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Advancements in Body Sculpting at Kare Plastic Surgery

Kare Plastic Surgery + Skin Health Center is a luxury cosmetic surgery center on Montana Avenue in Santa Monica. We offer the most comprehensive beauty and wellness treatments to both men and women. Unlike beauty clinics and medspas, we are a fully-accredited plastic surgery center with an extensive array of body sculpting options, ranging from non-invasive Coolsculpting, Cellfina, Stretch Mark Treatments, and Ultherapy to more invasive body contouring surgical options such as Liposuction, Hi-Def Liposuction Revision, The Brazilian Cellulite Treatment, Mommy Makeovers, Vein Treatments, and Stretch Mark Removal. Our Los Angeles plastic surgery center offers the most comprehensive surgical and non-surgical treatments.

Treatment of Enlarged Pores in Santa Monica, Los Angeles

Treatment of Large Pores with Lasers, Microneedling in Santa Monica Enlarged pores are one of the most common cosmetic skin concerns affecting both men and women, often contributing to uneven skin texture,...

Vbeam Pulsed Dye Laser for Cystic Acne Scars Los Angeles

Vbeam Pulsed Dye Laser for Acne Scars in Los Angeles Acne scars are among the most frustrating and persistent skin conditions affecting both teenagers and adults. While many acne outbreaks resolve over time, the scars left behind can remain...

Fixing Dog Ears after Tummy Tuck in Los Angeles

Fixing Dog Ears After Tummy Tuck Surgery in Los Angeles Dog ears are a relatively common concern that can appear after tummy tuck surgery and are a normal part of the healing and body-contouring process for some patients. The...

Umbilical Hernia Repair in Santa Monica, Beverly Hills

Short Scar Umbilical Hernia Repair in Santa Monica Short scar umbilical hernia repair is a modern surgical technique designed to correct umbilical hernias while preserving the natural appearance of the abdomen and...

Microneedling in Santa Monica

Microneedling Collagen Induction Treatment in Santa Monica Microneedling has emerged as one of the most effective non-surgical skin rejuvenation treatments available today, offering patients in Santa Monica a scientifically advanced solution...

Surgical Removal of Tattoos in Los Angeles

Surgical Removal of Tattoos on the Face and Body in Los Angeles Surgical tattoo removal has become an increasingly sought after option for patients who want immediate and complete removal of unwanted tattoos. In Los Angeles, many individuals...

Management of Chronic Seroma After Tummy Tuck Los Angeles

Management of Chronic or Early Seroma from Tummy Tucks Chronic seroma formation after a tummy tuck presents a challenging complication for both patients and surgeons. Following abdominoplasty, it is not uncommon for fluid to collect beneath the...

Diastasis Recti Repair in Beverly Hills and Santa Monica

After childbirth, it’s not uncommon for your abdominal muscles to lose some of their youthful tone, resulting in a noticeable abdominal bulge above or below the belly button. Plastic surgeons refer to this problem as diastasis recti; when...

Microneedling + Exosomes in Beverly Hills and Santa Monica

Microneedling with Exosomes in Santa Monica | Beverly Hills Microneedling is a rejuvenative cosmetic treatment that can stimulate cellular repair, induce collagen production, and promote scar tissue modulation. As a minimally invasive office-based...

Ultrasound-Guided Filler Reversal in Beverly Hills Santa Monica

Ultrasound-Guided Filler Dissolving in Beverly Hills You may be at a point in your life where previous facial dermal fillers are no longer a desirable cosmetic outcome from previous treatments. It may be time for you to undergo a highly precise and...

Expert in Motiva Breast Implants in Santa Monica | Beverly Hills

Santa Monica Motiva Breast Implant Surgeon Natural Looking Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is clearly among the top cosmetic surgery procedures performed to enhance the volume of the breast before and after menopause. A typical breast...

Ultherapy vs. Sofwave in Santa Monica

If you are seeking a non-surgical facial treatment or a mini-facelift without surgery, Ultherapy is a leading top choice for patients seeking alternatives to surgical facelifts or necklifts. Ultherapy is an essential cosmetic surgery treatment for...

TXA Tranexamic Acid Use in Facelifts

Tranexamic acid TXA has potent antifibrinolytic properties with a salient safety profile. Surgeons are using TXA during surgery to facilitate hemostasis. A study of surgeon experience with TXA assessed international trends. Out of 256 surgeons...

Menopausal Craniofacial Hyperhidrosis and Botox

Craniofacial Hyperhidrosis Case Discussion This case report describes a 68 year old postmenopausal woman with craniofacial hyperhidrosis who was treated with botulinum toxin injections after refractory response to oral antimuscarinic agents and...

Botox and Dermal Filler Complications Expert Santa Monica

Botox and dermal fillers are so common that literally ever corner of the city has a medical spa offering these non-invasive cosmetic treatments. Botox injections are typically performed for wrinkle reduction or masseter hypertrophy a dermal fillers...

New Bacteria Species Found on Space Station

Microbacterial surveillance of the International Space Station has identified four distinct strains of a new micro bacterium species, now named microbacterium meiriae. The bacteria were isolated from the walls of the crew quarters. The four...

Melanoma on the Palate: Case Report

Melanoma and non-melanomatous skin cancers are commonly associated with fair skin, genetic predisposition, and sun exposure. Despite the prevalence of skin cancers in these groups screening is important with a board-certified dermatologist or skin...

Endometriosis in C-section Scar: Case Discussion

This study examines a 25 year old female with a history of multiple C-sections who presented with a tender nodule at her C-section scar. The pain worsened during menstruation and surgical excision with histologic examination revealed that the scar...

Silicone in the Breasts and Breast Cancer

Free silicone can have devastating longterm complications and this case report demonstrates the difficulty of screening mammograms and ultrasound in patients who have silicone in their breasts. A 49 year old woman was seen in a clinical setting for...

Silicone Disease and Breast Implant Rupture

University of Rochester surgeons explore a case report of a female patient with silicone lymphadenopathy following breast implant rupture and leakage into the surrounding tissue. This is an unusual complication of breast implant rupture patient who...

How to Treat Acne Keloids on Chest and Back

There are many different types of keloids that we see in our Los Angeles, plastic surgery office. Among the most common types of scars, we see a condition known as acne keloids. Acne keloids are small, raised, and inflamed inflammatory scars that...

Cortisone Shots for Acne in Santa Monica

If you are experiencing a cystic acne breakout and can’t wait for the pimple to resolve on its own, you may be an excellent candidate for a Rapid Cortisone Shot with Decompression. Why deal with the discomfort and pain of a pimple - and risk...

Can you get nipple piercings after Breast Augmentation?

This case report describes a 23 year old female with a history of sub pectoral (under-the-muscle) breast implant who developed a breast infection following nipple piercings. The onset of the infection began with rapid progressive unilateral breast...

Buccal Fat Pad Removal in Santa Monica

Buccal fat removal is a common facial contouring procedure that is performed on an outpatient basis in a plastic surgery office. The goal of buccal fat removal is to define and add contoured definition to the lower face and cheeks. The procedure...

Microneedling and Melasma Treatment in Santa Monica Dermatology

This is an excellent review of hyperpigmentation and melanoma, with an emphasis novel treatments for correction. Melasma involves a dysregulation of melanocytes that is not evenly distributed across the facial plane. The authors note that some of...

Microneedling RF in Santa Monica

An analysis of RF micro needling was performed by a Polish research team to assess skin improvement after a single skin treatment. Comparison was made with untreated controls and analysis was made with the Observe 520X device. 84.2 percent of...

Labiaplasty and Sexual Health | Los Angeles

Labia minora reduction and clitoral hood reduction are two common procedures that are performed for both cosmetic improvement and enhancement of lifestyle; including sexual function. A systematic review and meta-analysis was performed by researchers...

Top Reasons for Labiaplasty in Los Angeles

Labiaplasty is becoming more and more popular as women seek affirmative treatments to improve body image and self-confidence as it relates to the labia minora and labia majora. Whether you are seeking labiaplasty after childbirth, or because you are...

Expert Scar Treatment with Nanofat in Los Angeles

Treatment of burn scars and superficial plastic surgery scars involves multidisciplinary use of lasers, injections, and scar modulation techniques. Burn scars can be severe in some patients, causing changes to skin texture, color, and...

Santa Monica Fat Grafting Plastic Surgeon

Fat grafting is an important cosmetic surgery adjunct used to volumize soft tissue of the face and body. In terms of breast cancer reconstruction, fat grafting is useful to restore natural soft tissue balance overlying breast implants. Survival of...

