May 29, 2023
Lipofilling is the surgical transfer of fat to areas of the body that need additional volume. The cheekbones and cheeks play a surprisingly important role in determining the aesthetics and symmetry of each person’s face, as well as the width of our smiles, and even the shape of our eyes. Lipofilling, or fat grafting, aims to …
Read moreNovember 7, 2022
Liposuction is a surgery commonly performed around the world. However, its fame and effectiveness in people’s bodies have created myths about the treatment. Let’s review the myths & facts of liposuction: 1. “The results of liposuction are permanent.” True! The results are for life if all the indications of our specialized surgeon are followed. On …
Read moreOctober 9, 2022
Our specialist plastic surgeon, Dr. Daniel Saco-Vértiz, was interviewed by Peru’s renowned COSAS.PE magazine in late September 2022. Here’s the English write-up and you can see the original in Spanish by clicking here. With twenty-two years of experience behind him, Dr. Daniel Saco-Vértiz points out that taking care of the body is important not only …
Read moreJanuary 25, 2022
A large majority of women have asymmetric breasts. Breast asymmetry occurs when one breast has a different size, volume, position, or form from the other. Surprisingly, this is very common and affects more than half of women. Our specialist plastic surgeons can help you balance the size of your breasts and match the positions and …
Read moreJanuary 1, 2022
Are you ready for 2022?! It’s a perfect time to take that step to correct and improve areas of the body that you are unhappy with. Let’s take a look at the top 5 most sought after plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery treatments for 2022. Number 1: Breast Augmentation Firstly, and not surprising on our …
Read moreSeptember 25, 2021
We use specialized liposuction treatment to solve the buffalo hump problem at the back of the neck. All parts of the body contain a certain amount of fat depending on the lifestyle and diet we follow. But, some fatty areas of the body cannot always be reduced with diet and exercise. Some require minor surgeries, …
Read moreSeptember 14, 2021
Mandibular profiling, also known as jawline profiling, is a procedure that allows the mandibular contour to be redefined to give the patient a more stylized appearance. The mandibular contour defines a large part of our appearance and facial aesthetics. However, many times we do not like how this area looks and we want to improve …
Read moreFebruary 17, 2021
Body lift treatment is for patients who have lost a large amount of weight. The idea is to remove excess skin and tighten muscles that have sagged due to weight loss. This treatment is normally done in people who have completed bariatric treatment. Typically, a body lift is performed on multiple areas of the body …
Read moreJuly 12, 2020
It is not unusual to have two or three surgeries done at the same time, in the same appointment. However, determining what procedures can and can’t be done safely is the surgeon’s call. It also depends on the pre-op surgical risk exams. Deciding whether combining plastic surgery treatments is for you We have to decide …
Read moreMay 14, 2020
Liposculpture fat removal is one of the most exciting and effective treatments in modern cosmetic surgery. Liposculpture is about shaping the figure and improving its appearance. It is a very effective treatment and is suitable for both men and women. This patient treated abdomen and flanks for a more streamlined appearance Am I a Candidate …
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