There are many transformations that accompany having a child, including the physical transitions caused by pregnancy and breastfeeding. Some of the body changes that develop while pregnant—such as stretched abdominal muscles, loose skin, and excess fatty deposits—cannot be easily improved through dieting and exercise, causing many patients to treat these concerns with … Continue
While the concept of “freezing” fat cells to reduce excess fatty deposits is relatively new, years of extensive scientific research and clinical results support the effectiveness of cryolipolysis—defined as the process of reshaping body contours through controlled-cooling. “Fat freezing” is most successfully seen through CoolSculpting®, a fat reduction treatment that gained FDA-approval … Continue
In general, a facelift addresses the lower-third of the face while a brow (forehead) lift treats the upper-third. Both procedures lift/reposition loose musculature, but a facelift also removes excess skin and fat deposits. Descended tissue in the upper face can cause drooping eyebrows and frown lines, sometimes creating the look of a … Continue
There are a variety of products on the market that claim to replicate the effects of a tummy tuck without the need for surgery or a major lifestyle change. One of the more well-known options is the Tummy Tuck® Miracle Slimming System—often shortened to the Tummy Tuck® Belt. This girdle-like abdominal binder … Continue
A joint procedure consisting of blepharoplasty and brow lift surgery is a very common treatment plan for patients seeking rejuvenation of their upper face. Just as the lower face and neck typically age together, the eyes and brow tend to age concurrently as well. For this reason, one surgery combining eyelid and … Continue
To My Patients, In light of the recent news regarding ALCL (the rare form of tumor linked to textured breast implants) and of the Allergan implant recall, I would like to assure you that I have never used textured implants of any manufacturer for cosmetic breast surgery in my practice. I have … Continue
The team at Miller Cosmetic Surgery is thrilled to learn that our plastic surgeon, Scott Miller, MD, FACS, has been awarded the “Best of La Jolla” award from the La Jolla Award Program, marking 2019 as Dr. Miller’s ninth consecutive win! Dr. Miller was honored in the category for Cosmetic Surgery, and … Continue
We are excited to announce that Dr. Miller has been recognized with the 2018 “Best of La Jolla” award in the category of Cosmetic Surgery by the La Jolla Award Program! This achievement identifies those in the La Jolla community who have demonstrated excellence in the services they offer, as well as … Continue
The mission of our practice has always been to help improve the lives of our patients through safe, high-quality, and ethical treatment. Patient satisfaction is our number one priority. As such, Dr. Scott Miller is proud to have been recently recognized for earning some of the best plastic surgeon reviews in San … Continue
Eyelid surgery, medically referred to as blepharoplasty, is one of our most popular facial rejuvenation procedures. Used to reverse many common signs of age, eyelid surgery can reduce or eliminate excess skin around the upper and lower eyelids, smooth the skin of the eyelids, excise bulging fat, and correct the appearance of … Continue