Our nurses spent a day training in our office last month with Leslie Fletcher, Nurse Practitioner, and owner of the InjectAbility Institute in Torrance, California. They worked on new injectable techniques such as advanced contouring of the jawline, MicroTox, and NaselTox. What is MicroTox? MicroTox was developed through the Injectability Institute and describes a procedure […]
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October Q&A: Breast Reconstruction
What is the Most Common Method of Breast Reconstruction? Generally, there are two ways to build a breast, one is implant-based and the other is flap based. Implant-based is the most common reconstruction method used today. This procedure starts with the placement of a tissue expander in the breast pocket which is generally done at […]
Read MoreSeptember 2020 Q&A: How Can I Get Rid of a Double Chin?
With facial rejuvenation at the forefront of aesthetics right now, it is no surprise that the popularity of the chin, whether adding volume or taking it away, would become an area of discussion. Submental fat, or a double chin, can be caused by your genetics, weight gain, or sagging skin commonly associated with aging. Submental […]
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August 2020 Q&A: Is Breast Surgery Right For Me?
Breast surgery continues to be one of the most commonly sought-after plastic surgery procedures. Most patients are interested in getting more information on one of the following areas: Adding volume or fullness to the upper breast Fixing asymmetry between both breasts Breast augmentation Volume or fullness can be lost to the upper breast because of […]
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July 2020 Q&A: Myth Buster
Dr. Antimarino addresses common myths and misconceptions regarding plastic surgery. Myth: Everyone who performs cosmetic surgery is a plastic surgeon. Truth: Buyer beware! Do your research! Many surgeons claim to be a “cosmetic surgeon” but that does not mean they are a board-certified plastic surgeon. Ask your surgeon what they are “board-certified” in. Credentials are […]
Read MoreJune 2020 Q&A: INTO-Itive Eating
INTO-Itive Eating For the past few months, we have been trying to #stayhomenotroam and now that the sun is shining and the temperature is rising, we want to get outside to refresh, restore, and renew. Many of us look at spring and summer as a time to get into shape, through minimizing eating to maximize […]
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March 2020 Q & A: Does health insurance ever cover a breast procedure?
There are only a few procedures covered by most insurance plans, but they typically have specific requirements that must be met prior to authorization. Breast Reduction A breast reduction is a procedure that reduces the size and shape of the breast to be more proportionate to a woman’s body habitus. This is done by removing […]
Read MoreFebruary 2020 Q&A: Get to Know Jaime and Kristie!
We have recently acquired some excellent new staff members, have you had a chance to meet them? Jamie Mullen is our new full-time medical receptionist and Kristie Francioni is our patient care coordinator. We asked them to play a quick round of question and answer with us to give you an opportunity to get to […]
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January 2020 Q & A: Eve’s Botox Experience
As I approached my 40th birthday last year, I realized I was probably the last of my friends who hadn’t at least dipped her foot into the waters of plastic surgery. Truth be told, I never considered it. I’ve always been confident in my appearance (generally), but as time passed and my late 20’s turned […]
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December 2019 Q&A: Healthy Holiday Eating with Leslie Bonci, Owner-Active Eating Advice
Clinch Not Grinch- Here’s to Positivity and Productivity this Holiday Season Here we are again, at the end of the year, ready for some feasting, friendship and fun. Yet if visions of sugar plums make you feel guilty, you may deprive yourself rather than thrive over this holiday season. Let’s look back and do a […]
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