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The Facelift Consultation During facelift consultations, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss the areas you would like to enhance and learn about which procedures will produce the best results. Equally important, a consultation allows patients to develop a realistic understanding of what facelift surgery can accomplish. A thorough discussion of the results of facelift as well as the potential benefits...

If you’re self-conscious about your double chin, there are multiple solutions. The most common cause of a double chin is a layer of subcutaneous fat beneath the chin and around the neck. Fat that lies directly under the skin is called subcutaneous. Double chins can develop due to weight gain, but even individuals near their ideal weight can have subcutaneous fat. Double chins...

Introduction You’re stuck in the same work routine. As soon as the workday ends, you head to the gym to get some much-needed cardio and weight lifting done. But when you start to do some sit ups, it hits you. “For all the physical activity that I do, I cannot believe that my stomach has not become toned,” you say...

Are you self conscious about your double chin? Does it run in your family? Have wished for a way to remove your double chin without surgery? Why do I have a double chin? A double chin is caused by excess fat accumulation below the jawline. It affects men and women alike, and can result from aging, genetics, and weight gain....

Breast Augmentation and You If you have been considering a breast augmentation, you may be seeking answers to important questions.  You might be wondering about the procedure and what it entails.  You might want to know what to expect in terms of results.  You might even be wondering about the qualifications of your Plastic Surgeon. Through this blog, Dr. Josh...

Do aesthetic procedures affect or impact mood? Good research shows that Botox injected into the forehead muscles can inhibit frowning, which mitigates the symptoms of anger and depression. Do facelifts promote smiling? Which comes first- the expression or the emotion? Facial Feedback Hypothesis According to the hypothesis called facial-feedback, emotion follows expression. A large body of evidence supports this theory. With...

Dr. Josh Waltzman is proud to announce he was recently given the honor of a RealSelf Top Doctor (TOP), a recognition awarded to less than 10% of doctors on RealSelf. This status is earned by achieving high patient satisfaction (as reported in RealSelf reviews), getting favorable feedback on his expert answers, and after investing significant time in Q&A and other doctor activity. Since...

We are excited to be opening our brand new Long Beach, CA plastic surgery office. Dr. Josh Waltzman is dedicated to providing exceptional care to patients throughout Southern California. Dr. Waltzman provides cosmetic and reconstructive surgery procedures including facelifts, breast augmentation and body contouring. Learn more by browsing our new patient friendly website.