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PV PLASTIC SURGERY ? 3400 West Lomita Boulevard Suite 305 in Torrance ? 310-539-5888 ? dr-petti.com, facebook.com/drpetti CHRISTINE ANGELA PETTI, MD, FACS, PLASTIC SURGEON VITALS Awards & Accolades: Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery Medical Director of Palos Verdes Plastic Surgery Medical Cent er Palos Verdes Ambulatory Surgery Medical Center Areas of Specialty: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Aesthetic Laser Surgery, Medical Spa Non-Surgical Rejuvenation Services WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE POTENTIAL CLIENTS/PATIENTS TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? “I am a highly qualified, compassionate and skilled boardcertified aesthetic plastic surgeon who listens to the patient, analyzes each patient’s specific anatomy and then creates a unique plan for each patient. My staff and I nurture patients through the pre-operative, operative and post-operative settings.” WHAT’S ONE TREND THAT IS DEFINING YOUR SPECIALTY TODAY? “A blend of non-surgical and surgical services that help a person maintain a youthful yet natural and balanced appearance, with the quickest recovery, in a competent, safe and compassionate medical setting.” TELL US ABOUT THE STAFF AT YOUR PRACTICE. “My staff are trained and licensed medical and surgical personnel who have had decades of experience in aesthetic plastic surgery, including registered nurses, licensed surgical technicians, licensed medical aestheticians, medical assistants and plastic surgery patient coordinators. They are all trained to listen to the patient’s needs and advise them in a competent and caring way.” WHAT’S MOST REWARDING ABOUT YOUR WORK? “My most rewarding professional moments are listening to my patients’ dreams, making an analytical assessment about their desires and matching this to their anatomy and my surgical skills, then having an outcome that makes them confident, brings many smiles, sometimes even happy tears, and changes their lives.” HOW DO YOU GIVE BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY? “I have given back to my community through educational seminars, guest speaking events, donations to many and varied local fundraising events, and volunteering my surgical services to teach young women who are interested in medicine and surgery—giving them employment opportunities in my office and surgical setting.” 46? Southbay Health 2013 | oursouthbay.com