Robert G. Aycock, MD, FACS: A Plastic Surgeon In San Francisco

Bay Area plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Aycock shares his thoughts and choices about plastic surgery, medical spas and cosmetic lasers.

Robert G. Aycock Board Certified Plastic Surgeon California

Performing surgery since 1988, Dr. Aycock operates two locations in San Francisco and was voted "best plastic surgeon in the Northbay" in 2008. 

Name: Dr. Robert G. Aycock
Location: Walnut Creek and Greenbrae, CA
Website: aycockmd.com

That's interesting: Dr. Aycock was recognized in Forbes Magazine as one of The Ten Most Dependable Plastic Surgeons of the Western United States. He's also a trainer for Botox Cosmetic and dermal fillers.

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Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Robin T.W. Yuan

Dr. Robin Yuan is an admittedly 'old-school' plastic surgeon in the heart of Beverly Hills with a staff of one and no marketing.

Dr. Robin Yuan was a founding member of of the Cedars-Sinai Craniofacial Clinic and the Cedars-Sinai Breast Center, and is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the California Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Los Angeles Society of Plastic Surgeons. He was kind enough to sit down and share his thoughts on cosmetic medicine.

Name: Robin T.W. Yuan, M.D.
Location: Beverly Hills, CA
Website: robinyuanmd.com

That's interesting: Dr. Yuan is a member of the newly-formed American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons and was recognized as the Best Plastic Surgeon in Beverly Hills last 2011. His new book, Behind the Mask, Beneath the Glitter: The Deeper Truths About Safe, Smart Cosmetic Surgery is available on Amazon.com. He was one of the original participants in the hit TV show, Extreme Makeover.

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Alex Denes, MD, FACP, A Medical Spa In California

Dr. Alex Denes CaliforniaFrom a start in internal medicine, Dr. Alex Denes has moved to an entirely cosmetic medical spa and practice.

Dr. Denes worked as an assistant surgeon for 30 years before entering the cosmetic field in 2000. We sat down with Dr. Denes to find out what he's learned, and what lessons he has to pass on.

Name: Dr. Alex Denes
Location: Hemet, CA
Website: HiGorgeous.net

That's interesting: Dr. Denes is qualified as an expert witness for the US Department of Justice and the California Medical Board. He's appeared as an expert witness for the defense in hundreds of medical malpractice cases.

He is Medical Director and VP of Medical Affairs of Hemet Community Medical Group, a multispecialty group consisting of 155 physicians, and Corporate Medical Director for KM Strategic Management Group.

How did you transition from Internal Medicine to Cosmetic Medicine?

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Dr. John Di Saia: Plastic Surgeon & Blogger In Orange County California

Dr. John Di Saia is a board certified plastic surgeon and physician blogger practicing in the OC, CA.

We've been following Dr. Di Saia's blog for years and we finally had a chance to get together an pick his brains about his practice.

John Di Saia MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, California

Name:  John Di Saia, MD
Location: San Clemente, CA
Website: OCBody.com

That's interesting: His first degree was in Neurobiology with High Honors from UC Berkeley (1986). He completed medical school at UC Irvine in 1990 and started a General Surgery residency that year at UC Irvine. He completed General and Plastic Surgery Residencies at UC Irvine in 1995 and 1997 respectively.

The doctor's post-graduate activities have included several publications in the medical journals, a regular series of articles in local newspapers and expert reviewer status for the California Medical Board since 2003. As an honest blogging plastic surgeon the doctor is frequently quoted in the Orange County Register and has appeared on a few television interviews as a voice of reason.

How did you start your journey to plastic surgery?

Cosmetic surgery is part of a plastic surgery residency. My beginning was in the cosmetic surgery clinic of the university in the mid-nineties. It is no secret that cosmetic surgery is the financial subsidy upon which a plastic surgery practice operates.

Can you tell us more about your clinic? 

We run a very small shop for patients interested in a more intimate experience...

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