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The Pacific Center for Plastic Surgery blogs offer additional information about the surgical and non-surgical procedures performed by our board-certified surgeons and expert team. Read through our blog posts to learn more about the procedures that may interest you.

Barbara’s Tip for the Day: Hair and Fashion on a Budget

March 13, 2012August 10, 2023

Fine thin hair If you have fine, thin hair, do not use a brush as you blow dry this will…

Plastic Surgery Consent and Body Dismorphic Disorder

February 13, 2012August 8, 2023

Dr. Larry Nichter of the Pacific Center for Plastic Surgery would like to inform prospective patients about the rising concern…

Information About Post Operative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV)

February 13, 2012August 9, 2023

Post operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a serious problem for patients who are undergoing elective surgery. For facial aesthetic…

Smoking: Negative effects on plastic surgery results

January 13, 2012August 8, 2023

In addition to its adverse effects on general health, smoking tobacco increases the chance’s of a plastic surgery patient having…

Skin Cancer Prevention Counseling Guidelines Updated

January 13, 2012August 9, 2023

The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends counseling to children and young adults (ages 10-24) with fair skin on…

Women over 50 more susceptible to complications

December 13, 2011August 8, 2023

Dr. Horowitz and Dr. Nichter at Pacific Center for Plastic Surgery would like to make their patients aware of the…

What People Are Saying About Our Plastic Surgeons

“Everything I hoped for and more!”

“What can I say about my experience here… It was amazing! Everything I hoped for and more! Not only is Dr. Nichter a perfectionist, he’s also an expert at what he does! I am very pleased with my results! All of his support staff are amazing as well! Everyone makes you feel so welcome and cared for.”*

Laura M. (Google Review)

“10/10 recommend coming here…”

“The whole process was so easy and I was so well taken care of. 10/10 recommend coming here, don’t even second guess it, you’re at the right place!!! I went to multiple appointments at other surgeons and nothing comes close to how professional and amazing this office is.”*

Dominica F. (Yelp Review)

“I couldn’t be more satisfied.”

“Dr. Horowitz is an amazing plastic surgeon who makes everything look so natural and beautiful. He is very kind, artistic and works magic. I am very happy with my results and he did exactly what I wanted/described. I couldn’t be more satisfied. The staff at his office are very patient and supportive throughout the whole process. …”*

Joanne L. (Google Review)

“… truly a life changing experience…”

“I had the the most AMAZING experience with Dr. Nichter. I first got breast implants with him back in 2006 and it was perfect. May 2021, I went back to get a full mommy make over with him (breast lift, tummy tuck, liposuction of arms, chin & things). Dr. Nichter and his staffs are amazing from the beginning to end. It has been truly a life changing experience …”*

Patcharin S. (Google Review)

“Dr. Horowitz is amazing.”

Dr. Horowitz is amazing. I’ve seen him for several surgeries and he is as kind now as he always has been, and knowledgeable too! He is very patient with my millions of questions and works hard to make me feel comfortable and at ease. His staff is great, they are always very welcoming! I love this place. …”*

Irish M. (Google Review)

“My experience was amazing.”

“Dr. Horowitz is very warm, professional and makes you feel comfortable. He did my breast augmentation for me about a month ago and I couldn’t be happier. My experience was amazing. I didn’t feel rushed during my consultation & he always made sure that I understood everything. …”*

Ashley Z. (RealSelf Review)

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“Everything I hoped for and more!”

“What can I say about my experience here… It was amazing! Everything I hoped for and more! Not only is Dr. Nichter a perfectionist, he’s also an expert at what he does! I am very pleased with my results! All of his support staff are amazing as well! Everyone makes you feel so welcome and cared for.”*

Laura M. (Google Review)

“10/10 recommend coming here…”

“The whole process was so easy and I was so well taken care of. 10/10 recommend coming here, don’t even second guess it, you’re at the right place!!! I went to multiple appointments at other surgeons and nothing comes close to how professional and amazing this office is.”*

Dominica F. (Yelp Review)

“I couldn’t be more satisfied.”

“Dr. Horowitz is an amazing plastic surgeon who makes everything look so natural and beautiful. He is very kind, artistic and works magic. I am very happy with my results and he did exactly what I wanted/described. I couldn’t be more satisfied. The staff at his office are very patient and supportive throughout the whole process. …”*

Joanne L. (Google Review)

“Dr. Horowitz is amazing.”

Dr. Horowitz is amazing. I’ve seen him for several surgeries and he is as kind now as he always has been, and knowledgeable too! He is very patient with my millions of questions and works hard to make me feel comfortable and at ease. His staff is great, they are always very welcoming! I love this place. …”*

Irish M. (Google Review)

“… truly a life changing experience…”

“I had the the most AMAZING experience with Dr. Nichter. I first got breast implants with him back in 2006 and it was perfect. May 2021, I went back to get a full mommy make over with him (breast lift, tummy tuck, liposuction of arms, chin & things). Dr. Nichter and his staffs are amazing from the beginning to end. It has been truly a life changing experience …”*

Patcharin S. (Google Review)

“My experience was amazing.”

“Dr. Horowitz is very warm, professional and makes you feel comfortable. He did my breast augmentation for me about a month ago and I couldn’t be happier. My experience was amazing. I didn’t feel rushed during my consultation & he always made sure that I understood everything. …”*

Ashley Z. (RealSelf Review)

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Hear What Our Patients
Have to Say…

“Everything I hoped for and more!”

“What can I say about my experience here… It was amazing! Everything I hoped for and more! Not only is Dr. Nichter a perfectionist, he’s also an expert at what he does! I am very pleased with my results! All of his support staff are amazing as well! Everyone makes you feel so welcome and cared for.”*

Laura M. (Google Review)

“10/10 recommend coming here…”

“The whole process was so easy and I was so well taken care of. 10/10 recommend coming here, don’t even second guess it, you’re at the right place!!! I went to multiple appointments at other surgeons and nothing comes close to how professional and amazing this office is.”*

Dominica F. (Yelp Review)

“My experience was amazing.”

“Dr. Horowitz is very warm, professional and makes you feel comfortable. He did my breast augmentation for me about a month ago and I couldn’t be happier. My experience was amazing. I didn’t feel rushed during my consultation & he always made sure that I understood everything. …”*

Ashley Z. (RealSelf Review)

“I couldn’t be more satisfied.”

“Dr. Horowitz is an amazing plastic surgeon who makes everything look so natural and beautiful. He is very kind, artistic and works magic. I am very happy with my results and he did exactly what I wanted/described. I couldn’t be more satisfied. The staff at his office are very patient and supportive throughout the whole process. …”*

Joanne L. (Google Review)

“Dr. Horowitz is amazing.”

Dr. Horowitz is amazing. I’ve seen him for several surgeries and he is as kind now as he always has been, and knowledgeable too! He is very patient with my millions of questions and works hard to make me feel comfortable and at ease. His staff is great, they are always very welcoming! I love this place. …”*

Irish M. (Google Review)

“… truly a life changing experience…”

“I had the the most AMAZING experience with Dr. Nichter. I first got breast implants with him back in 2006 and it was perfect. May 2021, I went back to get a full mommy make over with him (breast lift, tummy tuck, liposuction of arms, chin & things). Dr. Nichter and his staffs are amazing from the beginning to end. It has been truly a life changing experience …”*

Patcharin S. (Google Review)

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