Your delicate skin is often the first place that telltale signs of aging appear. Sun exposure, stress, lack of proper hydration, and genetics all affect the quality of your skin. If you’re looking for a way to combat wrinkling, discoloration, and other skin problems, investing in nonsurgical skin rejuvenation can be easy on your wallet while producing instant rewards.

Dr. Robert Aycock offers a bounty of solutions for improving skin tone and texture. Consider any of the following options as a cost-effective way to enhance the appearance of your skin and look years younger.

• Laser resurfacing uses focused beams of light from Sciton’s Contour Tunable Resurfacing Laser (TRL™) for safe laser treatment. These treatments are useful in minimizing  the look of irregular contours and other issues. The Sciton laser system utilizes Full Field Resurfacing (Contour), MicroLaserPeel™, and Fractional Resurfacing (ProFractional™) with TRL technology to smooth lines and tighten skin. Sciton laser treatments like the MicroLaserPeel™, ProFractional Therapy™, BroadBand Light (BBL™) and SkinTyte Photofacial Therapy™ provide a painless way to refresh facial, neck, extremity and body skin without surgery.
• Spider vein treatment is conducted using three methods — sclerotherapy, laser light, and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) — to reduce or eliminate the look of spider veins caused by weight gain, aging, pregnancy, medication, and genetics. Patients with dark skin tone or very tanned skin are generally not good candidates for treatment of veins with laser therapy.
• Laser hair removal is effortless with the Sciton Profile ClearScan™ and BroadBand Light Hair Reduction procedure, which targets underarms, face, legs, back and most other skin surfaces.
• BOTOX® Cosmetic and Dysport™ are nonsurgical wrinkle treatments that can be done on your lunch hour and is great for targeting wrinkling around the eyebrows, neck bands, lip lines, and crow’s feet.
• Chemical peels and facials refresh your appearance by removing top layers of old skin to reveal new skin underneath. Choose from a variety of types, including Intraceutical® Oxygen Facials, Vitamin C Facials, Glycolic Facials, Pumpkin Enzyme Peels, and Vitalize Peels® for gorgeous, glowing skin.
• Juvederm®, Juvederm® Ultra Plus , Restylane® and Perlane® are injectable gels which treat nasolabial folds, thinning lips, and facial wrinkles. Injectable dermal filler delivers a high concentration of hyaluronic acid to minimize facial wrinkling.

• RADIESSE® is an injectable filler that uses calcium hydroxylapatite for correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds such as nasolabial folds.
• Sculptra® Aesthetic is intended for use in people with healthy immune systems as a one-time treatment regimen of up to 4 injection sessions that are scheduled about three weeks apart for the correction of shallow to deep nasolabial fold contour deficiencies and other facial wrinkles. Sculptra® combats facial fat loss by improving skin’s volume in areas that have lost their “plumpness.”

Frequently, our patients combine nonsurgical skin therapies to get the best results possible. Let Dr. Aycock help you develop a personalized skin treatment plan that addresses your unique skin issues and respects your time and budget constraints. To set up your personal consultation, please contact our office in the Bay Area today.

When searching for an ideal cosmetic surgery center to perform your face, breast, or body contouring procedures, make sure you look closely at the surgeon’s before and after images before making a decision. These photos can reveal a lot about a doctor’s skill and artistry and help you better understand what is possible with each procedure.

Dr. Robert Aycock offers extensive photo albums of his past work, including online albums of the following procedures:

• Breast enlargement
• Face lift
• Tummy tuck
• Neck lift
• Rhinoplasty
• Liposuction

Whether you are interested in surgical body or facial recontouring, or nonsurgical enhancements, before and after photos are a valuable resource for helping you choose both your procedure and your surgeon.

Every step of the surgical process plays a role in the patient’s final appearance, from the pre-operative exam and screening to the post-operative recovery process. When you look through his extensive collection of before and after photos, it becomes clear that Dr. Aycock’s perfect combination of skill and artistry are products of his careful attention to detail and extreme precision during each step. Dr. Aycock’s 20+ years of experience and his continued commitment to learning new techniques have also helped him achieve a distinct level of surgical mastery.

