Dr. Rocco C. Piazza, a plastic surgeon in Austin specializing in breast augmentation and facial treatments, is now a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Bariatric surgeon Dr. David Scott Thoman provides scarless weight loss surgery for Fresno residents at his Santa Barbara practice.

Advanced Surgical Associates of Santa Barbara finds that their Los Angeles LAP-BAND patients enjoy a quicker recovery and fewer complications than gastric bypass surgery patients.

Not only will a qualified surgeon be able to give you optimal results, if there are any complications during surgery, he or she will know how to handle that situation.

A recent study indicates that LAP-BAND surgery, in addition to achieving the health benefits of weight loss for the morbidly obese, can also improve psychological health. Bariatric surgeon Dr. David Thoman says this is true for his patients.

Dr. Pikos is celebrating "20 Years of Surgical Education", unveiling two new websites (www.PikosImplantInstitute.com and www.DrMichaelAPikos.com), new logo and new seminar location - the world famous Safety Harbor Resort & Spa.