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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Reducing the Occurrence of Blood Clots after Cosmetic Surgery
Although blood clot formation is a rare risk of a cosmetic surgical procedure, it is most serious. If a blood clot forms in a major artery, thereby cutting off proper blood flow to part of the body, paralysis may result. If the clot breaks off and travels...Continue Reading
Turbinate Reduction Surgery
Seasonal allergies can be difficult for almost anyone. Dust, pollen, and other irritants can cause congestion, sneeze, and coughing. The nose either feels stuffed up or is a constant source of running mucus. However, for some people, this does not go away...Continue Reading
Plastic Surgery Improves Confidence
Confidence is an essential quality that many of us have, but also one many of us desire. There can be things in someone’s life that hold them back from being self-confident or comfortable in situations. Frequently this shows up in a person’s appearanc...Continue Reading
Nasal Hump and Tip Refinement for Women
When we say that a person has an attractive face, what does that mean? Studies have shown that humans subconsciously scan the face, looking for symmetry or balance between all the facial features. We notice if the eyes appear too small or the ears appear ...Continue Reading
Healing Timeline After Rhinoplasty
It is a common misconception among patients that any cosmetic surgical procedure will immediately leave them looking like new after surgery. The truth is that there will always be a period of healing after surgery, as the body needs to require a certain a...Continue Reading
Breast Implant Manufacturers and Warranties
There are some different breast implant manufacturers in the marketplace today. The two most prominent manufacturers in the United States are Mentor and Natrelle. Most implants used in the United States come from one of these two manufacturers. These are ...Continue Reading
Rhinoplasty for a Long Nose
People with an overly long or droopy nose have had to endure a variety of descriptions for their noses, ranging from “aquiline” to “Pinocchio” to “parrot beak.” As colorful (and well-meaning) as these descriptors might be, the truth is that su...Continue Reading
Breast Implants for Inverted Nipples
Inverted nipples occur when the nipple is retracted into the breast rather than pointing outward. As many as two percents of American women have at least one inverted nipple. Most cases of inverted nipples are congenital – they have been that way fr...Continue Reading
Breast Implant Revision for Rippling
Deciding to undergo breast augmentation is a very personal decision for patients. They want to improve their appearance and most likely are nervous about whether they will be pleased with the outcome. In cases where the initial augmentation procedure may ...Continue Reading
Breast Augmentation for Misshapen Breasts
Misshapen breasts can result from several causes, including congenital or developmental conditions, a previous breast augmentation procedure that did not go as planned, and pregnancy and breastfeeding. Breast augmentation surgery can be performed to fill ...Continue Reading
Pectus Carinatum or Pectus Excavatum Augmentation
In most cases, performing a breast augmentation procedure is a relatively straightforward process. However, some congenital deformities to the chest wall structure may require the cosmetic surgeon to take extra care in performing a breast augmentation pro...Continue Reading
Silicone Breast Implants and MRI Screening
Most women, particularly those who have had breast augmentation surgery, don’t know that MRIs are useful in the early detection of silicone implant rupture or leakage. Unlike leaked or ruptured saline implants, in which the implant immediately deflates,...Continue Reading
Breast Augmentation Recovery
After breast augmentation surgery, patients need to allow their bodies time to heal following any surgical procedure. Patients should limit activity and exercise for at least four to six weeks after surgery to reduce the risk of complications and experien...Continue Reading
Revision Rhinoplasty for a Droopy Nasal Tip
One of the most desirable features for a nose is a tip that is slightly turned upward. If the tip of the nose drops, it can make a face appear older. The nasal tip may droop due to age, traumatic injury (such as a blunt force blow directly to the nasal ti...Continue Reading
Rhinoplasty for a Pinched Nasal Tip
Although a rhinoplasty (nose job) is generally thought of as an elective surgical procedure, the truth is that many patients have the procedure done to correct a medical issue. Such medical corrections usually involve excessive snoring, sleep apnea, or di...Continue Reading
Rebuilding One Side of the Nose
The primary goal in any facial cosmetic surgical procedure is to restore symmetry to the face. In other words, making the facial features appear balanced and pleasing to the eye. A significant component in this for the cosmetic surgeon is approaching the ...Continue Reading
Breast Implants in Runners and Athletes
While exercise has many benefits, like keeping the body in generally healthy shape, it’s no secret that exercise can cause women to lose weight all over – including some less desirable places. While many women that love to exercise may enjoy the o...Continue Reading
Steroid Injections and Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is often considered one of the most challenging types of plastic surgery. Surgeons must have extensive knowledge of the nasal structures and their functions, along with the aesthetic skill to produce beautiful results. Also, they must be exper...Continue Reading
Revision Rhinoplasty Using Rib Cartilage
Rhinoplasty or a nose job is one of the most technically challenging operations performed by plastic surgeons in San Diego and the entire country. As a result, many doctors are not trained to a sufficient degree in the operation’s intricacies. This ...Continue Reading
Breast Implants and Mammograms
One massive concern on any woman’s mind these days is breast cancer. The risks of breast cancer are so widespread that doctors recommend all women over 40 get a mammogram every one to two years. This is because the earlier breast cancer is diagnosed, th...Continue Reading