Keep in mind that each patient’s results can vary and that your individual results will depend on a number of factors including your age, skin condition, and incision placement. Although reviewing photos of our San Francisco plastic surgeon’s past surgeries delivers some insight into his capabilities, Dr. Aycock will be able to give you a more personalized summary of what you can expect during your comprehensive cosmetic surgery consultation.

If you’d like to see Dr. Aycock’s full range of talents, please contact our office today to schedule your personal consultation, where you’ll have the opportunity to view numerous before and after photos of the procedures that most interest you.

Are you looking for a safe and effective way to fight back against facial signs of aging? At SkinPresence MedSpa, part of the cosmetic surgery

office of Dr. Robert Aycock, we carry most Skin Medica products, including two incredible facial rejuvenation options that produce noticeable skin improvement.

The first, Skin Medica’s Vitalize Peel®, is a professional chemical peel that uses an advanced solution to reveal new skin and take years off your facial appearance. The second, Skin Medica’s TNS Essential Serum®, is an at-home treatment that offers a unique strategy for flawless skin.

Skin Medica’s Vitalize Peel:

Benefits: The Vitalize Peel is an in-office treatment designed to combat aging, sun damage, and environmental skin damage using alpha-hydroxy acids, beta-hydroxy acids, resorcinol, and retinoic acid. It’s a customizable peel that can be used on a variety of skin types to target skin conditions like hyperpigmentation, melasma, and photodamage.

• Encourages skin regeneration
• Promotes smoother skin
• Enhances tone and texture
• Improves pigmentation
• Tightens skin and minimizes pores
• Minimizes acnes scarring, sunspots, and freckling

Highlights: Using an exceptionally high PH level, the peeling solution includes Retinoic acid to exfoliate far better than other similar peels. Despite the higher PH, this peel causes mild to no irritation and patients can be back to their day with very little if any downtime required.

Cost: $150

Skin Medica’s TNS Essential Serum:

Benefits: TNS is an all-in-one anti-aging serum which actually regenerates skin using the patented growth factor serum TNS Recovery Complex®, aided by antioxidants and several other skin restoration ingredients.

• Decreases skin elasticity
• Diminishes fine lines, wrinkles and age spots
• Improves skin tone and texture
• Increases plumpness and fullness
• Fights free radical damage
• Ingredient alpha arbutin brightens the skin

Highlights: TNS combines several revolutionary ingredients in it that, if bought separately, would cost upwards of $1000. Celebrity clients like Oprah and Bo Derek have recently endorsed this serum due to its incredible anti-aging properties.

Cost: $250

Facial rejuvenation treatments including the Vitalize Peel are performed by our Clinical Aestheticians in our SkinPresence MedSpa located in Walnut Creek and

Greenbrae. Whether you are interested in a professional treatment or a take-home skin enhancement solution, we would be happy to explain your options and match your skin type with the optimal treatments.

If you would like to schedule a consultation with one of our clinical aestheticians, please contact Dr. Robert Aycock to set up an appointment. You can also visit Dr. Aycock’s Facebook page under Bay Area’s
Premier Aesthetic Surgery and Laser Center.

The holidays are a time to practice generosity of spirit, but also a time to treat yourself as much as you treat those around you. The dawn of a new year has a way of bringing with it thoughts of reinvention and renewed commitment to self.

This New Year’s, why not consider cosmetic surgery as both a reward and a catalyst to bring back that youthful appearance or enhance features you once thought were lost in years past? By improving your appearance through body contouring or facial rejuvenation procedures, you are taking a positive step towards a healthy body image and kickstarting a powerful motivational force to treat your body well. In fact, many women and men who have had cosmetic surgery often find that they are more motivated to engage in a healthier lifestyle through balanced eating and regular fitness activities as a result of their increased self confidence.

This is your opportunity to view the New Year as a time to achieve your personal goals. Have you been planning on making changes for a while now? There is no time like the present to take the first step in achieving your personal goals for 2011. At the San Francisco plastic surgery office of Dr. Robert Aycock, we can show you a variety of self-improvement procedures designed to accentuate your natural beauty and revitalize your appearance.