Pacific Palisades Plastic Surgeon Performs Labiaplasty

Labiaplasty surgery can dramatically enhance confidence in your body and improve intimacy in women who have redundant and excessive tissue along their labia minora and labia majora. Performed as an in-office procedure under local anesthesia,...

Fast Food Diets and Acne Scarring: Los Angeles

This is a cross-sectional study from Nepal, Korea, and India that examined the role of lifestyle and patient variables with acne and acne scar severity. The researchers were attempting to identify variables that coincide with scar severity or...

Expert Plastic Surgeon Removal of Bellafill from the Eyelids

CosmeticBoard Q: If Bellafill or PMMA was injected into the tear trough of the eyelids, can it be removed? I had Bellafill injections under my eyes and into the cheeks and smile lines. A: Bellafill is a PMMA filler that is composed of acrylic...

Breast Implants and Breast Cancer Risk

Do Breast Implants Increase Immunosurveillance to Breast Cancer There is a hypothesis that women with breast implants may have increased immunosurveillance, through antibodies or similar effect, against breast cancer. This study published in the...

Silicone Breast Implant Rupture and Silicone Disease

This case presentation discusses a 65 year old female who presented to the hospital with an abnormal x-ray of the lungs found on a routine medical check-up. She had a history of silicone breast implants at 22 years old which were removed 3...

Keloid Surgery in Los Angeles and Laser Therapy

This study examines multimodal therapy for the treatment of keloid scars and hypertrophic scars. Historically, single therapy surgery is linked to poor longterm results as a result of high recurrence rates. Multimodal strategies that include laser...

Masseter Botox in Patients with Migraines

Masseter Botox and Migraine Headaches This study examined the link between migraine headaches and bruxism associated with masseter hypertrophy in a critical study that monitored patients with this comorbid condition. Centered around the...

Gene Therapy for Keloids - Can Nanoparticles help scars

Keloids represent an abnormal fibroproliferative process marked by scar inflammation and progression. NEDD4 (Neuronal precursor cell-expressed, developmentally down-regulated gene 4) is a ubiquitin ligase that has been shown to be upregulated in...

Botox Injections in Santa Monica with Ultrasound

This study from Poland evaluated the upper face muscles with Ultrasound in the context of Botox injections for cosmetic, non medical purposes. Patients aged 21-40 underwent high frequency ultrasound to assess muscle thickness and distance from the...

Exploring Angiogenesis with Gold Nanoparticles

Santa Monica Vein Center Journal Club This study explores limitations and prospects for endothelial tissue regeneration using carbon monoxide by direct injection or CO-releasing nanoparticles. Limitations of CO releasing molecules (CORMs) are...

Schnur Sliding Scale Breast Reduction LA

Schnur Sliding Scale: Expert Discussion Regarding Schnur Scale and Breast Reduction Los Angeles Breast reduction is among the most popular plastic surgery procedures in the United States. Plastic surgeons recommend breast reduction for a condition...

Outcomes after Labiaplasty Surgery - A Chinese Perspective

Impact of labiaplasty on psychological well-being and quality of life in Chinese women: Findings from a single-center retrospective study In this study, 35 Chinese women who underwent labiaplasty were retrospectively reviewed to evaluate outcomes...

Aging and the International Space Station - Gamma Rays In-Vitro Study

Restier-Verlet J, Ferlazzo ML, Granzotto A, Al-Choboq J, Bellemou C, Estavoyer M, Lecomte F, Bourguignon M, Pujo-Menjouet L, Foray N. Accelerated Aging Effects Observed In Vitro after an Exposure to Gamma-Rays Delivered at Very Low and Continuous...

Spaceflight and Cardiovascular Health - Implications for Vein Health

It is thought that space flight and microgravity conditions in outer space may increase oxidative stress, inflammatory damage, and the physiology of the microvascular and vascular circulation. Understanding the short and long-term effects of...

Masseter Botox | Beverly Hills + Los Angeles

TMJ, Bruxism, and Masseter Hypertrophy Treatment Los Angeles Stiff TMJ discomfort and bruxism can dramatically affect your quality of life, particularly if the pain and discomfort weaken your teeth, affect your sleep quality, and contribute to...

Bellafill Removal from the Nose

Bellfafill Complications and PMMA Removal in Los Angeles A surgical rhinoplasty is a cosmetic procedure performed by plastic surgeons to recontour the nose so that it has a more harmonious and proportional shape. Some patients may also opt for a...

Removal of Bellafill from the Nose

A surgical rhinoplasty is a cosmetic procedure performed by plastic surgeons to recontour the nose so that it has a more harmonious and proportional shape. As an alternative, some patients have opted to undergo a non-surgical nose job with permanent...

Top PRP Treatment Doctor in Santa Monica

Hair restoration science has improved dramatically over the last two decades to incorporate both surgical and non-surgical methods. Our Santa Monica Hair, Restoration Center at Kare Plastic Surgery provides innovative and state-of-the-art treatments...

Top Doctor for Trapezius Trap-Tox in Santa Monica

Natural Botox results can be achieved with meticulous attention to detail. Welcome to Kare Plastic Surgery and Skin Health Center in Santa Monica. We are the leading plastic surgery and cosmetic dermatology center in Santa Monica and we can provide...

Natural-Looking Micro-Botox Santa Monica

Natural Botox Results in Santa Monica Kare Plastic Surgery and Skin Health Center is a dedicated plastic surgery and cosmetic dermatology clinic located in Santa Monica. We offer comprehensive beauty treatments, including Botox and dermal fillers...

Labiaplasty Surgery in Hollywood | Los Angeles

Labiaplasty Surgery in Los Angeles A labiaplasty is a surgical procedure that is designed to contour the labia minora in women. The procedure can be performed for both medical and cosmetic purposes in order to reduce the size and volume of...

Skin Tag Removal in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles

Skin Tag Mole Removal in Los Angeles There are many different types of benign skin moles that occur on the face and body. Among the more common skin imperfections is an outgrowth of skin known as a skin tag. Dermatologists and plastic surgeons...

Stretch Mark Treatments with Morpheus 8 in Los Angeles

Top Center for Stretchmark Treatment with Morpheus8 in Los Angeles For many years, the treatment of visible stretch marks was limited to topical creams and mesotherapy. Advancements in laser and radiofrequency technology having improved the...

Removal of Penis Filler and Bellafill in Los Angeles

Removal of Penile Fillers in Los Angeles The sub specialty practice of penile enlargement has evolved over the last two decades to encompass both surgical options and non-surgical treatments. Some clinicians in the Los Angeles area have...

Acne Scar Treatments in Los Angeles

If you have very severe acne scars on your face, you may be a candidate for a more aggressive acne scar surgery to improve the appearance of your skin. Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian at Kare Plastic Surgery and Skin Health Center in Santa Monica offers the...

Choosing the Aveli Cellulite Treatment in Santa Monica?

Top Plastic Surgery Center for Cellulite Cellulite is a very common problem affecting women of childbearing age. The dimples formed as a result of cellulite are often due to fibrous bands that pull the skin towards the underlying fascia and muscle....

Tummy Tuck Scar Revision Expert in Los Angeles

Tummy Tuck Scar Revision in Los Angeles A tummy tuck scar revision is a plastic surgery procedure that can correct abnormal scars from a previous abdominoplasty or mini tummy tuck. Corrective plastic surgery is a sub-specialty that requires...

Cherry Angioma and Spider Angioma Treatment in Santa Monica

Cherry Angioma Treatment in Los Angeles with Vbeam Laser Cherry angiomas or spider angiomas are small red bumps that appear on the surface of the skin in the absence of skin trauma or injury. Dermatologists refer to these small blood vessels as...

Treatment of Radiesse Nodules in Los Angeles

Treatment of Radiesse Nodules in Los Angeles Dermal fillers can dramatically improve the contours of your face and jawline without the complexities of invasive plastic surgery. Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane are safe to use...

Treatment of Chest Keloids in Los Angeles

Treatment of Chest Keloids in Los Angeles The treatment of keloid scars on the chest begins with a careful examination of the scar to determine whether there is hypertrophic scarring or keloid formation. Many atraumatic scars that form on the chest...

Top Botox Treatments Santa Monica + Beverly Hills

Top 3 Botox treatments in Santa Monica. Botox injections can dramatically improve hyper-dynamic wrinkles on the upper and lower face. Advancements in Botox technique have made it possible to erase fine lines and wrinkles on the forehead, around the...

Pimple Shot with Cortisone for Cystic Acne in Santa Monica

Acne Pimple Shots with Cortisone in Santa Monica Pimple shots are among the most common in-office procedures performed at Kare Plastic Surgery and Skin Health center in Santa Monica. Our experienced team of clinical nurses and three board-certified...

