Orange County Plastic Surgery

Orange County Plastic Surgery Juris Bunkis, MD, FACS is a Harvard trained, board certified plastic surgeon for over 35 years If your goal is to look younger or better, Dr. Bunkis can help.

Bringing together the very special talents and surgical expertise of its professional staff, Dr. Bunkis offers an array of exclusive anti-aging treatments to help you recapture that youthful glow. Best of all, the center’s computer imaging system will allow you to get a sneak preview of the expected outcome from your desired surgical procedure. Dr. Bunkis specializes in the newest techniques for f

ace and forehead lifts, including the mid face and short scar face lifts, blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), minimally invasive brow lifts, microfat grafting, rhinoplasty, liposuction, abdominoplasty, breast reduction / uplift through the short scar techniques, augmentation mammoplasty (breast enlargement), and the current rage, labial reduction (labiaplasty) and buttocks enhancements. There is also a state-of-the-art laser suite featuring a variety of lasers especially adapted to treat fine lines and wrinkles, spider veins, rosacea and other pigmented lesions of the face and body. In addition, we offer a full line of skin care products and custom-designed skin care programs.

They say a nose can’t change you that much…👀Until they see the after.This is an immediate post-op result, where early re...
07/27/2026

They say a nose can’t change you that much…👀

Until they see the after.

This is an immediate post-op result, where early refinement is already visible despite normal swelling!

Over the next several months, the nose will continue to soften and settle into its final shape✨

Breast Implants: How Today's Options Compare with Those of 40 Years AgoBy Dr. Deborah Ekstrom Orange County Plastic Surg...
07/27/2026

Breast Implants: How Today's Options Compare with Those of 40 Years Ago
By Dr. Deborah Ekstrom
Orange County Plastic Surgery, Corona del Mar/Newport Beach

When I began performing breast augmentation in the mid-1980s, breast implants were very different from the ones we use today. They certainly helped many women achieve beautiful results, but the technology has advanced tremendously over the past forty years.

Early silicone implants contained a softer, more liquid silicone gel and were manufactured with thinner shells – ruptures were not uncommon. Saline implants also became popular during that era, particularly during the years when silicone implants were undergoing additional FDA evaluation. Implant choices were relatively limited, with fewer sizes and projections available to match each woman's anatomy and aesthetic goals.

Today's implants represent decades of careful research, engineering, and clinical experience. Modern silicone gel implants contain a highly cohesive gel that better maintains its shape while still feeling remarkably natural. Improvements in shell design have enhanced durability, and manufacturers now offer a wide variety of implant sizes, widths, and projections, allowing surgeons to individualize treatment rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach.

Equally important, we have learned much more about surgical planning. Selecting the appropriate implant is only one part of achieving a beautiful result. Careful measurements, consideration of tissue characteristics, and thoughtful discussion of each patient's goals allow us to create results that complement the individual's body.

Patients often ask whether breast implants continue to improve. The answer is yes. Manufacturers continue refining shell technology, gel cohesiveness, and long-term durability. Research is also focused on improving implant longevity and developing even more sophisticated methods for monitoring implants over time.

While no medical device lasts forever, today's breast implants are the safest, most studied, and most customizable in history. For women considering breast augmentation, this is an exciting time. Advances in technology, combined with experienced surgical judgment, allow us to offer results that are more natural-looking, longer-lasting, and better tailored to each patient than ever before.

After nearly four decades of caring for women seeking breast enhancement, it has been gratifying to witness these remarkable advances—and I believe the future holds even more promise.

https://orangecountyplasticsurgery.com/from-sand-to-science-how-silicon-changed-the-worldand-plastic-surgery/

07/24/2026

Your face isn’t the only area that reveals your age — your hands often do first!

Dr. Ekstrom restored youthful volume with 40cc of patient’s own fat, creation smoother and fuller-looking hands✨

One of the most satisfying aspects of plastic surgery is helping patients move confidently into the next chapter of thei...
07/21/2026

One of the most satisfying aspects of plastic surgery is helping patients move confidently into the next chapter of their lives!

Earlobe repair may be a relatively small procedure, but for many patients, it represents a very meaningful fresh start✨

Have questions about your earlobes? Schedule online to set up an appointment with Dr. Ekstrom to explore your options💌 (949) 888-9700

Earloe Repairs ---Life-Changing DetailsBy Dr. Deborah Ekstrom Orange County Plastic Surgery, Corona del Mar/Newport Beac...
07/20/2026

Earloe Repairs ---Life-Changing Details
By Dr. Deborah Ekstrom
Orange County Plastic Surgery, Corona del Mar/Newport Beach

Although facelifts and body contouring procedures often receive the spotlight, some of the most rewarding procedures we perform are much smaller. Earlobe repair is one of those operations that may take less than an hour in the office but can have a tremendous impact on a person's confidence.

