In an era when social media filters and fleeting beauty trends dominate public perception, board-certified La Jolla plastic surgeon Scott R. Miller, MD, FACS offers a refreshing and deeply human perspective on aesthetic enhancement. During his recent appearance on The School of Heritage podcast, Dr. Miller shared insights from his new book, … Continue
For many teenagers, adolescents, and young adults, the nose can be a prominent source of self-consciousness during some of the most formative years of life. In addition to teasing from peers, those who feel they have a disproportionate nose shape in relation to their surrounding facial features can often struggle with feelings … Continue
Also called a “nose job,” rhinoplasty is among few aesthetic procedures available to younger patients for correcting a deviated septum and/or improving facial harmony. For older teens and adolescents who are qualified candidates and emotionally mature enough to understand the weight of surgery, rhinoplasty can have both aesthetic and functional benefits. According … Continue
Breast reduction gives overly large breasts a more aesthetically pleasing appearance, but its benefits are not just cosmetic. This transformative procedure is also well-known for enhancing a patient’s physiological, psychological, and emotional well-being. Large, heavy breasts can make even simple daily tasks more difficult and uncomfortable, forcing many women to live their … Continue
If you look tired all the time despite getting a full night’s rest, the quality of your sleep may not be the cause. There are many signs of aging that can unintentionally make you look exhausted, including excess eyelid skin, wrinkling in the corners of your eyes, puffiness in the lower lids, … Continue
If you’re bothered by an aging brow or deep frown lines, there are several facial rejuvenation options that can make your concerns less noticeable. With the popularity of BOTOX® Cosmetic injections, some patients inquire about a “BOTOX brow lift” to determine whether the minimally invasive treatment is able to replicate the results … Continue
In making a patient’s breast size more proportional to their body, breast reduction can be an immensely rewarding procedure that offers multiple aesthetic benefits. The cosmetic improvements possible with breast reduction are widely known, but the procedure can also lead to numerous emotional and physical health benefits. By reshaping large breasts to … Continue
Dark circles are often considered telltale signs of tiredness and exhaustion. Although these shadows may indeed indicate a sleepless night, the truth is a fatigued look can be persistent no matter how well-rested you feel. Dark circles can sometimes be the result of puffy eyes and under-eye bags, which are caused by … Continue
Due to the difficulty of shaping isolated fat in the submental region (the area between the head and neck), a double chin can be very difficult to reduce naturally. Patients often struggle with achieving a leaner neck contour despite the most demanding exercise regimens, prompting many individuals to seek out alternative solutions. … Continue
As Southern California and the country at large continue to experience an overall increase in plastic surgery trends since March, Dr. Scott Miller recently revealed what changes patients can expect at their in-office appointment in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Speaking to PopSugar® magazine, Dr. Miller noted that this period of … Continue