Scar Removal Laser Los Angeles Beverly Hills

Fractional Resurfacing with CO2 laser in Santa Monica Kare Plastic Surgery utilzes the CO2 laser for cosmetic skin health, skin resurfacing, and scar reduction. Many of these scar treatments are customized to your specific scar and skin tone,...

Open Removal of PMMA Bellafill Filler in Los Angeles

Removal of PMMA Dermal Filler, Bellafill, and Artefill in Los Angeles Polymethylmethacrylate, commonly known as PMMA, represents one of the most complex categories of dermal fillers used in aesthetic medicine. Unlike temporary fillers...

PRP and Exosomes for Hair Growth in Santa Monica

Gradual hair loss can affect your self-esteem and make you less confident with your looks. All men and women undergo a gradual thinning of the hair as they get older. Changes in metabolism, age, and stress levels can all affect the growth cycle of...

Masseter Botox Beverly Hills and Los Angeles

Masseter and TMJ Botox in Santa Monica If you are jaw clenching at night-time or during times of stress, you may be a candidate for therapeutic Botox or Xeomin injections to help relieve pressure on the TMJ and masseter muscles. Botox injections...

Options to Remove Silicone From the Face

Is it possible to remove silicone fillers? The use of silicone fillers has never been approved by the FDA for cosmetic use. There are many instances when licensed or unlicensed physicians inject a silicone polymer gel into the face, lips, or body...

Facelift Scar Revision in Newport Beach

Facelift Scar Revision in Newport BeachThere are several techniques of facelift surgery that have been popularized in recent years by plastic surgeons. Many of these procedures address skin laxity and facial contour by removing extra skin and...

The Top Surgeon for PMMA Bellafill and Silicone Biopolymer Complications and Removal

Bellafill Removal from the Face Should You Remove Bellafill and PMMA? If someone has developed complications from Bellafill or PMMA, then immediate care is recommended to prevent further problems. In our Los Angeles plastic surgery center, we...

Top Lip Scar Revision Plastic Surgeon in Beverly Hills | Los Angeles

Lip Scar Revision in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills Lip scars can significantly impact your confidence and appearance, whether they result from injuries, previous surgeries, or trauma. At Kare Plastic Surgery & Skin Health Center, our...

Santa Monica Vein Center and Sclerotherapy in Los Angeles

Spider Vein Removal with Sclerotherapy and Laser in Los Angeles There are many solutions for spider veins on the legs and thighs that require less downtime when compared to older, traditional treatments. At the Santa Monica Vein Center,...

Acne Scar Treatments in Santa Monica and Beverly Hills

Facelift for Acne Scars Severe cystic acne can dramatically change the texture and contour of the facial skin along the jowls, cheeks, and temples. Lasers and radiofrequency treatments can help improve deep-rooted, acne scars in most patients, and...

What is the Best Acne Facial or Chemical Peel for Pimples in Santa Monica?

Cystic acne is a very common problem to have if you are a teenager or young adult. The development of pimples on the face can cause localized inflammation and eventually lead to transient or permanent scarring. Facial redness, painful pimples and...

Spider Vein Sclerotherapy in Santa Monica Vein Center

Santa Monica Vein Center is the top vein clinic in Los Angeles with two board-certified vein surgeons offering the most advanced clinica treatments for visible spider veins and bulging varicose veins. Spider veins can be effectively eliminated...

Best Facelift and Necklift in Newport Beach and Santa Monica

Facelift + Necklift Expert in Newport Beach and Santa Monica Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian is a double board-certified plastic surgeon with expertise in antiaging procedures that can rejuvenate and recontour the face. In our Santa Monica plastic surgery...

PRP Hair Restoration for Thinning Hair in Santa Monica

PRP | Exosome Hair Restoration Santa Monica Kare Plastic Surgery is the top hair restoration center in Santa Monica and Los Angeles. We offer combination PRP, Exosome, or PRF Hair Restoration treatments that help stimulate hair growth in adult men...

Top Doctor for Vbeam PDL in Santa Monica

Vbeam laser is the gold standard treatment for many skin issues seen in cosmetic dermatology. In our Santa Monica, plastic surgery in cosmetic dermatology office, we use the VB laser to treat spider veins on the face and body, vascular birthmarks,...

TMJ Masseter Botox for Bruxism Los Angeles

Botox for Masseter Hypertrophy and TMJ Botox is among the most common cosmetic surgery procedures in the United States. The term Botox refers to a type of Botulism Toxin which is a medicine that is used to relax hyper-tense muscles on the face. For...

Self-Harm Scar Revision Treatment Los Angeles

Self Harm Scar Removal with Laser in Los Angeles Advancements in laser and non-surgical scar therapy have revolutionized the way we approach scars on the face and body. A very common and often ignored type of scar is known as a self-harm or...

Eyelid Scar Revision Surgery in Los Angeles

An upper eyelid blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that removes age-related excess skin from the eyelids. The most prominent scars are placed within the tarsal crease of the upper eyelid and span the length of the eyes from the medial...

Removal of Bellafill Nodules in Los Angeles with Dr. Karamanoukian

Bellafill Removal Options Some patients are faced with the difficult task of removing Bellafill from the nose and perinasal areas of the face. Bellafill is a semi-permanent to permanent filler that is FDA-Approved for facial dermal augmentation and...

Restylane Dermal Filler in Santa Monica

Restylane is an FDA-approved and highly versatile dermal filler that is most commonly used to volumize and enhance the soft tissue of the face including the lips, cheeks, smile lines, nasolabial folds, temples, jawline, and chin. There are several...

Same-Day Botox Appointments Santa Monica

In terms of safe and effective cosmetic surgery treatments, Botox injections remains the most popular rejuvenative procedure in the United States. Botox injections are used to soothe fine lines and deep wrinkles around the eyes and face using a...

Top Eyelid Lift in Los Angeles

Top Eyelid Surgeon in Los Angeles Wrinkles around the eyelids are a telltale sign of facial aging. Fine wrinkles occur in the twenties and are usually exacerbated by sun exposure and UV light. As we age, genetic influences may cause further...

Lip Lift Removal of Silicone Biopolymer

Lip Lift For Silicone Biopolymer Removal In the last 10 years, lip fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane have popularized non-surgical cosmetic surgery by allowing clinicians to safely volumize the upper and lower lips of the face. These...

Scar Removal for BBL Liposuction Scars in Los Angeles

A Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) is a surgical procedure in which liposuction is performed around the waistline and abdomen in order to harvest viable fat that can then be transferred into the buttocks in order to volumize the projection of the hips and...

Facts About Lipedema Treatment in Los Angeles

Lipedema Surgeon in Los Angeles Lipedema is a chronic disorder of fat and connective tissue, including skin and cellulite, that can dramatically affect your quality of life. There are solutions for lipedema that go far beyond diet and exercise if...

Lipedema Surgery Qatar Kuwait Bahrain KSA Dubai UAE

Lipedema Treatment in MENA Lipedema is a chronic condition related to excess fat that accumulates in the buttocks, hips, thighs, and legs. Unlike obesity, lipedema is a connective tissue disorder with genetic and hormonal influences where the...

Best Rosacea Treatment Santa Monica and Los Angeles

Finding the Top Dermatologist for Rosacea in Santa Monica Our office offers the most advanced facial rosacea treatments with a board-certified dermatologist who understands the balance between prescription-based topical treatments, laser Vbeam...

Keloid Doctor in Los Angeles

The development of a keloid scar may impact your long-term ability to heal after surgery or skin trauma. Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian at Kare Plastic Surgery provides expertise in the management of keloid and hypertrophic scars in Southern...

Silicone Biopolymer Removal Expert

Diagnosing Problems with Silicone Biopolymers Silicone filler complications remain an important concern in aesthetic medicine, particularly because liquid silicone and silicone biopolymer injections can cause...

Medical Spa in Santa Monica

Anti Aging Treatments and Skin Restoration in Los Angeles Kare Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic Dermatology provides expertise in the fields of cosmetic surgery in Santa Monica. Our team of clinicians are experts in aesthetic principles of beauty and...

Dermal Filler Reversal Santa Monica | Beverly Hills

Our comprehensive Los Angeles plastic surgery and dermatology office specializes in the reversal of dermal fillers in patients who have complications including infection, migration, over-filling, asymmetry, and poor cosmetic results. Kare Plastic...

Cosmetic Medical Spa in Brentwood

Cosmetic Dermatology Physician Finder: 90403 Santa Monica Kare Plastic Surgery + Skin Health Center 804 7th Street Santa Monica, CA 90403 Telephone: (310) 998-5533 Walk-in appointments are available Cosmetic Dermatology +...