The most common problem we see is not a complete tear, but rather a gradual enlargement of the earring hole over many years. Everyday life places repeated stress on the earlobe. Sweaters pulled over the head can catch earrings, children often tug on earrings without realizing the damage they are causing, and even holding a phone tightly against the ear can repeatedly pull on an earring. Over time, these seemingly insignificant events stretch the piercing until it becomes elongated or partially torn.
Repairing these elongated or partially torn earlobes requires more than simply placing a stitch. The skin lining the stretched opening must first be carefully removed to create fresh healing surfaces. Only then can the edges be precisely reapproximated to restore the natural contour of the earlobe. While some surgeons choose to leave a small stud in place during repair, I generally recommend allowing the earlobe to heal completely before re-piercing, usually about three months later. This provides a stronger repair and reduces the chance of the earlobe stretching again.

A completely different level of complexity is involved when repairing gauge holes. Large gauges leave behind a very thin rim of stretched tissue surrounding the opening. In these cases, we cannot simply close the defect because there often isn't enough healthy tissue remaining. Instead, the stretched rim must be carefully divided, excess skin removed, and the remaining tissue reshaped into a normal-appearing earlobe. Each repair must be customized to the patient's anatomy.

Many patients seek gauge hole repair because their lives are changing. We've treated young men and women preparing to enter military service, where gauges are not permitted. Others are beginning careers in business or healthcare and simply feel that large gauges no longer reflect who they are today.
One of the most satisfying aspects of plastic surgery is helping patients move confidently into the next chapter of their lives. Earlobe repair may be a relatively small procedure, but for many patients, it represents a very meaningful fresh start.

https://orangecountyplasticsurgery.com/earloe-repairs-life-changing-details/

Beyond Fillers: Modern Lip EnhancementBy Dr. Deborah Ekstrom Orange County Plastic Surgery, Corona del Mar/Newport Beach...
07/13/2026

Beyond Fillers: Modern Lip Enhancement
By Dr. Deborah Ekstrom
Orange County Plastic Surgery, Corona del Mar/Newport Beach

Full, well-defined lips are often associated with youth and beauty. As we age, however, our lips gradually lose volume, become flatter, and develop fine wrinkles around the mouth. Fortunately, today's cosmetic procedures offer several excellent options for restoring youthful, natural-looking lips.
The most common treatment is injection of hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers. These office-based procedures typically take less than ten minutes with minimal downtime. Fillers allow precise shaping of the lips and produce immediate results. The downside is that HA fillers are temporary and generally require repeat treatments every four to six months to maintain the desired appearance.
For patients seeking a more permanent solution, my favorite procedure is microfat grafting. Using a small amount of fat harvested from another area of the body, the fat is carefully processed into tiny parcels and delicately injected into the lips. Because the tissue comes from your own body, the lips look and feel remarkably natural. Once the transferred fat establishes its own blood supply, the surviving fat cells become a permanent part of your lips. While some of the transferred fat is naturally absorbed during healing, the remaining fat often provides long-lasting improvement. Microfat grafting can be performed comfortably in our office under local anesthesia when done by itself, or combined with other facial or body procedures in the operating room.
Some patients have another concern in addition to loss of volume. Over time, the distance between the base of the nose and the upper lip lengthens, causing the upper lip to appear thinner and making less of the pink lip visible when smiling. These patients may be excellent candidates for a lip lift. Through a carefully hidden incision beneath the nose, a small amount of skin is removed, shortening the upper lip and increasing the visible pink portion of the lip. The result is a more youthful, attractive smile without adding excessive fullness. An isolated lip lift is typically performed in the office under local anesthesia with a relatively quick recovery; or it can be performed in the operating room in conjunction with, for example, a facelift.
Every patient is unique. Some achieve beautiful results with fillers, others are better served with microfat grafting, while still others benefit most from a lip lift—or even a combination of procedures. During your consultation, we carefully evaluate your facial proportions, your goals, and your anatomy to recommend the treatment that will provide the most natural, balanced, and lasting result.
Beautiful lips should complement your face—not overpower it. The best lip enhancement is one that leaves friends saying, "You look wonderful," without quite knowing why.
https://orangecountyplasticsurgery.com/beyond-fillers-modern-lip-enhancement/

07/06/2026

AlloClae® is an exciting new FDA regulated structural adipose filler that allows us to add volume and improve contour without harvesting fat from your own body 💉

That means no liposuction, no operating room, and minimal downtime!

