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3400 W. Lomita Blvd., Suite 307
Torrance, California 90505
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Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon Discusses Facial Volumizer
Dr. Petti discusses Minimally Invasive Facial Volumizer Sculptra
According to a recent study from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, a facelift can make patients look 12 years younger. At her Los Angeles plastic surgery practice, Dr. Christine Petti discusses her patients’ desire for minimally invasive alternatives to the facelift, including the innovative facial volumizer, Sculptra® Aesthetic.
A recent study in the February issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), records that patients who have undergone a facelift rate themselves as appearing an average of 12 years younger[1]. As a board-certified plastic surgeon in Los Angeles, Dr. Christine Petti says despite this recent finding, a number of her patients still desire minimally invasive alternatives to the traditional facelift.
In light of the ASPS study, and the increasing popularity of minimally invasive procedures highlighted in the most recent statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)[2], Dr. Petti says Sculptra ® Aesthetic often provides a viable solution to her patients’ expectations. Sculptra ® Aesthetic is an innovative facial volumizer that can create a younger, more natural-looking appearance with minimal recovery time because of its ability to stimulate collagen production and smooth facial creases and wrinkles. The treatment can also be effective for adding volume to facial features, such as the cheeks or the areas surrounding the eyes, that may have taken on a hollow appearance.
Another widely used method of minimally invasive skin and facial rejuvenation at Dr. Petti’s practice is laser resurfacing. She says the Smart Skin Affirm fractional carbon dioxide laser peel is often effective at smoothing out wrinkles that surgical procedures may not address. Dr. Petti adds that she uses fractional laser peels to refresh the skin of patients that have undergone previous surgical procedures. Ultimately, Dr. Petti says determining the correct procedure requires listening to a patient’s cosmetic enhancement desires so she is able to customize the treatment to their specific goals and expectations.
About Dr. Petti
Christine A. Petti, MD, FACS earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Pennsylvania, where she also completed her general surgery residency. She then completed her plastic surgery residency at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, where she also served as Chief Resident. Dr. Petti is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She is an avid publisher and presenter in the plastic surgery community, maintains a comprehensive plastic surgery blog, and appeared as a cosmetic plastic surgery consultant on The Doctors, an Emmy award winning daytime talk show discussing the latest medical topics.
Aesthetic Accents Cosmetic & Laser Surgery Center is located at 3400 W. Lomita Blvd., Ste. 307 in Torrance, CA 90505, and can be reached at (310) 961-2530 or found online at www.dr-petti.com or the Aesthetic Accents Cosmetic & Laser Surgery Center Facebook page.
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[1] Facelift Makes You Look 12 Years Younger: http://www.plasticsurgery.org/Media/Press_Releases/Facelift_Makes_You_Look_12_Years_Younger.html
[2] American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Statistics 2009: http://www.surgery.org/sites/default/files/2009quickfacts.pdf
Posted on March 29, 2011 12:01AM in News from our Practice
Smartlipo Triplex™ & Smartskin™ CO2 Preceptorship with Christine Petti, MD
An Expert in Smartlipo Triplex™, Dr. Christine Petti is the Go-To Plastic Surgeon for this Quick, Effective Fat Removal Treatment
Dr. Christine Petti is one of the first board-certified plastic surgeons on the West Coast to perform the innovative liposuction treatment known as Smartlipo Triplex™, and is one area’s leading experts instructing other plastic surgeons in how to perform this effective fat removal procedure. Smartlipo Triplex™ utilizes laser energy to not only remove isolated pockets of fat from virtually any body region, but also to help tighten the skin and give the area a more contoured, fit appearance. Smartlipo Triplex™ is designed to help patients get rid of stubborn excess fat that is resistant to diet and exercise. This quick procedure typically results in little to no downtime for treatments targeting smaller fatty areas. When you receive Smartlipo Triplex™ treatment, you can expect to be back to your normal daily routines within one to two days! And since the laser instruments used in Smartlipo Triplex™ are smaller than a fine-point pen, the procedure can be performed with local anesthesia.
