Wayne I. Yamahata, MD

Yes, we are now open for in-person consultations. We are carefully following CDC regulations and disinfect exam rooms after each patient.

Yes. There is a free, private parking lot directly across the street from Dr. Yamahata's Sacramento plastic surgery office.

Yes, all visitors must wear a mask before entering our offices. This is for the safety of both you and our office staff members.

Safety is our No. 1 priority—for both our patients and our staff. If you would like to learn more about the specific precautions we’re taking for COVID-19, read our office update: https://www.wayneyamahatamd.com/blog/our-safer-appointment-process/

A tummy tuck will not affect any future pregnancies; however, Dr. Yamahata suggests women wait until they are finished having children before having the surgery. Pregnancy stretches the abdominal skin and muscles and can create the need for additional surgery.

It depends. Breast augmentation alone is enough to fill out and lift minor breast laxity (sagging). Women with moderate to significant sagging usually need a lift combined with breast implants. The best way to find out what will work best for you is to come in for a consultation with Dr. Yamahata.

Liposuction is a surgical procedure that is not meant for overall weight loss. It's a very safe and effective way to remove defined areas of fat that resist diet and exercise. It's important to continue mindful eating and consistent exercise even after liposuction to maintain your slimmer contours.

If you are in good health and don't need to lose a lot of weight, you could be a good candidate for a mommy makeover. Dr. Yamahata is highly experienced in combining breast lift and/or breast augmentation with a tummy tuck to give moms the improvements they want with a single surgery and recovery period.

Tummy tucks are performed to tighten lax skin and muscles of the abdomen. While you might look slimmer, you won't lose much weight. For best results, Dr. Yamahata recommends you are at or near your target weight before surgery.

Choosing a board-certified plastic surgeon can make all the difference in your breast augmentation results. When you come for a consultation to his office in Sacramento, Dr. Yamahata can help you choose the implant size and placement that best fits with your proportions, amount of body fat, and other individual factors to make sure your breasts look and feel very natural after breast augmentation.

Dr. Yamahata specializes in plastic surgery of the face, breasts, and body. He does not offer treatments for hair loss.

Yes, blepharoplasty is a very common procedure done my most plastic surgeons. Examples of my prior patient can be seen on my website gallery or during a consultation.

Although I do belly button or umbilical reconstruction as part of a tummy tuck, I personally do not do this as an independent procedure.