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At Chrysalis Cosmetics, we’ve seen an abundance of patients who want to address a condition we sometimes refer to as “North American Long Back Syndrome” (or “NALBS”). This phenomenon – which our board-certified plastic surgeon, Charles Perry, MD, also refers to as “Forever Back” –…

Patients often undergo plastic surgery in the interest of contouring their abdomen. Our skilled plastic surgeon, Charles Perry, MD, is proficient in numerous strategies which aim to sculpt, flatter, or otherwise improve the appearance of the abdomen – including the very popular liposuction and tummy…

Autologous fat transfer has gained popularity as an effective, natural-looking strategy to enhance the appearance, particularly when performed by a qualified plastic surgeon. This innovative technique uses liposuction methods to safely harvest fat from an area of the patient’s choice (frequently the abdomen, thighs, or…

Dr. Charles Perry, a Sacramento plastic surgeon, discusses the aesthetic, psychological, and functional benefits that tummy tuck surgery can provide patients. Sacramento, CA – Dr. Charles Perry, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Sacramento, believes that a successful plastic surgery can do more than improve a…

When patients want a smoother, more youthful-looking brow and forehead, our board-certified plastic surgeon, Charles Perry, MD, frequently recommends brow lift surgery. Also referred to as a “forehead lift,” the procedure was developed to address signs of aging in the upper third of the face,…

Both eyelid surgery and brow lift surgery are highly sought-after procedures in the plastic surgery world. Each can offer a variety of benefits when performed by an experienced provider, and each can dramatically reduce the appearance of wrinkles, lines, and other signs of facial aging….

It is very common for individuals to develop “jowls” in the lower facial areas over time. These collections of loose, excess skin around the jaws are a natural part of aging as collagen, elastin, and other properties that help keep the skin youthful and firm…

When the breasts begin to develop a sagging or “drooping” appearance, this typically indicates that a condition called breast ptosis has set in. It’s important to know that breast ptosis is extremely common, and often develops over time as the natural aging process causes the…

Chrysalis Cosmetics strives to create the best experience for our patients. One of the recent advances we have been utilizing is the Transversus Abdominis Plane block, or “TAP” block. The TAP block provides pain control during and after tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty). Dr. Charles Perry…

It may surprise you to know that a “double-chin” created by a collection of excess fat or inelastic skin in the upper neck is not only very common, but can even affect individuals who are in excellent physical shape. The appearance of a double-chin can…