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La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Specialist Featured in Forbes
Why don't more women choose breast reconstruction following a mastectomy? Dr. Richard Chaffoo, a San Diego-area plastic surgeon, shared his views on the subject in a recent Forbes article. read more
Liposuction Specialist in San Diego Named "Top Doc" by U.S. News
Dr. Richard Chaffoo, a liposuction specialist in San Diego, was recently named one of the nation's "Top Doctors" by U.S. News & World Report, based on a peer nomination process. read more
More Patients Seeking Natural Looking Breasts from Plastic Surgery in San Diego
Dr. Richard Chaffoo, a board-certified plastic surgeon, is seeing an increasing number of women interested in natural looking breasts at his plastic surgery practice in San Diego. read more
San Diego Rhinoplasty Specialist Publishes Real Patient Photos
Richard Chaffoo, MD, FACS, FICS is a triple board certified plastic surgeon known for facial, body and breast enhancement procedures. He recently posted many new patient before and after photos to his Web site to help educate site visitors. read more
San Diego Liposuction Surgeon Urges Patients to Check Credentials
After recent news reports of a Chula Vista woman who died after getting liposuction in Tijuana, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Chaffoo is redoubling his efforts to educate patients about the importance of checking surgeon credentials. read more
San Diego Liposuction May Foster Physical Fitness
Men and women in the San Diego area consistently rank as some of the fittest in the nation. More in-shape local residents are benefitting from targeted liposuction procedures, according to board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Chaffoo. read more
San Diego Face Lift Surgeon Details Top "New Year's Resolution" Procedures
Dr. Richard Chaffoo, a triple board-certified plastic surgeon, discusses the top facial and body contouring procedures that he expects to see as his patients make their 2010 New Year's resolutions. read more
Many Affordable San Diego Breast Augmentation Options Available
Dr. Richard Chaffoo says that women can secure affordable financing and special pricing for breast augmentation, but should not overlook other important considerations such as certifications, experience, and rapport with a surgeon .read more
Dr. Richard Chaffoo Nominated for San Diego Plastic Surgery Award
Prominent La Jolla plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Chaffoo is pleased to be nominated for the prestigious San Diego Union-Tribune "Best of" award for excellence in San Diego plastic surgery. read more
Breast Augmentation a Top Choice for San Diego Plastic Surgery Patients
In San Diego, breast augmentation procedures continue to be highly popular at the practice of acclaimed plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Chaffoo, despite the economic downturn. He attributes the continued interest in breast enhancement to the many advantages these procedures can offer. read more
San Diego Women Using BOTOX® Cosmetic to "Preview" Facial Cosmetic Surgery Results
An increasing number of women and men have had San Diego BOTOX® Cosmetic and skin care treatments to help visualize the skin smoothing results of facial cosmetic surgery. Husband-and-wife cosmetic enhancement team Dr. Susan Stuart and Dr. Richard Chaffoo explain why more patients are opting for these "previews." read more
San Diego Plastic Surgery and Skin Care Specialists Team Up in "Full Care" Cosmetic Practice
San Diego plastic surgery and skin care patients looking for top-notch treatments finally have access to the options they need, all in one location. La Jolla Plastic Surgery & Dermatology combines the extensive experience and procedure options of two talented and trusted cosmetic specialists. read more
La Jolla Plastic Surgeon Garners Accolades
Dr. Richard Chaffoo, a triple board certified plastic surgeon in La Jolla, California, has recently received a series of honors recognizing his work in the field of plastic surgery, including two prestigious appointments within the plastic surgery community. read more
San Diego Women Choosing Breast Augmentation Plus Lift for More Complete "Mommy Makeover"
The "mommy makeover" - a series of cosmetic surgery procedures designed to help women regain their pre-childbirth bodies - is becoming increasingly popular among women all over the country. read more
Surgeon Launches Updated Web Site for Plastic Surgery Patients in San Diego & the Temecula Valley
Offering plastic surgery for San Diego and Temecula residents, Dr. Richard Chaffoo is a triple board certified plastic surgeon. His updated Web site contains even more information on cosmetic options and shares stories from real patients... read more
Advances in Plastic Surgery Lead to Positive Change Without That "Worked On" Look
While time, gravity, stress, genetics, lifestyle and UV rays can all contribute to the signs of aging, plastic surgeons like San Diego's Dr. Richard Chaffoo are now using new, less invasive neck and face lift treatments to help patients in La Jolla, Temecula and Riverside look more youthful, without looking like they've had work done... read more
