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We are very proud to announce that the Orange County Medical Association (OCMA) has recognized Dr. Semira Bayati, for the second year in a row, as 2019 Physician of Excellence in the specialty of Plastic Surgery. In addition, Dr. Bayati will be included in Orange Coast magazine’s 2019 Top Doctors list! These honors are particularly special for Dr. Bayati, as they are based on the feedback and opinions of her colleagues and her patients. This... Continue Reading

DefenAge® offers one of the most revolutionary anti-aging options to come along in quite some time, and we are excited to announce that we are now offering it as part of our comprehensive selection of advanced skin care products. This at-home skin rejuvenation system utilizes what has been called a breakthrough ingredient – Age-Repair Defensins® – which can help bring fresh cells to the surface and address a range of common skin concerns. There are... Continue Reading

We are happy to announce a few more prestigious recognitions that have been given to our board-certified plastic surgeon, Semira Bayati, MD! First: Vitals® recently published multiple 2017 honors for Dr. Bayati on its website, vitals.com. This popular online doctor review site is designed to help patients find the best possible health care options for their needs in specific geographic locations. Recognitions for Dr. Bayati include: Compassionate Doctor Award - 5 Year Honoree Patients' Choice... Continue Reading

Thanks to her wonderful patients and her peers in the field of plastic surgery, Dr. Semira Bayati has been recognized as a 2018 Physician of Excellence by the Orange County Medical Association (OCMA) and as a Top Doctor in Orange Coast Magazine! Dr. Bayati is deeply grateful for these prestigious honors, particularly because they are bestowed upon physicians based on the opinions of their very own patients and colleagues. This is the second time that... Continue Reading

My patients come to me for a variety of reasons. Many of them have a desire to live a healthier life through diet and exercise. This patient's photo was from 5 years ago when she weighed 191 lbs. and was a size 16. Fast forward to this year where she now weighs 127 lbs and is a size 2! With this weight loss a tummy tuck, breast lift, and liposuction of the axillary rolls and... Continue Reading

Since each mommy makeover is customized to meet the unique needs of the patient, every woman’s recovery will be slightly different. With multiple procedures involved, patients can expect the recovery process to be more extensive when compared to a single procedure; however, it will all depend on the types of treatment included as part of the mommy makeover. To make your recovery a bit easier, there are several steps our board-certified plastic surgeon typically recommends:... Continue Reading

Diastasis recti is a condition that can occur during childbirth or a C-section in which the abdominal muscles stretch and separate. Oftentimes, the stomach bulges due to diastasis recti, making the goal of attaining your pre-pregnancy figure nearly impossible with diet and exercise alone. In fact, some exercises that are typically thought to tone the abdomen could worsen the effects of diastasis recti. A tummy tuck is a surgical procedure frequently performed to eliminate excess... Continue Reading

Stretch marks most commonly appear on the abdomen, often as a result of pregnancy or weight gain. They develop when the connective fibers of the skin are stretched beyond its capacity and the body’s natural collagen production is disrupted. A common cosmetic concern among women, stretch marks can be treated in a number of different ways. With an abdominoplasty, frequently referred to as a tummy tuck, stretch marks can be eliminated by excising redundant skin... Continue Reading

One of the more commonly asked questions we receive regarding labiaplasty surgery involves the potential for scarring. As this procedure is occurring in an intimate place on the body, we want to ease your mind regarding this possibility. Scarring will vary from patient to patient, as each procedure is different for everyone. However, these marks should not be very noticeable from 6 to 12 months after the incisions were made. Depending on the technique that... Continue Reading

Many patients often ask how their menstrual cycles might affect the healing process after a labiaplasty surgery. This is a great question and an important one to consider while preparing for this treatment. The simplest answer to this question is no, your menstrual cycle will not affect the healing process. However, there are a few factors you might want to keep in mind when scheduling your appointment and during your recovery. Scheduling your labiaplasty procedure... Continue Reading