Yearly Archives: 2019

August 28, 2019

Treating Glabellar Lines

Glabellar Lines, also known as frown lines or the “elevens” (because they can resemble the number) are the lines or wrinkles that form in the area of your face in between your eyebrows — the “Glabella.” What Causes Glabellar Lines? People who tend to frown or squint when they focus during work or other […]

August 28, 2019

What is Emsculpt (and does it really work)?

Here at Sunset Cosmetic Surgery we pride ourselves on keeping up with the latest and greatest developments in medical technology and bringing the benefits of these new treatments to our patients as soon as they’re available. And without a doubt, one of the most exciting (and most talked-about) new developments in the world of cosmetic […]

July 5, 2019

The Age of BOTOX®: Is it for Your 50s? 40s? 30s?

Wrinkles and age are seemingly inseparable. Depictions of senior citizens, intended to emphasize their longevity, almost always focus on visible creases and lines around a thick pair of glasses. But for all their association with the accumulation of decades, wrinkles often have their roots in a person’s younger years. They also have a tendency to […]

May 29, 2019

How is Fat Loosened for Removal Via Liposuction?

Drs. Steve Svehlak and Dan Yamini both perform liposuction at their Los Angeles-area practice, but no two of their surgeries are alike. Every patient who comes to Sunset Cosmetic Surgery for surgical fat removal gets a customized procedure intended to provide results that reflect their body: their proportions, their existing contours, and their natural look. […]

May 22, 2019

What Are the Elements of a Mommy Makeover?

Former Miss USA Shanna Moakler started 2019 by mentioning her recent Mommy Makeover, which is sure to raise interest in the solution to many common effects pregnancy and childbirth have on a woman’s body. Changes addressed by the combination of surgical procedures include breast deflation and sagging, stubborn fat pockets, a flabby belly, and abdominal […]

May 14, 2019

Rhinoplasty vs. Septoplasty

Rhinoplasty and septoplasty are both surgeries that target the nose, but though the procedures are related, they accomplish different goals. A better understanding of how these two facial surgeries work—their similarities and their differences—can help patients partner more effectively with their surgeon to select the appropriate procedure for them. When it comes to rhinoplasty, the […]

April 25, 2019

Breast Lift vs. Augmentation: What’s the Difference?

Breast augmentation is a Los Angeles-area reality. Hollywood and other nearby Southern California cities long ago embraced the idea that women have the right to look the way they want and to get help from plastic surgeons as desired. That said, there are still a good many people in the area—and beyond—who know about the […]

April 4, 2019

The Beauty of a Brazilian Butt Lift

At Sunset Cosmetic Surgery, we obviously take pride in helping our patients to achieve the contours they’ve dreamed about—sometimes for years. While most of the procedures we offer shape the body in some way, few stand out as elegantly as the Brazilian butt lift. Los Angeles-area patients have likely heard the term, even if they […]