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A nutritious diet and regular exercise are, of course, an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. However, when it comes to banishing flab from your midsection, diet and exercise alone have their limitations. The underlying source of your new or enlarged abdomen may not be fat at all. As we age, our skin loses its elasticity. So, even after you lose weight, your abdominal region may still look big and out of proportion with your otherwise toned physique. Changes in pregnancy also contribute to skin stretching.  Fortunately, the tummy tuck procedure performed skillfully at The Institute of Cosmetic & Reconstructive … Continue reading “Shed loose skin and excess fat; gain confidence and a healthy outlook! 3-plus steps in the tummy tuck journey”

The Brazilian butt lift gets its name from the fact that a plastic surgeon from Brazil is credited with creating this technique. It is a universally recognized way to achieve or restore a full, round, and appealing backside. In doing so, our Board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Thuan Nguyen, also brings attractive balance and proportion to your physique. We find that many of our patients in Huntington Beach, California, and beyond also get a significant lift in their self-image and confidence.  And by partnering with The Institute of Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery, you know that your health and safety are in … Continue reading “Get a new outlook on life with a look that exudes confidence: A guide to safe, precision buttock enhancement”

Ear surgery or otoplasty can improve the shape, proportion, or position of the ear. If a person is born with a defect in the ear structure, ear surgery can correct it. Ear re-shaping surgery can be used to restore ears that have been injured. Ear surgery can bring balance and proportion to the ears and face. By creating a natural shape and correcting minor deformities, patients often experience a profound increase in confidence. In Orange County, well-known plastic surgeon Dr. Thuan Nguyen has seen the benefits of ear surgery. This procedure, among others, is offered at Orange County Cosmetic & … Continue reading “Men and women seek a well-respected Orange County plastic surgeon for ear re-shaping surgery”

Wrinkles, sun-damaged skin, uneven skin tone, sun spots, spider veins, or sagging skin can make men and women feel self-conscious. Fortunately, the team at Orange County Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery Center in Orange County can provide solutions. We offer Triniti, an innovative skin rejuvenation treatment that can be ideal for patients who desire a non-surgical method for improving their appearance. Treatment can be performed in the comfort of our office. Triniti incorporates several anti-aging technologies into one procedure. We begin by performing a photofacial, which combines radiofrequency energy and intense pulsed light. This helps improve skin tone. It can be … Continue reading “Plastic surgeon in Orange County offers innovative Triniti treatment”

One of the least invasive ways to improve the appearance of the skin is a chemical peel. A chemical peel is also called derma peeling or chemexfoliation. Regardless of the name of the procedure, patients often rave about the results. Dr. Thuan Nguyen, a well-respected plastic surgeon at Orange County Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery Center in Orange County is happy to explain the benefits of chemical peels. They include a rejuvenated appearance, renewed self-confidence, and improved skin texture and tone. The natural process of aging, sun exposure, and acne can leave the skin wrinkled, uneven, spotted, or scarred. During a … Continue reading “Patients in Orange County learn the benefits of chemical peels”

Rejuvenating the skin can be done in a myriad of ways, and Dr. Thuan Nguyen of Orange County Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery Center in Orange County may suggest a procedure known as microdermabrasion to do just that. This treatment is used to help improve the texture and tone of the skin, allowing patients to achieve a healthier look and more youthful appearance in just one appointment. Microdermabrasion is treatment that is used to resurface the skin and is considered a little less invasive than alternatives including chemical peels, laser resurfacing, and dermabrasion. This procedure is performed by using a machine … Continue reading “Orange County area patients ask about the side effects of microdermabrasion”

Patients interested in resurfacing the skin and improving their overall texture and tone are encouraged to consider the benefits of dermabrasion in Orange County. Dr. Thuan Nguyen is a board certified plastic surgeon who provides a wide range of services in his state-of-the-art practice located in Huntington Beach, California but helps patients in surrounding communities with their aesthetic concerns. For many, this is the appearance of the skin on the face. Dermabrasion is a popular resurfacing technique used by both men and women to address the texture and appearance of the skin. In many cases, this procedure can be used … Continue reading “Plastic surgeon in Orange County area describes dermabrasion”

Dr. Thuan Nguyen in Orange County are plastic surgeons who provide a wide range of solutions for patients who are interested in improving the texture, tone, and overall appearance of their skin. Patients who want to attain a more youthful look while addressing problems such as sun damage, scarring, and uneven skin tone are encouraged to learn about procedures such as dermabrasion. Dermabrasion is a technique of removing the upper layer of the skin to allow it to rejuvenate. This is done with a wire brush or a diamond wheel (a burr or fraise). The idea behind dermabrasion is to … Continue reading “Doctor in Orange County explains the benefits of dermabrasion treatment”

When you look in the mirror, does your nose bother you? Fortunately, there is a procedure called rhinoplasty that can enhance the proportions of your nose for facial harmony. Plastic surgeons can also correct impaired breathing caused by structural defects in the nose. The procedure is commonly called a “nose job.” Well-known plastic surgeon Dr. Thuan Nguyen performs the surgery on patients in Orange County and beyond at Orange County Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery Center. After treatment, they rave about looking and feeling their best. Dr. Nguyen and his skilled team provide treatment that can change the following features of … Continue reading “Plastic surgeon in Orange County can provide a “nose job” that leaves you looking your best”

Patients in the Orange County area who want to achieve optimum harmony of the face may realize that they need to make changes to the nose in order to achieve this. Dr. Thuan Nguyen of Orange County Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery Center may suggest a “nose job,” also known as a rhinoplasty. This procedure may be done for many reasons. Patients may want to make their nose smaller, larger, wider, thinner, or reshape it to make it more attractive. Patients will speak with a plastic surgeon about what they would like to achieve and how to achieve it. Then the … Continue reading “Orange County area plastic surgeon describes the “nose job””