General Practitioners

• Medical Weight Loss
  An arm lift Is an effective way to reduce the appearance of “bat wings” that often develop on the upper arm as a result of weight loss, gravity or the aging process. This surgical procedure removes excess fat and skin from the arm between the elbow and the shoulder, resulting In a leaner, more youthful appearance. Arm lifts are typically the recommended way to restore the slender contour of the upper arm when diet and exercise do not achieve the desired results.
• Primary Care
  Typically, you will need hormone replacement therapy for about a year before having surgery. Your primary care physician can guide you in this process.
• Urinary Incontinence

Gynecologists

• Pregnancy
• Labor and Delivery

Psychiatrists

• Mental Health
  Despite having the desire for a more shapely rear end, Dr. Kaweski screens every patient who comes in for a butt lift consultation to make sure they are proper candidates for the surgery. First, she will ask about your overall medical history, ensuring that you are in good overall medical and mental health. She will also inquire if you are a smoker. Be honest. Smoking can complicate both the butt lift surgery and recovery process. If you do smoke, talk to Dr. Kaweski about putting together a plan to quit, even if only temporarily to allow you adequate time to be a candidate for a butt lift surgery. Finally, Dr. Kaweski will listen to your desires for a butt lift surgery, and make sure that you have realistic expectations for the procedure.

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care

Surgeons

• General Surgery
  Dr. Kaweski has been providing amazing results to her patients for more than 25 years. Her credentials in plastic, craniofacial, and general surgery are second to none. Dr. Kaweski is recognized in the field of plastic surgery and serves as an educator and author of many medical articles, both nationally and internationally. Her commitment to the highest standards of medical practice makes her the choice for your cosmetic needs.
• Ear Surgery
  Patients who are good candidates for ear surgery are those from age five that are in reasonably good health and want to alter the appearance of their ears. San Diego patients should be in relatively good health and have realistic expectations about the outcome of their surgery. Concerns addressed by ear surgery include...

