If you are considering plastic surgery, your first step is to find a center you can trust, one that will give you all the information you need to make an informed decision and provide the red carpet treatment you deserve. Start by making a list of five to seven cosmetic centers in your area that have earned a positive reputation or have been recommended to you by friends and family.

It’s always a good idea to tour the plastic surgery facilities on your list. Many centers will offer free consultations, or give you a guided tour of the facility.

Here are a few things to take note of during your tour:

• Is the facility clean and well organized?
• Is the environment inviting, relaxing, and peaceful
• Is the cosmetic surgery staff pleasant, friendly, and accommodating?
• Are your questions answered directly and thoroughly?
• Does the practice use state-of-the-art technology and offer the most advanced treatments?
• Do they have multiple office locations?
• What is the overall practice philosophy?
• Do they offer a wide variety of surgical procedures for the body, breast and face, as well as nonsurgical medspa procedures.
• Do they have patient testimonials and before and after photos available for review?
• Have they had any recent media coverage?
• Do they offer plastic surgery seminars to help potential patients learn about their options?

Remember that a comprehensive, high-tech facility is only one aspect of a practice. Make sure you ask questions regarding the background and training of the surgeon, as well. At the office of Dr. Robert Aycock our experienced plastic surgeon won the award for the 2008 Best Plastic Surgeon in the North Bay Area.

Find out more about our physician and the benefits of our modern facility. If you live in or near the Bay Area, please contact Dr. Robert Aycock for your confidential cosmetic surgery consultation.

—Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant

If you want to do something positive to enhance your appearance, rewarding yourself with medspa procedures is a great way to boost your confidence without committing to surgery.

Medspa, short for medical spa, is a group of aesthetic medical services offered by licensed healthcare professionals. From anti-aging skin treatments to facial fillers and laser hair removal, medspa offers a variety of convenient procedures that get great results and cost far less than cosmetic surgery.

Dr. Robert Aycock and his aesthetic team perform medical spa treatments at A Medspa, a soothing, relaxing setting with state-of-the-art technology. Here’s a list of our medspa services — combine them for an even more dramatic makeover!

• Botox® Cosmetic
• Dysport®
• Hydrelle™
• Juvederm®
• Radiesse®
• Restylane®
• Sculptra™
• Perlane^®
• Fat Transfer
• Skin Care Options
• Laser Resurfacing
• Sciton Laser Treatments
• Laser Hair Removal
• Velashape

If you would like to learn more about nonsurgical cosmetic procedures and find out how A Medspa services can help you achieve your beauty goals, please talk to our respected Bay Area cosmetic surgeon. You can contact Dr. Robert Aycock at your convenience to schedule your consultation and learn about patient financing options.

—Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant