Motherhood is no easy job; just ask any mom you know. If you have children of your own, what you may not realize is that in addition to the emotional, financial and lifestyle sacrifices you've made for your children, you've sacrificed some of your toned, youthful figure as well. The trim body you became accustomed to went out the window once you had a child or two (or more!) and even when you work out regularly and eat right, certain areas just never go back to the way they were. If this reality causes you stress and decreases your self–confidence, disappointment is not your only option. Join thousands of women across the nation and choose a Mommy Makeover!

The areas of the body that we hear moms complain about most frequently are the breasts, abdomen, hips and thighs. Your body naturally stores fat in these areas during the later part of pregnancy as a biologically programmed way of protecting and nourishing you and your baby. Unfortunately, this fat is difficult to entirely eliminate with diet and exercise, and even if you are successful at that task, the stretched–out skin remains, droopy and unattractive. Dr. Hoffman provides a solution: a combination of targeted procedures that help you reclaim the vibrancy and sensuality you felt before becoming a mommy! When you come to one of our two offices for your consultation, you and Dr. Hoffman will decide together what procedures will best meet your individual needs. Most Mommy Makeovers consist of a Breast Enhancement procedure (usually a lift, and possibly an enlargement or reduction) and Body Contouring (often a tummy tuck as well as one of our liposuction options).

This Mother's Day, experience more joy when you look in the mirror and more confidence when you walk down the street. You've committed years of your life and your love to your beautiful children; why not take the opportunity to show yourself some love? Most of our patients choose to have all of the procedures in their Mommy Makeover performed in one visit so that the recovery period is as brief as possible. This way, you can return to your job, your spouse, your favorite activities and, course, your children, as soon as possible. We know what's important to you because you are important to us!

When most people picture a typical plastic surgeon's client, they picture a woman. While it is true that the majority of Dr. Hoffman's cosmetic clients are women, many of the treatments we offer are just as effective for men's skin. I suspect that a lot of men would like to take advantage of available anti–aging options, but are concerned about what their friends or family would think. For some reason, women can get away with paying attention to their physical appearance in a way that men cannot, but this is just one double standard that's beginning to fade into history. Here are some of the non–surgical treatments that are popular with our male clients:

BOTOX
Men often have deep furrow–lines in the brow, which can be managed effectively with Botox injections.

DERMAL FILLERS
Used to replace tissue lost with age, especially around the eyes and mouth, creating a more youthful look.

LASER TREATMENATS
Our Fraxel Laser can treat age spots, uneven skin tone, or fine lines and wrinkles over the course of several office visits. Recent research has shown that, in the hands of a trained expert, Fraxel can also effectively treat Actinic Keratosis, a pre–cancerous skin condition currently affecting more than 10 million Americans. Traditionally, lesions are treated slowly with ointments, or in the office by freezing or surgical excision, but now we can remove lesions while simultaneously rejuvenating the surrounding skin.

CHEMICAL PEELS
Also used to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles as well as scars from chicken pox or measles in childhood, acne, or previous injury (see article on chemical peels above).

HIGH–END SKINCARE
To maintain healthy, youthful skin at home, we have several lines of targeted skin care and will help you find the best product for your skin type.

Surveys have shown that the main reasons men over 40 undergo cosmetic treatments is to either get a leg up on the younger competition in their profession or in their social lives. While the average man may not worry about the stray line or wrinkle as early in life as the average woman, there comes a time when his physical appearance does not reflect the energy and vitality he feel inside. My staff and I are here to help him look as good as he feels!



Why are full, smooth lips so desirable? Whether consciously or unconsciously, we associate a full set of lips with youth and health. As we age, the lips often recede, edges become less defined and small vertical lines develop on the lips themselves and often above the upper lip. The upper lip may droop, so that when you smile and talk, only your lower teeth can be seen. Young people are not immune to thin lips, however, and many of Dr. Hoffman's patients are individuals who were simply born with thin or disproportionate lips.

Full, luscious lips can turn a Plain Jane into an Angelina–level bombshell, but getting that perfectly plump pout to look natural requires expertise. The women who ask Dr. Hoffman for lip augmentation have lips that are thin or uneven. Fillers can help to eliminate fine or deep peri–oral lines that develop around the mouth, often caused by age or smoking. At your consultation, Dr. Hoffman will offer several options as to the type of material he can use to achieve the look you want. Dr. Hoffman will use one of the fillers, such as Juvederm, Restylane or Perlane, or he may transfer fat from another area of your body into your lips.

Recovery from a lip augmentation procedure is immediate and you may resume your usual activities right away. You will likely experience slight numbness in the lips for a few hours and the injection site may be a little sore. Taking an over–the–counter pain reliever and icing the area should alleviate any temporary discomfort. You can request your consultation with Dr. Hoffman online or call us at 650–325–1118 (Palo Alto) or 408–292–1118 (Los Gatos) to schedule an appointment.

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