Wart Removal Los Angeles

Wart Removal in Los Angeles Isolated warts on the face and body require immediate attention to prevent spread of the wart from skin to skin contact. Most treatments require either cryotherapy or laser ablation to eradicate the deeply-seated warty...

Treat Acne Scars in Los Angeles + Santa Monica

Acne Scar Treatments in Los Angeles and Santa Monica If you’ve experienced severe cystic acne as a teenager or young adult, chances are that you have long-term scarring on the face known as acne scars. There are many different types of acne...

Skin Tightening Laser Santa Monica

Skin Tightening Laser in Santa Monica Stretch marks are common after pregnancy and weight gain, causing looseness of the abdominal wall and flanks. Innovations in laser technology allow for non-invasive and non-surgical skin tightening of the...

Cyst Removal in Santa Monica and Beverly Hills

Cyst Removal Surgery in Los Angeles Skin cysts are commonly seen in plastic surgery and dermatology. Fortunately, most cysts are benign and can be removed surgically with a minor procedure using local anesthetic. If you have developed a cyst on the...

Pacific Palisades Laser Scar Removal and Plastic Surgery

Scar Removal in Santa Monica and Los Angeles Skin injury from cuts, scrapes, falls, and lacerations can leave scars that are permanent. Some aspects of a scar can improve with time, but contour and texture may be present in the long term. Our...

Buccal Fat Pad Removal Los Angeles

Buccal Fat Pad Removal in Santa Monica Beverly Hills Facial contouring surgery has undergone a renaissance in recent years, with patients and surgeons alike recognizing that true facial refinement requires an intimate understanding of the...

Skin Lightening Chemical Peels in Pacific Palisades

Chemical Peels in Pacific Palisades and Santa Monica If you have developed classical signs of premature aging as a result of chronic sun exposure, you may be a candidate for a chemical peel. The use of chemical peels is an established protocol in...

Silicone Biopolimero Removal from the Lips

Understanding Silicone Biopolimero Removal in Los Angeles Biopolímero is a synthetic injectable filler that often contains liquid silicone or silicone-based compounds. While sometimes marketed as a permanent solution for body or facial...

Mole Removal in Santa Monica Cosmetic Dermatology

A mole can be a normal part of the skin, but in some cases can have cosmetic or medical consequences. Dermatologist often follow benign moles, until they change color or differentiate from the surrounding skin. While most moles, present cosmetic...

Varicose Vein Removal in Santa Monica

VARICOSE VEIN REMOVAL Large varicose veins are unsightly on the legs and thighs. Our state-of-the-art vein center offers newer treatments to help you improve the look of your veins and improve your vein circulatory...

Emergency Stitches Pacific Palisades

EMERGENCY LACERATION REPAIR WITH STITCHES Traumatic cuts and scrapes can often lead to scarring so it is important to seek the advice of an experienced plastic surgeon if the need ever arises to repair a skin injury. Lacerations are cuts in the...

Scar Removal in Los Angeles

Scars usually form as a result of skin injury, helping to heal a wound or traumatic cut in the skin. Depending on the depth of injury and quality of healing, a scar can become exaggerated and larger than the original footprint of injury. If your...

Melasma: UCLA Trained Cosmetic Dermatology in Santa Monica

Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian is nationally recognized as a leader in melasma treatment and has offices in Los Angeles and internationally. He he has been featured as a keynote speaker at conferences and has authored publications on melasma Treatment....

Ultherapy benefits at Kare Plastic Surgery

Kare Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic Dermatology specializes in surgical and non-surgical methods for facial rejuvenation. For the last decade, our office has offered the Ultherapy procedure to help improve skin laxity on the face and neck as an...

Hydrafacial Santa Monica | Monthly Facial Santa Monica | Acne Facial Santa Monica

Hydrafacial is an innovative skin rejuvenation treatment that goes far beyond a normal facial. Our Santa Monica plastic surgery and cosmetic dermatology office employs the groundbreaking hydrafacial treatment as an effective therapeutic skin...

IPL Photofacial: UCLA Trained Cosmetic Dermatology

Are you considering an IPL photofacial to improve your skin complexion? IPL is among the most common non-invasive cosmetic procedures in the nation. Our office is pleased to offer the gentle Cutera Limelight IPL as an excellent option for skin...

Lip Fillers in Santa Monica and Pacific Palisades

Options for Lip Fillers with Kare Plastic Surgery Lip augmentation can help you achieve a more youthful facial silhouette by optimizing the volume of the upper and lower lips. If you were considering lip augmentation, you may be a candidate for...

Cosmetic Dermatology Pacific Palisades: Rosacea | Adult Acne

Rosacea and adult acne or two common skin conditions that are treated with lasers and topical dermatologic regimens. Although there are differences in the management of adult acne versus facial rosacea, there are some similarities that can be...

Laser Facials in Santa Monica

Laser Facials in Santa Monica A laser facial is a Cosmetic Dermatology technique that is used to brighten skin complexion on the face and body using laser-based technology. These treatments can be used to correct pre-existing sun damage or can be...

Hydrafacial Body Acne

The hydrafacial treatment is an excellent option for those patients who suffer from body acne breakouts on the shoulders chest back and legs. Body acne is a variant of acne vulgaris and can be related to access oil that is clogging pores and hair...

Hydrafacial Treatments

Hydrafacial Santa Monica: There are many options for facials in the Los Angeles area, but the Hydrafacial provides an exceptional treatment option that combines cosmetic facial treatments with therapeutic skin exfoliation and enzyme debridement....

ThermiVA or Mona Lisa Touch in Santa Monica

Vaginal Tightening in Santa Monica Choose Between Mona Lisa Touch and ThermiVA What is vaginal atrophy? Vaginal atrophy affects women of all ages, but is commonly seen in women who have been pregnant and those women who are in early stages or...

Cellulite Treatment in Santa Monica

Cellulite is a common occurrence and can lead to visibly dimpled skin with loss of contour on the hips and buttocks. The presence of cellulite is normal in the skin but adult women may feel embarrassed by the dimpling, shadowing, loss of contour,...

Dog bite scar revision in Los Angeles

Treatment of Dog Bite Scars - Los Angeles Dog bites can be physically painful and emotionally distressing, and beyond the initial trauma, many patients worry about long-term scarring—especially when injuries occur on...

Burn Scar Center in Los Angeles

Fire pit and burn scars can lead to first, second, and third-degree burns on the extremities and face as a result of skin injury. Thermal burns should first be treated by an experienced plastic surgeon or burn surgeon who may need to debride the...

Orthopedic Surgery Scar Revision Los Angeles

Orthopedic Scar Revision in Santa Monica Orthopedic scars, whether from fractures, joint surgery, or traumatic injuries, can have both functional and cosmetic impacts. Raised, thickened, or wide scars can restrict movement, cause discomfort, or...

Back Acne Treatments in Santa Monica

We can find a lot of information online about facial acne, but there is less information available about treatment options for back acne. When cystic acne affects the body, the remnant scars can be devastating for the physical appearance of the...

Kare Plastic Surgery: Ultherapy for the neck in Santa Monica

Surgical Necklift vs. Non-Surgical Ultherapy Necklift Santa Monica The neck is one of the earliest and most revealing areas to show signs of aging. Even when the face appears youthful, laxity, banding, and crepey texture in the neck can create a...

Kare Cosmetic Clinic: Leading IPL Treatments in Santa Monica on Montana Avenue

The most advanced treatment for skin complexion is the limelight IPL treatment available at Kare plastic surgery in Santa Monica. IPL treatments have been used for several decades to treat sunspots, age spots, and uneven pigmentation on the face and...

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Kare Plastic Surgery Specializes in lip augmentation using dermal filler’s such as Juvederm, Restylane, and versa products. These three Types of dermal fillers contain hyaluronic acid, which has been a proven and safe option for dermal filler...

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Teenage cystic acne can happen on any part of the face and body but typically erupts in areas of the face and neck and less commonly on the back and shoulders. Topical application of retinoids and daily cleansing are essential in the management...

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Spider and varicose veins can sometimes arise spontaneously on the legs and thighs, leading to premature aging of the lower extremities. Often, these conditions require a knowledgeable vein specialist to diagnose the root cause of new-onset veins,...

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Earlobes can be torn or stretched as a result of the normal aging process, or as a result of trauma to an earring which causes the earlobe to split in half. Stretched or elongated earlobes are aesthetically problematic and can be repaired by a minor...

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Hydrafacial MD in Santa Monica Therapeutic facials are all the rage in the United States as patients opt for a more protocol-based medical skin treatment over a luxury spa facial. The Hydrafacial MD at Kare Medical Spa on Montana Avenue in...

