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Male pattern baldness, also known as androgenetic alopecia, accounts for more than 95% of men’s hair loss, according to the American Hair Loss Association. It is believed that men suffering from this condition inherit a genetic sensitivity to a chemical called dihydrotestosterone (DHT), resulting in a decreased lifespan of the affected hair follicles. By watching this video, you can learn more about the possible causes of men’s genetic hair loss.
If you suffer from male pattern baldness, consider contacting the cosmetic experts at the Cosmetic Surgical Center of El Cerrito. We offer a variety of cosmetic procedures, including advanced hair restoration surgery. Call us at (510) 292-4620 to schedule your consultation today.
Last updated 9 days ago
As skin ages, it can lose its elasticity and its firmness, resulting in a sagging and tired-looking appearance. This is often especially true for the skin of the eyelids, which stretch and lose their supporting muscle tone as time goes on. Not only can these changes affect your youthful appearance, but they can also obstruct peripheral vision. To help resolve these problems, cosmetic surgeons offer patients the blepharoplasty procedure, also known as an eye lift or eyelid surgery.
To perform a blepharoplasty, the cosmetic surgeon places incisions in the natural folds of the eyes to reduce any scarring that may occur. From these incisions, the excess fat, skin, and atrophied muscle is removed or sculpted to promote a more pleasing aesthetic effect. The skin is carefully placed to accentuate the natural beauty and distinction of the face. The recovery period typically lasts from one to two weeks.
You may consider undergoing eyelid surgery if you are burdened with sagging or droopy eyelids for hereditary reasons or if excess skin in the upper part of the eyelid keeps your eyes from opening completely. If you possess puffy, baggy skin or excess skin in your upper eyelids that interferes with your peripheral vision, you may also want to consider the procedure. If your lower eyelids sag excessively or you feel that the bags under your eyes keep you from reaching your aesthetic potential, you should speak with your cosmetic surgeon about a blepharoplasty.
The professionals at the Cosmetic Surgical Center of El Cerrito are committed to providing each of our patients with a safe, comfortable, and pleasant experience. With many advanced surgical procedures, you can trust that our cosmetic surgeon will help you to meet your aesthetic goals. To set up a consultation to discuss eyelid surgery or any of the procedures we offer, call us today at (510) 292-4620.
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Pregnancy and childbirth are among some of the most exciting and rewarding experiences in a woman’s life. However, they can lead to a number of physical changes to a woman’s body. Fortunately, many qualified cosmetic surgeons offer mommy makeover procedures to help new moms get back to their pre-baby bodies:
Also known as a mastopexy, a breast lift is a common surgical procedure included in a mommy makeover that is designed to firm and raise sagging breast tissue for more youthful breast contours. By removing excess fat and tissue and re-contouring the surrounding tissues, a breast lift can help new moms regain breast firmness and reposition breasts that have begun to sag due to breastfeeding, pregnancy, or weight fluctuations following childbirth.
A breast augmentation through the use of breast implants can be performed alone or in conjunction with a breast lift to help new mothers restore breast volume that has been lost due to pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Very few new mothers have the time to exercise following pregnancy. Luckily, liposuction is a minimally invasive procedure that can help eliminate stubborn areas of fat that are unresponsive to traditional diet and exercise. The most common target areas for liposuction include the abdomen, waist, hips, thighs, calves, and buttocks. However, liposuction can also be used to eliminate fat deposits in the arms, cheeks, and chin.
Women who are suffering from excessive abdominal fat and skin following pregnancy may benefit from a tummy tuck. Unlike liposuction that removes smaller portions of fat, a tummy tuck can be performed to remove large sections of fat tissue and skin as well as repair weakened or separated abdominal muscles for a firmer abdominal profile.
Whether you’re interested in a breast lift, SmartLipo, or a tummy tuck, our cosmetic surgeons with the Cosmetic Surgical Center of El Cerrito are here to help. Give our office a call at (510) 292-4620 or visit us online for more information on our mommy makeover procedures.
