles for $195 (originally a $240 value) and receive 10 units of Botox for FREE (a total savings of $185)—or you can purchase one 3 ml bottle of Latisse for $100 (originally a [...]
read moreBreast Augmentation Drops in Popularity in the UK
On March 8th, 2013 / No Comments »
According to figures released recently by the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, fewer women in the UK had breast augmentation surgery last year—and a lot more underwent an eyebrow lift, among other things. The BAAPS says that the number of women in Britain who sought out breast implants last year dropped by 1.6 percent [...]
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