Is it in the genes? Some of my late father’s patients believe that a talent for the “metier” (career) of Plastic Surgery can be inherited. While I am not sure that a predisposition for a certain advocation may always be passed down generations, I… Read More »
Do These Breasts Make Me Look Fat? Part I
2016’s Academy Awards were punctuated with the usual Red Carpet gowns and the statement is clear, small breasts are de rigueur where haute couture is concerned. Particularly fetching were Alicia Vikander in Louis Vuitton, Charlize Theron in Dior, Rachel McAdams in August Getty Atelier, Priyanka Chopra in Zuhair Murad. Controlling for design elements, fabric choice, drapery, color, etc… Read More »
Dr. Lavinia K. Chong Wins RealSelf 500 Award
Newport Beach Plastic Surgery Recognized as Top Social Influencer in Cosmetic Medicine
Newport Beach, CA–March 1, 2016 – Local physician Dr. Lavinia K. Chong is one of 500 doctors in the nation to receive the prestigious RealSelf 500 Award, out of nearly 13,000 board certified specialists with a presence Read More »
Anterior Cervicoplasty
An anterior cervicoplasty is a niche type of neck lift offered exclusively to men, who have a favorable history of scarring and who refuse a more extensive procedure. This procedure is not the open neck lift approach where incisions are placed in front and behind the ears… Read More »
Botox Cosmetic – Injections Newport Beach
If you’re stressing over the increased appearance of facial wrinkles around your brow, nose and mouth, try the most popular cosmetic procedure in the country: Botox Cosmetic! Botox is an injection-based treatment used to prevent and erase wrinkles within a few days of application and will continue… Read More »
Plastic Surgery For Teens
The third week of August is fast approaching and I’m getting ready to send my rising senior back to UC Berkeley. I’m also preparing some young patients to return to their own university programs. No, I haven’t taken up anything as dodgy as the temporary “vacation” breast augmentation, as espoused by Dr. Norman Rowe… Read More »
Understanding The Internal Bra
The form of the female breast is composed of a skin brassiere, subcutaneous fat and a variable mixture of fibroglandular tissue. Regrettably factors which alter the “carrying capacity” and composition of the breast, (age, pregnancy, skin damage, weight gain/loss, genetics) can challenge both the form and function of the breast… Read More »