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Health and Wellness | August 16, 2023

6 Tips to Help You Find the Best Plastic Surgeon for You

Woman's face with gloved hands covering part of her face, revealing eyes and nose.
If you're considering plastic surgery, follow our tips for finding the best plastic surgeon near you. Safety and experience count a lot.
Patient Stories | April 17, 2023

A Team Approach to Advanced Breast Cancer

With the pandemic in full swing, Kristen Vengler was diagnosed with breast cancer. Learn how her care team made a big difference.
Health and Wellness | November 2, 2022

What Is Transgender Affirming Surgery? (video)

A Scripps plastic surgeon explains gender confirmation surgery, including female to male and male to female procedures.
Health and Wellness | September 19, 2022

What Is Reconstructive Surgery?

Advice about care for post-plastic surgery wounds.
Severe wounds can cause pain, loss of function and be unsightly. Reconstructive plastic surgery can make the necessary repairs.
Health and Wellness | May 10, 2022

When Is Breast Implant Revision an Option?

Breast augmentation surgery typically produces high patient satisfaction, but in some cases, a revisional procedure may be necessary.
Health and Wellness | July 21, 2021

What Is Body Contouring? (video)

A plastic surgeon explains how body contouring procedures can help you achieve your body shape goal after pregnancy or weight loss.
Health and Wellness | February 19, 2021

What Is Gender Confirmation Surgery?

A Scripps plastic surgeon discusses gender reassignment or confirmation surgery, including male-to-female and female-to-male procedures.
Health and Wellness | November 2, 2020

How To Fix Droopy Eyelids with Plastic Surgery

An upper eyelid lift can fix droopy eyelids related to aging. A Scripps plastic surgeon discusses surgical and non-surgical approaches to droopy eyelids.
Health and Wellness | January 21, 2020

Meeting the Health Care Needs of the LGBTQ Community (podcast)

Scripps physicians discuss common health issues that affect the LGBTQ community and shed light on treatments and services available.
Health and Wellness | January 14, 2020

Caring for the LGBTQ Community (video)

Scripps physicians discuss health care in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community. Their issues are urgent and vary.