Category: Cosmetic Surgery

Facelift surgery is readily available at the California Skin and Laser Center in Stockton, as well as other options for patients with mild to moderate signs of aging.

Dr. Gerald Bock is a dermatologist in the Stockton area who consults with patients every day who want to improve the health and appearance of their skin and body. He knows that the signs of aging, including skin laxity, may take a toll on one’s appearance. It can make patients look tired and years beyond their age because of the formation of fine lines, wrinkles, and folds. The team of the California Skin and Laser Center work closely with men and women who are interested in turning back the hands of time with procedures such as facelift surgery.

Patients in the Stockton area visit with Dr. Gerald Bock and his team because they know he offers quality, comprehensive services for new and existing patients in his state-of-the-art practice. He works closely with individuals to help them improve their appearance and feel more confident with how they look. For some patients, this is achieved with facelift surgery. Facelift surgery is often done in a discreet manner with minimal invasiveness. However, it is still surgery and all the standard risks apply. Our practice takes all precautions to ensure safety and offers a variety of alternatives to the traditional facelift for patients who want a less invasive option.

Facelift alternatives often include the use of cosmetic injectables. Cosmetic injectables include neuromodulators such as Botox® and Dysport™, which are used to reduce muscle tension and smooth the skin. They are injected directly into the muscles of the face and they can improve the skin for approximately nine months. Additionally, patients also have the option of dermal fillers, which can add volume to areas where volume loss has occurred, including the cheeks. By injecting directly into fine lines and wrinkles, they can be significantly reduced in just one appointment. Reinjections are necessary to maintain the results and to slow the overall signs of aging.

If you live in or around the area of Stockton and are interested in learning more about the benefits of injections or traditional facelift surgery, contact the team of the California Skin and Laser Center today to book a consultation visit with Dr. Gerald Bock.

 

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Brow lift surgery is an effective option for patients in Stockton who want to reduce the look of being tired or angry that results from lowered brows.

Dr. Gerald Bock of California Skin and Laser Center is a dermatologist who offers many plastic surgery options to patients in and around the area of Stockton. When patients are faced with forehead lines, wrinkles, and other imperfections of the face, they often turn to experienced dermatologists and plastic surgeons to learn about the options available for them in enhancing their appearance. Those with low, sagging brows and hooding of the upper eyelids may want to speak to a professional about their options, including brow lift surgery.

Brow lift surgery, also referred to as a “forehead lift,” is a plastic surgery procedure that is used to reduce the sagging of the eyebrows and lift the brows upward, while also reducing the appearance of wrinkles and folds across the forehead. Instead of a traditional face lift that addressees both the upper and lower portions of the face, this treatment is dedicated to improving the upper area. Horizontal creases along the forehead and vertical folds between the eyebrows are greatly reduced with this particular procedure.

Brow lift surgery is one way for patients to improve their appearance dramatically. However, brow lift surgery is not the only option for patients who are faced with fine lines and wrinkles on the forehead area. In some instances, Dr. Gerald Bock may suggest a less invasive procedure that can help temporarily improve the appearance. This may include injectables.

Cosmetic injectables are commonly used in dermatological practices to address the unwanted signs of aging. When patients are specifically concerned about the glabellar lines (lines between the eyebrows, sometimes called the “elevens”), and forehead folds, Botox® and Dysport™ are two injectables that may be recommended. These neuromodulators reduce muscle contractions and can provide many months of improvement for mild to moderate forehead and eyebrow folds. They are definitely options for patients to consider as an alternative to surgical intervention.

Either neuromodulators or brow lift surgery can be used to enhance one’s overall appearance. If you want to find out if either option is the best choice for improving your appearance contact Dr. Gerald Bock and his professional team today to book a consultation appointment.

 

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Dr. Gerald Bock of the Stockton area enjoys providing a wide range of services to enhance patients’ appearance and help them look their absolute best. At the California Skin and Laser Center, our patients can achieve a more attractive look in a variety of ways. When they have problems with significant loose skin on the neck and jowls the MACS lift may be the best answers for their problem.