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Photofacials are as popular as ever, thanks to revolutionary new technology that allows patients the benefits of IPL photofacials without the extended recovery experienced by previous lasers. IPL photofacials are ideal for sun damaged skin that...

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Lipedema is a fatty disorder characterized by abnormal fatty deposits within the subcutaneous layer of the skin in the trunk area of the body‘s midsection as well as the lower extremity. Unlike obesity related fatty deposits, lipedema is...

Treating Lipedema and Fatty Disorders in Santa Monica

The diagnosis of lipedema should be excluded in patients who are deemed obese by their physicians and have excess deposits of fat within the trunk and lower extremity. Lipedema is a specific condition characterized by excessive stores of fat within...

Elevase Moisture Booster

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Kare Plastic Surgery and Dermatology Medical Spa We are purists who believe that proper skincare should be supported by clinical specialists trained in dermatology and plastic surgery. Our office is a luxury plastic surgery, dermatology, and...

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Cheek fillers can add youthful volume and dimension to the upper face. Our Santa Monica medical spa provides expertise in injectable fillers using the latest hyaluronic acid facial fillers. Kare Plastic Surgery + Skin Health Center is a leading...

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Santa Monica vein center is a comprehensive vein treatment clinic that offers solutions for spider veins and varicose veins in a fully accredited surgical center in Santa Monica. Our two board-certified vein surgeons are diplomates of the American...

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At Kare Plastic Surgery and Skin Health Center, aesthetic refinement and clinical excellence exist in seamless harmony. Designed for discerning patients who value expertise, discretion, and elevated care, Kare represents a rare integration of three...

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Ingrown hairs can cause inflammation and irritation of the skin; often leading to a process known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation or post-inflammatory erythema. It is usually a good idea to treat ingrown hairs early so that they don’t...

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Laser hair removal has improved over the last several years to the point that it is less painful and more effective than ever before. At Kare Plastic Surgery & Skin Health Center on Montana Avenue in Santa Monica, we offer truly comfortable...

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Kare Plastic Surgery Offers Botox + Dysport Treatments on Montana Avenue Our Santa Monica plastic surgery, cosmetic dermatology, and medical spa offers Juvederm, Restylane, Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin. Our goal is to give you natural-looking results...

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Sclerotherapy or Laser for Spider Veins? Board Certified Vein Specialists with Advanced Techniques Santa Monica Vein Center is a comprehensive vein treatment clinic directed by two board-certified vein surgeons who are experts in the...

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Sientra OPUS "Gummy Bear" implants are now available in our Santa Monica and Beverly Hills offices, offering increased patient satisfaction and improved cohesive-index. Sientra, a leading manufacturer of silicone breast implants has...

Keloids are an Inflammatory Skin Disorder

We treat a lot of keloids in our Beverly Hills and Santa Monica plastic surgery offices. Keloids can be disruptive to one’s quality of life because they cause symptoms of pain and discomfort that are unlike normal scars. For...

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Treatment of Giant Varicose Veins Varicose veins can come in all shapes and sizes and can occur on the feet, legs, and thighs. It's very important to evaluate varicose vein problems early in order to prevent future damage to the...

Elevase: Best Moisturizer for Dry Skin with Acne Treatment

Best Moisturizer for Dry Skin with Acne Treatment Topical acne treatments often use ingredients such as tretinoin (Retin-A), salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and glycolic acid that dry out your skin. The logic stems from the fact that...

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TREAT LIPOSUCTION BBL SCARS IN LOS ANGELES Kare Plastic Surgery & Skin Health Center is a comprehensive plastic surgery center that focuses on surgical scars. We are a dedicated scar healing institute that helps patients recover from scars...

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Revising a Tummy Tuck Scar One of the key components of a successful tummy tuck procedure is the visibility of the bikini-line scar. In patients who have clearly visible scars, the incision-line may have been placed too high; making it...

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LIPOMA REMOVAL IN LOS ANGELES Lipomas are benign fatty tumors that occur underneath the skin. Most lipomas arise spontaneously without any known cause, making them difficult to prevent before they develop. Treatments include observation with...

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If you are having difficulty exercising because of nasal airway obstruction, you may be a candidate for a surgical procedure known as a septoplasty. A deviated septum is a common problem that is either present at birth, or acquired as a result of...

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Expert Surgical Removal of Silicone Injection Complications The removal of silicone biopolymers from the buttocks and thighs requires considerable pre-operative surgical planning in order to maximize clearance of the foreign body material. Silicone...

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Plastic Surgeon Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian and world-renowned dermatologist Dr. Zein Obagi are co-developers of a novel treatment to tighten the neck and face without surgery. Known as BeautySmack, the treatment uses radiofrequency protocols to...

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Facial Vein Removal in Santa Monica Superficial spider veins that develop on the side of the nose or on the surface of the face can be treated with a combination treatment that includes radiofrequency ablation and Vbeam pulsed dye laser. These...

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REMOVAL OF PDO THREADS PDO Thread Lifts have become increasingly popular as a non-surgical alternative to a facelift or neck lift. Composed of polydioxane material, these absorbable threads have small barbs that latch onto the soft...

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Lip Anatomy 101: Lip Fillers in Santa Monica The lips are one of the most expressive features of the face, and their anatomy plays a critical role in their cosmetic appeal. Key components include the vermilion, the colored portion of the lips; the...

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Emergency Stitches in Los Angeles If you have a laceration on the face or body that requires immediate emergency repair, you may seek the care of a qualified plastic surgeon. Our office specializes in pediatric and adult emergency lacerations...

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Expert Removal of Bad Fillers from the Face The growing popularity of injectable cosmetic treatments has brought with it a troubling rise in complications from unregulated, permanent, and semi-permanent filler substances. Among the most damaging...

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Bluish veins on the lower eyelids are a concern for many because they may lead to skin darkening of the area around the eyes and may further accentuate of the tear trough hollowness above the cheeks. The treatment of lower eyelid veins...

Silicone Biopolymer Expert in Los Angeles Discusses Silicone Migration

SILICONE INJECTION MIGRATION If you are among the many patients who have undergone illegal silicone biopolymer injections into your buttocks or thighs, you are not alone. Our Beverly Hills plastic surgery office has all of the needed resources...

Clear and Brilliant Beverly Hills

CLEAR AND BRILLIANT LASER Clear and Brilliant is among our most popular non-invasive laser treatments for skin rejuvenation for all skin types. In Beverly Hills, our experts can help you minimize sun damage, improve skin complexion, even...

TIPS TO HELP MANAGE LIQUID SILICONE BIOPOLYMERS BUTTOCKS

It is very difficult to manage liquid silicone complications as they require vigilant maintenance of the soft tissue in order to avoid potential exacerbation of inflammation and infection. Liquid silicone biopolymers are a lifelong problem and can...

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Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian is the leading US-trained plastic surgeon in Beirut Lebanon. He is a double board-certified plastic surgeon with specialty expertise in facial plastic surgery, rhinoplasty, body sculpting, and breast enhancement. His...

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SKIN CANCER RECONSTRUCTION The two most common types of skin cancer is largely curable if diagnosed early and managed with appropriate surgical excision. In some cases, removing a skin cancer may require secondary reconstruction in order to...

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Minimal-Scar Lipoma Removal in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles Lipomas are benign fatty tumors that occur underneath the skin. Our office is a national center of excellence for the treatment of lipomas and patients can benefit from the expertise of...

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Eyebrow Scars and Lacerations Los Angeles Choosing the Right Plastic Surgeon Kare Plastic Surgery is a comprehensive plastic surgery center located in Santa Monica. With two board certified surgeons and expert nurses, we manage the most complex...

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Expert Silicone Injection Removal in Beverly Hills | Los Angeles Silicone Biopolymer injections are unregulated in the United States and can cause serious health problems related to chronic inflammation, filler migration, and discomfort. Dr....

Tips to Avoid Dryness with Accutane

ACCUTANE DRY SKIN Accutane (Isotretinoin) is an effective medication that can help control sebum and reduce cystic acne. The benefits of Accutane are enormous in those patients who have resistant acne that forms in cystic clusters on the face or...

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SCARLESS MOLE REMOVAL Our Santa Monica plastic surgery office specializes in the evaluation and management of facial moles using the latest laser and non-invasive techniques. If you have a facial mole that needs evaluation and removal,...

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TEXTURED BREAST IMPLANTS There are countless types of breast implants that have been used for the volumetric expansion of the breasts in breast augmentation surgery or breast reconstruction. Breast implants can be used for cosmetic augmentation...

