Get The Facts About Cosmetic Surgery  Home

Before you have cosmetic surgery it is important to get all the facts you'll need to make an informed decision about the procedure, the surgeon and the surgical facility.

Palo Alto Medical Foundation is pleased to present information to help you make the right decision.

Choosing a Surgeon
In this section you can learn about the importance of board certification, hospital privileges and professional medical societies. Learn more

Choosing a Surgical Facility
Is the surgical facility certified? If your surgeon is a member of the American Society for Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the answer is yes.
Learn more about selecting a surgical facility, and three organizations that certify them.

Make the Right Choice for You
You should have high expectations of your surgeon and staff. This section covers selection criteria to use as you evaluate your surgical options, including finding surgeons, meeting the practice, the consultation and the price quote. Learn more

Below is an overview of common procedures and useful information on insurance guidelines, recuperation and healing, expectations and results, and help understanding who is a right candidate.

About Cosmetic Procedures

> Liposuction
> Thigh Lift
> Tummy tuck
> Upper Arm Lift
> Breast Enlargement
> Breast Lift
> Breast Reduction
> Male Breast Reduction

> Browlift
> Eyelid Lift
> Face-lift
> Neck Lift
> Earlobe Repair
> Ear Pinning

Non-Surgical Procedures

> BOTOX® Cosmetic
> Chemical Skin Peel
> Fractional Skin
   Resurfacing
> Glycolic Acid Peel
> Obagi Blue Peel®
> Laser Hair Removal
> Palomar Pulsed Light
   Photofacial
> Restylane & Perlane
> Vein Sclerosing

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