Welcome to the Weiss Cosmetic and Laser Procedures Blog! Our goal here is to share awesome stuff with our family of patients! We want to share compelling, well-written and informative pieces that get you thinking, talking and laughing. You can expect entries on the latest advances in cosmetic surgery and special offers as well as skin care wisdom from our licensed esthetician Jackie Smith and health/tech nerdery with Jamie Brown. We also hope that you’ll join in on the conversation! Join us on Facebook or Twitter as we discuss postings, answer questions and more. We hope you’re as excited as we are!
The Dress Dr. Weiss Contest has a Winner!
Well, it’s official now – Dr. Weiss looks best in pink! And blue! You may recall we decided to hold a little contest for our family of patients to see which version of Dr. Weiss you preferred: Pink Scrubs, Blue Scrubs, White Coat, or Suit and Tie. As we kind of expected here, Pink took the lead, but what we DIDN’T expect was that Blue would run with Pink neck and neck! With Pink and Blue being so close in voting, we decided to merge the participants who voted in… More »
Dress Dr. Weiss and Win an Amazon Kindle Fire!
We’ve been having a bit of internal discourse as to what the best look is for Dr. Weiss. I mean, of course, we think he’s dashing no matter WHAT he’s wearing, but what’s the most popular combination? Is it the classic pink scrub he’s made popular? Or do patients prefer the standard white coat and dress shirt? So we decided to crowdsource the question – and we’re even giving out a prize! Use the form below to select your favorite look and if you’re the lucky random winner in the… More »
We have a winner for the Name That Tune Contest!
A few months ago we held a “Name That Tune” contest. Dr. Weiss posted a video on YouTube and Facebook of a song that had gotten stuck in his head – and we wanted to know the name! One of our patients named Michelle came up with the answer – “The Skater’s Waltz!” As a surprise for being the first one to correctly identifying the song, Michelle received the newly-updated Amazon Kindle as a prize! A big thank-you to all those who entered!… More »
A Special Thank You Message from Dr. Weiss to his Patients
It’s been 25 wonderful years here in Newport Beach, and Dr. Weiss just wanted to tell you all thank you!… More »
National Read a Comic Book in Public Day!
Never let it be said that our office doesn’t know how to have a little fun! Being that Dr. Weiss is quite the comic book fan, we decided yesterday (8/29/12) to participate in National Read a Comic in Public Day! We thought you might like to see the results!… More »
Latest and Greatest in Cosmetic Surgery – Lovely lips through lip implants
Dr. Weiss chats with LeAnn and Renée about enhancing your lips with subtle lip implants!… More »
Latest and Greatest in Cosmetic Surgery – Youthful skin renewal with lasers!
Dr. Weiss speaks with Chris with MedEdge about regaining youthful-looking skin with the MixTo fractional laser!… More »
Latest and Greatest in Cosmetic Surgery – Scar Management
Here’s another entry from our Latest and Greatest in Cosmetic Surgery Video Blogs! Dr. Weiss speaks to Kelly from BioCorneum.com about a new product for scar management. What do you guys think?… More »
Dr. Weiss Explains – Fast recovery from eyelid procedures
In this excerpt from the Wellness Hour TV interview, Dr. Weiss briefly explains how recovery from eyelid surgery is relatively quick and easy!… More »
Dr. Weiss on the latest in Laser Vision Correction
Listen to Dr. Weiss talk about the Ziemer Femtosecond Laser, one of the latest advances in laser vision correction!… More »
Happy Birthday Dr. Weiss (and Botox Cosmetic!)
Here’s an interesting factoid: Dr. Weiss’ birthday (April 15) falls on the 10th anniversary of Botox Cosmetic, a product Dr. Weiss has been intimately involved with since the beginning. And here’s another: Did you know that 10 years ago, Dr. Weiss was being interviewed on the radio the very same day that Botox Cosmetic received its FDA approval? We thought that was pretty awesome! While we’re not exactly sure what Botox did over its special weekend – probably just “relax” (did you get it? Or do you “needle” little time?),… More »
Dr. Weiss plays “Easter Parade” for his poodle Bisou
Dr. Weiss plays “Easter Parade” for his poodle Bisou. Wishing everyone a very happy holiday!… More »
Name the Tune and Win!
