Beauty versus Harmony
Scott W. Mosser, M.D.

Looking at my profession and the place it has taken in our society I often wonder "Where did the noble goals of pursuing beauty, aesthetics and balance go, and how is it that many patients have become fearful of plastic surgery?" In my mind, the answer comes in thinking about the early years of plastic surgery.

Where We've Come From and (Thankfully) Where We are Now
Scott W. Mosser, M.D.

At some point in almost every consultation with a patient or prospective candidate for surgery, I hear the questions, "Will it hurt?", "Will I be awake or asleep?", or, "How much will I feel? All are excellent questions and all worthy of specific and detailed answers.

Breast Implants Above or Below the Muscle: How Do You Decide?
Scott W. Mosser, M.D.

There are so many things for the patient and surgeon to decide regarding breast augmentation. Certainly implant size and incision choice are important, but one of the fundamental questions is whether the implant should be placed above the muscle or beneath it.

Five Decisions to Make About Breast Augmentation
Scott W. Mosser, M.D.

Reading about breast augmentation on the internet can be overwhelming! How can a woman interpret so much information about size, shape, position and type of implant to decide what choices are best? Well, fortunately it's not as complicated as you may think and in fact your body might be answering most of those questions for you.

Teen Breast Augmentation: A Matter of Age or Circumstances?
Scott W. Mosser, M.D.

In 2005, only 3,581 patients under age 18 received breast augmentation, representing only about 1% of all breast augmentation surgery performed in the U.S. that year.*

History of Breast Reduction
Scott W. Mosser, M.D.

Breast reduction surgery has been performed for more than twenty years, but the procedure was not a common plastic surgery request until about six to eight years ago. It has now gained a popularity that puts it in the top five or six most frequently requested procedures.

Body Contouring Options: Your Body Might be Speaking for Itself
Scott W. Mosser, M.D.

The Internet is wonderful for medicine, and Plastic Surgery is no exception. Previously, very few patients were very informed about plastic surgery procedures when they arrive at my office for a consultation. But now, my new patients arrive more knowledgeable than ever before.

Vaser Liposelection - The Evolution is Complete
Scott W. Mosser, M.D.

In the last 20 years, liposuction has changed and improved with major upgrades and modifications every few years. But has liposuction finally reached the peak of its evolution with the new "Liposelectionî technique? With better endpoints, faster recovery and less bruising and discomfort, it's looking very promisingÖ

Choosing the Breast Augmentation Incision That's Best for You
Scott W. Mosser, M.D.

There are four incision options with breast augmentation, each with its particular benefits and drawbacks. Incision preference is also related to the type of implant you've chosen as some incisions cannot be used for certain implants. The four types of incisions are: periareolar, inframammary, transaxillary, and transumbilical.

Breast Augmentation: From Controversy to Innovation
Scott W. Mosser, M.D.

Since the beginning of recorded history, men and women alike have worshiped an idealized female body form and have been obsessed with obtaining whatever perfect shape was defined as ideal according to time and fashion. An integral part of the ideal female body contour is the female breast, with its erotic and reproductive functions as well as its esthetic attributes.

Inverted Nipple Correction
Scott W. Mosser, M.D.

Inverted nipples are a physical anomaly that commonly becomes apparent around the age of puberty in approximately two percent of the female population. Nipples can also become inverted due to breastfeeding when scar tissue distorts the milk ducts, shortening them and pulling the tip of the nipple inward. Nipple inversion also occurs in males, but more rarely.

The Brazilian Butt Lift is Gaining Popularity in San Francisco
Scott W. Mosser, M.D.

It's never been a secret that body shape is a key factor in determining physical attraction and genetic selection for both men and women. Countless studies have endeavored to determine just what constitutes the optimal proportions for a woman's body.

Male Breast Reduction Surgery to Correct Gynecomastia
Scott W. Mosser, M.D.

Gynecomastia means enlargement of the male breast. This condition is present to some degree in about a third of the male population. Gynecomastia is a term describing the condition itself, irregardless of whether the cause is pathological, physiological, or a side effect of taking certain drugs.

Labiaplasty (vaginal lip reduction)
Scott W. Mosser, M.D.

Most modern women show little reluctance when it comes to comparing their faces, noses, breasts, hips, or most other portions of their bodies to their friends' bodies, to their movie idols, or to what they see in fashion magazines.

Treatment of Migraines with BotoxÆ
Scott W. Mosser, M.D.

The use of BotoxÆ treatments to relax or eradicate wrinkles and frown lines on the forehead and around the eyes is currently the most popular non-cosmetic procedure in the United States, Europe and many other countries. Although used since the 1980s by dermatologists and in the cosmetic industry, the US FDA approved the use of BotoxÆ for cosmetic purposes in 2002 and since then, its popularity has soared.

A History of Botox® Injection Therapy
Scott W. Mosser, M.D.

Botox® is a highly purified form of botulinum toxin Type A, which is produced by the bacteria clostridium botulinum. It was developed in the 1970's by a San Francisco doctor searching for ways to correct strabismus, or crossed eyes.

Surgery for Migraine Headaches: A Revolutionary Approach
Scott W. Mosser, M.D.

I'm sure most of the world has become familiar with the use of BotoxÆ Cosmetic injections, a non-surgical procedure for the eradication or smoothing of frown lines, forehead wrinkles and crow's feet to achieve a smoother, more youthful facial contour.

Birth Of The Med Spa
One San Francisco skin-care center helps define the concept.
Scott W. Mosser, M.D.

Step into Epi Center MedSpa's plush waiting room and you may wonder if you're in the right place. Is this a skin care clinic or did I accidentally walk into a spa? The answer is both: The Epi Center MedSpa is as medically oriented as it is luxurious.

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon Offers Most Advanced Silicone Breast Implant Option
Scott W. Mosser, M.D.

San Francisco, CA November 20, 2006 -- Following the United States Food and Drug Administration's approval on Friday November 17th 2006 of silicone breast implants for use in cosmetic breast augmentation surgery, San Francisco Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Scott W. Mosser announced that he will begin immediately offering the newly approved implants as an option for all his patients seeking this type of cosmetic surgery.

Facial Fillers Now Allow HIV-positive and AIDS Patients to Avoid Social Stigma
Scott W. Mosser, M.D.

Dr. Scott W. Mosser, a San Francisco Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon reflects on options for facial fillers to treat HIV+ associated facial lipoatrophy (facial wasting). Dr. Mosser focuses on Sculptra, the only product approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to treat HIV-associated facial wasting.

Information for patients considering Breast Augmentation
American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Breast augmentation, technically known as augmentation mammoplasty, is a surgical procedure to enhance the size and shape of a woman's breast for a number of reasons.