Juvederm

Juvederm is an injectable dermal filler that is long-lasting, fully biodegradable and features hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is produced naturally in the body and helps provide nourishment, protection and hydration to skin’s cells. Without this important substance, skin quickly becomes thin, loose, weak and wrinkled.

When Juvederm is injected into your wrinkles and fine lines, it fills in the wrinkles and provides essential hydration. Treatments with Juvederm work by naturally improving hyaluronic acid’s function in the skin of your face. If your struggle with smile or frown lines, wrinkles, sagging and flatness, whether on your cheeks or other areas of your face, and you’re searching for a treatment that makes you look younger naturally, Juvederm might be right for you.

Dr. Patino has performed thousands of Juvederm treatments, and he invites you to view the before and after photos to help you determine if Juvederm is right for you.

Rhinoplasty in Oakland, CA

Your nose is central to your face. When your nose seems disproportionate to your face or oddly shaped, it can have a drastic effect on your overall appearance, causing feelings of insecurity. Dr. Patino has performed thousands of nose surgeries to help patients achieve a more balanced, beautiful face.

 

How Is Nose Surgery Performed?

The nose surgery procedure may include any of the following:

• Removal of excess cartilage in the nose
• Reshaping the bridge of the nose
• Reshaping the nostril
• Reshaping the internal nose structures (for those with trouble breathing)

At your initial rhinoplasty consultation, Dr. Patino will review the techniques that will be used during your surgery. Each patient is unique, so each surgery will vary accordingly.

 

What Can I Expect After Rhinoplasty?

The sutures generally need to stay in for two to five days, during which time you may experience some mild discomfort. Dr. Patino will be able to prescribe pain medications to deal with these issues. Dr. Patino may also apply a splint to the nose which will need to remain in place for up to a week.

You may need to wait up to two weeks to resume normal activities, including work. This time is necessary for your body to heal appropriately and is minimal in comparison to the long-lasting results of your nose surgery. Dr. Patino will instruct you on how to avoid additional bruising, swelling, and redness during your rhinoplasty recovery period.

 

How Much Does Rhinoplasty Cost in Oakland?

The cost for rhinoplasty can be discussed at your initial consultation, and it will vary depending on your cosmetic needs. Our staff will discuss all of your pricing and financing options for nose surgery at your initial cosmetic consultation.

Lip Augmentation in Oakland, CA

Dr. Gabriel H. Patino offers lip augmentation in Oakland, Berkeley, and surrounding areas of California.

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Women love the notion of having full, sensual lips for a more feminine appearance. Several options are available for lip augmentation. However, some of these procedures are not FDA approved and can yield undesirable results. For this reason, it is important to have your lip augmentation performed by an accredited cosmetic surgeon such as Dr. Patino.

 

What Are My Options for Lip Augmentation?

Dr. Patino offers the following options for lip augmentation:

• Fat Transfer – Fat transfer involves the removal of fat from one area of the body so it can then be injected into the lips.

At your initial cosmetic consultation, Dr. Patino will discuss your aesthetic goals for the lip augmentation to determine which procedure is right for your needs.

 

What Can I Expect After a Lip Augmentation?

Depending on the technique chosen, you may experience some swelling. However, this should subside after a few days to reveal your new full, beautiful lips.

 

How Much Does Lip Augmentation Cost in Oakland?

The cost for a lip augmentation can be discussed at your initial consultation, and it will vary depending on your cosmetic needs. Our staff will discuss all of your pricing and financing options for lip augmentation at your initial cosmetic consultation.

Facelift in Oakland, CA

Dr. Gabriel H. Patino offers facelift surgery in Oakland, Berkeley, and surrounding areas of California.

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A facelift and neck lift are two procedures generally performed in conjunction to provide you with a youthful, naturally beautiful appearance. The effects of aging and genetics can leave you feeling less attractive or make you look older than you actually are. With these cosmetic procedures, Dr. Patino can lift sagging, unattractive skin to reveal the young, vibrant face you were born to have.

 

How Can I Benefit from a Facelift?

 

A facelift or neck lift can correct the following:

• Sagging at the midface
• Jowls due to loss of muscle tone
• Deep creases below the eyelids
• Fatty deposits and loose skin under the chin and jaw

 

How Is a Facelift Performed?

 

The procedure for a facelift will vary depending on your personal cosmetic needs and anatomy. The facelift procedure may involve tightening the underlying muscles and tissues of the face (or neck in the case of a neck lift). Dr. Patino can then tighten the overlying skin to give you a more youthful, refreshed appearance.

Some patients choose to have their facelift performed in conjunction with eyelid surgery or rhinoplasty. Be sure to ask Dr. Patino about these options during your initial consultation.

 

What Can I Expect After Facelift Surgery?

 

After your surgery, Dr. Patino will apply bandages to your face. The appearance of blue bruises along with some swelling is typical but will only last for a few days. Additionally, Dr. Patino will make sure you have a prescription to deal with any discomfort in the weeks following your facelift or neck lift.

