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When deciding to undergo cosmetic surgery, finding the best surgeon with the necessary qualifications, experience, and expertise is crucial to ensure a safe and successful outcome. You also want one who believes in sharing with their patients accurate and balanced...

When considering plastic surgery, it’s crucial to research and find the best plastic surgeon for your desired procedure. A skilled professional not only listens to your concerns and desired outcomes but also thoroughly explains what each procedure is and its...

Are you thinking of investing in cosmetic surgery? Have you been searching for a “plastic surgeon near me” but are still unsure what you should be looking for or the questions you should ask? To help make your plastic surgery experience as stress-free as possible,...

Choosing to undergo cosmetic surgery is always a highly personal decision and sometimes a difficult one. Whether you’re hoping to enhance your appearance with a breast augmentation, facelift, or another procedure, meeting with a board-certified plastic surgeon ahead...

Many plastic surgery procedures have become less invasive over the years. Yet, they’re still surgeries, and that means they can require days or weeks of recovery. Even relatively simple procedures with quicker recovery periods, such as liposuction and mini-facelifts,...

Everyone has their unique beliefs about how they appear to other people. Our self-image reflects what we believe to be our intelligence, physical appearance, and personality traits. As most people know, how we see ourselves and how others see us are often vastly...

Due to its many benefits, liposuction is the most requested plastic surgery procedure patients seek after breast augmentations. Sometimes referred to as lipoplasty or body contouring, liposuction is a minimally invasive treatment that slims and shapes body areas that...

Even if you eat right and exercise regularly, it can be challenging to shed abdominal fat, particularly as you age. Whether your “belly pooch” is the result of weight gain or loss, pregnancy, or the natural aging process, abdominoplasty can be an effective way to...

Autologous fat grafting (also referred to as autologous fat transfer or fat injection) transfers your body’s fat from one area to another to: Create volume Enhance contours Smooth depressions It produces long-lasting results and is most commonly used for lip, buttock...

Facelift surgery can help smooth wrinkles and tighten loose skin. While the procedure is considered extremely safe when performed by a qualified plastic surgeon, many people who consult us ask if there are other, non-surgical treatments they can try first. If you’re...

While you may worry about the onset of facial lines that will appear as time passes, you should know that scientists have developed non-invasive injectables known as Neuromodulators that help to keep you looking as young as you feel. Treatments can hide and even...

Eventually, most people will start noticing their neck contours changing, usually while viewing themselves in a mirror or a photograph. A common problem, virtually everyone will experience these changes to some degree. The good news is that there are solutions....

Napa Solano Plastic Surgery offers some essential suggestions for taking the best care and protecting your skin to preserve a healthful, youthful look. These hints address application procedures and are divided into ones that you should do and others that you...

When researching information regarding anti-aging solutions for facial wrinkles, you are likely to see references to two products: Tretinoin and Retinol. The two are commonly used and belong to the same class of chemical compounds, although they exhibit differing...

Recently, High School Musical Actress Ashley Tisdale shared her post-partum journey with diastasis recti. This is a condition in which rectus abdominis muscle or six pack muscle get stretched overtime usually due to pregnancy, weight fluctuation, heavy weight lifting....

Do you have some swelling around your eyes and wondering what it could be from and how to get rid of them? Well first step is to understand if you have eyebags or festoons. A plastic surgeon would be the best person to accurately diagnose which one you have. Eyebags...

Breast implants are medical devices placed under breast tissue or muscle to increase breast size or to replace breast tissue that have been removed from cancer. There are two types of implants approved for used in the U.S.: saline and silicone. Both shells...

Breast implant illness (BII) is a collection of symptoms reported by some patients which they attribute to breast implants. These symptoms may include joint and muscle pain or weakness, memory and concentration problems, chronic pain, depression, fatigue, chronic...

Electing to undergo plastic surgery is a highly personal journey. Whether you’re interested in breast augmentation or another body procedure, you deserve to work with a surgeon who shares your passion for looking as good as you feel. Dr. Bao Tran of Napa Solano...

As women age, declining estrogen levels sometimes leads to thinning of the vaginal walls, a decrease in natural lubrication, and tissue inflammation. The result is often dryness and discomfort that inhibits women from enjoying intimacy. Menopause is the most common...

For people looking for a safe, nonsurgical fat reduction procedure, CoolSculpting offers them a way to contour their bodies without surgery or anesthesia. If you’re considering CoolSculpting as an alternative to other fat reduction treatments, here’s what you need to...

Napa Solano Plastic Surgery is delighted to offer NeoGraft® hair transplant treatments for our patients whose hair loss is irreversible and new hair growth is impossible. This revolutionary hair transplant procedure is the first FDA-cleared follicular unit harvesting...

When you search for a “plastic surgeon near me,” you should feel confident in the final choice you make. Choosing cosmetic surgery is a highly personal journey, one where you and your surgeon work together to explore all available options, so you look as good as you...

Many women have conflicted relationships with their bodies post-pregnancy. Some new moms look and feel great within months. Others, though, struggle to get back to their former selves. If you’re frustrated because diet and exercise aren’t helping you regain your...

Napa Solano Plastic Surgery offers state-of-the-art laser hair removal to gently, safely, and permanently remove unwanted hair from the face and body. When you come to our Medispa location in downtown Napa, you receive compassionate care from our expert staff who...

When you search for a “plastic surgeon near me” in Napa, you deserve to find a professional who works with you to get the results you want to achieve. As an experienced cosmetic surgeon who’s committed to improving his patients’ lives, Napa Solano Plastic Surgery’s...

