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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.

Fat Can Make Your Hands Look Younger

November 24, 2025
The hands often reveal our age sooner than the face. Over time, we experience skin…

The Role of Optimism in Healing and Recovery

November 17, 2025
Optimism isn’t just a pleasant attitude; it’s a measurable factor that directly affects physical healing.

Otoplasty – Big Results from a Little Procedure

November 10, 2025
Protruding ears can cause significant self-consciousness, especially in children, but also in adults who may…

Body Contouring for Men: It’s Not Just for Women Anymore

November 3, 2025
I’ve been performing body contouring procedures for 40 years, and while the majority of patients…

Abdominoplasty to Turn Back the Clock

October 27, 2025
Today, advances in anesthesia and surgical technique allow virtually all procedures to be done safely…

Mastopexy – One Size Does Not Fit All

October 20, 2025
In the early years, a mastopexy patient might have stayed in an overnight care facility…