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February 26, 2019 - by: Dr. John Griffin | TOPICS: Face

If you have a crooked nose, it can lead to a great deal of self-consciousness. You might experience issues with your self image even around family members and friends. Thankfully people with crooked or misshaped noses can undergo rhinoplasty (nose job), a cosmetic and reconstructive nasal surgery that can correct the appearance of the bridge and other parts of the nose. The end result is a more symmetrical face and better overall appearance.

February 16, 2019 - by: Dr. John Griffin | TOPICS: Breast

One of the best ways for women to enhance their curves is to undergo breast augmentation surgery using silicone or saline implants. Breast enlargement remains the most popular cosmetic surgery in the country, with more than 300,000 surgeries performed in 2017 according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

January 31, 2019 - by: Dr. John Griffin | TOPICS: Face

Excessive sun exposure is bad for your skin in general. The UV damage can lead to sun spots, deepening lines, discoloration, and can increase the risk of cancer. For plastic surgery patients, excessive sun exposure increases the risk of post-op complications, and can lead to worsening side effects and longer recovery times. That’s why San Mateo, CA plastic surgeon Dr. John R. Griffin advises his patients to stay out of the sun after surgery.

January 26, 2019 - by: Dr. John Griffin | TOPICS: Breast

December 31, 2018 - by: Dr. John Griffin | TOPICS: Face

Undergoing a rhinoplasty (nasal reshaping surgery) can dramatically improve the appearance of your face. Even just a subtle adjustment of the nasal bridge or shape of the nostrils can help enhance your facial features. San Mateo, CA cosmetic surgeon John R. Griffin has helped many patients thanks to this facial surgery.

December 31, 2018 - by: Dr. John Griffin | TOPICS: Breast

After giving birth, your breasts will probably look different than they did before pregnancy. Hormone changes prepare the body for pregnancy, causing women to gain weight. The breasts swell for milk production.

After giving birth and breastfeeding, women shed the weight they gained and their hormone levels return to pre-pregnancy levels.

November 30, 2018 - by: Dr. John Griffin | TOPICS: Face

A person’s face can be dramatically altered and enhanced with a simple rhinoplasty (nasal reshaping surgery) procedure. Just altering the bridge of the nose or changing the angle of the tip of the nose can bring balance to the face, improve symmetry, and bring out the beauty in your other facial features.

November 17, 2018 - by: Dr. John Griffin | TOPICS: Breast

Breast augmentation surgery is the most popular plastic surgery procedure in the United States. Thanks to silicone and saline breast implants, we can enhance the shape, size, and overall prominence of a patient’s breasts. We take time, making sure all of our patients understand their surgical options, as well as the risks and benefits involved.

October 31, 2018 - by: Dr. John Griffin | TOPICS: Face

Rhinoplasty (nose job) is one of the most popular facial plastic surgery procedures performed each year. The results of surgery can be dramatic or subtle.

Dr. John R. Griffin has helped many patients in and around San Mateo, CA thanks to carefully tailored nose reshaping surgery.

October 27, 2018 - by: Dr. John Griffin | TOPICS: Breast

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