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CoolSculpting® Now Available at La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Practice

Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Chaffoo now offers CoolSculpting for non-surgical fat reduction at his La Jolla cosmetic surgery practice. CoolSculpting uses patented fat-freezing technology to shrink the midsection. La Jolla, California (December 2012) – CoolSculpting, the revolutionary non-surgical fat-freezing procedure, is now available at the La Jolla cosmetic surgery practice of […]

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San Diego Plastic Surgeon Offers Innovative Hair Restoration Option

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Dr. Richard Chaffoo, a triple-board-certified plastic surgeon in San Diego, expanded his highly respected cosmetic surgery practice to offer NeoGraft, an innovative new hair transplant solution for San Diego patients. La Jolla, California (December 2012) – Dr. Richard Chaffoo now offers hair transplant patients in San Diego a permanent solution to […]

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Sientra Silicone Gel Breast Implants

Dr. Richard Chaffoo, a triple board certified plastic surgeon, now offers Sientra’s Silimed® brand of high-strength cohesive gel breast implants for patients at his La Jolla Skin practices. La Jolla, California (December 2012) – Dr. Richard Chaffoo now offers Sientra’s Silimed high-strength cohesive gel implants at his  La Jolla Skin  office. […]

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New Hair Transplant Technique Creates Better Results in Less Time

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Dr. Richard Chaffoo, a triple-board-certified plastic surgeon in San Diego and hair transplant specialist in San Diego, offers the minimally invasive NeoGraft treatment for hair restoration because it avoids scars, reduces recovery and saves patients time, among other benefits. La Jolla, California (March 2013) – Men and women interested in hair transplant […]

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Surgeon Discusses Study on Smoking and Facial Aging

New research on identical twins with different smoking habits details specific ways that smoking accelerates facial aging. Dr. Richard Chaffoo, a La Jolla cosmetic surgery and facelift specialist, says the results are not surprising. La Jolla, California (December 2013) — Dr. Richard Chaffoo says the results of a recently published […]

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San Diego Plastic Surgeon Now Offering CoolSculpting® for Double Chin

CoolSculpting’s newest applicator, designed to target small trouble spots, is available for San Diego-area residents at Dr. Richard Chaffoo’s La Jolla practice. La Jolla, California (October 2015) — Dr. Richard Chaffoo (www.drchaffoo.com) is among the first plastic surgeons to offer the  CoolSculpting  CoolMini™ applicator in San Diego County, providing men and women […]

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La Jolla Skin & Dermatology Firms Unite With New Website

With La Jolla Skin, the team of cosmetic surgery specialist Dr. Richard Chafoo and dermatologist Dr. Susan Stuart are uniting their dual San Diego practice. La Jolla, California (March 2016) — La Jolla Skin, combining the talents of cosmetic surgery specialist Richard Chaffoo, M.D., FACS, FICS, and dermatologist Susan Stuart, M.D., FAAD, […]

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Facial Fat Transfer: How I Do It

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Facial fat transfer has enhanced how plastic surgeons approach facial rejuvenation. Certain anatomic regions of the face need volume restoration and not simply “lifting” to restore a youthful appearance and shape. It is simply not possible to “lift” an empty space but more effective to “fill” it. Fat transfer to […]

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CoolSculpting: The Latest Technological Advances

Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Chaffoo now offers CoolSculpting for non-surgical fat reduction at his La Jolla cosmetic surgery practice. CoolSculpting uses patented fat-freezing technology to shrink the midsection. La Jolla, California (December 2012) – CoolSculpting, the revolutionary non-surgical fat-freezing procedure, is now available at the La Jolla cosmetic surgery practice of […]

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Botox vs Fillers: Is There a Difference?

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How do I treat the lines on my forehead? What can I do to have fuller pouty lips? Is it Botox or fillers that I need or both? These are common questions patients often ask when looking for treatments to improve their appearance and reduce signs of aging and sun […]

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