The MACS lift is a modified facelift procedure, often referred to as a short scar facelift that provides impressive results without the extensive risks and downtime typically associated with full facelift procedures performed by plastic surgeons. While the MACS lift is less invasive, the results achieved are far from minimal. Patients have noticeable improvements without looking as though they have had “work done.” This procedure is done a little differently from a traditional face lift, producing a lift that is primarily directed upward resulting in a more natural appearance.

Many patients like the idea of having a procedure done while not being under general anesthesia. The MACS lift is done under local anesthesia and patients are awake yet comfortable throughout their treatment. Patients who are interested in what they can expect before, during, and after their procedure are welcome to contact Dr. Gerald Bock to discuss the process. Patients will learn about what they can do before the procedure for optimum results, what they may experience during their procedure, and then discuss after-care instructions to produce optimum healing. All of this can be covered during the initial consultation appointment with our staff.

Dr. Gerald Bock is proud to offer minimally invasive procedures for turning back the hands of time and addressing excessive skin laxity in his state-of-the-art practice. He encourages patients to contact the California Skin and Laser Center of Stockton to book a consultation appointment to learn about MACS lifts and other cosmetic treatments readily available in his practice. He wants to help men and women feel better about the way they look in a way that is affordable, effective, safe, and as conservative as possible.

 

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Thanks to medical advances, the California Skin & Laser Center can frequently achieve results comparable or superior to more invasive procedures with noninvasive techniques.

When you lose definition in the lower part of your face and neck and find your cheeks and lower jaw are droopy, Dr. Gerald Bock and his experienced, compassionate team may suggest a surgical option to achieve the results you desire.

The modern, minimal lift

Today’s facelifts are a departure from the time-consuming, painful and “windswept” look so frequently associated with the “conventional” facelift.

Minimally-invasive facelift procedures such as the MACS lift require less extensive and less obvious incisions. Since these procedures are not as extensive as the traditional facelift procedure, the time commitment associated with both the surgery itself and recovery is much shorter.

The idea of Minimal Access Cranial Suspension is to lift sagging facial features in the middle part of the face, jowls and neck by using a short incision in front of the ear. These features are lifted in a vertical fashion, so when the skin is repositioned it looks natural. The face doesn’t look as if it’s been pulled back from behind due to how the technique elevates the tissues.

Another procedure affecting less tissue than the traditional facelift is the temporal brow lift. As we age, gravity and loose skin on the forehead and around the eyebrows can make us look perpetually tired or angry. The youthful arch is lost. The brow may flatten out. Tissue can hang over your eyes, impeding facial expressions and even interfering with vision.

Dr. Gerald Bock can make tiny, hidden incisions at the hairline above each brow. These incisions are needed to loosen the tissue. Deeper layers are then tightened and the skin is repositioned to elevate the brow and correct crow’s feet and “hooding.”

Since less tissue is involved with these types of limited facelift procedures, they are generally safer than the traditional lift with less risk of bleeding and nerve damage.

A superior procedure, a skilled practitioner

All surgeries carry some risk that may be further minimized by selecting a doctor who specializes in dermatologic surgery. Dr. Bock is a member of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery. As such he has the proven knowledge and experience to safely administer both minimally-invasive treatments and surgical procedures.

Dr. Bock is also distinguished from other dermatologic surgeons in the region as he brought now commonplace cosmetic advances such as liposuction to the Central Valley. For the best facelift dermatologist in Stockton, call 209-751-4292 to book an appointment at the California Skin & Laser Center.

 

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In the past two decades there has been a strong trend toward less dramatic facial rejuvenation surgery. Dr. Gerald Bock is a big proponent of procedures that make patients look better, not different.

Alternatives to “traditional” facelifts are more popular than ever. These alternative treatments include the Minimal Access Cranial Suspension lift. Also known as the MACS, S-Lift or Short-Scar Facelift, the length of the incision is minimized. Since the incision is made in front of the ear and doesn’t extend behind the ears or run up to the temples, it is inconspicuous, hidden by natural contours.

A University of Florida College of Medicine study published in the Annals of Plastic Surgery June 2014 found that, at slightly more than two hours in length, the MACS lift surgery required roughly half the time of a “conventional” lift. Less extensive cutting and fewer hours on the operating table converge to result in less healing and downtime. You may be back to normal activities in about a week.

With a traditional facelift, bruising may linger for three weeks and swelling for four weeks. You may miss work for two to four weeks and be advised to wait at least four weeks before resuming exercise.

