Ice Cream Truths

Ice Cream Truths I am in flight from family reunions in Vermont and Michigan, heading back to my coveted home of Santa Rosa.  Feeling lighter of spirit after spending time with my family I am glad there is no additional airline fee for the extra 5 lbs. of luggage on...

Breast Implants and cancer risk for a 30 year old

Breast augmentation has now been proven to be safe for women desiring breast enhancement.  Yet because of the general public’s increased breast cancer incidence, breast augmentation patients often have understandable concerns.  Below is a question I received...

Liposuction Breast Reduction

Many women complain of heaviness, back pain and a stigma from having too large a breast size.  Recently a novel approach to reduce breast volume has been introduced using liposuction.  This avoids the traditional large incision breast reduction surgery.  This was...

Bikini Tuck

Bikini Tuck aka Tummy Tuck under local anesthesia Click on the above link to listen to Dr. Walter Tom on “Ask the Expert” describe the different treatments for tightening loose abdominal skin. In our too fast paced society we want results yesterday with a...

Thermage nonsurgical skin tightening on Ask the Expert radioshow

Thermage Nonsurgical Skin Tightening 3 24 2011 Skin tightening without surgery is still a wish of many patients who desire a single no downtime treatment. Thermage, radiofrequency skin tightening is discussed by Dr. Walter Tom on his Ask the Expert show today.  Click...