Home About the Doctor Contact the Doctor Map and Location Procedures Breast Body Face Hand/Microsurgery Breast Reconstruction Photo Gallery	Cosmetic Surgery in San Francisco Bay Area Cosmetic surgery in San Francisco encompasses many different procedures. Dr. Kind is a board certified plastic surgeon that specializes in breast reconstruction ( DIEP FLAP ) breast augmentation, liposuction and facelifts. Dr. Kind believes that excellence in surgery and the compassionate care of patients must go hand in hand. Dr. Kind strives to provide his patients with the best possible result. This cosmetic surgery specialist is located at 45 Castro Street, San Francisco, California, in the Medical Office Building. DIEP FLAP Breast Reconstruction Breast reconstruction in San Francisco offered by Dr. Kind. There are many techniques available to reconstruct a breast following mastectomy. All of the techniques described here can be performed at the time of mastectomy. This is referred to as "immediate" breast reconstruction. Immediate breast reconstruction saves the patient at least one subsequent operation, and has been shown to have a significant psychological benefit, as the patient never experiences a mastectomy defect. There are two major types of breast reconstruction: Implant Reconstruction and Autogenous Reconstruction. In implant reconstruction a breast implant is placed in a pocket created on the chest wall. Usually this requires tissue expansion. In this process a tissue expander is filled with saline over several weeks. The patient's body responds by stretching and creating new skin and muscle tissue. Once the desired size of the pocket is created, the tissue expander is removed and an implant is placed. The implants used are silastic implants filled with either saline or silicone gel. Autogenous means "one's own". In autogenous reconstruction the patient's tissue is used to create a breast. When tissue (not just skin) is moved from one part of the body to another it is called a "flap". Learn more about these breast reconstruction techniques from cosmetic surgery specialist in San Francisco Dr. Kind. Liposuction in San Francisco You may be a candidate for liposuction if you have excess subcutaneous fat, which is resistant to diet and exercise. Liposuction may also be desirable if you wish to change the contours of your body. Commonly involved areas are the anterior part of the neck (under the chin), upper arms and armpits, male chest/breasts, trunk, abdomen, waist, hips, thighs, inner knees, calves, and ankles. Most patients are near normal weight and desire permanent contour changes. Contact this surgeon for cosmetic surgery in San Francisco. Facelift Surgery in San Francisco You may be a candidate for a facelift if you have experienced a loss of skin elasticity and muscle tone of the face and neck. A facelift may also be desirable if you have the appearance of jowls and deep creases between the base of the nose and the corners of the mouth, and developed facial and neck wrinkles. A facelift may also be helpful if you believe you lack youthful chin and neck contours and/or feel you have a tired facial appearance. A facelift is intended to give the patient a more rested and youthful contour to the face and neck. Facelifts range in size from "mini" to "standard" depending on location and extent of skin laxity. The operation is done on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia with sedation, or under general anesthesia. Contact this surgeon for cosmetic surgery in San Francisco. For breast augmentation in San Francisco or for all aspects of cosmetic surgery including liposuction, facelifts, rhinoplasty and more contact Dr Kind at 415-565-6884 or email us. View breast augmentation photos from this San Francisco plastic surgeon.