San Ramon, CA Plastic Surgery Blog

Chin augmentation, technically named mentoplasty, is a surgery procedure that reshapes the chin through implant enhancements or reduction of the bone. The goal of chin augmentation is to create aesthetic symmetry or reshape deformities from birth or trauma. Consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Michelle Place is a good way to determine how […]

Gynecomastia is the development of large breasts in males. Often, young males going through puberty will experience gynecomastia, and it becomes a concern if it does not resolve within two years of its onset. Expansion of the areola or asymmetrical chest tissue are also signs of the condition. For many males, this is a major […]

Breast reconstruction is a cosmetic procedure that rebuilds the size and shape of a breast that has undergone a mastectomy or lumpectomy. Breast reconstruction is a common procedure for women healing from breast cancer and can be an important part of a full recovery. Breast reconstruction must be performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon like […]

Dieting and exercise are vitally important to a healthy lifestyle, but sometimes even the most disciplined person struggles to achieve their ideal look. A thigh lift is a cosmetic procedure that can help people enhance stubborn areas like the thighs, where drooping and sagging are notoriously difficult to fix. Sometimes part of an overall body […]

Weight loss is a topic many people are obsessed about. Despite the rigors of exercise and the discipline of healthy living, there are many of us who still struggle with deposits of fat in undesirable areas. Cosmetic fat reduction has long been an area dominated by liposuction, but now there is Coolsculpting. Developed by Zeltiq […]

Extreme weight loss, aging and weight loss can leave you with sagging skin all over your body. More specifically, sagging skin on the underarm has become a growing area of concern for many patients. An arm lift, also known as a brachioplasty, has recently become an increasingly popular. An arm lift is a plastic surgery […]

As many of us age, there are parts of our body that start to sag. For many people, the most bothersome area that sags is our buttocks. A buttock lift, or gluteoplasty, is a cosmetic surgery that can enhance the appearance of your buttocks. With the experience and expertise of Dr. Michelle Place, gluteoplasty is […]

Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, is a cosmetic procedure that aims to enhance or correct the appearance of the upper and lower eyelids. Eyelid surgery can be tailored to focus on either the upper or lower eyelids, or sometimes both. With eyelid surgery, patients can have a younger and rejuvenated appearance or may be […]

The abdominoplasty, more commonly known as the “tummy tuck,” is a cosmetic procedure that offers patients a chance to enhance the skin and muscles of their abdomen to appear smoother and firmer. A tummy tuck isn’t for everyone, and there are very specific issues that a tummy tuck is good for addressing. A tummy tuck […]

If you are unhappy with the signs of aging on your face, a facelift can be an effective solution. As we age, the skin and muscle on our face lose their firmness and elasticity. Signs of aging often reveal themselves with sagging in the cheeks, increasing lines, deepening wrinkles and loose skin. A facelift, technically […]