Cosmetic surgery is a personal journey, with patients and surgeons making decisions together about procedures designed to improve how a patient sees themselves while feeling more comfortable in their skin. This shared decision-making helps you achieve the best...

Liposuction is a plastic surgery procedure that uses minimally invasive techniques to slim and reshape areas in your body with unwanted fat that doesn’t respond to weight loss and exercise. To help make your liposuction experience as stress-free as possible, we’re...

Napa Solano MediSpa has launched its new website, and we can’t wait for you to check it out! Whether you’re looking for a therapeutic facial or wrinkle-eliminating Juvederm treatment, we’re here to help you reveal your beauty from the inside out. We combine innovative...

Napa Solano Plastic Surgery offers the latest technologies in cosmetic surgery to enhance your appearance, including liposuction, breast enhancements, and face and neck lifts. For people who want to improve or correct parts of their body they might be self-conscious...

Everyone wants the most healthy and beautiful skin possible. Together with your at-home skincare routine, aesthetic procedures like hydrafacials and micropeels help treat sun damage, minimize signs of aging, and keep your skin looking its best. We know that when you...

Are you confused by what you’ve heard about facelifts? Have you decided a facelift is right for you, but you’re not sure which option’s best? Here are some of the most frequently asked questions we hear at Napa Solano Plastic Surgery about the procedure. We hope the...

For people who want the benefits of more permanent solutions like face or neck lifts but without the surgery, injectables are a popular alternative. Treatments like Botox and Juvéderm are highly effective at minimizing or eliminating the appearance of wrinkles and...

Sun exposure, aging, and other factors can take a toll on anyone’s appearance. While a diligent at-home skincare routine can go a long way in restoring your skin’s smooth and glowing complexion, sometimes more advanced treatments are needed. That’s when in-spa...

Skin resurfacing, fillers, and chemical peels are just a few of the ways to keep your skin looking its best. Some of our patients who desire a more youthful opt for facial plastic surgery procedures like face and neck lifts, chin augmentations, and midface lifts....

[George Costanza is wearing a toupee] Elaine: YOU’RE BALD!  George: I WAS bald.   By age 50 about 85% of men experience balding. 21% of men have inherited male pattern baldness and begin seeing hair loss before age 21. The distress of loosing one’s hair has...

You’re so vain, you probably think this song is about you. ~ Carly Simon Is it vanity that is driving increasing numbers of men to seek cosmetic surgery? After all, in the animal world it is the male peacock who sports the vivid tail feathers, the male lion who wears...

Too big, too small, too droopy, too lopsided, too… Many women are unhappy with their breasts and there are no shortage of opinions about what they can and should do to improve them.  In breast augmentation, as in most things related to breasts, the internet...

Erbium laser resurfacing is a highly effective way to dramatically reduce facial wrinkles, but it does have some significant downtime.  As such, some background is helpful to understand who it’s for and why. Facial wrinkles are an inevitable side effect of aging and...

Shortly after Michelle Obama was introduced as our country’s new First Lady in 2009, the images of her attractive and muscular upper arms caused social media to erupt. Women across the country sought to emulate her, and develop arms like hers. Exercise and a proper...

Laser hair removal is a popular hair removal alternative to electrolysis, waxing, and shaving. It is not an overnight solution, since it requires multiple sessions; but unlike waxing and electrolysis, it can be an almost permanent change. Here is information on laser...

Napa Solano Plastic Surgery is pleased to announce a new addition to our team of excellent surgeons, Dr. Brett Snyder. Our patients know that we pride ourselves on providing them with the best surgical hands in the industry and Dr. Snyder is no exception. ...

Every other month Dr. McClure writes a column for the St. Helena Magazine. This article will come out in the May 2020 issue. Instead of focusing on an area of aesthetic surgery, Dr. McClure chose to focus on the COVID 19 outbreak, and how this disease is affecting his...

Breast augmentation, more commonly known as breast implants, is a common plastic surgery procedure that increases the size and improves the shape of your breasts. The first successful breast augmentation procedure was performed in 1962, and over the years has been...

Are you frustrated because certain areas of stubborn body fat are not responding to strict dieting and excruciating workouts? Don’t worry, you are not alone. In fact, this is a very common problem with many men and women trying to get in shape; and it is the main...

Napa Solano Plastic Surgery offers a wide range of cosmetic procedures performed by board certified plastic surgeons. Each procedure’s goal is to refresh and rejuvenate with natural-looking results. Patients will be pleased to find face procedures, body procedures,...

Local Happenings Magazine: Plastic Surgeons for the Greater Good A local plastic surgeon takes his skills overseas Recently, Matt Larson of Local Happenings Magazine interviewed Dr. William McClure on his overseas work and his plastic surgery practice in Napa...

Keeping It Natural - “I Don’t Want to Look Like Joan Rivers” When contemplating elective cosmetic surgery, one is expected to be anxious. I spend considerable time with my patients before surgery to put them at ease. Though I reassure patients that the procedures are...

Vietnam Clinic 50th Anniversary Napa Valley Plastic surgeon Dr. William McClure recently returned from Saigon, Vietnam where he represented Stanford Medical School in a special 50 year wartime anniversary hosted by the Vietnamese government. It was fifty years ago at...

We Look Our Best When We Look Refreshed Dr. McClure wrote an article for St. Helena Living Magazine outlining the positives of a "refresh" without shame. We humans are programmed to respond positively to those who look energetic and refreshed. As plastic surgeons who...