Plastic Surgeons

• Botox
  Dysport® is an injectable treatment that contains a similar formula to its forerunner Botox. Small amounts of botulinum type A works to relax facial muscles that lead to the formation of fine lines and wrinkles. By addressing the small muscles of the face, the outer surface of the skin is visibly smoother and younger looking. Dysport injections take just a few minutes to complete and require no downtime afterward, making this one of the most requested cosmetic treatments today.
• Brow Lift
  A forehead and brow lift restores a youthful appearance to the eyes and forehead area. The brow is often one of the first places to show the signs of aging, with sagging skin that makes a person look tired or angry all of the time. As the name suggests, this procedure lifts the skin around the brow area, smoothing out facial creases and raising eyebrows back to their original position.
• Eyelid Surgery
  Recovering from eyelid surgery is not as harrowing as other procedures because of the minimal incisions and lack of general anesthesia. You will be able to return to your homes the same day of the surgery, where you’ll need to rest and relax. While you’re resting, you should apply ice packs to your eyes about once an hour to reduce swelling and tenderness. Other side effects you may experience directly afterward include...
• Liposuction
  Liposuction is a minimally-invasive surgical procedure used to eliminate unwanted pockets of fat from various areas of the body. The procedure targets areas of subcutaneous fat that are typically resistant to diet and exercise. This body sculpting procedure offers a smoother, leaner body contour with minimal discomfort and downtime afterward.
• Breast Augmentation
  Assuming your procedure included a tummy tuck and breast augmentation, you’ll need to take 2 weeks off work and your other duties, including providing childcare for small children. During this time, you won’t be able to sleep on your stomach or lift anything heavy, including little ones.
• Breast Reduction
  While many women long for fuller, more voluminous breasts, other women struggle with the physical and emotional discomfort of breasts that are too large for their body proportions. For these women, breast reduction, also known as mammoplasty, is a viable option. Breast reduction is a surgical procedure to remove excess breast tissue and skin from the breasts, resulting in a more proportionate body contour and relief from uncomfortable and often painful symptoms.
• Breast Lift
  A breast lift, also referred to as mastopexy, is a surgical procedure that lifts drooping, sagging breasts back to their perkier, youthful position. The procedure can also address stretched nipples and areolas, restoring them to their original, more natural-looking size and placement. A breast lift is often recommended for San Diego women after they are finished having children, to reposition breasts back to their original position after pregnancy and breastfeeding take their toll.
• Rhinoplasty
  For patients in San Diego who are unhappy with the size, shape, or proportions of their nose, a rhinoplasty may help. Dr. Kaweski has years of experience providing patients with the subtle changes they desire to their noses so they feel better about their facial appearance.
• Breast Reconstruction
• Plastic Surgery
  After they are done having children, some San Diego women seek out the assistance of Dr. Kaweski, who is also known as Dr. Mommy Makeover™, for a combination of plastic surgery procedures designed to help rejuvenate areas of their bodies that pregnancy, breastfeeding, and aging have affected. In addition to helping local moms regain their pre-pregnancy form, the procedure also helps women attain physical enhancements that they’ve put off for years.
• Thigh Lift
  A thigh lift is a surgical procedure to remove excess fat and skin from the upper area of the thighs, for a smoother, leaner body contour. The procedure is often recommended for patients who have lost a significant amount of weight and now deal with sagging, overhanging skin that can cause irritation and skin rashes. A thigh lift is often the next step when diet and exercise have not restored the thighs to the appearance the patient was hoping for.
• Face Lift
  FaceTite is a minimally-invasive, skin contouring technology that helps San Diego patients achieve noticeable aesthetic changes on their face – either under local or a light sedation without the large scars of a traditional facelift. The secret behind this game-changing solution is that it uses radio frequency technology to three-dimensionally remodel your facial tissue.
• Neck Lift
  A neck lift is performed on an outpatient basis, which means San Diego patients can return home the same day as the procedure. Discomfort is generally minimal and may be effectively managed with oral pain medication. Swelling and bruising around the incision sites subsides within 2-3 weeks.
• Blepharoplasty
  Functionally, upper blepharoplasty (which is performed on the upper eyelids) helps patients whose eyelids are drooping so much over their eyes that their vision is impaired. In this case, the goal of the surgery is to remove enough drooping eyelid tissue so that vision is no longer obstructed.
• Abdominoplasty
  If patients in San Diego are unhappy with the appearance of their belly, Dr. Kaweski can help with a tummy tuck. Also known as an abdominoplasty, this procedure removes excess tissue from the midsection to produce a belly that’s flat and defined.
• Nose Surgery
  Nose surgery. A male nose tends to be more pronounced; the opposite is true for a female nose. Dr. Kaweski can reduce or augment your nose to improve its aesthetics and function.
• Body Lift
  A lower body lift may be performed by Dr. Kaweski at Aesthetic Arts Institute of Plastic Surgery or a nearby hospital where Dr. Kaweski has privileges. The procedure is done under general anesthesia and often requires an overnight stay in the hospital. depending on the extent of the procedure. Incisions are typically made in the back and may be extended around the midsection to ensure minimal scarring after surgery.
• Breast Surgery
  Transgender breast surgery can help you achieve a physical identity that matches your gender identity. Dr. Susan Kaweski’s goal for transgender women is creating the most attractive, natural-looking breasts possible. For transgender men, it’s removing breast tissue in a way that produces an aesthetic, masculine result.
• Otoplasty
  Ear surgery, also known as otoplasty, is a procedure used to alter the shape, size or position of the ear. This procedure is one of the few cosmetic procedures that is commonly performed on children and teens, as well as adult patients. Otoplasty may be recommended for children as young as five, if ear growth and development is completed. Children with extraordinarily large or protruding ears tend to be the subject of much teasing in school, so surgery may be recommended at a younger age to prevent teasing and bullying and protect a child’s self-esteem.
• Scar Revision
  Luckily, there are some cosmetic procedures that are recommended for scar revision. And while individual results do vary, with a proper treatment plan in place, scar revision techniques may revise scars for good. In some cases, a combination of treatments may be the recommended approach for minimizing the appearance of the scar as much as possible.
• Lip Augmentation
  There is no downtime required after an injectable filler treatment, so patients may return to normal activities right away. There may be some mild redness and swelling at the injection sites, which typically subsides in a day or two. Swelling after lip augmentation may last up to a week.
• Body Contouring
  For everyone who wants to reduce unwanted fat and tighten skin, there is a new minimally invasive option to get results they’ll love. Called BodyTite, this body-contouring device can reduce and eliminate unwanted fat on your body and face without leaving behind sagging or drooping skin.
• Laser Resurfacing
  Various laser resurfacing or microneedling options can be used in conjunction C scar revision to change the appearance of an unwanted, unsightly scar. With these treatments, collagen production – your body’s natural rejuvenation and skin healing process – is stimulated to make the scar less noticeable.
• Gynecomastia
  Women are not the only ones who struggle with the size of their breasts. For San Diego men who suffer from a condition known as gynecomastia, or enlarged breasts, the emotional and physical impact can be devastating. Men with this condition often avoid activities and intimacy with their partners because of discomfort with their bodies. Fortunately, these men may benefit from a cosmetic procedure known as breast reduction for men or gynecomastia surgery.
• Cosmetic Surgery
  Ultrasonic massage is available to any patient who wants to speed up the healing process after cosmetic surgery. It is commonly recommended after the following procedures...
• Dermabrasion
  Dermabrasion is a skin resurfacing treatment that uses a special tool to remove the outer layer of skin, leaving softer, smoother skin underneath. The procedure is effective at addressing a host of skin concerns, including...
• Facial Implants
  If you have been relying on facial fillers for these benefits and you are ready for more permanent improvement, you may be a good candidate for facial implants.
• Chin Augmentation
  With chin augmentation, an implant is usually placed inside the tissue along the jawline. The implant is crafted of synthetic material that feels very similar to the tissue inside the chin. Chin bone may also be cut to move the chin forward or back, depending on the goal of the surgery. Chin surgery may take anywhere from 1-3 hours to complete, depending on the specific work to be done.
• Forehead Lift
  The results of a forehead lift are seen right after surgery, with full effects becoming evident in 1-2 weeks after swelling goes down. Results will continue to improve over the next six months. The procedure is considered a long-lasting solution to wrinkles and other aging symptoms. Touch-up procedures and consistent sun protection over the years may help to prolong positive results.

