San Ramon, CA Plastic Surgery Blog

Dr. Michelle J. Place understands that surgery is not the most ideal option for every patient. Many people wish they could have a younger, fresher looking face, but do not want to go under a major procedure to achieve it. Danville CO2 Laser Treatment is a perfect option for these individuals. The CO2 Laser gives […]

There are many men and women who are dissatisfied with their mid-section for various reasons. Factors such as genetics, aging, dramatic weight loss, and pregnancy often play a role in creating undesirable waistlines. For those with excessive sagging skin in the mid-section, or loose and/or separated abdominal muscles, a Danville Abdominoplasty may be the best […]

No one can prepare you for the loss of one or both breasts due to cancer or other illness. When a piece of what makes you a woman, when a piece of your body is taken from you, it is only natural to grieve and the healing process, both physically and emotionally follows no set […]

Thousands of women every year in the United States alone undergo Breast Augmentation surgery to increase the size of their bust, making Breast Augmentation easily one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures performed. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michelle J. Place has helped countless Danville area women achieve the breasts they desire through Breast […]

Many men and women are unhappy with their nose. This dissatisfaction can come from either aesthetic or functional issues, but many times, it is due to some combination of both. While some people find their nose is too large, others find their nose is too small for their face. Further dissatisfaction may come from bumps […]

As we age, our life experience and the effects of gravity can begin to show up on our faces, bodies and breasts. Particularly for women who have had children and breastfed and women who have undergone significant weight loss, the breasts can seem to almost deflate a bit and start to sag. Some women also […]

Everyone has different trouble areas or parts of their body which are difficult to tone. For many people this area is the thigh and buttocks. After dramatic weigh loss, excess sagging skin can occur in the thighs, buttocks and elsewhere which can only be removed surgically. Genetics can also play a huge role in where […]

Women who wish to reduce the size of their breasts often suffer from physical and emotional strain due to their larger breasts which is often misunderstood by people who do not themselves have larger breasts. Having large breasts which are out of proportion to the rest of their body can cause many issues, from chronic […]

A heavy, sagging brow can develop over time with age or be hereditary and can give your face unwanted characteristics. Previous Danville Brow Lift patients, prior to the procedure, reported feeling as though their faces were communicating a sadness, tiredness or even anger which was not consistent with their emotions. Dr. Michelle J. Place creates […]

Many people are dissatisfied with their backside. Sometimes no amount of diet or leg lifts can sculpt your buttocks into the shape you intend. For these people a Buttock Lift may be the best way to achieve the results they seek. A Buttock lift will reverse the effects of drooping and sagging. In certain cases, […]