Welcome to the Marin Aesthetics blog. We hope to create a forum where patients can discuss plastic surgery, learn about the latest developments in the news and dispel some of the myths regarding cosmetic surgery. Feel free to comment and ask questions, and we will do our best to help educate and occasionally entertain! - Dr. Marin
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Hump & Tip Refinement
Some patients suffer from nasal deformities that cause functional problems, while other patients have nasal cosmetic issues they are interested in reversing. Regardless of the reasons patients seek out surgery, it’s essential to choose a surgeon with ye...Continue Reading
Rhinoplasty after Broken Nose
Many patients go through traumatic experiences that alter the way their faces look. Often, Dr. Vincent Marin treats patients that have suffered a broken nose. Rhinoplasty surgery can correct functional and aesthetic issues resulting from the broken nose. ...Continue Reading
Rhinoplasty Narrowing Wide Nose
Facial features should be well-balanced between the eyes, nose, and mouth. For the most pleasing facial appearance, one particular part should not overwhelm the other two. Unfortunately, a too-wide nose, either at the base or the bridge, can make a face l...Continue Reading
Breast Augmentation and Areola Reduction
Breasts come in many shapes and sizes. However, more often than not, women are unhappy with their breasts’ shape and size. A study found that 70 percent of women between the ages of 18 and 65 were dissatisfied with their breasts’ shape or size...Continue Reading
Rhinoplasty to Alleviate Allergies
It happens every spring. Flowers and plants are in full bloom, and pollen is in the air. Along with that come your stuffy or a runny nose, watery eyes, and sinus pain. If there happens to be an unusually high pollen count, you are even more miserable, som...Continue Reading
Breast Implant Sizes: Before and After Photos
Undoubtedly, breast implant size is a popular topic among women who are about to undergo breast augmentation. When an appropriately sized implant is chosen, the patient is far more likely to be satisfied with surgery results. If patients feel that the imp...Continue Reading
Wearing Glasses after Rhinoplasty
Did you go through a rhinoplasty surgery and wondering when you can start wearing your glasses again? Giving without your glasses may be inconvenient for some patients, but it’s essential to make sure your nose has enough time to heal correctly. Here ar...Continue Reading
Preventing Hematoma after Breast Augmentation
The results of breast augmentation surgery make the journey well worth it, but it’s essential to take good care of your body during recovery to avoid complications. There are a few potential risks with every surgery, and it’s necessary to plan and pre...Continue Reading
Rhinoplasty for Deviated Septum
Marin Aesthetics, Dr. Vincent Marin, performs the septoplasty procedure to correct a deviated septum at our San Diego practice. Read on to learn about the problems caused by a deviated septum and how surgery can relieve these symptoms. What Is a Deviated ...Continue Reading
Rhinoplasty & Ear Pressure
It is common and entirely normal for rhinoplasty patients to experience side effects, including swelling and pain, in the first few weeks after surgery. The severity of side effects is at its worst the first week after surgery; over the next few days or w...Continue Reading
Breast Implants for Thin Women
Since women come in different shapes and sizes, breast implant manufacturers have developed various breast implants. You may know what look you are going for when going in for a breast augmentation consultation, but you may not exactly know what type of i...Continue Reading
Breast Asymmetry Treatment Options
Several factors can contribute to the appearance of asymmetrical breasts. Age, pregnancy, genetics, breast skin laxity, the position of the nipple, and a difference in volume can result in breasts that appear uneven. I perform breast surgery to improve sy...Continue Reading
External vs. Internal Nasal Splints
At the San Diego practice of board-certified plastic surgeon Vincent Marin, we use external and internal nasal splints to help us achieve the best possible rhinoplasty results. Here, we explain the uses of external versus internal splints and information ...Continue Reading
Tubular Breast Deformities
The goal of breast augmentation surgery in patients with tubular breasts is to produce a standard breast shape by releasing banding at the base of the breasts, creating a larger and more rounded breast envelope, and reducing the areola size nipple. I have...Continue Reading
Fat Transfer for Buttock Augmentation
Whether it is Jennifer Lopez or Kim Kardashian, the butt has become the most sought-after body part we see every day. Women are embracing the fuller curve of their rear ends and seeking to make them even curvier. There are two ways we can adjust the size ...Continue Reading
Breast Implants Bottoming Out Repair
A successful breast augmentation surgery relies not only on the surgeon’s skill but also on the patient’s anatomy. Bottoming out is a complication that can occur either through an intentional or unintentional lowering of the breast crease or f...Continue Reading
Reduce Swelling & Inflammation After Plastic Surgery
Although there is no cure for the swelling and tissue inflammation that occurs after plastic surgery, there are certain things that patients can do to limit these side effects. Swelling can be significantly reduced when patients follow Dr. Vincent Marin&#...Continue Reading
How Medications Adversely Affect Plastic Surgery
One of the most important things patients and plastic surgeons discuss during the pre-operative consultation is the patient’s use of medications, herbs, and vitamins. Certain products or common ingredients found in medications can increase the risk ...Continue Reading
Health Recommendations Before Plastic Surgery
Before undergoing plastic surgery, there are many health considerations and commitments that patients should make. The best candidates for any surgical procedure are those patients that are in good health; these patients face a significantly reduced risk ...Continue Reading
Reducing Post-operative Scarring
The scarring after plastic surgery. It is a single consideration for some prospective patients preventing them from undergoing cosmetic surgery of their choice. While all surgical procedures will result in some degree of scarring due to the incision made ...Continue Reading