La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre Board Certified Plastic Surgeons in San Diego, California Liposuction, Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) & Body Contouring Every member of our medical and support team--surgeons, anesthesiologists, nursing personnel, and administrative staff--want to help you gather the information you need to make the best possible decision. Certainly, anyone considering plastic surgery wants a quality surgical result. Our mission is to create a superb emotional experience as well. We practice the science of plastic surgery, but our art is our personal concern. For more information or to book a consultation now, call us at: Toll Free: (800) 942-2816 Local: (858) 452-1981 *Please tell the receptionist you called from LipoSite by Hope For more information, please visit La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre at: www.ljcsc.com				La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre [email protected] La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre 9850 Genesee Avenue Suites 130 and 480 La Jolla (San Diego), California 92037 Toll Free: (800) 942-2816 Local: (858) 452-1981
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About Lori H. Saltz, M.D. Lori H. Saltz, M.D., joined the surgical staff of the La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre having completed ten years of medical and surgical training. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Stanford University in 1976, and her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Oregon in 1980. She then trained for three years in general surgery at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, and completed a three-year residency in plastic surgery - a year more than the two years required in this specialty - at Loyola University Medical Center in the Chicago suburb of Maywood, Illinois, in 1986. Dr. Saltz is board certified in cosmetic, plastic and reconstructive surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. She is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Besides the extensive training and competency that Dr. Saltz brings to La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre, she also brings the unique perspective of a female plastic surgeon. Skilled in many areas of plastic surgery, her particular interest is in body contouring, particularly after massive weight loss. Dr. Saltz comes from an accomplished family of physicians. Her father and brother are both surgeons in Portland, Oregon, specializing in diseases of the ear, nose and throat. Her mother is a professional designer and seamstress. Learning the complexity and beauty of sewing from her mother and grandmother helped her in later years to win local and national recognition for French hand sewing. Within this talented and thoughtful environment, Dr. Saltz decided with certainty at a very young age to become a surgeon. Her passion for structure, delicate work, and human interaction came into clear focus through her medical education, where she earned high praise for her attentive surgical technique. Dr. Saltz and her husband Steven, a board certified anesthesiologist, have resided in San Diego's North County since 1986. They have two children, Jonathan and Gillian, and spend much of their time together enjoying family activites. About Johan E. Brahme, M.D. Dr. Johan E. Brahme brings twenty-four years of surgical experience and expertise to La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre, the last fifteen devoted exclusively to plastic surgery. Dr. Brahme was born and raised in Malmo, Sweden, and has a long tradition of medicine in his family, his father and grandfather both being physicians. Dr. Brahme immigrated to the USA in 1970 and settled in La Jolla. He received his undergraduate education at Revelle College, UCSD, and was awarded his medical degree from the School of Medicine at UCSD as well. Dr. Brahme completed a six year General Surgery residency at the UC San Diego School of Medicine in 1987. Upon graduation he was awarded the Chairman's Prize for Outstanding Achievement. He remained on the University's faculty for two years as a teacher and cancer surgeon, specializing in breast cancer treatment. Dr. Brahme was also selected as a Joseph H. Boyes fellow in hand surgery in Los Angeles, a prestigious program with emphasis on children's hand surgery. Dr. Brahme is board certified by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. He currently limits his practice to plastic surgery. As President of the San Diego Plastic Surgery Society, Dr. Brahme has earned respect and recognition for his standing in the plastic surgery community and continues to champion patient education and safety. As Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery at the University of California at San Diego, a voluntary position, he remains active in teaching of plastic surgeons in training. He also helped host a prominent Chinese plastic surgeon from Beijing, who was visiting La Jolla on a one year fellowship. Dr. Brahme volunteers his talents as a Plastic surgeon in Mexico for the benefit of disadvantaged children, repairing Cleft lips and palates as well as hand deformities through the Interface program at UCSD. He also continues to lecture locally and internationally on topics in plastic surgery. Dr. Brahme is accomplished in all areas of plastic surgery, and brings a unique sensitivity and special aesthetic knowledge to his patients. Specializing in both face and brow lifts, as well as breast and body contouring, he is often asked to combine multiple procedures to achieve optimal results. Many of his patients develop a lifelong relationship with him, bringing friends and relatives from near and far to see him. Dr. Brahme lives in La Jolla with his wife Sevil, also a physician. She is a radiologist who was