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Today skin cancer is very frequent. This is due to a large degree from excess sun exposure we have growing up. Occasionally these cancers can be herefitary. Most patients believe that their dermatologists are the best doctors for treating these problems. However when one realizes the extensive surgical training a plastic surgeon receives, it is easy to understand that the quality of surgical care is superior.

Not all plastic surgeons trat skin cancers. For this reason, the patient must inquire of that doctor before making an appointment.

In my practice I see several patients a day for facial and body lesions. My first step is to determine whether a biopsy needs to be done. If the lesion appears to be suspicious for skin cancer, a shave biopsy is performed and the ledion is sent to the lab. After the pathologist examines the lesion and the diagnosis is skin cancer, treatment options are discussed. In most cases, minor surgery is required to remove the lesion. Frozen sections or immediate pathological examination is performed to insure free margins around the tumor. At this time, reconstruction using skin flaps or skin graft is performed. After several months of healing, these surgical scars blend well with minimal, if any deformity. The doctors in my community realize the superior cosmetic appearance following a plastic surgeons care and treatment of these problems. It is important that the patient realizes the advantages of a plastic surgeon performing skin cancer excision and reconstruction.

This entry was posted on Monday, November 24th, 2008 at 4:42 pm and is filed under Uncategorized.

Many people think that plastic surgery is best performed in highly affluent areas such as Beverly Hills, Newport Beach, and New York City. Perspective cosmetic patients have preconceived ideas that these cities are the hot beds for this type of surgery. What they don’t understand is that their local community plastic surgeons may perform cosmetic surgery as well, or better than surgeons located in these areas.

Patients should do the appropriate research for their cosmetic surgeons. There are many surgeons right in their communities that are extremely qualified to perform their cosmetic surgery. Board Certified Plastic Surgeons are all trained well and have the expertise to perform these surgeries.

Patients should do the homework prior to selecting their surgeon. Patients should evaluate their doctor’s credentials, their Board Certification and their experience. By visiting the surgeon, the patient must be comfortable with the surgeon. Prices will vary depending on location. An experienced competent surgeon will not be the cheapest in town.

Robert Wald

This entry was posted on Thursday, December 11th, 2008 at 11:35 am and is filed under Uncategorized.

The first thing the patient notices in the aging process is the neck. Most commonly in older patients, loose skin is produced in the lower neck area. In younger patients, excess fat is usually located throughout the neck area.

In order to correct these problems, either liposuction or neck lift would be required. Younger patients will require only liposuction to reduce the fullness or fat located throughout the neck. Skin contraction following this procedure will produce a nice contour. Older patients will require a neck lift. This will require small incisions behind the ear and in the hair line. Excellent results are accomplished in both procedures. Minimal down time is required for both procedures. Most patients need 3-5 days before going back to work.

Robert Wald

This entry was posted on Thursday, December 11th, 2008 at 12:05 pm and is filed under Uncategorized.

The hallmark of a youthful face is a well defined jaw line with a sharp line between the face and neck. If excess fat develop underneath the chin and along the jowl line with good skin tone and minimal excess skin, liposuction can be performed. In this procedure, one or two small incisions are made on the underside of the chin and/or in the crease around the earlobes. A canula or hollow tube is place beneath the skin and into the fatty tissue. Using this canula, this excess fat is broken up and suctioned out eliminating the double chin and creating a nice contour of the neck.

I recently saw a thirty-year-old woman from Yorba Linda who complained of excess fullness in her neck. She said her mother and father both have this problem and despite diet and exercise, she was unable to lose this fat. After liposuction of her neck, she developed a youthful, natural and clean neck. She returned to work after three days and was extremely pleased. She said this procedure had changed her whole life and her attitude about herself.

Dr. Wald

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This entry was posted on Thursday, November 13th, 2008 at 12:37 pm and is filed under Uncategorized.

As a breast implant and breast reduction specialist in Fullerton, Dr. Wald is able to provide his patients with results that are natural-looking and flattering.

Not only specializing in breast augmentation procedures but also an experienced face lift and body contouring Orange County plastic surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), Dr. Wald is able to offer both men and women procedures to help them attain a more attractive shape with tummy tuck and liposuction procedures as well as facial plastic surgery options.

Please feel free to read our blog and learn about the many plastic surgery options we have available to you at The Aesthetic Institute.

Dr. Wald Serves the following Areas:

Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Cypress, Dana Point, Fountain Valley, Fullerton,

Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Irvine, La Habra, La Habra Heights, La Palma, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills,
Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Los Alamitos, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Orange, Placentia,
Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Santa Ana, Seal Beach, Stanton, Tustin, Villa Park
Westminster, Yorba Linda, Orange County

This entry was posted on Monday, October 27th, 2008 at 12:55 pm and is filed under Uncategorized.