Dr. Hisham Seify is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS). Dr. Seify has published a wide range of scientific articles, a medical book, and medical textbooks chapters on the subject of plastic surgery. He is the Winner of the 2007 prestigious Sherrell Aston Award from the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS). He is the winner of the 2013-2019 Orange County Physicians of Excellence award as well as being the winner of the 2012- 2019 US News Top Doctors In America award by Castle Connolly and US News.

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HB: Do you notice a trend in specific treatments as we approach the colder months?

Facial procedures are common before the holidays: botox, fillers, Ulthera, Radiofrequency.

HB: What are the patients’ concerns when it comes to the body entering Fall/Winter?

They worry about weight gain, especially around the holidays. This is where our anti-aging division in the practice can help them. Sometimes the cold months are the perfect time to perform body procedures. There is time to recover and they will be ready for spring and summer.

HB: What are the most requested body treatments in colder months?

Probably Vaser liposuction and mommy makeover. Non-invasive procedures include Uthera and radio-frequency.

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HB: How do they work?

The non-invasive procedures work by tightening skin and melting fat.