For effective, minimally-invasive fat reduction that can give you the shape you desire, Dr. Christine Petti is the go-to plastic surgeon for Smartlipo Triplex™ in the Torrance and Los Angeles area.
Posted on March 15, 2011 9:45AM in News from our Practice
The Doctors Video of Tricia’s Results
Tricia underwent a chin augmentation. See the amazing results and learn how the procedure is performed.
Posted on December 2, 2010 1:06PM in "The Doctors" Television Appearances, Media Appearances, News from our Practice
The Doctors Video of Tricia’s Double Chin Surgery
Tricia, 30, hates her double chin, and undergoes a chin augmentation.
Click Here To View The Doctors Video of Tricia’s Results
Posted on December 2, 2010 1:05PM in "The Doctors" Television Appearances, Media Appearances, News from our Practice
Tricia’s Double Chin Surgery
Dr. Christine Petti has offered her expertise as a plastic surgeon on “The Doctors” twice before, and has now made her third appearance on the Emmy Award-winning daytime talk show that discusses vital and valid current medical topics from sound and expert medical resources.
- Tricia’s Treatment Plan
- The Doctors Video of Tricia’s Double Chin Surgery
- The Doctors Video of Tricia’s Results
- Tricia’s Before and After Photographs
- Exclusive Behind The Scenes Video Footage From Our Office
Introducing “The Doubles”
During the episode, “Solve Your Biggest Double Dilemmas”, Dr. Petti was asked to evaluate and correct a “double chin”. Tricia, the patient chosen by Dr. Petti, is a 30 year old model, actress and bride to be! She has had a double chin all her life, despite the fact that she had been in perfect physical condition. She thought about having it corrected all her adult life, but with the wedding coming up-she now had a timely motivating factor.
Tricia’s Treatment Plan
Dr. Petti performed a combination of procedures which included placement of a silicone implant along the chin and jaw line to create a very natural augmentation of her weak chin and mandible. Dr. Petti also performed Smartlipo TriplexTriplexSmartlipotrade;trade;trade; ™ of the neck to remove a congenital pocket of fat under her chin, which was always there, despite the patient’s ideal body weight. She also performed SmartSkin ™ fractional CO2 laser resurfacing of the skin of the neck for further tightening and contouring of the neck skin. The surgery was remarkable for being minimally invasive-as the silicone chin/jowl implant was placed through an incision hidden in the lower lip of the mouth and the Smartlipo TriplexTriplexSmartlipotrade;trade;trade; ™ was done with small incisions behind the ear. Tricia had tears of joy when she saw her result! She was ready to hold her head high and her chin up for her October wedding on her family’s Texas ranch!
Tricia’s Before and After Photographs
As Seen on “The Doctors” Tricia is pictured before and 15 days after Chin augmentation with Silicone Chin/Jowl Implant (medium size), Smartlipo TriplexTriplexSmartlipotrade;trade;trade; of Neck, SmartSkin/Affirm Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing of the Neck.
Exclusive Behind The Scenes Video Footage From Our Office
Click on the play button below to view exclusive video footage from Tricia who discusses her dramatic transformation.
A Third Time Star on “The Doctors”
In her last appearance, in 2009, Dr. Petti was featured on “The Doctors-The Biggest Makeover Show Ever” as she revealed the aesthetic enhancement she performed on Debra, who flew in from Washington state for a facial makeover which included the surgical procedures-rhinoplasty, Smartlipo TriplexTriplexSmartlipotrade;trade;trade; ™of the Neck and SmartSkin ™ of the face and neck, along with nonsurgical enhancement using Botox and Juvederm facial dermal filler in the postoperative recovery phase. The year before in 2008, Dr. Petti performed Smartlipo TriplexTriplexSmartlipotrade;trade;trade; ™ of the abdomen on a young mother, who was challenged by fat in her tummy that was resistant to diet and exercise! She was awake for the surgery and it was one of the first demonstrations of Smartlipo TriplexTriplexSmartlipotrade;trade;trade;™ to the pubic in the entire country.
