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SOUTH BAY PLASTIC SURGEONS ? 3440 Lomita Boulevard, Suite 100 in Torrance ? 310-784-0644 ? plasticsurgerysource.com RECOMMENDED ARE YOU WASTING YOUR MONEY ON DEPARTMENT STORE FACIAL CREAMS? Most of these department store creams have lowstrength ingredients that lead to minimal improvement in your skin. For around the same price, you can purchase prescription strength products from a physician’s office such as South Bay Plastic Surgeons that will give you dramatic and long-lasting results! Our favorite skin care brand is the Obagi skin care line, due to its flexibility and effectiveness. Come in today to discuss a custom skin care package for you and stop wasting your money on expensive over-the-counter creams! CHARLES W. SPENLER, MD, FACS MICHAEL K. NEWMAN, MD LISA L. JEWELL, MD, FACS VITALS Education: Dr. Spenler: University of Iowa School of Medicine Dr. Newman: University of North Carolina School of Medicine Dr. Jewell:  University of Wisconsin Medical School Awards & Accolades: Dr. Spenler and Dr. Jewell were recently inducted as Fellows in the American College of Surgeons. We are all members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Spenler is a member of the Aesthetic Society, and Dr. Jewell is a member of the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery. Services Offered: Breast surgery, abdominoplasty, liposuction, body contouring after massive weight loss, facial rejuvenation, rhinoplasty, medical spa services WHAT ARE YOUR AREAS OF SPECIALTY? “Our areas of special interest as a practice are cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the breast and reconstruction after massive weight loss. However, due to our diverse group and extensive training, the surgeons at South Bay Plastic Surgeons are excellent at procedures on all parts of the face and body.” TELL US ABOUT THE STAFF AT YOUR PRACTICE. “The staff at South Bay Plastic Surgeons strives to make surgery as pleasant an experience as possible, from the initial consultation to the final followup appointment. Patients frequently tell us that our staff includes some of the friendliest, most knowledgeable, professional people they know. Not only does our staff provide exceptional care, they provide excellent service as well. They make time for you so all your questions can be answered and your needs can be met every time you come in for a visit.” HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU BEEN IN PRACTICE? PRACTICE SPECIALTY South Bay Plastic Surgeons includes a group of three board-certified plastic surgeons and a medical spa staffed with certified nurses and aestheticians. As a diverse group of specialists, we are able to offer our patients a wide spectrum of plastic surgery and aesthetic procedures. We also offer our patients the opportunity to simulate certain cosmetic results using our Vectra 3D imaging system. This allows us to come up with a customized treatment plan in order to help you achieve your goals. Some of the common treatments we offer include facial rejuvenation, nose reshaping, breast surgery, tummy tucks, liposuction, fillers, facials, Botox and lasers. “The doctors at South Bay Plastic Surgeons offer a cumulative experience of more than 35 years of plastic surgery in the South Bay. Dr. Spenler has been a plastic surgeon in the area for more than 20 years, and he started the group in 1987. Dr. Newman and Dr. Jewell joined South Bay Plastic Surgeons in 2007.” SHARED TIP OUR ADVICE IS BEST SUMMARIZED BY A SIMPLE PROVERB: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” All of us age with time and sun exposure, but waiting until later in life can make it challenging to turn back the clock. The best option is to start early. Our staff can tell you about our little tricks that will stop the aging clock now in order to keep you looking great and likely prevent you from having to consider more complex and expensive treatments later. A small investment now pays off in the long run by keeping you looking good and ultimately saves you money! 44? Southbay Health 2013 | oursouthbay.com