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The big night is approaching, or maybe that special occasion or public appearance is looming in the not so distant future and looking great isn’t an option, it’s essential. You look in the mirror and you don’t see what’s right, you see all the little flaws that haven’t been important until now. The telltale signs that maybe you aren’t as young or dynamic as you once were start to appear and you don’t think a new outfit or hairdo or even a salon/spa can pull it off this time.

That was the past and getting ready is a whole new ball game. Simply put, you can look better than you ever imagined and enjoy that indescribable sense of confidence and self esteem that always comes with looking great. It’s interesting that others really do notice one’s sense of certainty and optimism, and the self-assured, composed, poise that accompanies just plain old looking your best. Now you can have it for that upcoming event or just because it’s the right thing for you or someone you care about!

We’re talking light touch here. The kind of things that cause others to wonder how it is you seem to look younger and healthier. The fine lines and wrinkles, the loss of fullness in certain facial features, uneven, rough skin texture or irregularities in skin coloration can now be “spruced up” rather than concealed or tolerated. Some of these solutions like Botox or injectable fillers such as Restylane, Cosmoplast, Hylaform and the new and very popular Juvederm, allow you to walk out of the office “done, finished, ready to go”. Others like lasers for hair removal, skin tightening or removing blemishes and skin irregularities along with microdermabrasion and peels may take days or up to a week to reveal all the benefits. When administered by a skilled technician, Botox can smooth wrinkles, lift eyebrows, work wonders for palm and underarm sweating and rejuvinate one’s appearance. The above mentioned fillers are excellent to fill in the lips so lipstick goes on smooth over skin without creases. Hair removed from the face, ears or other areas of the body when done by the latest laser technology has brought discomfort to a minimum.

Each person is unique and the combination of these and other “light touch” remedies for appearance are the new way to get ready. Beyond wardrobe and cosmetics and the latest coiffure is the dressing up of you. The event is special, you are special, you should look and feel special. At our office we are geared up to provide these finishing touches even on a last minute basis with a staff of doctors and technicians second to none. Care is given to ensure all treatments are as painless as possible and since we are a medical office, Dr. Orloff is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for follow up treatment or to address concerns and questions.

If you’re old enough to have taken Latin in high school, you may remember the phrase “ne plus ultra”. It simply means there is nothing beyond, it has reached it’s highest point, it is in modern terms, state-of-the-art.

Often used to communicate that some technology, device or technique is the latest or the most sophisticated it merely represents a state that is often fleeting as forces of development create newer and better offerings.

At our office, and in particular in our private facility, The Buena Vista Surgical Center, we view state-of-the-art as more of a guiding philosophy than a condition to be in. We know things are constantly changing and improving. Important advancements frequently occur in the areas of patient safety, procedures and techniques which become less and less invasive, tools and equipment at the disposal of doctors and their assistants and even doctor-patient expectations can reach new high points. Here, at our office, we welcome advancements and seek to incorporate them into what we offer. We are constantly training, investigating then adding new technology, and know that just around the corner there is a new “ne plus ultra” to some aspect of what we offer. Implementing it on arrival will allow us to do an even better job with less patient downtime, greater safety, improved efficiency and expense, and goals accomplished with near perfect results.

We think this state-of-the-art attitude we all share in our office helps us maintain a facility and a level of service that hovers at or close to that “highest point” found in the meaning of ne plus ultra!

Buena Vista Surgery Center staff
members LuAnn and Marcella.

Welcome to the bLog of the practice of Dr. Orloff and the Buena Vista Surgery Center in Burbank.

This blog will be the more interactive companion to Dr. Orloff’s official web site. Here you will be able to read through articles and notes by the team and you will have the option to leave comments and thus start a dialog.

We want to start out this blog with two of the most often asked question when plastic, cosmetic and reconstructive surgery is involved.

How do cosmetic surgery procedures differ from surgeries for medical reasons?
The one main difference is the fact that cosmetic surgery is elective. Once the patient has made the decision to improve him or herself, it causes a positive mental attitude. With this the compliance with all doctor’s recommendations improves, and speed of recovery as well as a successful outcome are statistically greater when the patient is highly motivated.

How long will I need to recover after my surgery?
Recovery times vary depending on several factors. Different procedures will require different recovery times. Then there is the age and health of the patient to be considered as well as the skill of the doctor. An experienced physician can usually provide a fairly accurate estimate based on the above-mentioned criteria during the initial consultation. Recovery time has been dramatically reduced by use of the latest techniques and state-of-the-art equipment.