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January 28, 2016

If you have a few stubborn areas of fat that have been resistant to diet and exercise, liposuction may potentially be a great option to help you put the finishing touches on your fitness regimen. It is one of the most popular body contouring procedures available, largely due to its versatility and track record for effective results.

Dr. Orringer can perform liposuction to remove excess fat from a variety of areas of the body. Some of the most common regions treated by liposuction include:

Abdomen Flanks Neck Thighs Back Hips Chest (during... Read More
January 27, 2016

If you've started a family, you already know how exhilarating and rewarding motherhood can be. You probably also realize that it can be difficult to regain the figure you once enjoyed prior to having children. Pregnancy and childbirth can impact your body in many ways:

Your breasts may begin to sag and lose some of their youthful perkiness, including upper fullness Your abdominal skin and muscles may become stretched and loose, making it difficult to maintain a toned, flat stomach You may struggle with losing some of the baby weight that was gained during pregnancy, resulting in areas of f... Read More
January 27, 2016

When you undergo breast reconstruction after a mastectomy, you have two options for how your procedure will be performed: expander and implant reconstruction or autologous tissue reconstruction.

One technique used in autologous tissue reconstruction, the DIEP flap method, uses excess skin and fat from the abdominal wall to rebuild the breast mound. In the following video, Dr. Jay Orringer discusses the potential benefits to having your breast reconstruction...

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January 25, 2016

Pregnancy and childbirth can impact your body in a variety of ways, making it challenging to maintain the figure you enjoyed prior to having children. In order to address these issues, many women choose to undergo a mommy makeover.

A mommy makeover consists of a series of plastic surgery procedures performed to correct the wear and tear caused by pregnancy in order to potentially restore your body to its pre-pregnancy appearance.

In the following video, Dr. Jay Orringer discusses the ways in which pregnancy impacts your body and explains t...

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December 28, 2015

Pregnancy impacts your body in a variety of ways. In many instances, it can result in the stretching of abdominal muscles, making it difficult to maintain the toned, flat stomach appearance you enjoyed prior to having children. For this reason, a tummy tuck is often performed after women go through pregnancy in order to potentially reverse these issues.

While waiting until you are done having children to undergo a tummy tuck is typically considered the preferred timeline for the procedure, life events may sometimes occur unexpectedly. Even if you're confident you are done ha...

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October 28, 2013

Prominent Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Jay S. Orringer, the surgeon who recently performed breast reconstruction surgery for Ms. Angelina Jolie, has been making headlines lately for his efforts to raise awareness about breast reconstruction following mastectomy.

Since Ms. Jolie shared her story, Dr. Orringer reports that his practice has seen an increase in “women who are saying, ‘I was inspired by [Angelina Jolie’s story] to get gene testing.’” Ms. Jolie’s story has been instrumental in spreading awareness about breast cancer prevention, including gene testing. Dr. Orringer would li...

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July 29, 2013

In January of 2013, Hollywood agent, wife and new mother Nikki Weiss-Goldstein noticed a small dimple on her left breast that alarmed her. Within weeks, she had a diagnosis: invasive carcinoma.

Over the next six months, Nikki underwent two lumpectomies, a mastectomy and breast reconstruction. She selected Dr. Orringer to perform her reconstruction.

Nikki wrote a piece about her experience with breast cancer and reconstruction that was recently published...

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May 13, 2013

In anticipation of a great spring and summer, our office will be extending a 25% courtesy to existing patients on any cosmetic procedure of the face, breast, abdomen and trunk. This will also apply to those friends and families who are referred by an existing patient. Surgery must be scheduled between March 1, 2013 and March 30, 2013 and completed by April 15, 2013.

Shaping Up For Summer This month, liposuction and tummy tuck will be highlighted. What is a tummy tuck? It is a procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen while usually tightening the underlying muscles, as well. Stretching of the skin and separation of...

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January 03, 2013

Beverly Hills, CA — At his Beverly Hills plastic surgery practice, Dr. Jay Orringer says the mommy makeover has quickly become one of the most commonly requested procedures. Thanks to an increasing awareness that beauty can be maintained and even improved while raising a family, plastic surgeons have performed over 325,000 total mommy makeover treatments in the past year according to statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Typically combining breast augmentation, breast lift, and tummy tucks, Dr. Orringer says a...

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November 08, 2012

Beverly Hills, CA — Dr. Jay Orringer, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, has recently been selected as a 2012 Patients’ Choice Award recipient for his commitment to patient care in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. The recognition is bestowed as a reflection of each doctor’s dedication to providing their patients with quality service, and is measured based on various components of the patient’s e...

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