Removal of Biopolimero Filler

Silicone biopolymer injections, often marketed under names such as "biopolimero," are unauthorized and potentially hazardous substances that are illegally injected into the body for aesthetic purposes. These materials are not approved by...

Treatment of Bruises in Los Angeles

Vbeam Skin Laser to Get Rid of Bruises Fast in Los Angeles The clinicians at Kare Plastic Surgery + Skin Health Center provide expertise in Vbeam laser and cosmetic dermatology. Our office uses the Vbeam laser as the most effective laser modality...

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery Team Discusses Allergan Textured Implant Recall

In 2019, Allergan announced the voluntarily recall of textured silicone breast implants at the request of the Food & Drug Administration of the United States. "Allergan plc (NYSE: AGN) today announced a voluntary worldwide recall of...

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Rapper Cardi B admitted that when she was 21 she went to a basement in Queens New York and had silicone injections into her buttocks to make them bigger. Silicone injections to the soft tissue of the buttocks have become epidemic since the cost of...

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TOP-SURGERY FTM SCAR REVISION Top Surgery involves the surgical removal of breast tissue for the purpose of gender transition. The surgical incisions used for top surgery vary from surgeon to surgeon, but focus on the removal of excess skin and...

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NOSTRIL SURGERY A rhinoplasty is designed to improve the aesthetic contour of the nose, especially the prominence of the nasal bridge as it relates to the nose. Not everyone needs the same nose surgery given the variability of facial aesthetics....

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Acne Extractions + Pimple Shots for Cystic Acne in Santa Monica Cystic acne is one of the most painful and psychologically distressing forms of acne, characterized by deep, inflamed nodules and cysts filled with sebum, bacteria, and cellular...

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Tummy Tuck Scar Revision Santa Monica A tummy tuck procedure may require an incision along the lower bikini line in order to remove extra skin. The incision usually corresponds to a C-section scar but may be extended towards the hips in patients...

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Breast Implant Removal in Beverly Hills and Santa Monica Breast implant removal in Beverly Hills is a highly requested cosmetic procedure for women who want to restore their natural breast appearance or address implant-related concerns. Common...

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When a child or adult in Los Angeles needs emergency stitches for cuts, facial lacerations, or urgent wound repair, contact Kare Plastic Surgery. Long ER wait times, high costs, and suboptimal cosmetic outcomes are common concerns. Our...

Treating Hairline Scars from a Facelift: Revision Facelift

Treating Hairline Scars From a Facelift Hairline scars are used by plastic surgeons because they are generally well-hidden by hair follicles along the forehead, sideburns, and temples. Most plastic surgeons will use hairline incisions for facelifts...

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Nose surgery can take on many forms, depending on whether the goal of surgery is to correct the cosmetic appearance of the nose (rhinoplasty); improve breathing (septoplasty); or both (septorhinoplasty). A septoplasty or septorhinoplasty is...

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Natural Looking Labia Minora Reduction Surgery in Los Angeles The labia minora are prone to asymmetry and stretching with age. Although a taboo subject for some, reduction of the labia minora is becoming an popular technique in the United...

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Clear and Brilliant Laser in Santa Monica Clear + Brilliant laser resurfacing is a popular, non-invasive skin rejuvenation treatment offered in Santa Monica by Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, a trusted expert in aesthetic dermatology and advanced...

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MicroBotox and Dermal Fillers in Santa Monica | Beverly Hills Although Botox neuromodulator injections are the gold standard to treat dynamic wrinkles on the forehead and around the eyes, there are definitely other methods to give you a...

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Hidef Laser Acne Scar Treatments in Los Angeles Depressed acne scars are caused by a loss of collagen within the dermis of the skin, usually caused by cystic acne. Chicken pox scars often look very similar to acne scars, with a characteristic...

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Laser Removal of Facial Veins in Santa Monica Facial blushing often coincides with large spider veins on the face and nose. Patients present to our center with rosacea, isolated spider veins, and broken blood vessels that can contribute to facial...

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Vbeam Laser in Santa Monica + Beverly Hills Vbeam laser treatments are known worldwide as being the gold-standard for the management of sun damage, broken blood vessels, facial blushing, rosacea, and skin aging. Our experts at Kare Plastic Surgery...

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Painless Laser Hair Removal in Santa Monica | Kare Plastic Surgery | Rated #1 Laser hair removal uses a process known as photothermolysis to zap away unwanted black hair from the face and body. Although the current generation of laser hair removal...

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Why Choose Kare Plastic Surgery & Skin Health Center Kare Plastic Surgery + Skin Health Center on Montana Avenue in Santa Monica offers comprehensive plastic surgery and cosmetic dermatology services in Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, and Santa...

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Hormonal Chin Acne Treatment in Santa Monica Women of childbearing age may have occasional breakouts that may lead to cystic acne on the face, especially in the T-zone and along the chin areas. These breakouts may be severe in comparison to...

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Capsular Contracture Repair in Santa Monica Capsular contracture results from a soft tissue reaction at the interface between the breast tissue and a breast implant. In severe cases, capsular contracture can cause pain, inflammation, displacement...

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Cardi B Silicone Injections in the Buttocks: Removal Expert In a GQ interview, musician Cardi B confessed that she had undergone illegal buttock injections with silicone polymers when she was in her early twenties. The procedure was performed to...

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Providence St. John’s Hospital: Mole Removal Dermatology Mole removal techniques are dependent on whether a mole is benign or whether there is suspicion that there may be skin cancer involved. Treatments for mole removal begin with a...

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Top Dermatologist and Plastic Surgeon for Botox in Santa Monica Are you looking for the top dermatologist or plastic surgeon for your Botox injections in Santa Monica? Well...you will be happy to know that our luxury skin health center has both a...

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Coolsculpting Montana Avenue Body sculpting techniques are now vastly improved with Coolsculpting, the premier ‘Freeze The Fat’ non-surgical technique to melt away unwanted fat from the hips, thighs, and abdomen in minutes....

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Coolsculpting the Love Handles on Montana Avenue in Santa Monica The love handles are a colorful way to describe the excess fat that accumulates above the belt line in men and women. The excess fat can sometimes be resistant to diet and exercise,...

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Coolsculpting vs. Liposuction There is considerable progress in the treatment of excess fat on the torso and lower body using laser liposuction and Coolsculpting options. Our luxury cosmetic surgery center in Santa Monica offers both treatments...

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Botox Treatments for Fine Lines and Wrinkles Botox for wrinkles is a quick, minimally invasive treatment that softens expression lines and prevents deeper creases from forming. By relaxing targeted facial muscles, Botox smooths...

Removal of Nose Implants

Removal of Nasal Implants Nasal implants are used to enhance the dorsal bridge of the nose in patients who have a limited cartilage reserve within the septum and who do not want cartilage grafting into the nose. Most nasal implants are made of a...

Scar Revision After Open Rhinoplasty

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Breast Lift Revision in Santa Monica Beverly Hills One of the most requested cosmetic surgeries in the United States is a breastlift, performed on women of childbearing age who have noticed a gradual descent and looseness of the breasts. A...

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There are a number of risk factors that can predispose you to the three most common skin cancers in the United States. The number of newly diagnosed basal cell cancer, squamous cell cancer, and melanoma skin cancer cases is steadily rising in the...

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Scalp Laser Hair Removal in Los Angeles There are several reasons to undergo scalp laser hair removal; the most common being cosmetic with men and women wanting to have a hair-free scalp so that they do not need to shave daily. If you have...

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Hymen Repair in Los Angeles Hymen repair surgery is usually performed to reconstruct the hymenal tissue that separates the outer vulva from the vaginal canal. There are cultural reasons to reconstruct the hymen in adult women and this can be placed...

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Removing a Fibrous Papule of the Nose A fibrous papule is a benign, firm nodule that can often grow on the nose. Unlike other benign moles of the skin, a fibrous papule can remain dormant for years without any periods of growth or pigmentary...

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Septoplasty For Breathing Problems Santa Monica plastic surgeon Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian is a surgical subspecialist in nose surgery, offering septoplasty procedures to help with breathing problems. An active physician at Providence St. John's...

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Santa Monica Vein Center Advancements in vein treatment now allow physicians to treat varices at any stage of varicose vein disease. Even patients who have waited years to have their veins treated can benefit from newer laser protocols for varicose...

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Pelvic Varicose Veins Los Angeles Varicose vein expert Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian of the Santa Monica Vein Center treats labia minora varicose veins and pelvic veins in women who have undergone childbirth and developed varicosities. The management of...

