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At the Aesthetic Surgery Center of Napa Valley, we are committed to helping the underprivileged around the world receive the care and treatment to which they would otherwise have little to no access. Our experienced plastic surgeon, Dr. John Zimmermann, has traveled extensively to provide his expertise and skill to disadvantaged individuals. To date, he has visited 15 underdeveloped countries and performed much needed cosmetic Read More

In the previous installment of our tummy tuck blog series, Dr. John P. Zimmermann educated patients on the mini tummy tuck and alternatives. In this final piece, our Napa Valley plastic surgeon will reveal his techniques for maximizing patient comfort during the recovery period. In order to minimize discomfort during a tummy tuck, I use a combination of general anesthesia, with a board certified Anesthesiologist, Read More

In part 1 of our 3 part blog series on tummy tuck surgery, Dr. John P. Zimmermann described how the abdominoplasty procedure can be tailored to meet the needs of a wide variety of patients. In this second installment of the series, our Napa Valley plastic surgeon will compare the classic tummy tuck to the “mini” procedure. Some of my patients at the Aesthetic Surgery Read More

In part 1 of our 3 part blog series, John P. Zimmermann M.D. discusses how abdominoplasty can help a variety of patients with different conditions achieve a more toned and flatter stomach. For my tummy tuck patients at the Aesthetic Surgery Center of Napa Valley, I use the initial consultation to not only examine the patients abdominal anatomy, but also to delineate and discuss their Read More

“An apple a day”…as the saying goes…”keeps the Doctor away.” Great advice…here’s why: Apples contain fiber, multiple pure vitamins, antioxidants to combat free radical damage in our cells, glucose for energy… They may not save you from all that ails you, but eating an apple is a 5 minute exercise in taking care of yourself. Mom said “you are what you eat.” A crisp, shiny Read More