recently featured in San Diego Magazine's "The Best Doctors in San Diego" issue. They have two children, Lucas and Alexandra, both in elementary school. Dr. Brahme is an avid musician, playing and performing with local groups, and also enjoys art, cooking and international travel. About Joseph Grzeskiewicz, M.D. Dr. Grzeskiewicz (pronounced Gres`/ke/witz) is a graduate of the prestigious University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was awarded a U.S. Navy Health Professions Scholarship, and upon his graduation in 1987 he entered surgical internship at U.S. Naval Hospital San Diego. He then was selected into the U.S. Naval Aerospace Medicine Institute in Pensacola, Florida where he completed training to become a Navy Flight Surgeon. He served for another three and one half years as a Flight Surgeon with the U.S. Marines at Camp Pendleton, California including overseas assignments. He was selected for Lieutenant Commander and was serving as Medical Department Head of Marine Aircraft Group 39 when he left the Navy to pursue his dream of becoming a plastic surgeon. Dr. Grzeskiewicz was accepted into residency at The University of Missouri Hospitals and Clinics in Columbia, Missouri, where he trained in general surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and microsurgery under the guidance of Dr. C. Lin Puckett, Past Chairman of The American Board of Plastic Surgery and Past President of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Grzeskiewicz then completed a preceptorship in aesthetic surgery under the guidance of internationally renowned facial rejuvenation experts, Drs. Thomas Baker and James Stuzin in Miami, Florida. Dr. Grzeskiewicz distinguished himself during his training by achieving successive scores in the 99th percentile on the annual national in-service examination during each year of his plastic surgery residency. Upon completion of his residency in 1998, Dr. Grzeskiewicz returned to his alma mater, The University of Virginia, for his eighth year of postgraduate surgical training under the tutelage of a nationally recognized expert, Dr. Raymond Morgan. After graduating from his fellowship in 1999, Dr. Grzeskiewicz entered private practice in La Jolla. Dr. Grzeskiewicz specializes in aesthetic plastic surgery including breast surgery, body contouring, facial rejuvenation and laser resurfacing. He is certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery and an Active Member of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of The California Medical Association, The San Diego Plastic Surgery Society, and The San Diego County Medical Society. He is on staff at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Dr. Grzeskiewicz currently resides in Poway with Jan, his wife of over twenty years, and their daughters, Gabrielle and Nastassia. About Reza Sadrian, M.D. Dr. Reza Sadrian is a board certified plastic surgeon, specializing in cosmetic surgery of the FACE, BREAST and BODY. Diplomat of the American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery with over 16 years of rigorous training, Dr. Sadrian holds the distinct and rare honor of being one of only a few select plastic surgeons dually certified in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery as well as Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Sadrian’s impressive educational resume includes completing his medical degree at Eastern Virginia and his doctorate of dental surgery at University of Washington, Seattle. He completed his training in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery at Johns Hopkins and University of Maryland / Maryland Shock Trauma in Baltimore. After finishing his prerequisite general surgery training in Seattle, he then completed his rigorous plastic surgery training at the world-renowned Baylor College of Medicine, within the Texas Medical Center in Houston. Dr. Sadrian has trained with and been mentored by legendary international experts in all areas of plastic and reconstructive surgery including cosmetic, micro and craniofacial surgery. Dr. Sadrian brings his years of extensive training in Plastic Surgery to his practice at La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre with a philosophy based on treating each patient and each surgery as a unique opportunity. According to Dr. Sadrian, "plastic surgery is one of the few areas of medicine where no two patients or procedures are ever alike, bringing a sense of excitement with each new patient I see." "I am devoted to helping patients achieve their personal surgery goals by taking the time to really get to know them, educating them on all options available and then ultimately, setting realistic goals so that every patient feels they have received their desired results. With careful planning and attention to detail, I strive to obtain balance, proportion and symmetry to obtain a natural and aesthetically pleasing result my patients desire." His expertise combined with a keen eye for aesthetics and a warm, caring approach draws patients to his care. Dr. Sadrian joined La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre after years of heading his own practice. The turning point for him in making the change came when he realized that at LJCSC, he would be able to offer his patients treatment and services to meet all their cosmetic surgery needs through the combination of the LJCSC Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic Dermatology divisions. "I truly believe that the way of the future in Cosmetic Surgery is the combination of these two specialties and at LJCSC, we have the leaders in laser surgery to complement our surgical practice." Dr. Sadrian has earned a multitude of prestigious awards, authored scientific articles and book chapters and has lectured around the globe on topics in plastic and maxillofacial surgery. He has