Recovery may take around three weeks, but it may take up to three months before all of the swelling goes down.

 

How Much Does Facelift Surgery Cost in Oakland?

 

Pricing for facelift surgery will vary depending on each patient’s cosmetic needs. Our staff will discuss all of your pricing and financing options during your initial cosmetic consultation. View our patient financing page for further details.

Eyelid Surgery in Oakland, CA

Your eyes reveal all of your hopes, emotions, fears—and signs of aging. Dr. Patino offers eyelid Surgery Procedures to residents of Oakland, Berkeley, and the surrounding areas of California so that they can have youthful, refreshed eyes.

View our blepharoplasty before and after photos below and call today to schedule your Eyelid Surgery consultation.

Please note, that results may vary according to the individual patient, and the results shown here of our actual patients can not be guaranteed.

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Facial Surgery in Oakland, CA

Dr. Gabriel H. Patino performs facial surgery procedures in Oakland, Berkeley, and surrounding areas of California.

Facial cosmetic surgery is a broad term that can include any number of common cosmetic procedures. Most commonly, when people think of cosmetic surgery for the face, they think of procedures such as the following:

• Facelift
• Eyelid Surgery
• Rhinoplasty
• Lip Augmentation

Your facial features are among the very first things people notice about you. When it comes to first impressions, “putting your best face forward” refers to more than simply the way you carry yourself in conversation. It has a physical component as well.

Aging, lifestyle choices, and genetics can all play a significant role in the appearance of your face. Fortunately, for every possible imperfection or blemish that can affect your face, there is a cosmetic surgical option that can restore youth, beauty, and symmetry. Experienced Oakland cosmetic surgeon Dr. Gabriel Patino will discuss which solutions will work best for you during your initial cosmetic consultation.

Facial cosmetic procedures also include dermal fillers and injections such as Botox® that can be used to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around your lips, eyes, and forehead.

At The Cosmetic Surgical Center of El Cerrito, we specialize in surgical and non-surgical cosmetic surgery, skin rejuvenation, and hair restoration to achieve youthful and natural results for the residents of Oakland, Berkeley, and surrounding areas of California. Contact us today for a FREE initial consultation.

Tummy Tuck in Oakland, CA

Dr. Gabriel H. Patino offers tummy tucks in Oakland, Berkeley, and surrounding areas of California.

What Is a Tummy Tuck?

A tummy tuck is a procedure in which excess fat and skin is removed from the abdominal area. The fascia or lining covering the abdominal muscles is tightened, and the skin is re-positioned over this new firmer fascia. The bellybutton is usually moved to a more cosmetically appealing location.

A tummy tuck provides the patient with a flat well-toned abdomen that may not otherwise have been possible through exercise or diet changes.

Ideal Candidates

The ideal candidates for a tummy tuck are individuals who have a protruding abdomen with loose or sagging skin. This loose, sagging skin may have been caused by the following:

• pregnancy
• aging
• dramatic weight changes
• hereditary weight problems
• prior surgery in the abdominal area

Individuals who are currently at their healthy weight and who are physically healthy but struggle with extra skin and fat in the abdomen are candidates for this procedure.

How Is a Tummy Tuck Performed?

A tummy tuck takes approximately two to three hours. Your surgeon will make an incision across the lower abdomen just below the bikini line. A second incision will be made around the navel so that it will be correctly positioned after the excess abdominal tissue has been removed. Through the lower abdominal incision, skin and fat are separated from the abdominal wall, and excess skin and fatty tissue are removed. The abdominal muscles are tightened if needed.

The tummy tuck procedure may involve any of the following:

• Removal of excess skin and fat in the abdominal area
• Reshaping of the abdominal area and/or a lateral thigh lift

What Can I Expect After a Tummy Tuck?

During your recovery, you will need to wait two to four weeks before getting back to your regular routine. This time is necessary for your body to properly heal and is a relatively short time frame compared to the healthy lifelong benefits you will receive from the procedure. Dr. Patino will instruct you on how to avoid bruising, infection, and swelling.

After a tummy tuck, you will have:
An improved, more healthy appearance
A better defined, more improved waistline with tighter muscle appearance

How Much Does a Tummy Tuck Cost in Oakland?

The cost for a tummy tuck can be discussed at your initial meeting. The price may vary depending on your cosmetic goals. Our staff will discuss and explain all pricing and financing options that are available to you. More information can be viewed on our patient financing page.

Additional Body Contouring Procedures

• Fat Transfers
• Liposuction
• Mommy Makeover
• SmartLipo™

At The Cosmetic Surgical Center of El Cerrito, we specialize in surgical and non-surgical cosmetic surgery, skin rejuvenation, and hair restoration to achieve youthful and natural results for the residents of Oakland, Berkeley, and surrounding areas of California. Contact us today for a FREE initial consultation.