Whether focusing on plastic surgery procedures, or less invasive procedures such as dermal fillers and laser skin resurfacing in Los Angeles, Dr. Petti says she is very excited about the makeover results, and is looking forward to unveiling another transformation achieved through the combination of procedures available through both her plastic surgery practice and her medical day spa in Los Angeles.
Posted on December 2, 2010 12:55PM in "The Doctors" Television Appearances, Media Appearances, News from our Practice, Testimonials, Video Transcripts
Dr Petti – Watch Her on The Doctors!
Stay tuned for the air date of Dr. Petti’s 3rd appearance on The Doctors!
Posted on September 14, 2010 8:20AM in "The Doctors" Television Appearances, News from our Practice
Visia – Our Computer Looking Glass
Everywhere we turn, it seems as though another new beauty product or treatment emerges and touts itself as the newest anti-aging miracle. The question: Is it marketing hype or do they really work? Well, maybe. As Los Angeles plastic surgeon and Spa Bella Medical Spa Director Christine Petti, M.D. explains, “The real secret is knowing how to select the right things for your specific skin type. And not just what you see on the surface – when it comes to skin damage, what you see isn’t always what you get.”
But thanks to a breakthrough technology found in the computerized Visia Complexion Analysis System, it is now possible to capture images of skin surfaces and assess issues like sun damage that are invisible to the naked eye. The results aren’t always pretty, but they are telling of how the skin will eventually show the signs of aging. The good news is early intervention can often reverse many of these undesirable characteristics. Using the results of your Visia screening, Dr. Petti’s licensed medical aestheticians can custom tailor a skin care regimen for your specific skin and help you achieve the glowing skin you desire just in time for summer.
Posted on June 1, 2010 2:19PM in Monthly Showcase Specials, News from our Practice, Spa Bella Specials
Bizymoms.com Spider Vein Therapy Q&A Forum with Dr. Christine Petti
In a recent interview conducted by the popular, work-at-home community, www.Bizymoms.com , our Medical Director Dr. Christine Petti, addresses questions from forum members in regards to the treatment of varicose or spider veins. Dr. Petti is committed to helping her patients combat the unsightly effects of varicose veins by utilizing advanced technology and techniques to achieve maximum results. For more detailed information on cosmetic dermatology or cosmetic surgery procedures by Dr. Christine Petti, please visit our Vein Treatment page. For more personalized feedback, contact us to schedule your discreet personal consultation.
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Posted on April 12, 2010 2:35PM in Media Appearances, News from our Practice
Dr. Petti Interviewed on Celebrity Plastic Surgery
After the recent surfacing of some unflattering pictures of Angelina Jolie, the celebrity news and gossip blog “Hollywood Life” reported suspicions that the actress had gone under the knife for a neck or facelift procedure. As a top Los Angeles female plastic surgeon, Dr. Petti has been the name Hollywood Life has come to know and trust in the field. Wanting the truth revealed, the blog asked Dr. Petti in a recent interview if Jolie could have had a neck or facelift?
“That’s not even where any plastic surgeon would put a scar, which would be around the ear.”Adds Dr. Petti, “Angelina Jolie is a perfect example of the divine proportions of beauty. She is the epitome of beauty.”
Posted on February 22, 2010 1:08PM in Media Appearances, News from our Practice
Dr. Christine Petti Featured in “Hollywood Life” Blog
As a trusted Los Angeles plastic surgeon, the media often turns to our own Dr. Christine Petti for insight into the latest plastic surgery trends and topics. Most recently, the blog “Hollywood Life” sought her opinion regarding whether mother-daughter plastic surgery was normal or not. As Dr. Petti explains, “From a plastic surgeon’s standpoint, a mother-daughter experience is normal. People do this all the time. I haven’t had anyone come in saying it was going to be a bonding thing, but it’s common for a mother to have facial plastic surgery and then a daughter come in afterward for a nose job.”
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Posted on December 23, 2009 9:46AM in Media Appearances, News from our Practice