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Non-surgical Labiaplasty in Los Angeles At Kare Plastic Surgery + Skin Health Center, we specialize in labia minora reduction and labia majora lifts using both surgical and non-surgical treatments. Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian is a plastic surgery...

Removing an Earring That is Stuck in Your Earlobe: Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Removing a Stuck/Trapped Earring From the Earlobe A very common emergency is a retained earring post that is stuck in the earlobe. Although it would seem logical that the earring post can just be pulled out with some manipulation, the condition...

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Fixing Chickenpox Scars on the Nose One of the worst areas to develop chickenpox scars is on the convexity of the nose tip, most because the indentation of the atrophic chickenpox scar is visible against the backdrop of the nasal tip. Dr. Raffy...

Treating a Breast Burn in Los Angeles

Breast Burn Treatment Burns on the breasts can be quite common as thermal injury from hot spills offen occur on the chest wall and breasts. Treatment of breast burns are divided into early and late therapies, depending on the timing after the...

Correcting a Botched Neck Lift in Beverly Hills

A neck lift surgery can help tighten the muscles of the neck so that your jawline can look more sculpted. At the same time, a plastic surgeon may opt to remove excess fat to tighten the contrast between the soft tissue and the jawbone. Usually...

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Dissolve and Remove Dermal Facial Fillers LA Top Plastic Surgeon Expert in Dermal Filler Removal At Kare Plastic Surgery + Skin Health Center, the management of complex plastic surgery complications is a top priority. Our office is a tertiary...

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Broken Nose Surgery in Santa Monica and Beverly Hills Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian is known for his rhinoplasty and septoplasty procedures that can repair broken noses and improve breathing. The septum is a thin piece of...

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Skin Biopsy Doctor in Santa Monica A skin biopsy is a minor surgical procedure that removes a sample of skin in order to examine it under the microscope. Skin biopsies are sometimes performed to rule out cancer, but the majority of biopsies are...

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Santa Monica Vein Surgeon There has been some clinical evidence that low dose aspirin may be beneficial for patients who have varicose vein ulcerations in the lower leg. Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, a board certified vein surgeon in Santa Monica...

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Santa Monica Nose Septoplasty There are many different types of nose surgeries performed in the United States. Most people know about cosmetic rhinoplasty, which is a surgery to reduce the size of the nose so that it does not look so prominent on...

Reversal of Botox in Los Angeles

Reversing Botox Injections Once Botox is injected into the skin, there is no reliable method of reversing the injection. That said, there are many treatment protocols that can help you manage the adverse side effects of Botox once it has begun to...

Removal of Nasal Implants in Los Angeles

Removal of Nasal Implants Nasal implants are used to enhance the dorsal bridge of the nose in patients who have limited cartilage reserve within the septum and who do not want cartilage grafting into the nose. Most nasal implants are made of a...

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Melarase Creams for Dark Scars Dark scars on the arms and legs are usually caused by a process known as post inflammatory hyperpigmentation, in which skin trauma stimulates melanocytes to make excessive amounts of melanin that is deeply deposited...

Acne Scar Removal with Venus Viva in Los Angeles

VENUS VIVA ACNE SCAR TREATMENTS Fractional CO2 laser and Frack sole laser have been definitive treatment options for deeply in dented acne scars on the face. The development of acne scars occurs as a result of inflamed cyst within the...

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Reversing Juvederm and Restylane in Los Angeles Juvederm and Restylane are two very popular fillers used for facial enhancement, especially on the lips and cheeks. Both products are made from a substance known as hyaluronic acid, a clinically-safe...

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Our offices are comprehensive luxury dermatology and plastic surgery centers in the heart of Santa Monica and Beverly Hills. With a board certified plastic surgeon in-office, we offer earlobe repair after traumatic lacerations, or for damaged...

Removal of Facial Implants in Los Angeles

The removal of facial implants are usually performed as a necessity rather than an elective procedure. The advent of more advanced fat grafting and facial filler techniques have diminished the rewards of facial implants including chin implants,...

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Removal of Artecoll and Artefill in Los Angeles Permanent dermal fillers such as Artecoll and Artefill were developed to provide long lasting facial volume and wrinkle correction. These fillers are composed of polymethylmethacrylate,...

ASIA Syndrome Expert for Silicone Injection Removal in Los Angeles

ASIA Syndrome ( Autoimmune/Inflammatory Syndrome Induced by Adjuvants) is described as a constellation of symptoms likely induced by the exposure of a foreign substance by the body. Experts in the medical and surgical management of liquid silicone...

Skin Tag and Mole Removal in Santa Monica

Mole Removal in Santa Monica Skin tags and moles on the skin can develop over months to years and look like hanging pieces of skin along areas of the neck, eyelids, armpits, and thighs. Although very common, skin tag removal is usually delayed for...

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Top Dermatologist for Acne Scar Treatments in Los Angeles Our expertise in acne scar treatments is based on over twenty years of experience treating skin issues from a plastic surgery and cosmetic dermatology perspective. Kare Plastic Surgery...

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Forehead hyperpigmentation can arise from acute and chronic sun damage; but can also be done to hormonal influences related to estrogen and progesterone receptors within the skin's pigment cells. Melasma is a benign skin condition that usually...

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Microneedling RF Skin Resurfacing Santa Monica Venus Viva is the newest treatment used at Kare Plastic Surgery to invigorate the skin and improve the quality of your complexion. Unlike laser skin resurfacing, Venus Viva uses Nanofractional RF...

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Kare Plastic Surgery + Skin Health Center specializes in stretch mark treatments after pregnancy and childbirth. Our Santa Monica plastic surgery and cosmetic dermatology center offers several treatment options for stretch marks, including laser...

Fractional CO2 Therapy for Deep Acne Scars

Acne scars can affect confidence long after acne itself has cleared. In Santa Monica, patients searching for acne scar treatment, best acne scar doctor, or how to treat acne scars have access to some of the most advanced medical and cosmetic...

When Can I Return to Work After Microneedling? Santa Monica

When Can I Go Back to Work After Microneedling? Microneedling with PRP is an innovative rejuvenative treatment that uses platelet-rich plasma and infuses it into the skin using microchannels created by microneedling. The treatment takes about one...

Best Laser Hair Removal Center on Montana Avenue Santa Monica

Montana Avenue Laser Hair Removal Laser hair removal is a quick solution for unwanted facial and body hair. At Kare Plastic Surgery + Skin Health Center, we offer the Gentlelase laser hair removal treatment for all skin types and skin complexions....

Lipoma Removal in Los Angeles: FAQ Part II

Lipoma Removal in Los Angeles: FAQ Part II Lipomas usually develop in the subcutaneous space of the extremities or trunk. Hence, they are usually surgically removed using local anesthesia. In some cases, patients will present...

Lipoma Removal in Los Angeles: FAQ

Lipoma Removal Surgery in Los Angeles A lipoma is a benign non-cancerous fatty tumor that develops underneath the skin on the face or body. These fatty tumors usually arise a small tiny growths underneath the skin without pain or...

Postmenopausal Labia Majora Atrophy

The labia majora can atrophy as a result of age and post-menopausal changes. Treatments for labia majora atrophy and wrinkling have focused on volume enhancements with fillers or fat grafting. Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, a plastic surgeon in Santa...

Silicone and Biopolymer Lip Injection Removal

REMOVAL OF SILICONE BIOPOLYMER FROM LIPS There are many different types of injections used to enhance the volume of the lips. Many of these injections are derivatives of silicone or silikon which are permanent and offer the advantage of not...

Fractional Laser for Acne Scars

Acne Scar Treatments Available in Santa Monica, Beverly Hills Acne is one of the most common skin conditions worldwide, yet its long-term consequences often extend far beyond active breakouts. Acne scars develop when inflammation...

Varicose Vein Treatment + Vein Removal Beverly Hills and Santa Monica

Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian at Kare Plastic Surgery + Skin Health Center is the only surgeon in the United States who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic...

ThermiVA Before + After

Photo Courtesy of ThermiVA: 3 ThermiVA Treatments Labia Majora Tightening Photo Courtesy of ThermiVA: Labia Majora and Labia Minora Tightening ...

Vbeam Laser for Facial Redness

Vbeam Laser for Facial Redness and Scars Santa Monica, Los Angeles Facial redness is a common dermatologic concern that affects many individuals and may arise from a variety of inflammatory and vascular skin conditions....

HYDRAFACIAL IN SANTA MONICA

Hydrafacial is a transformative skin rejuvenating facial treatment that uses alpha-beta hydroxy acids and skin-stimulating vortex extraction to unclog pores, stimulate collagen production, and improve surface complexion. Kare Plastic Surgery + Skin...

