FAQs

Some of the more common plastic surgery procedures and treatments include breast augmentation, breast lift, tummy tuck, facelift and liposuction in San Francisco. These procedures and treatments can provide a significant aesthetic enhancement to specific areas of the body or face. Dr. Bermudez will discuss with you, in detail, aspects of your procedure or treatment at your initial consultation.

The American Society of Plastic surgeons reports that the number of cosmetic surgery procedures has gone up 147 percent since 1997. In fact, breast augmentation surgeries have more than tripled. A large component of the increase has been due to the rising popularity of non-invasive cosmetic treatments such as collagen and Restylane injections. In 2009, more than 9 million cosmetic procedures were performed on women, accounting for 90 percent of the overall total in that year.

In any surgical procedure, there is a level of risk. The risk of possible complications will vary with each patient and each procedure. Dr. Kenneth Bermudez is an experienced cosmetic surgeon who will work to minimize any risks as much as possible. He will also explain any possible complications in detail during your initial consultation. For more information on potential risks of certain cosmetic procedures, please contact our practice.

A certain amount of scarring is inevitable when any surgery is performed. However, Dr. Kenneth Bermudez is a highly-skilled plastic surgeon and is trained in making scars as discreet and inconspicuous as possible. The type of procedure you undergo as well as the healing process play a large role in how apparent your scars will be. Many procedures result in scars that eventually fade to barely noticeable fine lines, and the scars of many procedures are easily hidden from view

Practicing “safe sun” is vital in order to avoid skin cancer, the most common form of cancer in the United States. By using sunscreen to protect your skin from both UVB and UVA rays, you significantly decrease the likelihood of suffering sun damage to your skin. You should always use a sunscreen that is water and perspiration resistant, and that has a skin protection factor (SPF) of at least 15. Keep in mind that certain medications, such as tetracycline for acne treatment, increase skin sensitivity, making it more likely for sun damage to occur. Contact our cosmetic surgeon for more tips on how to decrease your chances of getting skin cancer.