Author: Dr. Brian Reagan

Taking a Closer Look at Liposuction Recovery

By on July 24th, 2021

Liposuction Blog from San Diego Plastic Surgeon
Liposuction can refine your body’s shape and boost your confidence dramatically. But before you can show off your beautiful results, you need to take time to allow your body to fully heal. Don’t worry: this time will seem well worth it once you can finally reveal your body’s contours to the world. In this post, Dr. Brian Reagan takes a closer look at the liposuction recovery process and what it entails. (more…)

Why Many Women Are Choosing Smaller Breast Implants

By on June 25th, 2021

Breast Augmentation Blog from San Diego Plastic Surgeon
Trends change, and plastic surgery is continually evolving to deliver the aesthetic outcomes patients request. In Dr. Brian Reagan’s experience, this is particularly true in the area of breast augmentation. Breast augmentation itself remains more popular than ever, but the preferred aesthetic is changing. In the past five to 10 years, Dr. Reagan has seen a shift in requests from his breast augmentation patients. Whereas oversized, obviously augmented breasts were once highly sought-after, more modern women are embracing smaller implants in anatomically correct shapes. In this post, Dr. Reagan explores some of the reasons for the shift. (more…)

When’s the Right Time for Mommy Makeover?

By on March 18th, 2021

Mommy Makeover in La Jolla & San Diego
Undergoing mommy makeover helps you reclaim confidence in your physical appearance after having children. By fixing problems like sagging skin, drooping breasts and weakened abdominal muscles, mommy makeover will minimize or erase the uncomfortable reminders of pregnancy and nursing. Timing surgery correctly is vital, as it influences both the quality and longevity of your results. Read on as San Diego plastic surgeon Brian Reagan offers his thoughts on finding the optimal time to undergo surgery. (more…)

Breast Implants for Petite Women: Special Considerations

By on February 17th, 2021

Breast Augmentation in La Jolla & San Diego
An important part of the breast augmentation treatment planning process is picking out implants, as your overall satisfaction with your results hinges on your choices. If you are petite, there are some special factors to consider. Widely respected plastic surgeon Brian Reagan has helped women of all body types achieve their desired breast augmentation outcomes. Read on to hear what he has to say about breast implants for petite women. (more…)

How Dr. Reagan Makes Tummy Tuck Recovery More Comfortable

By on December 21st, 2020

woman making a cosmetic surgery consultation appointment
Years ago, the recovery from tummy tuck was long, arduous and painful. Patients found themselves unable to stand up straight and move around comfortably for weeks at a time. Most had to rely on heavy narcotic pain medications to simply tolerate recovery. But plastic surgeons have discovered new ways to perform tummy tuck that make the recovery experience easier. At True Beauty, Dr. Brian Reagan offers a rapid recovery tummy tuck technique, known as the BetterTuck, which offers outstanding results with a quicker, more comfortable recovery. Thanks to Dr. Reagan’s innovative approach, patients are able to get up and walk ...Read More →

Most Common Reasons for Getting Rhinoplasty

By on November 22nd, 2020

Rhinoplasty in San Diego & La Jolla
Rhinoplasty is one of the most frequently requested procedures at Dr. Brian Reagan’s San Diego plastic surgery practice. There are many reasons patients seek out rhinoplasty, but some come up time and time again in consultation. Read on as Dr. Reagan lists the most common reasons men and women request rhinoplasty. (more…)

3 Things To Avoid Right After Liposuction

By on September 25th, 2020

Liposuction in San Diego & La Jolla
Liposuction is a safe and effective treatment to sculpt difficult-to-tone areas of the body. After your liposuction procedure, you may feel tempted to show off your incredible results right away; but before you can, you will need time to heal. Avoiding certain behaviors can minimize the risk of post-operative complications and maximize the likelihood of a safe, speedy recovery. Read on as our highly sought-after San Diego plastic surgeon, Dr. Brian Reagan, reveals three things to avoid after liposuction. (more…)

Common Questions About Breast Lift

By on August 27th, 2020

Breast Lift in San Diego & La Jolla
When considering breast lift, it is expected that you will have plenty of questions about the procedure and what it involves. Dr. Brian Reagan wants you to have all of the information you need to understand breast lift and plan for surgery accordingly. Here, he breaks down some of the most commonly asked questions about breast lift. (more…)

Tips for Choosing a Surgeon for Revision Rhinoplasty

By on July 29th, 2020

Revision Rhinoplasty in San Diego & La Jolla
It is devastating to undergo a rhinoplasty procedure and not achieve the results you want. Perhaps your nose was overcorrected, or maybe the changes made were not dramatic enough. In many cases, revision rhinoplasty offers a second chance at an attractive, natural-looking nose. Before you commit to undergoing revision rhinoplasty, it is crucial to find a surgeon who has the experience and skill to correct the mistakes from the first procedure and help you attain your goals. Revision rhinoplasty is a particularly challenging procedure because of factors related to the surgical alteration of the nasal structures — so your choice ...Read More →

How Much Time Will You Need to Recover From Plastic Surgery?

By on July 19th, 2019

Plastic Surgery Recovery Timeline San Diego, CA
Plastic surgery offers patients a number of benefits, whether they’re having a procedure done for cosmetic or medical reasons. Most plastic surgery procedures do involve a recovery period, though, during which patients need to closely follow their surgeon’s instructions to ensure safe healing and optimal results. The length of recovery largely depends on the type of procedure performed. San Diego plastic surgeon Brian Reagan discusses four of the most popular surgical procedures according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and what patients can expect in terms of each procedure’s recovery period. (more…)