• Dr Tom - How much does it usually average for your liposuction treatments and how long have you been offering smartlipo?

• I am 53, live here in Santa Rosa area and have noticed a drooping of my face from my nose down. Also a double chin. I plan to have this fixed in the near future. I don't have a problem with wrinkles. I don't want to look 35, I just want to get rid of the droop. Is a one half face lift possible? Is this what Thermage and SmartLipo is?  What price area is it? How long would bruising last?

• Dear Dr Tom - My daughter is 21 and considering Breast Augmentation we were wondering how much this procedure would cost and which office do you do this in?  Also do you offer financing?

• What are the risks and costs of SmartLipo?  My friends often tell me that it is the very latest technology and they look pretty good so I am investigating. 

• Are ear lobes repairable when ripped by wearing heavy earrings? It is not ripped all the way through. If it can be repaired can it be re-pierced? Approximate cost & insurance coverage possible?

• I had a child 4 1/2 yrs ago and my breasts are no longer as full as they used to be.  I wear a 34D bra size and I am wondering if a breast lift would be beneficial to me or not.  Approx. costs?

• I am a weightlifter who over the years has developed some unsightly stretch marks on my arms.  I would love to get rid of these, so if you could let me know of some treatment options and prices that would be great.  I’m assuming you SmartLipo process may be the least painful too.  Am I right?

• Hi Dr. Tom – I heard you on KZST radio.   Is there a procedure to remove blemish scars and a rough facial complexion?  Would this be part of your microdermabrasion procedure?  Is the Fraxel treatment more effective? I’m 52 years old and have always thought about having something done.  What is the recovery time and how dangerous is the procedure?

• Dr Walter Tom – Do you do corrective laser procedures for spider veins?  Is there a complimentary consult for this procedure available here in Santa Rosa? 

• I have many acne scars and I am thinking of having a laser skin resurfacing procedure done.  My question is that I am 53 years old and my head is shaved and I was wondering if the color of the skin where the peel was done would match the color on my head?

• Do you charge for consultations? I am very interested in smartlipo laser liposuction. 

• I just wondered if you do fraxel?   Could you give me some kind of ballpark figure of how much it might cost.  I’m doing some research and would love to get some more info on this.

• How much does it cost to have fraxel laser on the face?  I would also like to know if you take appointments for consultations.

• I was seriously considering getting smartlipo done to my stomach and thighs.  Could you possibly give me some idea of the cost of this procedure?

• I've tried a variety of exercises to improve the appearance for my calves but can't seem to improve the appearance.  I am very self-conscience, I don't wear dresses often and feel this may be another alternative. What is the costs are involved, is there financing available and what is the recovery period?

• I have been losing weight slowly for several years and have lost over 135 pounds so far.  I have about 20 more pounds to go and was wondering about how much it cost to get rid of the lose skin around my stomach.  I don't have much loose skin yet but I was just wondering about a general price range.

• Hi, I am 6' 1" and weight about 255.  I am in the middle of a diet plan to bring my weight to around 180. I had four kids and would like to have a tummy tuck. My question is when is the best time to do this?  Do I wait until I reach my weight goal?

• If I have stretch marks above my waist, will liposuction get rid of it?  Where in the Sonoma area can I get this done?

• Dr. Tom – Thanks for this service on KZST.  I have recently gone thru two surgeries related to reflux disease and also was diagnosed with sleep apnea. I have a double chin that I cannot get rid of despite losing 25 lbs. since mid-Nov. Is there any procedure that would help with the double chin and possibly help with the sleep apnea? Please include cost estimates and whether insurance will cover.

• Dr Tom – Are you willing to work with my family physician and surgeon to help me plan for SmartLipo treatment?   Due to back aches and rashes I would like to move forward but want to keep my regular Dr. in the loop.  

• I want to get smart-liposuction done.  I am only 137lbs and I have some areas of fat that need to be gone. About how much would it cost to get it done?

• I'm thinking about having body-sculpting done, nothing too major. What is the recovering period? How long would I have to be off work and can this be done with a local?

• I would like a complimentary consultation regarding a tummy tuck after my hysterectomy.  Can this done here in Santa Rosa?

• SmartLipo - Is this something that is relatively new here in the United States and in Santa Rosa?  Is it even worth considering?

• I'm 21 years old and have one child. At the time of my pregnancy I took care of my body to avoid stretch marks and excessive weight gain. I did very well except for around my belly button. Only around the belly button do I see any stretch marks at all. Can this be corrected with liposuction? I wear a bikini every summer but I still am so self conscious about it

• Do you do any cosmetic work on the lips? I would like my lip line more defined as well as enhancement?

• What is the overall cost of breast augmentation? And how long after surgery can one go back to normal routine activities

• Hello Dr Tom - How much does liposuction cost? Is there a payment plan or does a patient have to pay in full at the time of service?

• I am considering breast enlargement surgery, but I would like more information on your procedure – i.e. under or above the muscle, incision area, saline or silicone solution and healing time

• How much would it be for breast implants, are there different types of implants as well as financing?

• Does your office do a free first time consultation? I am wanting to have a tummy tuck done and want to check a few surgeons and prices out before I decide on where to go.  Also have you ever had any luck getting insurance to cover part or all of this type of procedure?

• I am a 33 year-old woman who has had 2 c-sections in 8 years and has lost 40 pounds and planning on losing 30-40 more. I have a lot of excess skin in my tummy area and would like some information on your smartlipo process I see you are doin

• Can sagging neck skin under the chin be tightened up? What is the cost? Risks?

• I have a two children and I'm not happy with my lower stomach.  It has affected me mentally and emotionally.  Please HELP!! What would the cost be, how long would I be in bed for and what are the procedures?  SmartLipo or a Tummy Tuck? Is this done at your Santa Rosa clinic? Thank you for your time

• Fraxel Laser - how long does it take to recover from this? I am hearing varying reports and interested in learning more.

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