Plastic Surgery Q and A

Question: Do you have hospital privileges to perform breast surgery?
Answer: Yes I do have hospital privileges to perform breast surgery. In fact for many breast reconstructions and reductions I prefer to operate on these patients in a hospital.

Plastic Surgery Q and A - Financing Surgery

Question: I can't afford to pay for my breast augmentation and lift all at once can I make payments? 

Answer: Yes, we have several different financing options available for patients. We work with excellent finance companies to get the best rates and the lowest payments available. Some patients also choose to use their charge cards and make payments to the charge card company. Our patient care coordinator Dee has assisted hundreds of patients find affordable financing solutions. If you need financial assistance please contact her at (714) 671-3033 or visit http://thebreastexpert.com/cost-breast-surgery.htm

Plastic Surgery Q and A - When do you recommend surgery for massive weight loss ?

Question: I have lost over 100 lbs over the last year. My breasts are a mess!! They are just loose skin and my nipples are hidden under the breast fold. I was on the web site www.CosmeticSurgeryAfterWeightLoss.com and I saw some of your work. You perform miracles. I don't plan on loosing any more weight. When do you recommend surgery for massive weight loss patients like me? 

Answer: The answer to this question is that it varies from patient to patient. However, for the best surgical results I recommend the patient has been at a stable weight for a good period of time and they don't plan on loosing any more weight. Also, the massive weight loss patient must be evaluated thoroughly prior to surgery to make sure their nutritional levels are good and that they are healthy and strong enough to have an elective procedure. Medical clearance and lab work is done prior to surgery to help with a safe surgical outcome. It is very common for massive weight loss patients to see changes to their breasts following weight loss. After weight loss women's breasts lose shape, fullness, and droop. Because natural breasts are made up fatty tissue once the fat is reduced or loss it dramatically affects the shape and size of the breasts. Often there can be excess hanging skin covering the remaining breast tissue causing an aesthetically unattractive look. I perform cosmetic surgery on weight loss patients on a regular basis and these aesthetic changes can be very rewarding for both the surgeon and the patient. I enjoy helping these women achieve their ultimate goals to look the best they can after all the sacrifices they made to lose weight.

Plastic Surgery Q and A

Question: Do nurses administer anesthesia at your surgery center?
Answer: No. I prefer not to cut corners when it comes to patient care and safety. I only use Board Certified Anesthesiologists (Medical Doctors) to administer anesthesia to my surgery patients. It may be more cost effective to use nurses, but I would rather have another Doctor doing anesthesia and charge my patients a little more.

Plastic Surgery Q and A

Question: Who does Dr. Corbin use for anesthesia? Are they board certified?
Answer: Yes, I only use Board Certified Anesthesiologists (Medical Doctors) to administer anesthesia to my surgery patients.

Plastic Surgery Q and A

Question: If I have stretch marks on my breasts will they go away after a breast augmentation?
Answer: Stretch marks on the breasts will not go away after a breast augmentation. There is nothing that makes stretch marks disappear. In a small number of patients their stretch marks may become more noticeable.

Plastic Surgery Q and A

Question: Does wearing a bra really help stop the breasts from sagging?
Answer: This is an interesting question. Most doctors would say that giving support to the breasts particularly if they are large will help prevent sagging over time as the skin and breasts age. Naturally over time the weight of the breast, gravity and the loss of elasticity age the breasts causing them to sag.