Dr. David was recently featured on ABC News in a Valentine’s Day special segment on Couples Plastic Surgery. More and more couples are having cosmetic surgery hand in hand, especially facelift surgery, according to Dr. David. “In the past, the wife would usually come in and schedule surgery, the husband would remain in the background. Now men […]
Botox Injection in San Diego
Botox is one of the most common injectable products used in our San Diego medical spa. Why has botox retained its popularity for over a decade? There are a number of reasons. First of all, neurotoxins such as Botox cannot be easily replaced by injectable fillers. Botox works by temporarily weakening the muscles that cause […]
Teenage Rhinoplasty
A Rhinoplasty for Christmas: San Diego plastic surgeon reports Teenagers often seek Nose Surgery during Winter Break Roy David, MD, FACS, San Diego rhinoplasty specialist, says surgery can be very positive but teens must be emotionally ready. San Diego, CA (PRWEB) December 14, 2013 In 2012, rhinoplasty was one of the top five cosmetic […]
Voluma Long Lasting Filler
Our practice was among the first in San Diego to introduce Voluma, a new injectable filler from Allergan, makers of Botox. Voluma is FDA approved for 2 year duration of action and is possibly the best midfacial filler on the market. It is similar in structure to Juvederm and Restylane: Voluma is comprised of hyaluronic […]
Is the Eyelid Lift being replaced?
Injectable fillers such as restylane and juvederm are becoming more and more popular for rejuvenating the areas around the upper and lower eyelids. Common complaints pertaining to these areas include: excess skin, wrinkling or “crepiness” of the skin, and hollow areas both above and below the eyes. In the past, a patient’s only choice for […]
Bruising After Rhinoplasty
One of the most common questions patients ask at their rhinoplasty consultation is “Will I be bruised afterward?” The answer is usually “probably.” The chief cause of bruising is the osteotomy, or fine cuts that are made in the bones to reposition them. Not every patient requires osteotomies, however, and those patients generally have little […]
Facelift Recovery Period
For many patients considering facelift surgery or mini facelift at our San Diego office, one of their chief concerns is the recovery period or downtime. By using twilight sedation and performing the procedure in a precise and custom-tailored fashion, we generally limit recovery to one to two weeks. This may vary of course if additional […]
Lower Eyelid Rejuvenation with Fat Repositioning
In our San Diego plastic surgery practice we see a lot of patients who are interested in eyelid rejuvenation or blepharoplasty. Often, they are not sure what exactly they don’t like about their eyes- only that they look “tired” or “aged.” It is the job of the facial plastic surgeon to make an accurate diagnosis […]
Finesse Rhinoplasty
Finesse Rhinoplasty describes rhinoplasty performed to correct minor imperfections in an otherwise “decent” nose: a small hump, a slightly wide tip, etc. If you think you are a “finesse rhinoplasty” patient there are a few points to consider. Making an already “good” nose into a “perfect” nose requires a great deal of experience and skill […]
Update on Botox and Dysport in San Diego
Botox and Dysport have now been competing head to head on the market for several months, and our San Diego patients have reported good results with the new botox competitor. In our practice, we have found that it takes approximately 3 units of Dysport to every 1 unit of Botox to achieve comparable results. Since […]
