Welcome to the Marin Aesthetics blog. We hope to create a forum where patients can discuss plastic surgery, learn about the latest developments in the news and dispel some of the myths regarding cosmetic surgery. Feel free to comment and ask questions, and we will do our best to help educate and occasionally entertain! - Dr. Marin
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Four Causes of Gynecomastia
Most people associate the condition of overly large, painful breasts as unique to females. Although that is true in most cases, men and boys can also suffer from breast enlargement. The pectoral breast tissue becomes enlarged and swollen. It can appear in...Continue Reading
Nasal Exercises Following Rhinoplasty Surgery
Patients who have undergone rhinoplasty (nose job) surgery are almost certainly eager to show off their new look to friends and family. They are told to expect a certain amount of bruising and swelling following the procedure and that it may take several ...Continue Reading
Tummy Tuck for Stretch Marks
Stretch marks occur when the skin stretches, as is the case with weight gain and pregnancy. For example, most women gain 30 pounds or more during the nine months of pregnancy; this is a normal range for women at a healthy weight. However, the stress and e...Continue Reading
Calvarial Bone Graft Revision Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplastic (nose job) techniques have made tremendous leaps forward over the past 10 to 20 years. With this in mind, cosmetic surgeons may sometimes be faced with patients who have had rhinoplasty several years ago and may now be noticing that, over tim...Continue Reading
Revision Rhinoplasty for Pollybeak Deformity
Patients typically decide to undergo rhinoplasty (a nose job) because they are unhappy with their nose’s shape and size. They want a nose that is in proper proportion to the rest of their facial features. In some cases, however, the initial cosmetic...Continue Reading
Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty
People who would like to correct the shape of their nose but are wary of surgery now have an alternative through dermal fillers. Topical creams or local anesthetics can be used to make the injections pain-free. The procedure takes under 20 minutes and las...Continue Reading
Rhinoplasty for Asian Features
Cosmetic surgical procedures to minimize certain ethnic facial features can be difficult. Not only should the features meet the patient’s goals, but they should still look natural. This requires a deep understanding of what makes the ethnic facial featu...Continue Reading
Liposuction and Skin Tightening
After liposuction, certain patients may be at risk of developing skin irregularities. These conditions include extremely loose skin or skin dimpling, or a skin texture similar to orange peels. It is important to note that not every patient who has liposuc...Continue Reading
Cosmetic Treatment of Smoker’s Lines around the Mouth
It’s no secret that smoking is a health hazard. It can lead to cancer, heart problems, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disorders such as emphysema. However, smoking can also affect the appearance of the face. It can dry out the skin and cause lines and...Continue Reading
Cosmetic Treatment for Sagging Jowls
One of the most apparent signs of aging can be loose skin around the chin and neck, making a person appear to have jowls. For many older patients, this is one of the primary reasons they consult a cosmetic surgeon. Several procedures can be done to treat ...Continue Reading
Reducing the Occurrence of Blood Clots after Cosmetic Surgery
Although blood clot formation is a rare risk of a cosmetic surgical procedure, it is most serious. If a blood clot forms in a major artery, thereby cutting off proper blood flow to part of the body, paralysis may result. If the clot breaks off and travels...Continue Reading
Turbinate Reduction Surgery
Seasonal allergies can be difficult for almost anyone. Dust, pollen, and other irritants can cause congestion, sneeze, and coughing. The nose either feels stuffed up or is a constant source of running mucus. However, for some people, this does not go away...Continue Reading
Plastic Surgery Improves Confidence
Confidence is an essential quality that many of us have, but also one many of us desire. There can be things in someone’s life that hold them back from being self-confident or comfortable in situations. Frequently this shows up in a person’s appearanc...Continue Reading
Nasal Hump and Tip Refinement for Women
When we say that a person has an attractive face, what does that mean? Studies have shown that humans subconsciously scan the face, looking for symmetry or balance between all the facial features. We notice if the eyes appear too small or the ears appear ...Continue Reading
Healing Timeline After Rhinoplasty
It is a common misconception among patients that any cosmetic surgical procedure will immediately leave them looking like new after surgery. The truth is that there will always be a period of healing after surgery, as the body needs to require a certain a...Continue Reading
Breast Implant Manufacturers and Warranties
There are some different breast implant manufacturers in the marketplace today. The two most prominent manufacturers in the United States are Mentor and Natrelle. Most implants used in the United States come from one of these two manufacturers. These are ...Continue Reading
Rhinoplasty for a Long Nose
People with an overly long or droopy nose have had to endure a variety of descriptions for their noses, ranging from “aquiline” to “Pinocchio” to “parrot beak.” As colorful (and well-meaning) as these descriptors might be, the truth is that su...Continue Reading
Breast Implants for Inverted Nipples
Inverted nipples occur when the nipple is retracted into the breast rather than pointing outward. As many as two percents of American women have at least one inverted nipple. Most cases of inverted nipples are congenital – they have been that way fr...Continue Reading
Breast Implant Revision for Rippling
Deciding to undergo breast augmentation is a very personal decision for patients. They want to improve their appearance and most likely are nervous about whether they will be pleased with the outcome. In cases where the initial augmentation procedure may ...Continue Reading
Breast Augmentation for Misshapen Breasts
Misshapen breasts can result from several causes, including congenital or developmental conditions, a previous breast augmentation procedure that did not go as planned, and pregnancy and breastfeeding. Breast augmentation surgery can be performed to fill ...Continue Reading