As part of your New Year’s resolution, perhaps you are considering one of the following cosmetic enhancements:

Facelift

Necklift

Browlift

Eyelid lift

Cheek implants

Lip augmentation

Breast enlargement

Liposuction

Tummy tuck

Or these nonsurgical beauty treatments:

Botox® Cosmetic

Dysport®

Juvederm®

Radiesse®

Restylane®

Sculptra™

Perlane®

Laser Skin Resurfacing

Laser Hair Removal

Fat Transfer

Each person who walks through our doors has a personal reason as to why they are choosing now to move forward with physical enhancements. If you’ve been frustrated with certain aspects of your appearance, now may be your perfect time to look into cosmetic surgery. Even small physical enhancements have the power to restore confidence and build a positive total body image.

If you would like to do something special for yourself this New Year’s, please contact Dr. Robert Aycock for a one-on-one consultation. You can also visit Dr. Aycock’s Facebook page under Bay Area’s
Premier Aesthetic Surgery and Laser Center.

What goes through your mind at the end of each surgery?

I want to know that I have done absolutely the best that I could do to achieve the results that my patient has asked for and expects.

Did you have any mentors while you were in med school, and why were they so valuable?

I had several mentors during and after my medical training.  They taught me not only how to be a good surgeon but how to be a physician who truly cares for his patients.

What do you like to do in your free time?

I usually spend time with my family in whatever activity our children might be involved in, usually sporting activities in school.  I also enjoy traveling with my family.

If you could travel anywhere where would you go?

We presently have on our wish list a trip to Italy and the South of France.

What advice might you give to young people interested in becoming a surgeon?

Surgeons have to know their stuff, of course, but they also must have extraordinary discipline; so young people should develop disciplined study habits in school, and cultivate a strong interest in science.

At the end of the day, what makes you happy?

Happy patients and a family dinner usually make for a very good day. When I know that my patients and family have had happy days, then I can sleep well at night.

What advice do you have for perspective new patients considering cosmetic surgery?

Make sure that the surgeon that you are speaking with is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and that he or she has extensive experience in performing the surgery that you are considering.

To learn more about him and his cosmetic surgery skills, please contact Dr. Robert Aycock in San Francisco, California. You may also want to check out Dr. Aycock’s Facebook page under Bay Area’s Premier Aesthetic Surgery and Laser Center.

Choosing Your Cosmetic Surgeon

There are so many cosmetic surgeons out there, all promising to make you look amazing and natural. But how can you find the perfect surgeon for you, the one that will meet every one of your needs? The answer is: Do your homework. Talk to others who have had cosmetic procedures, ask questions about everything from the surgeon’s background to the types of technology used. Don’t be shy about asking for what you want – and challenging the staff members to discover if the quality of care is not just acceptable, but exceptional.

Experience

When you hear that a cosmetic surgeon has had many years of experience and has performed many procedures, you know he or she has worked with a lot of patients. If you are considering a facelift, for example, wouldn’t you prefer a surgeon who has done hundreds or even thousands of these delicate procedures?

Experienced doctors have seen many scenarios and are often better able to handle the individual characteristics that can make each procedure unique. An experienced surgeon like Dr. Robert Aycock knows what works, and what makes patients happy.

Personal Care

It’s that special touch, that caring bedside manner that can make all the difference in your cosmetic surgery experience. Look for a surgeon who takes the time to answer all your questions, is patient and caring, and really makes an effort to see that you are comfortable, relaxed, and confident in your choice.

Credentials

One way to tell that a surgeon is up to par is if he has an educational background that is above and beyond the minimum requirements. In practice since 1988, Dr. Aycock is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon who has an impressive training record and belongs to many upstanding organizations in the field. Learn more about Dr. Aycock’s credentials, or take a look at his media page. You can also visit www.plasticsurgery.org, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ website. As the largest plastic surgery specialty organization in the world, ASPS is a great resource where you can review surgeons’ credentials.

Results

The mark of a great surgeon is in the final appearance. But the goal is not just to create a more pleasing look, but also to make sure that each patient’s unique objectives are met. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so you want a surgeon who is versatile enough to deliver truly individualized results with any procedure. To see some examples of Dr. Aycock’s work, please visit the before and after gallery.

