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Radio Coverage
San Diego Plastic Surgeon Discusses Sun Protection on Living Today
In this "Living Today" radio interview, San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Chaffoo explains how to protect your skin against the summer sun. He also offers tips on how to easily and effectively care for your skin... listen to the interview
Video Coverage
La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery for Baby Boomers
Dr. Richard Chaffoo offers a full range of surgical and nonsurgical procedures for people who desire natural looking enhancement to complement their active lifestyles. In this video, he explains that baby boomers are turning to his La Jolla cosmetic surgery practice to attain a more youthful appearance... watch the video
San Diego 6 News: Dr. Chaffoo Discusses Skin Protection
San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Chaffoo visits San Diego 6 News to discuss a new study that shows chemicals found in wine and grapes could be used to help protect your skin from sun damage... watch the video
San Diego 6 News: Makeup Bag Dangers
In this recent interview on San Diego 6, Dr. Chaffoo talks about the dangers you may find in your makeup bag, including expired products and products harboring harmful bacteria... watch the video
Dr. Chaffoo Talks Natural Plastic Surgery in San Diego on Access Hollywood
Dr. Chaffoo, a surgeon practicing plastic surgery in San Diego, is featured on Access Hollywood in a report about the trend toward natural-looking results in movies and television, particularly for breast augmentation... watch the video
San Diego Plastic Surgeon on San Diego 6 News
San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Chaffoo discusses a new movement in Hollywood for a more natural look. He says people are looking for more subtle enhancements... watch the video
Good Morning San Diego: Plastic Surgeon Discusses Model's Death
San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Chaffoo visits Good Morning San Diego to discuss the death of an Argentinean model from plastic surgery. He also weighs in on the proposed "BOTAX"... watch the video
Plastic Surgeon Discusses Sammy Sosa
San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Chaffoo explains to CBS 8 News that Sammy Sosa's new, pale complexion is probably the result of prescription-strength bleaching cream used for patients with vitiligo... watch the video
San Diego Plastic Surgery - Stay North of the Border
In this clip from Fox 5 News, Dr. Richard Chaffoo details the benefits of having plastic surgery in San Diego instead of risking your health and your life south of the border. Hear the story of Anna Lisa Tournahau, whose body lift procedure in Mexico went horribly wrong... watch the video
Publications
Breast Cancer Survivors Feel "Selfish" About Reconstructive Surgery
Each year more than 254,000 American women battle breast cancer. But according to a new study very few of them will opt for breast reconstruction surgery after treatment.
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Dr. Chaffoo Voted One of the Nation's
Top Doctors
Based on peer nominations, U.S. News & World Report has named Dr. Chaffoo one of the Top Doctors in the United States. The magazine noted his specializations in rhinoplasty, breast enhancement, body contouring, and facial cosmetic surgery. In addition, the Scripps Memorial Hospital campus, where Dr. Chaffoo's office is located, was honored as one of only 2 San Diego area "top hospitals" in the nation.
Jaw-Dropping: Bristol Palin's Jaw Surgery – Medical or Cosmetic?
Bristol Palin, 21, claims she'd only get plastic surgery if she "got disfigured" and her jaw surgery...
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Fergie's New Face
When Fergie took the stage with the Black Eyed Peas during a guest appearance on American Idol on March 17, her performance was upstaged by what looked like a brand-new face...
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Surgeon's Warning to Jen: Stop Having Plastic Surgery
Jennifer Aniston, who has admitted to a nose job and getting Botox, is rumored to also have had breast augmentation. A published report now claims that Jen is considering a face-lift, a brow lift and futher breast augmentation...
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Lady Gaga's Big Transformation!
Lady Gaga is changing the face of pop music— and she may have spent thousands to change her own face too...
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Breast Intentions
Jessica Simpson is seen looking even bustier than usual at a restaurant in Santa Monica, and Dr. Richard Chaffoo chimes in on speculation that the double-D endowed star has gotten her famous breasts enhanced...
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The Hot New Nips and Tucks
It is possible to get Hills star Kristin Cavallari's flawless bod! Plastic surgeons, including Dr. Richard Chaffoo, give their opinion in Life & Style magazine on what can be done to achieve perfection...
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Did Heidi Montag's Plastic Surgery Go Too Far?
Was reality TV star Heidi Montag's decision to have 10 cosmetic procedures in one day because of an addiction to plastic surgery, or simply a brilliant PR move designed to launch her singing career?...
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Where Have All the Wrinkles Gone?
At the 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame bash, celebs turned up looking better than ever. Dr. Chaffoo joins a group of experts dishing on how these aging rockers have turned back time... read more
BOTOX® Cosmetic Fact or Fiction
Experts (including Dr. Richard Chaffoo) tell Life & Style Magazine the truth — and the myths — about ironing out those wrinkles... read more
Plastic Surgery Nightmare
Former Miss Argentina dies after a cosmetic procedure. What went wrong? Dr. Richard Chaffoo weighs in on things you should know before going under the knife... read more
Doing your homework
The San Diego Union-Tribune on Nov. 28 provided helpful pointers to readers interested in less-invasive cosmetic procedures... read more
Plastic Surgery: Fact or Fiction
Life & Style Magazine asks the experts (including Dr. Richard Chaffoo) to set the record straight on common nip/tuck truths and misconceptions... read more
Important Questions to Ask Your Plastic Surgeon BEFORE Your Surgery
In these tough times, many are being more frugal when it comes to beauty, but in some cases, cutting corners can be dangerous. According to Dr. Richard Chaffoo... read more
Get Sexier Pout Without Surgery
Dr. Chaffoo explains how collagen injections and other fillers can bring your lips to a more youthful position... read more
Is Lindsay's Sister at Risk?
In this cover story article from Life & Style Magazine, plastic surgeon Dr. Chaffoo weighs in on the dangers of being celebrity badgirl Lindsay Lohan's little sister. From wild nights involving booze and cigarettes to lip augmentation, many wonder if Ali Lohan is following too closely in her famous sister's footsteps... read more
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