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Springtime is a busy time, whether you’re getting cleaning done, planting your garden, or getting in shape for summer. It’s around now that our patients are preparing to hang out by the pool, river, or lake – not to mention when getting ready to show…

Getting old as a man can be hard. As we age, certain areas of the body become more vulnerable to gravity and can take on a larger appearance. This phenomenon is often called “ligamentous stretching,” and occurs when the skin envelope is forced to accommodate…

The term ‘FUPA’ has gained increasing attention, especially in women’s publications like COSMOPOLITAN. An acronym for ‘Fatty Upper Pubic Area,’ FUPA refers to the accumulation of fatty tissue or loose skin in the upper pelvic region, specifically above the mons pubis – the area that…

The practice of circumcision may have started as a religious rite of passage over two millennia ago. Circumcision is still performed to this day, often for cultural, hygienic, religious, or medical purposes. Requests for adult circumcision have recently become more common in Sacramento. While the…

If you’re recovering from a procedure performed elsewhere (be it Beverly Hills, Miami, Asia, or South America), you may require follow-up care from a qualified plastic surgeon. Whether you need a suture or drain removed or simply require reassurance that your recovery is going well,…

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…

Breast augmentation is a popular cosmetic surgery designed to add volume to a patient’s breasts for an enhanced bustline. Board-certified plastic surgeon Charles Perry, MD believes patients should be fully prepared with all questions answered before undergoing breast augmentation surgery. Below, he highlights five key…