FAQs

You have many choices of plastic surgeons in the Bay Area, and it may be difficult to know who to choose. Dr. Graw is one of a select few plastic surgeons in the world, who have undergone extensive training in advanced aesthetic surgery. Specifically, she was selected to train at the most prestigious fellowship in the country, MarinaRox, endorsed by the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. We challenge you to look for any other plastic surgeons in the area who have undergone this advanced training in aesthetic surgery. 

To further your understanding of the topic, beyond the seven years of specific training in plastic and reconstructive surgery at one of the top institutions in the country—Stanford Hospital and Clinics—Dr. Graw was one of few selected to perform hundreds of surgeries over the span of one year, specifically in cosmetic procedures under the tutelage of world-renowned plastic surgeons in Beverly Hills, CA. Other plastic surgeons will have only had fellowship training in reconstructive, hand, and/or craniofacial procedures. Few have undergone the definitive, focused training in aesthetics that Dr. Graw has undergone. 

Additionally, Dr. Graw is unique in that she has experienced motherhood, and thoroughly understands the changes that emerge with women’s bodies after pregnancy and breastfeeding. This perspective, as well as her unique aesthetic eye, has Dr. Graw dedicated to restoring youthful, feminine curves, or sculpted silhouettes, depending on your aesthetic goals. Her extraordinary level of education and training under the world’s most acclaimed surgeons, coupled with her warm, compassionate nature with meticulous attention to detail, makes her the clear choice in the Bay Area for discerning patients who expect superior results.

Yes – without question. Dr. Graw uses advanced surgical techniques learned during her extensive education at Johns Hopkins, Harvard Medical School, Stanford University, and under the tutelage of some of the most accomplished plastic surgeons in Beverly Hills. She offers her patients the opportunity to achieve truly natural-looking results. Her extraordinary educational journey has fostered the highest level of professional skills as a plastic surgeon.

To achieve the most natural surgical results requires exceptional skills, with a customized treatment plan created for every procedure. Each individual has a unique appearance with specific aesthetic goals. At Graw Beauty in Palo Alto, your journey to enhancement will be under the care of one of the most highly trained and experienced plastic surgeons in the area, Dr. Graw. Her approach to refreshing the appearance of the face and body is created to achieve the ultimate outcome – rejuvenated, refined, and natural.

Far more male than female plastic surgeons exist. However, who better to understand the female perspective than a female plastic surgeon, who has undergone motherhood, and knows all too well the various impacts on the breasts and body? Dr. Graw is committed to helping her patients achieve their personal aesthetic goals by performing every surgery with meticulous care, precision, and an artist’s eye for balance and beauty.

Modern medical technology continues to advance. Dr. Graw’s philosophy is that the best facelift technique is the one that fits the individual’s specific facial structure and needs. She does not believe that one size fits all, but rather that each person deserves a personalized treatment plan. To determine the facial rejuvenation technique that will achieve your individual aesthetic goals, a full evaluation of your skin quality and overall facial structure, and a thorough discussion with you about your aesthetic goals are necessary. Dr. Graw’s custom facial rejuvenation techniques are performed with meticulous attention to detail, in order to ensure superior results.

Recovery from surgery depends on the type of procedure performed. Furthermore, recovery is different with every individual. For some procedures, the recovery time is brief, such as neck liposuction, while with others, such as abdominoplasty, the recovery time will take several weeks before you can return to exercising and other more strenuous activities. Generally, any swelling and bruising fades within a few weeks. You will be provided with extensive instructions for aftercare, and follow-up appointments to ensure your healing is progressing well.

Dr. Graw had extensive, state-of-the art-training in exclusive facial rejuvenation techniques under the direct apprenticeship of world-class face and eyelid leader, Dr. Seung Kim. For Asian eyelid surgery (double eyelid), you can expect a remarkably beautiful outcome – refreshed and natural in appearance.

Dr. Graw holds a unique perspective on body contouring, especially with mommy makeovers. In her younger years, she held the hobby of body sculpting through workouts. As well, she has always had a passion for the natural muscular anatomy of the human body. With this background and going through motherhood, she has thoroughly thought through various techniques of body sculpting that could enhance each individual’s appearance in the most optimal way. She has dedicated years of training and mindshare to pioneering techniques to improve the body’s appearance–techniques customizable to any one person’s aesthetic ideal. Very few other plastic surgeons hold similar background and passion for this topic, making Dr. Graw the top, go-to plastic surgeon in the Bay Area for liposuction and tummy tucks.

Very few plastic surgeons are specifically trained in rhinoplasties. Dr. Graw underwent a year of advanced training in rhinoplasties with Dr. Jay Calvert, previous president of The Rhinoplasty Society. As such, she was able to perform hundreds of rhinoplasties, including primary, revision, complex requiring rib graft, and ethnic, under his tutelage. She is rapidly becoming a distinguished leader in the field, especially in Asian rhinoplasties using autologous (patient’s own tissue) cartilage graft, having written a fundamental chapter on this topic.