Dermatologists

• Skin Cancer
  To aid in recovery, patients are urged to moisturize their treatment area, avoid direct sunlight, and, as always, wear sunscreen to protect against skin cancer and prevent new wrinkles or sun spots from appearing.
• Acne Treatment
• Lesions
  La Mesa  and San Diego patients of any age suffering from acne breakouts may benefit from a facial specifically designed to target lesions and blackheads. The facial uses high frequency to kill bacteria, while ingredients work under the skin’s surface to provide balance to oil levels that protect the skin from blemishes without harmful drying.
• Chemical Peels
  Chemical peels continue to be one of the most popular methods of full skin rejuvenation used today. These treatments involve the application of a chemical solution to the face, which is left on for a prescribed period of time before it is neutralized and removed. Peels can be tailored to the unique needs and desired outcomes of each individual patient. It should be noted that the more dramatic the results from a chemical peel, the longer the recovery time after treatment.
• Rashes
• Skin Care
  MDSolarSciences™ is a specially developed series of sunscreens and skin care products with the primary goal of protecting your skin from the harmful effects of the sun.
• Microdermabrasion
  You will receive an examination to determine the right treatment for you and instructions on preparing for your appointment. If you are getting microdermabrasion or laser therapy, you must avoid the sun, harsh skin care products, and other facial procedures that can make your skin more sensitive.

Physical Therapists

• Back Pain

Allergists

• Allergies
  RADIESSE® is composed of small calcium-based microspheres that are suspended in a natural, water-based gel. These calcium-based microspheres are similar to minerals that are found naturally in your body, so allergy testing is not required. Over time, your body absorbs these tiny microspheres and the gel, leaving behind only your own natural collagen.