If you are scheduled to undergo plastic surgery, you are no doubt at least a little bit nervous – after all, it is surgery, and even the bravest and toughest of us sometimes get a little bit nervous. But the good news is that you’re in great hands with Dr. Chau, and with just a few simple steps, you … Read More
Why Quitting Smoking Is Crucial Before and After Plastic Surgery
If you smoke or vape with e-cigarettes, chances are someone in your life has been begging you to quit. But did you know that patients who want to get a plastic surgery procedure are also asked to quit? Of course, we want you to quit for your own health, but vaping or smoking before or after plastic surgery can cause … Read More
How Much Say Should Family Have in My Plastic Surgery?
It’s a scenario faced by many men and women hoping to undergo a plastic surgery procedure: The patient knows what he or she wants and can’t wait to see the changes, but there’s something standing in the way of their big transformation – family. While for the most part, patients undergoing plastic surgery have the support of their family, … Read More
May Is Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Pop quiz: What is the most common form of cancer in the United States? If you guessed skin cancer, you are correct. With over 5.4 million cases diagnosed each year, the numbers paint a grim picture. But despite these startling statistics, did you know that skin cancer is also the most treatable and the most preventable form of cancer, … Read More
United Kingdom Considers Laws to Address Botched Plastic Surgery
The United Kingdom is “facing” a major problem. Unqualified and illegal practitioners are causing soaring rates of botched cosmetic procedures – namely botched facial filler applications – and the public is demanding lawmakers take action. In fact, in 2017 alone Botox injuries jumped from 378 cases to 931. Of those botched procedures, an astounding 83 percent were caused by practitioners … Read More