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Chemical peels are a common and effective treatment for a variety of skin issues. They can reduce lines and wrinkles, smooth out rough skin, decrease the appearance of dark spots, and create a more even skin tone. However, the success of these treatments does somewhat depend on what you as the patient put into the […]

Rhinoplasty surgery is incredibly common. In fact, it is one of the most common cosmetic procedures performed every year. Patients’ motivations for undergoing a rhinoplasty are as varied as the patients themselves, but there are some common goals among them. Often, patients are simply interested in having a nose that is in better balance with […]

Question: Hi Dr. Kabaker – I’m leaning toward doing this procedure. Before I do, I have some more questions. I’d like to understand better how much hair (1/4 inch? 1/2 inch?) is removed from the back of my head. I guess what I don’t fully appreciate is that this hair will grow back and hide […]

Many people will find that others’ impressions of them may be connected to the appearance of their chin. A strong and defined jawline is generally associated with a strong and confident personality, and patients therefore are often interested in achieving more definition in this area. Due to the prevalence of action heroes with strong, square […]

Lines around the mouth and sagging cheeks are common complaints patients have regarding their aging faces. These areas of the midface are affected mostly by the fat of the cheek sagging over time. This enhances the appearance of under-eye dark areas and diminishes the definition of the cheekbones. These areas are often not well resolved […]

Question: Do you offer this operation in any other state or country? Answer: The vast majority of my hairline lowering patients are from far away, but need to spend as little as 2 nights in the area. I do not work outside my private clinic in Oakland , California (across the bay from San Francisco). […]

It is quite common for people to feel self conscious about the appearance of their ears. Imperfect ears, such as ones that are too large or too protruding, can become an issue in childhood, and if not corrected may bother a person for their whole life. Ear surgery, or otoplasty, is relatively simple and can […]

Although surgeons always work hard to achieve optimal results for their patients, there are, unfortunately, times when perfection is not reached. Sometimes, a patient is simply unhappy with the look of the nose after a rhinoplasty. In more serious cases, the way the nose has healed may result in breathing problems. These issues can be […]

Facial expressions play an important role in interpersonal relations. When people feel that the way their face has aged makes them appear worried, tired or, worse, angry, this can have an impact on work and social life. These appearances are often influenced by the eyebrows and forehead, and may be treated with a brow lift. […]

Due to the visibility of our faces, and the fact that it shows more signs of aging than other areas, there is a lot of focus on different types of facelifts. A traditional facelift is a time proven procedure and, as such, it has predictable outcomes. Some people, either because they can’t afford the money […]