Time equals money, especially when you consider missed work. In addition to less downtime and fewer side effects, the MACS lift is also more affordable than a traditional rhytidectomy procedure.

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the national average surgeon/physician fee for the conventional facelift was $2,400 to $3,400 more than less invasive facial lifts listed in the 2013 ASPS report.

The facelift was the most expensive of nearly 30 cosmetic surgical procedures listed. Only the “lower body lift” costs more.

Generally, you may be a candidate for a MACS Lift if you have a minimal to moderate amount of excess neck, jowl and mid-face skin and have retained good bone structure and some elasticity. After board-certified dermatologist Dr. Gerald Bock determines this procedure is right for you, he and his expert team can go over details regarding cost of the MACS Lift in Stockton. Call California Skin & Laser Center on 209-751-4292 to schedule a consultation.

 

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It is not uncommon for patients in the Stockton, CA area to ask a dermatologist who does facelift services with non-invasive methods such as injectables. Injectables are a wonderful way to address aging skin. Fine lines, wrinkles, and folds on the face can make many patients feel self-conscious about the way they look to the point where they are ready to take action. However, many men and women want to stay away from invasive plastic surgery. At the California Skin and Laser Center, we offer three types of injectables which can provide amazing results including neuromodulators, dermal fillers, and collagen stimulators.

Neuromodulators

Dr. Gerald Bock provides a steady, gentle hand to administer special neuromodulators such as Botox and Dysport. These medications are known for providing amazing results when it comes to dealing with wrinkles caused by muscle contractions. These are administered directly into the facial muscles and over the course of several days, the depth and overall appearance of these concerns will smooth away.

Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers are extremely popular solutions for the signs of aging. Unlike neuromodulators which address the muscles, dermal fillers are injected directly into the fine lines, folds, hollows and wrinkles to add volume. These are often made with hyaluronic acid in a gel format which immediately reduces the depth of the fine lines and wrinkles of concern. Some of the most popular fillers used in the practice of the California Skin and Laser Center are Restylane, Radiesse, Perlane, Juvederm and Juvederm Voluma.

Collagen Stimulators

Long-term results can be achieved by using collagen stimulators which help boost the amount of natural collagen in the skin and provide many months—sometimes even years—of improved skin texture. Sculptra is the primary collagen stimulator used in Dr. Gerald Bock’s practice and is fabricated from poly-L-lactic acid. Other fillers such as Radiesse and, to a lesser degree, the hyaluronic acid fillers also act to stimulate collagen production.

Surgical face lifts are not always necessary for patients with premature signs of aging, and injectable can be used for optimum results in slowing this transformation. If you are a patient who resides in the Stockton, CA area and are seeking a board certified dermatologist to assist with non-invasive anti-aging solutions such as dermal fillers, neuromodulators, and collagen stimulators, contact the California Skin and Laser Center.

 

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Dealing with sagging skin and the signs of aging often cause patients to feel as though plastic surgery is their only option. Plastic surgery is an invasive procedure that can be relatively expensive and carries several risks and extended downtime. Many patients are interested in learning more about less invasive procedures which can provide similar results. Dr. Gerald Bock and the team of California Skin and Laser Center of Stockton, CA encourage patients to consider MACS-Lift, a less invasive procedure than traditional face lifts that can provide similar results. An eyebrow lift is also a procedure that can be done in a less invasive manner and can help individuals in achieving a more youthful appearance.

Patients who have lateral brows that result in a “hooded” appearance to the eye are welcome to ask Dr. Gerald Bock and his team about temporal brow lifts. This procedure is done with two small incisions within the hair line that can be used to elevate the brow. By doing so, many patients will be able to open up their eye area while also reducing the appearance of crow’s feet and other fine lines and wrinkles surrounding the eyes which develop due to skin laxity. In some situations, skin may be removed to avoid sagging due to excess skin. The incisions around the hair line are stitched back up and patients will have no visible scarring. The entire procedure is done under local anesthetics while patients are awake, reducing any risks with general anesthetics.

The ThermiSmooth radiofrequency procedure is now available to produce a non-surgical eyebrow lift and eyelid skin tightening with no downtime and minimal discomfort. It is truly a lunchtime procedure!

