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Surgeons named on the site

David Boudreault, MD, FACS
R. Laurence Berkowitz, MD
Nishant Ganesh Kumar, MD
Luciano Del Toro, MD
Pamela Stuart, MD

Certifications and memberships stated

States board certification (board not named)Board certified and recognized as “Best Plastic Surgeon” in Palo Alto & Silicon Valley by Mercury News
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)David Boudreault, MD, FACS
Accredited surgical facility (AAAASF / QUAD A)Our private AAAASF-approved facilities give us the control we need to do your procedure safely

Experience stated

40 years (as stated)Dr. Larry Berkowitz is a board-certified Palo Alto and San Jose plastic surgeon with over 40 years of experience in both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.

Procedures and techniques named

Blepharoplasty: refreshes eye area, targets excess skin and fatA blepharoplasty is performed to refresh the eye area by targeting excess skin and fat of the eyelids.
Blepharoplasty: AAAASF facility, twilight sleep, general, or local anesthesiaWith a blepharoplasty San Jose or Palo Alto Illuminate patients are treated at our AAAASF surgical facilities under twilight sleep or general anesthesia, and the upper eyelids alone can be treated in the clinic under local anesthesia.
Deep Plane FaceliftWe're thrilled that we offer our clients the option of the most advanced and highly-sought procedure for facelifts known as the Deep Plane Facelift . This specialized technique adjusts the deeper tissue and skin layers for a natural result.
Rhinoplasty: ethnic approach preserves natural look and ethnicityYou are most likely a candidate for our San Jose or Palo Alto ethnic rhinoplasty if you want to change the shape of your nose but value a natural look in keeping with your ethnicity .
Power-assisted liposuctionAt Illuminate, we frequently use power-assisted liposuction - an advanced technique that allows for more precise motion and smoother fat removal through the underlying tissue.
Liposuction: submental takes under an hour, local anesthesiaThe submental liposuction procedure typically takes less than an hour . Most patients receive local anesthesia, although general anesthesia may be used for comfort or if liposuction is combined with other treatments.
Tummy tuck: 2-3 weeks of downtime typicallyRecovery from a tummy tuck in San Jose or Palo Alto varies from person to person , but we generally see our patients take about 2-3 weeks of downtime.
Breast augmentation: re-sizes/re-shapes breast with implants, minimal scarringAt Illuminate Plastic Surgery Centers in Palo Alto or San Jose breast augmentation re-sizes or re-shapes the breast with implants, creating minimal scarring.
Brow lift: one of four techniques, tailoredTo perform a brow lift Palo Alto & San Jose plastic surgeon Dr. Boudreault will use one of four techniques, tailored to your specific anatomy, hair and skin type.
Brow lift: recovery seven to fourteen daysAfter a brow lift Palo Alto or San Jose patients can expect a recovery time of seven to fourteen days, while swelling and bruising subside.

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