In the quest to find the right plastic surgeon, it is a good idea to have at least 2 consultations before deciding on which plastic surgeon is the best fit to meet your cosmetic goals. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, (ASPS) has published an article, “Questions to ask my plastic surgeon,” http://www.plasticsurgery.org/articles-and-galleries/patient-and-consumer-information/patient-safety.html?sub=Questions%20to%20ask%20my%20plastic%20surgeon. This is [...]
The decision to have a plastic or reconstructive procedure is not a small matter. In our quest to find the best plastic surgeon to perform our most desired plastic surgery procedure, be it a facelift or a tummy tuck, we often refer to the internet and start with an on-line search. In the past, it [...]
Over the past 11 years I have interviewed many women that have considered breast reduction and have walked many women through the surgical process from their first phone call to their last post-operative visit. Recently, while sending out a breast reduction patient’s before and after photos I thought about some of the same comments [...]
Q: I am 48 years old and I am considering a breast reduction. Can I have the surgery and return home the same day or is it necessary to stay overnight in the hospital?
A: Since the late 80’s, I have performed all breast reductions on an out-patient basis, either in a hospital setting or an [...]
We have tried it and here are our findings:
Zerona is a non-invasive low level laser treatment designed to reduce an average of 3.64 inches from areas such as the tummy, back, hips, thighs, buttocks, chin, neck and arms. How does it work? A pore is created in the fat cells by the laser allowing the [...]
Q: I saw another doctor who recommended liposuction for my belly pouch. He said the laser would help tighten my skin as well as remove my excess fat. Is there a difference between laser liposuction and regular liposuction?
A: Is there a difference between laser liposuction, ultrasonic assisted liposuction, and standard liposuction? This is a good [...]
ZERONA® Offers Safe Alternative for Painless Reduction of Inches and Body Fat in THE BAY AREA
Local board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Joseph Togba announces the arrival of the ZERONA®, the only non-invasive, body slimming, low-level laser treatment, to his practice, making him one of the first physicians to offer the ZERONA® in the Eastbay. During [...]
Dear Dr. Togba,
Q. I weigh 155 pounds, but at 5′8" I’m very well proportioned. What bothers me is the flabby skin hanging from my belly. Would I need a tummy tuck or liposuction? When is it best to do liposuction?
A. Based upon the information provided, our recommendation would be an abdominoplasty, also known as a [...]
Dear Dr. Togba,
Q. A friend recently had liposuction to reduce her saddlebags and she looks great! I would like to have liposuction on several areas of my body. Which body areas can be reduced?
A. Liposuction is popular because it’s the proven solution for removal of fat from nearly any body area. The basic "tumescent" procedure [...]
Dear Dr. Togba,
Q. Does ultrasonic liposuction really "melt" fat? I know you can do liposuction on different areas, but can you do arms? What is the long term effect?
A. Ultrasonic liposuction doesn’t exactly melt fat; rather it liquefies fat before it is removed with suction. Electrical energy is translated into high-frequency sound, which is then [...]