Schedule a consultation with Dr. Ekstrom to learn whether AlloClae® may be right for you 🙌🏻

AlloClae® - The New Frontier in Non-Surgical Fat EnhancementBy Dr. Deborah Ekstrom Orange County Plastic Surgery, Corona...
07/06/2026

AlloClae® - The New Frontier in Non-Surgical Fat Enhancement
By Dr. Deborah Ekstrom
Orange County Plastic Surgery, Corona del Mar/Newport Beach

One of the most exciting advances in body contouring is the introduction of AlloClae®, an FDA-regulated structural adipose filler designed to restore volume and improve contour without the need for liposuction or surgery.
I have been very favorably impressed by the results I have been achieving with AlloClae® injections in appropriately selected patients. For many individuals, particularly those who are naturally thin and fit, traditional fat grafting presents a challenge because there simply is not enough excess fat available for harvesting. AlloClae® solves that problem.
AlloClae® consists of purified, sterilized human donor fat cells along with an extracellular matrix rich in proteins and collagen. This natural framework acts as a scaffold that supports tissue integration and stimulates collagen production and regeneration as it becomes incorporated into the body.
One of the greatest advantages is convenience. Treatments are performed in the office without the need for an operating room, anesthesia, or recovery associated with liposuction and fat transfer procedures. Patients can typically return to normal activities much more quickly than after traditional surgery.
The applications are numerous. AlloClae® can be used to smooth hip dips, improve contour irregularities following liposuction, add volume to the breasts, and even help correct implant rippling or asymmetry. It can also provide modest enhancement to the buttocks as a non-surgical alternative to a Brazilian Butt Lift.
As with any cosmetic procedure, patient selection is important. AlloClae® is particularly cost-effective for treating smaller contour deficiencies and areas requiring moderate volume enhancement. Larger areas, such as substantial buttock augmentation, may require multiple syringes and can become relatively expensive compared with traditional surgical options.
The beauty of modern aesthetic medicine is that we now have more choices than ever before. Some patients are best served with surgery, while others can achieve their goals with minimally invasive treatments performed right in the office.
If you have concerns about volume loss, contour irregularities, implant rippling, or simply wish to explore non-surgical enhancement options, I invite you to schedule a consultation. Together, we can determine whether AlloClae® injections may be the right solution for you.
https://orangecountyplasticsurgery.com/alloclae-the-new-frontier-in-non-surgical-fat-enhancement/

06/29/2026

When Should Breast Implants Be Replaced? Understanding the 15–20 Year Rule
By Dr. Deborah Ekstrom
Orange County Plastic Surgery, Corona del Mar/Newport Beach

When Dr. Bunkis and I began our careers in plastic surgery, breast implants were generally considered lifetime devices. Little thought was given to replacing implants unless problems such as capsular contracture, pain, or obvious deformity developed.
By the late 1980s, however, reports began to appear demonstrating that implants left in place for long periods would eventually rupture. While many women experienced no symptoms, the reality became clear: breast implants, like all medical devices, have a finite lifespan.
During the early 1990s, concerns regarding implant safety led the FDA to place a moratorium on the general use of silicone gel-filled breast implants. Silicone implants could still be inserted as part of large, carefully monitored FDA clinical studies. Our practice participated in these studies, and we diligently collected and submitted follow-up data on hundreds of patients.
As a result, many women during that period received saline implants, while valuable information on silicone implant safety and longevity continued to accumulate. By 2006, the FDA had gathered sufficient evidence to conclude that silicone implants did not pose a greater health risk than saline implants, and their use was once again approved for all qualified plastic surgeons.
What also became apparent from those years of research was that breast implants are not lifetime devices. Patients require periodic monitoring, and most experts now recommend considering implant exchange after approximately 15 to 20 years, ideally before rupture occurs.
Fortunately, today's implants are dramatically improved compared to those manufactured in the 1970s and 1980s. Modern implant shells are stronger, silicone gels are more cohesive, and manufacturing standards are far more rigorous. The so-called "gummy bear" implants, for example, are designed to maintain their shape even if the shell is compromised.
Still, physics eventually wins. Every implant flexes millions of times over the years as we move, exercise, sleep, and go about daily life. Repeated bending at natural fold points gradually weakens the shell. In addition, calcium deposits may form within the scar capsule surrounding the implant, creating rough surfaces that contribute to wear over time. Given enough years, every implant will ultimately fail.
The good news is that breast implants remain among the safest and most satisfying procedures in all of plastic surgery. Millions of women enjoy excellent long-term results and improved self-confidence. Regular examinations, appropriate imaging when recommended, and adherence to FDA and manufacturer guidelines allow us to identify problems early and maintain beautiful, safe outcomes for our patients.
If you received breast implants many years ago and are wondering whether it may be time for an evaluation, we would be happy to help determine the best course of action for your individual situation.

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