served as chief resident of the Baylor College of Medicine division of Plastic Surgery and the University of Maryland division of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery. He is currently a staff surgeon at Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla. At the end of each day, Dr. Sadrian says he leaves satisfied and happy, knowing he has helped to enhance a person's natural beauty, making them feel better about themselves and ready to face new challenges. About Vincent P. Marin, M.D. "I always knew I would be a surgeon. Plastic Surgery attracted me because it’s one of the few specialties that is as intriguing as it is complex. A heightened level of skill is required to be a great plastic surgeon. When you consider your final results are impossible to hide, doing it well becomes the ultimate challenge. Cosmetic enhancement offers a certain degree of artistic freedom and interpretation. And that makes my profession one of the most satisfying I can imagine." Dr. Vincent P. Marin, a native of San Diego, graduated with honors from Harvard College and subsequently earned his medical degree from the prestigious Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York. During his extensive surgical training, he served as Chief Resident of the Baylor College of Medicine Division of Plastic Surgery at the world renowned Texas Medical Center. A Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Marin is among the academic elite in his specialty. "After spending 15 years completing a rigorous undergraduate program, medical school, and residency I consider myself trained at the highest level. The options available to prospective cosmetic surgery patients can be daunting. Elective surgery is still surgery. It's important that patients feel confident in the expertise we offer. It's not as level a playing field as one might expect. I feel fortunate to have been part of some very distinguished programs and I'm comfortable comparing my qualifications openly." Dr. Marin specializes in procedures of the face, breast and body. He recently served as the Director of Cosmetic Surgery and Skin Care at the Gunter Center for Aesthetics and Cosmetic Surgery in Dallas. Dr. Marin feels strongly that a productive consultation is one of the most important steps in the process of selecting the right surgeon. He enjoys talking with patients who have done their research, but maintains that brochures, videos and the Internet tend to generalize procedures that ultimately must be tailored to the individual. Dr. Marin describes his primary role as guiding prospective patients through the myriad of cosmetic enhancement procedures and interpreting the information in a personal context. Patients, he believes, cannot successfully be treated without his first establishing a high degree of trust and respect. "There are three things I want every patient to know; first, that whatever we do will be safe. I am not a gimmick surgeon and won't cut corners. I believe in basic results that will last. Second, my intention is that no patient ever feels they are on an assembly line. It's impossible to connect with a patient when either of you feels rushed. I will take as much time as necessary to listen and incorporate their goals into our treatment plan. And third, the smarter I make my patients; the happier they are as a partner in the process." Most people seek subtle, but distinct enhancements in their appearance. According to Dr. Marin it takes insight to be able to discern the proper recommendation. "It's a question of balance. I have to analyze which surgical and/or non surgical treatments are appropriate in accordance with a patient's expectations, lifestyle, recovery parameters and budget. Flexibility is the key." Dr. Marin's extensive experience with non invasive procedures gives him this flexibility. The demand for BOTOX® injections and dermal fillers continues to climb whether they are used to postpone or refine surgical intervention. They also serve as a great vehicle to maintain an ongoing relationship with patients. "This is really the icing on the cake because surgery does not do it all. Injectables add the artistic completion of the picture for post surgical patients. Those who are not surgical candidates can still enjoy subtle, temporary improvements to their appearance. Injectables give me the platform to meet patients anywhere along the continuum. I don't want to have someone else start or finish my work for me." Dr. Marin loves what he does. The variety, the challenges, the advances—nothing is routine. "I always keep in mind that to be able to make a living at what I love is a gift." Procedures Performed Body Contouring Liposculpture Ultrasonic Liposuction Thigh/Buttock Lift Tummy Tuck Upper Arm Lift Chest Enlargement - Men Male Breast Reduction Facial Sculpting Eyelid Lift Face Lift Neck Lift Forehead Lift Face Lift: Subperiosteal Upper Eyelid Lift Lower Eyelid Lift Lower Eyelid Suspension Permanent Lip Enlargement Breast Shaping Surgical Procedures Breast Enlargement Breast Lift Biopsy or Removal of Breast Lump Breast Reconstruction - Latissimus Dorsi Flap Breast Reconstruction - TRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction Using Expander Breast Reduction Revision of Breast Enlargement Removal of Breast Implants Removal of Breast Tissue (Mastectomy) Facial Rejuvenation Laser Eyelid Lift Botox Injections Collagen Injections Skin Peel Fat Transfer SoftForm Facial Implants (a collagen alternative) [email protected] La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre 9850 Genesee Avenue Suites 130 and 480 La Jolla (San Diego), California 92037 Toll Free: (800) 942-2816 Local: (858) 452-1981 To book your appointment, tell the receptionist you called from LipoSite For more information, please visit La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre at: www.ljcsc.com