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 […]

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 […]

Many women unhappy with the size of their breasts have wondered what it would be like to have larger breasts, in better proportion to the rest of their figure. Dr. Michelle J. Place has helped a number of these women achieve their goals through Danville Breast Augmentation surgery. One of the most popular plastic surgery procedures, […]

Noses, like people, come in all shapes and sizes and because they protrude out from the face, they can also tend to be an unfortunate target for moving objects. Some people may have trouble breathing due to structural abnormalities in the nose. Whether for reasons aesthetic, restorative, or corrective, Rhinoplasty, or nose surgery, can be […]

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 […]

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 […]