Only Trust a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Only Trust a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Do you know the crucial difference between a cosmetic surgeon and a board-certified plastic surgeon? Cosmetic surgeons are not as qualified as plastic surgeons. Most cosmetic surgeons are often doctors who were originally trained in other specialties but took a fast-track course in cosmetic surgery so they could perform those procedures. Cosmetic surgeons do not…

Real Self Top 100 Award Given to Dr. Horowitz

Real Self Top 100 Award Given to Dr. Horowitz

The Real Self Top 100 list of the greatest cosmetic medicine specialists and influences to the public and social media sphere has included Dr. Horowitz of Pacific Center Plastic Surgery. This is the second consecutive year that Dr. Horowitz has been included on this prestigious list of board-certified aesthetic practitioners. In order to be chosen…

Meet Dr. Larry Nichter

Meet Dr. Larry Nichter Dr. Nichter is an experienced plastic surgeon that holds certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is also a member of numerous plastic surgery societies. Patients are attracted to Dr. Nichter’s calm, warm demeanor and find his bedside manner comforting as they go through their surgical journey. He is…

En Bloc Breast Explantation: When Should It Be Considered? (Part II )

En Bloc Breast Explantation: When Should It Be Considered? (Part II )

Part 2 of 2 of a series relating to En Bloc Breast Implant Explantation. In Part l of this article, I described what an en bloc breast explantation is, as well as who are qualified candidates. To reference part one, click here. What is En Bloc breast implant explantation? – Written by Dr. Jed Horowitz…

Breast Implant Illness – Symptoms & Treatment Options

Breast Implant Illness – Symptoms & Treatment Options

Over 300,000 women in the United States have breast augmentations, most using silicone gel implants, each year. Most are ecstatic with their new breast size and shape. A small percentage of women experience complications, such as capsular contracture, rupture, breast deformity, implant malposition, seroma, or a more serious and less common issue called breast implant…

Choose a Real Plastic Surgeon!

Choose a Real Plastic Surgeon!

Last month’s news covered a slew of patients turning to illegal cosmetic surgery practices, many of them unaware of the dangers in being treated by someone not licensed to practice medicine. Doctors Horowitz and Nichter of the Pacific Center for Plastic Surgery would like to make prospective patients aware of the dangers of having surgery…

The Art of Altruism

The Art of Altruism

Selfless acts not only create a solid reputation among patients, they make life-altering differences for those unable to afford corrective surgery Nichter performs a comprehensive consultation, which is essential in ensuring a successful outcome   It costs more than $40,000 each time Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS, flies to a third world country to…