Rhinoplasty; A Blend of Form Function and Beauty
Charles Perry, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Rhinoplasty or nasal shaping surgery has undergone a dramatic change over the past several years. Now more than ever people in Northern California are increasingly interested in having nasal shaping procedures that appear more natural.

Saline or Gel Breast Implants for Your Breast Augmentation?
Charles Perry, M.D., F.A.C.S.

One of the most exciting developments in breast augmentation over the past year has been the advent of gel breast implants. The FDA approval of gel has allowed women to replace the older saline implants that were prone to wrinkling and thinning of the breast tissue inferior and lateral to the nipple to a device that looks and feels much more natural.

Plastic Surgery Following Weight Loss in California
Charles Perry, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Plastic Surgery in Sacramento California has seen an increase in post weight loss surgery. This is sometimes referred to as MWL (Massive Weight Loss).

The Mommy Makeover in Sacramento California
Charles Perry, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Women, especially mothers have the right to look as good as they feel. After child bearing, many women experience sagging breasts and abdomens as a natural consequence of carrying a child and nursing. The abdomen and breast grow to accommodate these exciting roles.

Eye lid lifts and Blepharoplasty; Aging of the Upper Face
Charles Perry, M.D., F.A.C.S.

With thin skin and more movement than any other area of the face our eyes often reveal our age prior to other areas of the face. Changes of the eyes characteristic of aging involve a puffiness of the lower lids and a decent of the eyelid cheek skin interface. This creates the appearance of tiredness.

Elevess: The New Hyaluronic Acid Facial Enhancement Tool. Sacramento California
Charles Perry, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Elevess is one of the first FDA-approved Hyaluronic Acid facial enhancing products with 0.3% lidocaine, that provides long lasting wrinkle corrections. Enhance your appearance today with Elevess, a safe and effective alternative to the more expensive fillers.

Vaser Liposuction Removes More With Less
Charles Perry, M.D., F.A.C.S.

A recent study in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal (Vol. 28, Issue 4 July/August 2008) revealed that liposuction using Vaser techniques resulted in less blood loss than traditional liposuction.

Bruising After Botox? Why does it happen?
Charles Perry, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Bruising occasionally occurs following Injections of Botox, Juvederm, Restylane and Preville Silk and Scultpra. This is usually due to the needle entering into the skin and underlying capillaries or small blood vessels located just under the surface. Our skin is the largest organ of the body and has a rich vascular network.

Preville Silk in Sacramento California
Charles Perry, M.D., F.A.C.S.

The FDA has approved a new hyaluronic acid facial filler Preville Silk. Preville Silk is the first hyaluronic acid product to contain a local anesthetic called lidocaine.

Information for patients considering Breast Augmentation
American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Breast augmentation, technically known as augmentation mammoplasty, is a surgical procedure to enhance the size and shape of a woman's breast for a number of reasons.