This is definitely a “below the belt” discussion. The mons pubis, a section of tissue that rests on top of the pubic bone, becomes a bother as it becomes enlarged with fat and accumulates sagging skin. The solution is a little-known procedure called a monsplasty or mons pubis reduction surgery that is often performed along with a tummy tuck. In … Read more
Selectively removing fat, lumps and bumps. It’s an amazing thing. Liposuction (Lipoplasty) has reshaped more than the physiques of uncounted patients. It has changed the way people approach their personal goals for appearance and fitness. Is it right for everybody? We have no hesitation telling you that people with unrealistic ideas about what surgery can do for them—should not have … Read more
Most of you have heard of “Mommy Makeover” by now, and have an idea of what it is. WHAT’S A MOMMY MAKEOVER? This is an answer with a couple of parts. First, Mommy Makeover is not a medical name or description, but a term, made up to describe what it does. It is surgery, that most often addresses physical concerns … Read more
Look at the photo on the left. This is a real picture, of a real patient (one of ours), taken about two months after her Mommy Makeover surgeries with Dr. Lepore. Like many of you, or someone you know, she’s a very busy mom (in her case, with 3 beautiful children.) Now that her family is complete, she wanted to … Read more
Does one tummy tuck fit all? That’s a great question, and one we hear from our tummy tuck patients at our San Jose, CA, practice every day. Here’s a quick and easy starting point for the answer: Think of the last time you went looking for a bathing suit—or a pair of jeans. If they only offered one style and … Read more
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Associates
2581 Samaritan Drive #102
San Jose, CA 95124
Phone: (408) 356-4241