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To help you separate fact from fiction, UCI Plastic Surgery would like to explain some of the more frequently misbelieved myths about spider and varicose veins. Myth: Varicose Veins and Spider Veins are the Same Varicose veins are large, raised swollen blood vessels that develop primarily in the legs. They can be seen as well...Read More

Lips are in! Once Kylie Jenner openly admitted that she had enhanced her lips using the dermal filler Juvéderm®, men and women here in Orange County have followed suit. As the trend for a full pout continues, injectable lip fillers have quickly become one of our most popular non-surgical procedures at UCI Plastic Surgery. Lip Fillers Are Reasonably...Read More

It would seem the backside has it. According to The American Society of Plastic Surgery’s yearly statistics, all forms of buttock enhancement continue to skyrocket in popularity. The Brazilian Butt Lift, which augments the buttock through fat grafting, saw a one year increase of 28 percent. Likewise, traditional butt lift surgery using an implant, saw a...Read More

Once again, Botox injections are the most popular form of nonsurgical enhancement. According to statistics recently released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), well over seven million botulinum toxin treatments were performed in 2016—a four percent increase in just the past year. Far more astounding however, is the jump in the past 16 years....Read More

Life can become incredibly busy after becoming a mother. Screaming kids, a hectic schedule, errands that need to be run, the list goes on and on. Many women often struggle to get back their pre-baby bodies and may come to simply accept the changes pregnancy and childbirth despite how they may feel. Sagging skin, deflated...Read More

Establishing an effective skincare regimen can seem impossible with so many products, claims, and conflicting messages out there. You may find yourself in a loop of seemingly never-ending questions, like: Are expensive creams and lotions worth it? What type of cleanser is best? How often should I exfoliate? How do I prevent signs of aging?...Read More