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Breast Implant Replacement: When Is It Time?

April 20, 2026
Recently, we have treated several patients whose implants had been in place for 30 or…

When Aesthetic Surgery Needs a Second Chance: How Revision Procedures Restore Form and Confidence

April 13, 2026
Every surgeon who performs operations long enough will eventually encounter a complication, an unexpected healing…

Spring Is Breast Augmentation Season: 5 Things to Avoid Before Choosing Your Surgeon

April 7, 2026
While breast augmentation remains one of the most rewarding procedures we perform, choosing the right…

Is My Anatomy Normal? When Labiaplasty Is About Comfort, Not Comparison

March 30, 2026
For many women, enlarged or elongated labial tissue can create very real physical issues—irritation in…

Breast Augmentation: What You Need to Know

March 24, 2026
Patients must consider implant type (saline vs. silicone), implant placement (above or below the muscle),…

Small Changes, Big Confidence: The Power of Subtle Refinement

March 16, 2026
Sometimes a patient comes to us with a concern that others may barely notice, yet…

The Rise of Panniculectomy: Addressing Excess Skin After Major Weight Loss

March 9, 2026
A panniculectomy is a surgical procedure designed specifically to remove this excess hanging tissue. During…

Body Contouring and Exercise: What Surgery Can — and Cannot — Do

March 2, 2026
Reaching a stable, near-ideal weight before surgery lowers complication risk, improves contour, and enhances long-term…

Beauty Has No Expiration Date

February 23, 2026
At Orange County Plastic Surgery, our consultations always include an evaluation not only of physical…

Modern Advances in the Tummy Tuck The Drainless, Quick Recovery Abdominoplasty

February 16, 2026
One major advance has been the use of electrocautery dissection, which allows surgeons to cut…

The Gift of Natural Rejuvenation: Why Fat Grafting Is the Most Romantic Procedure of All

February 9, 2026
Fat grafting, also known as fat transfer, allows us to gently remove unwanted fat from…

Liposuction – Not as Simple as it Looks

February 2, 2026
Liposuction is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures in the world—and also one…

Feeling as Good as You Look: The Role of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement

January 26, 2026
The goal of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) is to safely optimize hormone levels to…

The Psychological Benefits of Plastic Surgery: More Than Skin Deep

January 19, 2026
During my residency training, I spent a full year studying psychiatry at the University of…

Mental Blocks to Aesthetic Surgery: What’s Really Holding People Back?

January 12, 2026
The most common concern we hear is the fear of looking fake or losing one’s…

Post-Holiday Rejuvenation: Reversing the Effects of Stress, Sugar & Sun

January 5, 2026
Many patients come to us in January saying, “I just look tired.” The good news?…

The “Ozempic Dip” and the New Era of Weight Loss

December 29, 2025
For decades, obesity rates in the United States have followed a relentlessly upward trajectory. Since…

The Science of Aging: What You Can Control—and What You Can Improve

December 22, 2025
The Science of Aging: What You Can Control—and What You Can Improve

What is the Right Age for Facial Rejuvenation

December 9, 2025
One of our favorite stories illustrates this beautifully. A few years ago, Dr. Bunkis performed…

Why Winter Is the Perfect Time for Facial Rejuvenation

December 1, 2025
Cooler temperatures help reduce postoperative swelling and make it easier to follow recovery guidelines.