Author: True Beauty San Diego Aesthetic Surgery & Medicine

Drainless Tummy Tuck With Progressive Tension Sutures Lowers the Risk of Post-Surgical Seromas

By on December 18th, 2022

Drainless Tummy Tuck San Diego
During tummy tuck, a surgeon reshapes the abdomen by removing excess skin tissue and repositioning and tightening the abdominal muscles. It is a highly individualized procedure that is tailored to the individual patient’s needs and goals. In many instances it is combined with other body contouring procedures to achieve optimal results. Tummy tuck may be performed using different surgical techniques. One of those techniques is the drainless tummy tuck. Dr. Brian Reagan at True Beauty is a board-certified plastic surgeon. He specializes in the drainless tummy tuck because of its many advantages. Here, Dr. Reagan explains how drainless tummy tuck ...Read More →

5 Non-Surgical Ways To Reduce Lines and Wrinkles

By on November 19th, 2022

Non-Surgical Ways to Reduce Lines and Wrinkles
Increased facial lines and wrinkles are a natural part of the aging process. Just because they are natural doesn’t mean that we have to live with them. Brian Reagan, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a board-certified plastic surgeon who offers a number of fantastic options to non-surgically reduce lines and wrinkles. Here, Dr. Reagan at True Beauty discusses five non-surgical ways to reduce lines and wrinkles. 1.    AccuTite AccuTite utilizes radiofrequency energy to agitate subdermal layers of tissue, and in the process shrink pockets of fat and tone the skin while also stimulating collagen production. AccuTite is used to treat brows, eyelids, ...Read More →

Facial Rejuvenation Procedures That Restore a Youthful Complexion

By on October 21st, 2022

facial rejuvenation procedures
Our face is the first thing that other people notice. It also tends to be the first part of our body that shows signs of aging. Over time, wrinkles may appear while facial volume and proportionality begin to fade. If you have been looking for a way to combat the signs of aging and enhance your facial appearance, then facial rejuvenation may be an option for you. Brian Reagan, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a board-certified plastic surgeon who offers a number of facial rejuvenation procedures, including both surgical and non-surgical methods, to help patients achieve a youthful complexion. What Is Facial ...Read More →

How “Drainless” Tummy Tucks Improve Recovery and Results

By on September 22nd, 2022

how drainless tummy tucks improve results
The best way to enjoy San Diego’s sunny, warm weather is by feeling confident in our bodies. Unfortunately, many people face physical insecurities that can cause them to hide their bodies inside instead of experiencing all of the beautiful outdoor opportunities that San Diego offers. If a flabby abdomen is keeping you inside, then “drainless” tummy tuck may be right for you. Here, Dr. Brian Reagan at True Beauty explains how “drainless” tummy tucks improve recovery and results. What Is Tummy Tuck? Tummy tuck is an outpatient surgical procedure that focuses on removing or reducing excess, loose skin. It can ...Read More →

3 Procedures to Get Rid of Loose Skin After Weight Loss

By on August 24th, 2022

Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss San Diego, CA
It takes an immense amount of determination and self-control to lose a significant amount of weight. Many people who achieve this feat through diet and exercise or bariatric surgery find themselves with loose skin in one or more areas, and the only way to get rid of the excess tissue is through surgery. At True Beauty, our board-certified plastic surgeon offers various body contouring surgeries to eliminate loose skin, including tummy tuck, arm lift and thigh lift. 1.    Tummy Tuck Eliminates Excess Abdominal Skin Abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, is one of the most popular plastic surgeries and is often done ...Read More →

Breast Augmentation and Nipple Sensitivity: Your Questions Answered

By on July 26th, 2022

Breast Augmentation San Diego, CA
Brian Reagan, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a board-certified plastic surgeon who has helped countless women achieve their ideal breast size with breast augmentation. Many of his patients have questions or concerns about nipple sensitivity or sensation changes after breast augmentation with breast implants. Luckily, nipple numbness and sensitivity changes are less common complications, and the issue often goes away after surgical recovery. Will I Lose Nipple Sensitivity After Breast Augmentation? Some women may experience oversensitivity, under sensitivity or numbness around their nipples after breast augmentation. However, these changes are typically temporary and may last only a couple of weeks. The risk of ...Read More →

Are Dermal Fillers and Skincare Treatments the Perfect Summer Refresh?

By on June 27th, 2022

Summer Skin Care Treatments San Diego, CA
We're fortunate to enjoy sunny, warm weather year-round in San Diego and La Jolla, but summer still brings a surge in activities and events that make it even more important to us to look and feel our best. Dermal fillers and skin care treatments are the perfect way to refresh your complexion with quick results and little to no downtime. Dr. Brian Reagan and our team at True Beauty offer many non-surgical options to improve your aesthetic concerns and look flawless all summer long. These treatments can improve fine lines, wrinkles, dull or dry skin, age spots, enlarged pores, discoloration, ...Read More →

Reasons Women Choose Breast Revision Surgery

By on March 13th, 2022

Breast Implant Revision Specialist San Diego, CA
Hundreds of thousands of women in the United States have breast augmentation each year. Patient satisfaction surveys show that almost all these women are happy they had the surgery. Nevertheless, there is always a small percentage of exceptions. Fortunately, women who are not completely satisfied with their breast implants are not stuck with them. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Brian Reagan can perform breast revision surgery on patients who wish to remove and replace or simply remove their breast implants. He treats many patients who want a better surgical outcome than what their previous doctor accomplished. Here, he shares some of ...Read More →

How to Improve Your Contours after Weight Loss

By on February 12th, 2022

Body Contouring San Diego, CA
When you begin a weight loss journey, you probably envision yourself achieving an attractive, toned body at the end. Alas, it does not always work out that way. Diet and exercise are effective ways to lose weight, but cannot address excess skin that previously stretched out to fit your larger frame. If loose skin is detracting from the slimmed-down body you worked hard for, you may be a good candidate for body contouring procedures. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Brian Reagan shares some of the surgeries and treatments he performs that can finish your transformation: Abdominoplasty Most people who put on ...Read More →

When Is the Right Time to Get Breast Lift?

By on January 14th, 2022

Breast Lift San Diego, CA
Each year, approximately 100,000 women in the United States undergo breast lift surgery to elevate their breasts. When board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Brian Reagan meets patients for a breast lift consultation, they often express concern that they are either too young or too old to have the procedure. Here, Dr. Reagan discusses the most common reasons women seek breast lift. He also shares some advice about timing your own breast lift. After Having a Baby The breasts go through many changes during and after pregnancy. They first expand in size to accommodate breastfeeding. Once nursing is complete and the breasts ...Read More →