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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Inner Thigh Lift Technique
A thigh lift helps contour the inner thighs, removing any extra skin and fatty tissue accumulated in the area. In many cases, men and women will undergo this procedure to help eliminate excess skin after achieving their weight loss goals. An inner thigh l...Continue Reading
Open vs. Closed Rhinoplasty Incision
When it comes to rhinoplasty incisions, the patient and the surgeon have different options. The type of rhinoplasty incision chosen will depend on the extent of the surgery and the results that the patient desires. For minor adjustments, the surgeon may p...Continue Reading
Rhinoplasty Osteotomy
It is quite likely that many people have heard the adage, “You can’t make an omelet without breaking a few eggs.” In essence, this means that you can’t get a worthwhile final product without being willing to destroy something else in the process. ...Continue Reading
Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Cosmetic Surgery
Body dysmorphic disorder is a psychiatric condition in which patients will have an unhealthy occupation with either minor or nonexistent physical flaws and will obsess on their appearance for numerous hours a day. Perhaps of greatest concern for cosmetic ...Continue Reading
Rhinoplasty for Men
Many people think that cosmetic surgery is just for women. In fact, 9 percent of cosmetic surgeries performed in the United States in 2012 were done on male patients. This represented 1.3 million procedures, which was up by 5 percent from 2011. Interestin...Continue Reading
African-American Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty (nose job) is, by far, the most popular facial cosmetic procedure. In fact, it is the second most-often performed cosmetic surgical procedure. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 252,000 rhinoplasty procedures were performed...Continue Reading
Tummy Tuck and Drains
Most plastic surgeons will place drains after tummy tuck surgery to remove the remaining fluid left in the abdominal area. This is important to ensure that no infections occur and that the area begins to heal properly. These drains need to remain in place...Continue Reading
Breast Augmentation Patient with Mild Nipple Asymmetry
The patient is a 24-year-old San Diego woman who came into the office wanting a breast augmentation. On examination, we noted that she had mild nipple asymmetry, which is very common in women. No two breasts are exactly the same. We discussed the augmenta...Continue Reading
Nasal Analysis for Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasties (nose jobs) are the most commonly performed facial cosmetic surgical procedure. In 2011, approximately 244,000 rhinoplasties were performed in the United States. In addition to being the most popular facial procedure, it is also one of the m...Continue Reading
Types of Breast Implant Malposition
A possible risk of breast augmentation is the malposition of the breast implants. This may be noticeable immediately after surgery or with time. If you begin to notice that your implants are not settling into the proper location and appear to be sitting t...Continue Reading
Small Breast Implants Benefits
There is the misconception that most women who get breast implants want large breasts. However, some women prefer smaller implants, which offer a much more natural look and cause less trauma to the body. Smaller breast implants require far less invasive s...Continue Reading
SERI Surgical Scaffold for Breast Revision
Breast augmentation and reconstruction are some of the most common plastic surgery procedures performed in the US every year. However, since these operations include a saline or silicone implant in living human tissue, there are degrees of unanticipated c...Continue Reading
Four Causes of Gynecomastia
Most people associate the condition of overly large, painful breasts as unique to females. Although that is true in most cases, men and boys can also suffer from breast enlargement. The pectoral breast tissue becomes enlarged and swollen. It can appear in...Continue Reading
Nasal Exercises Following Rhinoplasty Surgery
Patients who have undergone rhinoplasty (nose job) surgery are almost certainly eager to show off their new look to friends and family. They are told to expect a certain amount of bruising and swelling following the procedure and that it may take several ...Continue Reading
Tummy Tuck for Stretch Marks
Stretch marks occur when the skin stretches, as is the case with weight gain and pregnancy. For example, most women gain 30 pounds or more during the nine months of pregnancy; this is a normal range for women at a healthy weight. However, the stress and e...Continue Reading
Calvarial Bone Graft Revision Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplastic (nose job) techniques have made tremendous leaps forward over the past 10 to 20 years. With this in mind, cosmetic surgeons may sometimes be faced with patients who have had rhinoplasty several years ago and may now be noticing that, over tim...Continue Reading
Revision Rhinoplasty for Pollybeak Deformity
Patients typically decide to undergo rhinoplasty (a nose job) because they are unhappy with their nose’s shape and size. They want a nose that is in proper proportion to the rest of their facial features. In some cases, however, the initial cosmetic...Continue Reading
Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty
People who would like to correct the shape of their nose but are wary of surgery now have an alternative through dermal fillers. Topical creams or local anesthetics can be used to make the injections pain-free. The procedure takes under 20 minutes and las...Continue Reading
Rhinoplasty for Asian Features
Cosmetic surgical procedures to minimize certain ethnic facial features can be difficult. Not only should the features meet the patient’s goals, but they should still look natural. This requires a deep understanding of what makes the ethnic facial featu...Continue Reading
Liposuction and Skin Tightening
After liposuction, certain patients may be at risk of developing skin irregularities. These conditions include extremely loose skin or skin dimpling, or a skin texture similar to orange peels. It is important to note that not every patient who has liposuc...Continue Reading