LOS ANGELES STITCH DOCTOR

LOS ANGELES STITCH DOCTOR Kare Plastic Surgery + Skin Health Center is pleased to provide emergency service for laceration repair and sutures in the Los Angeles area. As board-certified plastic surgeons, we provide urgent solutions for cuts,...

Parke-Davis Scar Defense Gel: Hypertrophic Scars

Parke-Davis Scar Defense Hypertrophic scars are quite common after tummy tuck and abdominoplasty surgery, prompting diligent postoperative scar therapies to reduce unsightly scarring. Topical treatments for hypertrophic scars should be combined...

Deviated Septum Surgery in Santa Monica

Surgery for Deviated Septum Breathing problems can occur when the airflow through the nose becomes narrowed or obstructed as a result of nasal septal deviation. If the narrowing disrupts the flow of air through your nose, plastic surgeons may...

Ultherapy Necklift and Facelift in Santa Monica

Ultherapy Non-Surgical Facelift and Necklift in Santa Monica At Kare Plastic Surgery in Santa Monica, we are offering the latest generation of Ultherapy DeepSEE technology for facial rejuvenation. Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian is a leading Ultherapy...

Inverted Nipple Surgery Santa Monica | Beverly Hills

Inverted Nipple Repair An inverted nipple is one that cannot fully rise out of the areola because of dense fibrous attachments that tether it to the underlying breast tissue. Inverted nipples are very common among healthy women and can occur on one...

ACNE SCAR FRACTIONAL CO2 SANTA MONICA

Acne Scars Deep acne scars are usually caused by an inflamed acne cyst deep within the dermis of the skin. Once the inflammation subsides, there is usually some level of injury to the dermis that causes an indented acne scar to form. Dermatologists...

Photofacial IPL in Santa Monica: Kare Plastic Surgery

Top Dermatologist in Santa Monica for IPL The experienced clinicians at Kare Plastic Surgery + Skin Health Center in Santa Monica offer the Cutera Limelight IPL photofacial or the Lumecca IPL Photofacial to men and women seeking refinement in...

BROKEN NOSE REPAIR SANTA MONICA

Facial injuries can often result in nasal fractures (broken nose), as the bones and cartilage of the nose are susceptible to trauma. The severity of a nasal fracture relates to the underlying strength of the bone and cartilage and the force of...

Breast Implant Removal in Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, LA

Restoring Your Health with Breast Implant Removal in Los Angeles Breast implant failure or rupture can cause significant physical and emotional concerns, often requiring prompt surgical intervention. When a saline or silicone breast implant...

Hydrafacial Santa Monica at Kare Plastic Surgery

Kare Hydrafacial 30 minutes A 30-minute all in one treatment gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin with no downtime. Our Kare Hydrafacial technology uses a suction vortex extraction throughout the entire facial to first...

Best Dermatologist for Botox in Santa Monica

Botox is the most popular type of cosmetic injectable for the treatment of wrinkles in the United States. Although most patients have heard of Botox injections, fewer know that there are FDA-Approved alternatives to Botox that are available at our...

PRP Hair Restoration in Santa Monica

Hair loss in men and women can have a multifactorial cause. Our experts can help you manage active hair loss, whether it is familial, male-pattern, female alopecia, or alopecia areata. At Kare Plastic Surgery + Skin Health Center in Santa Monica,...

Vbeam Laser Dermatology in Santa Monica + Beverly Hills

Redness and vascular changes from rosacea can be stubborn and frustrating, but advanced laser therapy like the Vbeam pulsed dye laser offers one of the most effective non-invasive options available today. At Kare Plastic Surgery and...

Breast Capsular Contracture Repair in Santa Monica

Breast Capsular Contracture A common reason to undergo breast implant revision involves changes in the breast tissue capsule that cause the breast to harden or change shape. Capsular contracture may affect up to twenty-five percent of patients with...

XANTHELESMA LOS ANGELES

Xanthelesma If you have developed small yellowish-tan nodules on the upper and lower eyelids, you may have a skin condition known as xanthelesma. These nodules are formed as cholesterol crystals deposit within the matrix of the thin eyelid...

Los Angeles Nasal Fractures

Nasal Fractures The nasal bones are prone to injury, especially with contact sports and falls. Most of the nose is composed of cartilage and bone, making a high-impact injury to the nose vulnerable to fracture. Our Los Angeles plastic surgery...

Facelift Scar Revision in Los Angeles

Facelift and Necklift Scar Revision A face or neck lift procedure is usually performed to enhance the cosmetic appearance of the face and neck for men and women over the age of 40. Although face and neck lifts are performed for cosmetic reasons, a...

Juvederm Lip Fillers in Santa Monica

Natural-Looking Lip Fillers in Santa Monica Refining lip augmentation with Juvederm and Restylane is a practice-focus for Los Angeles plastic surgeon Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian. One of the most defining techniques used in lip augmentation is known as...

Stretch Mark Treatments in Santa Monica

Stretch Mark Treatment Stretch marks on the abdomen and near the bellybutton can cause dramatic changes in the appearance of the stomach line, bellybutton area, and abdomen. The atrophic tearing of the dermis leads to the characteristic...

Silicone Biopolymer Open Surgical Removal Los Angeles

Silicone Biopolymer Removal from the Face in Los Angeles Silicone removal from the face is one of the most complex procedures in modern aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. Silicone biopolymers have been used for decades as...

Coolsculpting for the Flanks and Abdomen

Unwanted fat can accumulate in characteristic patterns on the body. In adulthood, men and women usually complain of excessive fat on the flanks and along the lower abdomen. These areas are now effectively treated using a noninvasive fat reduction...

Radiesse Filler in Santa Monica | Beverly Hills

Radiesse Facial Filler Santa Monica Radiesse® is an advanced facial filler designed to restore youthful volume to the face; while stimulating your skin’s natural collagen-building processes. Unlike Hyaluronic Acid Fillers that simply add...

Treating Capsular Contracture in Santa Monica

Research on breast capsular contracture have so far failed to identify the absolute reasons why capsular contracture occurs after breast augmentation. Women who develop hardening of the breast tissue may experience a progressive thickening of the...

Liposuction of the Thighs in Santa Monica

If you’ve developed excess fat in the inner or outer thighs, you may be a candidate for newer liposuction techniques that employs small incisions and quick recovery. The inner thighs and hips often remain full even after weight loss,...

Top Laser Hair Removal for Men in Santa Monica

Manscaping in Santa Monica just got a bit better, thanks to the laser experts at Kare Plastic Surgery + Skin Health Center in Santa Monica. Hair removal is widely popular with men, especially for the back and chest areas. Using the FDA-approved...

Eyebrow Lift with Ultherapy in Santa Monica

Ultherapy is a powerful non-invasive, FDA-approved facelift procedure that has been proven to lift the skin on the neck, face, under the chin, and eyebrows. Using focused-ultrasound to stimulate collagen contraction and collagen stimulation,...

Ultherapy Non-Surgical Facelift in Santa Monica

Ultherapy Facelift and Necklift in Santa Monica Ultherapy has become one of the most advanced non-surgical treatments available for lifting and tightening aging skin of the face and neck. As patients seek natural-looking...

Body Stretch Mark Treatment Santa Monica Beverly Hills

Stretch Mark Removal in Los Angeles — Kare Plastic Surgery Stretch marks are one of the most common cosmetic concerns among men and women of all ages, yet they remain one of the most undertreated. At Kare Plastic Surgery in Santa Monica, Dr....

Knee Liposuction and Knee Body Sculpting in Santa Monica

If you are anxious about losing some extra fat around the knees, chances are that it will not disappear with normal diet and exercise. Knee fat is usually associated with genetics and is less likely to respond to conservative...

C-section Scar Revision Mommy Makeover in Santa Monica

In the last two decades, c-sections have become increasingly common. A percentage of c-sections are elective, whereas others are done in an emergency-setting with less priorities placed on the position and overall cosmetic appearance of the ensuing...

Bikini Laser Hair Removal in Santa Monica

Dermatology Clinic for Laser Hair Removal Bikini Laser Hair Removal in Santa Monica If you’re thinking about ways to get yourself bikini-ready, one of the most popular treatments at Kare Plastic Surgery in Santa Monica is still bikini...

Mommy Makeover in Santa Monica

Mommy Makeover Abdominoplasty in Santa Monica Pregnancy and childbirth create profound changes in a woman’s body, particularly in the abdominal area. As the uterus expands, the skin and underlying abdominal muscles stretch to accommodate...

Treating Breast Asymmetry in Santa Monica

Breast asymmetry is not something unique. In fact, one study showed that over 95% of women have some type of breast asymmetry in which one breast is different than the other. Our board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, is an expert...