Dr. Chasan Advances Thong Lift Technique With Award-Winning Research and Proven Results

Dr. Paul Chasan, founder and board-certified plastic surgeon at Ranch & Coast Plastic Surgery in Del Mar, has spent over 30 years refining body contouring techniques for patients across San Diego County. His latest contribution tackles a problem many surgeons overlook: saggin...

Understanding AlloClae After Weight Loss

Losing weight fast usually creates one problem for anyone considering a fat transfer: there's not enough of their own fat left to harvest. That's exactly what a growing number of patients are running into after significant weight loss on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy...

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How to Choose a Rhinoplasty Surgeon in San Diego: Why Board Certification Matters

Board certification is the single most important factor to check before booking a rhinoplasty in San Diego, since it confirms that a surgeon has completed accredited training in plastic or facial plastic surgery. Rhinoplasty is widely considered one of the most technically demand...

Skincare & Nose Health Before & After Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty demands precision at every stage, and that extends beyond the operating room. The condition of your skin going into surgery and how you care for it during recovery can meaningfully affect how well you heal and how cleanly the final result settles. Dr. Paul E. Chasan...

The "Zoom Effect": How Video Calls Changed Rhinoplasty Decisions

Video calls changed how people see themselves. Hours spent staring at a close-range camera created an unflattering, distorted view of the face, and for many, the nose bore the brunt of it. That sustained self-scrutiny drove a measurable surge in rhinoplasty consultations that has...

Why Combining a Brow Lift and Blepharoplasty Is the Secret to Fully Opening the Eyes

The upper face shows age first, and often, a drooping brow and heavy eyelids work together to make that aging look more pronounced. Treating one without the other frequently falls short. Combining a brow lift and blepharoplasty is the most effective way to fully open the eyes and...

The San Diego Social Calendar & Your Recovery: Timing Your Facelift to Be Ready for the Next Del Mar Season

At Ranch & Coast Plastic Surgery & Med Spa, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Paul Chasan brings over 30 years of experience and a reputation as a “surgeon's surgeon,” known for delivering refined, natural-looking facelift results. In a place like Del ...

Why Accreditation Matters in Plastic Surgery: Understanding Quad A Standards

When choosing a plastic surgeon, the facility matters just as much as the surgeon. Quad A accreditation, formally granted by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, signals that a surgical center meets nationally recognized standards for patie...

When Is the Right Age for Teenagers to Consider Rhinoplasty?

At Ranch & Coast Plastic Surgery in Del Mar, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Paul Chasan has spent more than three decades performing advanced rhinoplasty procedures with a meticulous, artistic approach. Nationally recognized for both primary and revision rhinoplasty, Dr...

From BBL to SoBeBL: How the South Beach Butt Lift Is Changing Butt Augmentation

Butt augmentation is evolving. The Brazilian butt lift (BBL) revolutionized body contouring, but growing safety concerns and a patient-driven shift toward more natural results have paved the way for the South Beach Butt Lift (SoBeBL). With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Paul Ch...

The Keys To A Natural-Looking Facelift

At Ranch & Coast Plastic Surgery in Del Mar, a facelift is treated as structural facial restoration, not surface tightening. Board-certified plastic surgeon and founder Dr. Paul E. Chasan, often called a surgeon's surgeon, brings more than 30 years of experience in adva...

The 'Facelift Light': When a Petit Lift in Your 40s is a Better Investment Than Waiting for a Full Facelift

If you're in your 40s, facial aging often begins to show in subtle but meaningful ways. Early jowling, softening along the jawline, or mild neck laxity can change how rested you look, even when your skin still appears youthful. At Ranch & Coast Plastic Surgery in Del Ma...