Sum T. Tran, MD
Cosmetic Plastic Surgery
Looking younger and healthier is becoming easier! A revolutionary, popular form of cosmetic surgery has now arrived in the Santa Clarita Valley at the office of Dr. Sum Tran. It’s called Endoscopy... a procedure that gives true meaning to the words "nip and tuck." Traditional facelift techniques require large incisions and the pulling and stretching of tissues, which can often result in hair loss, numbness, visible scarring, and itching as part of the longer recovery time. Endoscopic surgery minimizes these possible side effects.
Through Endoscopic surgery, the phrase "Lights, Camera, Action!" takes on a new connotation in Valencia . . . not to mention Hollywood. The Endoscopic technique uses a small scope (as used for hand and knee surgery), a small camera mounted with a light, miniature surgical tools, and—best of all—tiny incisions. The Endoscopic transmits the enlarged image to a television screen, allowing the surgeon to perform a complicated surgery through small incisions that require only a few stitches to close. Not surprisingly, 19 out of 20 patients prefer Endoscopic facelifts!
This exciting, new procedure is the talk of plastic surgeons across the country. Greater accuracy, surgical finesse, and minimal scarring provide their patients with a much shorter recovery time and a more pleasant experience from start to finish. The best candidate for Endoscopic cosmetic procedures are patients in their late 30s and early 40s who have developed early signs of aging, such as drooping eyebrows, forehead wrinkles, sagging cheeks, and lines around the mouth corners. However, patients in their 50s and 60s who exhibit significant skin excess and sagging benefit from a combination of Endoscopic and traditional cosmetic surgery.
Aesthetic facial rejuvenation is important in restoring a normal healthy and youthful look. The aging process cannot be halted but can be altered through a combination of surgical and medical methods.
For a complete facial rejuvenation, Dr. Tran also prescribes treatment for and prevention of environmentally damaged skin. Fortunately, new discoveries and new skin care formulas provide excellent benefits for the health and overall appearance of the skin. Medical peeling of facial skin damaged by overexposure to the sun is a valuable asset to cosmetic facial surgery. Exfoliating, old skin cells and stimulating and protecting new cell growth results in softer, smoother skin and a more youthful looking glow.
Dr. Tran’s surgical center offers patients a complete regimen to improve skin problems and appearance with a safer and less intense alternative to traditional surgical procedures or chemical peels. The objective is for patients to enjoy an easier road to a younger, healthier appearance. Less scarring, shorter recovery time, reduced expenses, and minimal risks . . . Endoscopy truly gives cosmetic surgery patients a lift!