Men and women who are ready to turn back the hands of time with a temporal eyebrow lift are encouraged to take the time to consult with Dr. Gerald Bock and his team at California Skin and Laser Center. Our practice is suited to assist both men and women looking for medical and cosmetic dermatology services to improve their skin’s health and appearance. Patients in and around the Stockton, CA area are welcome to book an appointment at our practice and take time to learn about less invasive plastic surgery techniques now available to those who are not ready for traditional cosmetic surgery methods.

 

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Rhytidectomy is the clinical term for the cosmetic surgery commonly called a face lift. This procedure is designed to give your appearance a boost by eliminating excess skin from the face and neck, tightening the tissues underneath, and re-draping skin. It is an affective technique to reduce wrinkles and make skin firmer, but it does have the risks and recovery time associated with surgery. Dr. Gerald Bock’s patients in the Stockton area often ask, “When is the right time for a face lift?” Dr. Bock answers that question with a number of face lift treatment options.

Types of facelift treatments available at California Skin & Laser Center

MACS-lift – The acronym is short for “minimal access cranial suspension.” This type of lift is less invasive than a full face lift, and leaves less scarring. It smooths creases between the nose and mouth, and reduces excess jowl skin for a more defined chin. Dr. Bock makes small, precise incisions in front of the ears (scars are virtually invisible in this area) to elevate sagging facial features. With this procedure, there is reduced risk of bleeding or nerve damage, and the recovery period is only two to three weeks. Results look very natural.

Temporal Brow Lift – A brow lift is a minimally invasive surgery performed under local anesthetic at the California Skin & Laser Center offices. Just two small incisions in the hairline allow Dr. Bock to raise skin and tighten underlying tissues. Periorbital hooding (a descended brow that makes you look stern or tired), forehead wrinkles, and crow’s feet are effectively reduced, with just a few weeks of recovery time.

When is the right time?

Dr. Bock takes time to understand your aesthetic goals, medical situation, and lifestyle before recommending any cosmetic procedure. If your appearance concerns cannot be resolved through minimally invasive techniques such as neuromodulator and dermal fillers, or if you desire long-term results, it could be the right time for you to consider face lift treatment.

Dr. Bock will help you understand the benefits and potential risks of a MACS or temporal brow lift, and form realistic expectations for the outcome. He may also recommend other treatments in combination with surgery to help you get the youthful results you desire.

The California Skin & Laser Center team understands that every patient is unique. Call them today at 209-751-4292 to get started on a customized rejuvenation program that’s right for you, right now.

 

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Getting older – it happens to the best of us. While individuals don’t want to trade the moments and the memories they’ve created over the years, many people wish they could take a few of the years their appearance. Some patients find themselves using creams and gels from the drug store or makeup counters and wishing they gave better results, others turn to procedures such as chemical peels and dermal fillers to fix problem spots on the face. While still other patients want an overall, younger appearance.

When this is the case, patients in Stockton, CA, often turn to Dr. Gerald Bock of California Skin & Laser Center for help in rejuvenating their appearance. Dr. Bock is not only a board-certified dermatologist; he’s experienced, has extensive training, and believes in working with patients to help them achieve a better appearance – not a different appearance.

For patients who want results that will last, a facelift may be the answer. Dr. Bock offers two types of facelifts – the MACS-Lift and the temporal brow lift. The MACS-Lift offers the same results of a traditional facelift with fewer incisions, less cost, and less downtime. This procedure can help patients look exactly like themselves, only 10 years younger.

For patients who feel that their eyebrows are beginning to droop, giving them an older and hooded appearance around the eyes, the temporal brow lift may be the answer. This procedure lifts the brows and helps to reduce the appearance of crow’s feet without scarring.

Is a facelift the right answer for you?

The answer largely depends on your medical history, lifestyle, budget, and timeline. If you’ve considered a facelift or other cosmetic dermatology or surgery procedures, call Dr. Gerald Bock to schedule a consultation. Dr. Bock will take the time to talk to you about what you perceive your imperfections to be, what results you hope to achieve, and which procedures might be right for you. With the expertise of Dr. Bock and the team at California Skin & Laser Center, you can be sure that you will get the care you deserve and the results you desire.

 

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