Anyone out there know the name of the song Dr. Weiss is playing on the video above? We’d sure like to know – so much so that we’re giving out small prizes to those of you who can Name This Tune! Just give us a call or drop by the office, tell us the name of the song, and (if you’re correct) come in and claim your prize – or help us cure blindness by turning your prize into a donation to One World Sight Project! But you’d better hurry!… More »
Dr. Weiss to perform at annual “Doctors in the Desert” concert to benefit deserving students
If you’ve been a patient of Dr. Weiss’, you already know he’s an accomplished musician. So we’re extremely honored to be invited to perform at the “Doctors in the Desert” concert put on by the Steinway Society of Riverside County “Doctors in the Desert” is a fundraiser for piano lesson scholarships for deserving students. The concert will take place on March 25 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Scott McNealy (of Sun Microsystems fame!), and will feature (in addition to Dr. Weiss and others) guest artist Dr. Jungwon Jin… More »
Who needs sunscreen? YOU do!
Who should use sunscreen? Everyone should use sunscreen! Although people with darker skin tones have some built-in protection, it isn’t enough. Everyone needs to be protected from the harmful rays of the sun, everyday. How does sunscreen work? Most sun protection products work by absorbing, reflecting or scattering sunlight. They contain chemicals and minerals that interact with the skin to protect it from UV rays. Broad-spectrum sunscreens protect against both UVA and UVB rays. What is the difference between the rays? Sunlight has of two types of harmful rays– ultraviolet… More »
Black Muddy River
Dr. Weiss plays a version of “Black Muddy River” by the Grateful Dead for a friend and patient after surgery.… More »
Ask Dr. Weiss: What was it like operating on President Mandela?
Listen to Dr. Weiss explain his feelings about the experience as well as what he learned from the former South African president.… More »
Ask Dr. Weiss: Local vs. General Anesthesia
Listen to Dr. Weiss explain why he absolutely prefers local anesthesia when performing blepharoplasty.… More »
Dr. Weiss on Botox
Have you heard Dr. Weiss talk about Botox Cosmetic? You really should! After all, Dr. Weiss has been using Botox since the late 80′s, before it was all the rage in getting rid of wrinkles.… More »
Eight Eyes
Andy Warhol, “Eight Eyes”, c. 1953, ink and graphite on paper. 21.6 x 12.7 cm Copyright The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Inc.… More »
Eyes of the World
Priscilla Hopper was inspired by the One World Sight Project to create a lovely art piece about the eyes. Priscilla is the daughter of one of our favorite musicians, the amazingly talented Jimmy Hopper, who has helped us cure blindness with his singing many times! We’re so proud to feature Priscilla’s drawing here! 2010, Crayon on Paper.… More »
Van Gogh Self Portrait – detail of the eye
Van Gogh painted this self-portrait in the winter of 1887–1888, when he had been living in Paris for nearly two years. Since his arrival in the city he had devoted much study to the dotted Pointillist technique, thereby learning how he might apply it in his own fashion. His use of brushstrokes running in a variety of directions created a self-portrait with a halo-like circle round his head. This variation and the dynamics it created were Van Gogh’s own contribution to the new style of painting. (Van Gogh Museum notice)… More »
“My Old Kentucky Home”
Dr. Weiss plays “My Old Kentucky Home” for a patient that just had surgery!… More »
Winter Skin Care Tips!
Winter is coming to a close, but it’s never too late for some great winter skin tips, right? Even if you’re already pulling out the flip flops and the tankini, humor Mother Nature and give these tips a read (or just bookmark them for when Old Man Winter drops by again next year)! 1. Cleanse twice daily (more is not better). 2. Exfoliate 1-2 times weekly with a gentle exfoliator. Up to 3 times a week during the warmer months depending on skin type. 3. The vitamins we take orally… More »
The Human Touch
A fascinating talk about the importance of the human touch and interaction in a world where medicine is increasingly focused on technology and data points. Definitely worth a watch if you’re a physician or if you’ve ever seen one (yes, that’s everyone)! Hopefully you’ll understand why to this day, Dr. Weiss demands seeing every single consultation himself. Thanks to Deborah Leyva at the Healthcare and Technology blog for the link.… More »
When Grandpa asks to play Call of Duty, let him!
The old cliché is that “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.”. Turns out, a little Call of Duty might not be too bad either! Okay, maybe an online frag fest with your grandfather might still be a bit of a stretch, but recent research has shown that a little virtual world exercise gaming helped prevent mental decline in seniors compared to traditional stationary biking. The study compared elderly adults who rode normal stationary bikes to those that rode bikes equipped with a screen that simulated different environments as… More »
On 7 year olds, big ears and plastic surgery
Let’s face it – your early school years can be some of the scariest moments of your life! Before school, you live in the beautiful protected tower of your family’s care. And unless your mother is Mother Gothel, it’s a pretty sweet deal (by the way, if you’ve got magic hair that glows when you sing and an extremely overprotective mother, school might not seem so bad). Free food, clothes, cool stuff, etc. Oh yeah, and they LOVE you. Sure, they get mad when you leave your clothes lying around… More »