Making the Choice

Get all the attributes you deserve from a surgeon when you choose Dr. Robert Aycock to guide your cosmetic care. From the first interaction, you will see how Dr. Aycock and his staff are truly focused on giving you the very best experience and results possible. Please contact Dr. Robert Aycock to set up a consultation or ask any questions you may have. You can also learn more on Dr. Aycock’s Facebook page under Bay Area’s Premier Aesthetic Surgery and Laser Center.

Cosmetic surgery, the art and science of enhancing the physical appearance of facial and bodily features, is safer than most people might expect. Cosmetic procedures are becoming more accessible and affordable, and people today are more open about sharing their cosmetic surgery experiences. Frequent improvements in technology, equipment, and safety have helped procedures like liposuction, breast lift, and facelift see a decline in complication rates and become much safer than they once were. You can improve safety, too, but choosing your procedure, your facility, and your surgeon wisely.

Surgeon Accreditation

When you choose a care provider who is an ASPS (American Society of Plastic Surgeons) member, you can expect vast experience and focused expertise, two traits that are integral to achieving safety in the operating room. Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), he or she has endured many hours of patient care, rigorous testing, and peer evaluation.

When you choose a Board-Certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Robert Aycock, you are guaranteeing that your surgeon has received at least five years of surgical training, plus a minimum two-year plastic surgery program. ASPS members are also fully trained in the field of cosmetic surgery, meaning they have thorough knowledge of all types of plastic surgery procedures, including facial plastic surgery, body sculpting, and reconstruction. ASPS surgeons must also commit to regular continuing education training, including frequent updates in patient safety.

Facility Accreditation

When you choose a surgeon who is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, you can relax knowing he or she operates in accredited facilities only. A facility receives accreditation only after it has met a wide range of qualifications set by a state or national accrediting agency. For instance, accredited centers must maintain extremely low complication rates. When considering a cosmetic surgery facility, do not be afraid to ask your doctor about the practice’s safety standards and how they reduce risk of complication in their accredited outpatient surgical center.

Your Role in Safety

Remember, you can reduce your risks by choosing your provider carefully, providing a thorough medical history, and having realistic expectations about what cosmetic surgery can do for you. To learn more about cosmetic enhancement and today’s safety standards, please contact Dr. Aycock at his Bay Area practice.

—Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant

Cosmetic surgery is not only a highly skilled science, it’s a delicate artform that requires an astute eye and a deep understanding of each individual’s needs. If you are considering enhancing your appearance with one or more of the incredible cosmetic procedures available today, make sure you count experience as one of your most important surgeon attributes.

No matter how skilled or artistic a surgeon may be, years of experience with a variety of different patients helps build a strong foundation of knowledge that no textbook can provide. By experiencing many real-world scenarios and leading patients from curiosity to positive change is a wonderful way for doctors to grasp the importance of their role and to deal with very diverse cosmetic needs.

If you’ve thought about plastic surgery, but aren’t sure where to start, talk to neighbors, friends, and family members to find out whom they recommend. You can also place a few phone calls to surgeons in your area to get feel for their service standards and ask questions about experience and other factors.

Remember, board certification is no guarantee of great results. Surgeon skill and experience can vary greatly depending on where you go. Finding a trusted plastic surgeon like San Francisco’s own Dr. Robert Aycock can mean a world of difference in the personal service you receive as well as your surgical outcome.

With more than 20 years of experience in all types of cosmetic procedures, including breast surgery, facial rejuvenation, and nonsurgical cosmetic treatments, Dr. Aycock has helped countless patients achieve beautiful, natural results. Have a look at some of his before and after photos to get an idea of his experience and his capabilities.

Dr. Aycock, in his specialty of plastic and reconstructive surgery, has held staff positions at many California facilities, including John Muir Medical Center, Marin General Hospital, Novato Community Hospital, Greenbrae Surgery Center, and the Breast Center of Northern California. He was also named the best plastic surgeon in the Northbay for 2008-2009.

Learn more about Dr. Aycock’s experience and set up a consultation to find out how he can help you reach your body goals. Please contact Dr. Robert Aycock today for your confidential cosmetic surgery orientation.

—Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant