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Good Morning San Diego: Plastic Surgeon Discusses Model's Death

San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Chaffoo visits Good Morning San Diego to discuss the death of an Argentinean model from plastic surgery. He also weighs in on the proposed "BOTAX"... watch the video

Plastic Surgeon Discusses Sammy Sosa

San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Chaffoo explains to CBS 8 News that Sammy Sosa's new, pale complexion is probably the result of prescription-strength bleaching cream used for patients with vitiligo... watch the video

San Diego Plastic Surgery - Stay North of the Border

In this clip from Fox 5 News, Dr. Richard Chaffoo details the benefits of having plastic surgery in San Diego instead of risking your health and your life south of the border. Hear the story of Anna Lisa Tournahau, whose body lift procedure in Mexico went horribly wrong... watch the video



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Jessica SimpsonBreast Intentions

Jessica Simpson is seen looking even bustier than usual at a restaurant in Santa Monica, and Dr. Richard Chaffoo chimes in on speculation that the double-D endowed star has gotten her famous breasts enhanced...
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The HillsThe Hot New Nips and Tucks

It is possible to get Hills star Kristin Cavallari's flawless bod! Plastic surgeons, including Dr. Richard Chaffoo, give their opinion in Life & Style magazine on what can be done to achieve perfection...
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Heidi Montag Did Heidi Montag's Plastic Surgery Go Too Far?

Was reality TV star Heidi Montag's decision to have 10 cosmetic procedures in one day because of an addiction to plastic surgery, or simply a brilliant PR move designed to launch her singing career?...
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Where Have All the Wrinkles Gone? Where Have All the Wrinkles Gone?

At the 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame bash, celebs turned up looking better than ever. Dr. Chaffoo joins a group of experts dishing on how these aging rockers have turned back time... read more


BOTOX® Cosmetic: Fact or Fiction BOTOX® Cosmetic Fact or Fiction

Experts (including Dr. Richard Chaffoo) tell Life & Style Magazine the truth — and the myths — about ironing out those wrinkles... read more


Deadly Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery Nightmare

Former Miss Argentina dies after a cosmetic procedure. What went wrong? Dr. Richard Chaffoo weighs in on things you should know before going under the knife... read more


Doing your homework

The San Diego Union-Tribune on Nov. 28 provided helpful pointers to readers interested in less-invasive cosmetic procedures... read more


Cover of Life & Style Magazine Plastic Surgery: Fact or Fiction

Life & Style Magazine asks the experts (including Dr. Richard Chaffoo) to set the record straight on common nip/tuck truths and misconceptions... read more


Beauty or Bust Important Questions to Ask Your Plastic Surgeon BEFORE Your Surgery

In these tough times, many are being more frugal when it comes to beauty, but in some cases, cutting corners can be dangerous. According to Dr. Richard Chaffoo... read more

Get Sexier Pout Without Surgery

Dr. Chaffoo explains how collagen injections and other fillers can bring your lips to a more youthful position... read more

Cover of Life & Style Magazine Is Lindsay's Sister at Risk?

In this cover story article from Life & Style Magazine, plastic surgeon Dr. Chaffoo weighs in on the dangers of being celebrity badgirl Lindsay Lohan's little sister. From wild nights involving booze and cigarettes to lip augmentation, many wonder if Ali Lohan is following too closely in her famous sister's footsteps... read more


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