Now, as a patient services representative (PSR) in the Palo Alto Medical Foundation's (PAMF) Department of Cosmetic Surgery at the Palo Alto Clinic, she enjoys being part of an office that helps people address skin conditions and-ultimately-improve their self esteem. In June, she will start her new role in the department as a licensed esthetician.

In the 1960s, the original breast implants were silicone. In 1990, a program aired on Face to Face with Connie Chung regarding the dangers of silicone implants. The FDA determined there was insufficient information as to whether or not the implants were safe, so they were removed from the market. During the next 10 years, numerous studies demonstrated the safety of silicone implants and the FDA approved them last year for use in all patients, for both cosmetic and reconstruction purposes.

Obagi Blue Peel uses a low concentration of the chemical trichloroacetic acid (TCA) to effectively remove the thin surface layers of aged and damaged skin from the face or other parts of the body. These dead skin cells are replaced by healthier ones, allowing the skin's own clarity and tightness to resurface. Patients wishing to eliminate blemishes, acne scars, wrinkles, uneven pigmentation and sun damage may benefit from this treatment.