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"Dear Dr. Hollan,

I just want you to know that you are a true artist. Your ability to transform the human body is amazing. " ~ J

About You

It is natural to make an almost immediate connection between how we see ourselves, and how we feel about our ourselves. If we experience part of our bodies as less than adequate, we cannot feel whole and complete. We may hold back from others and even ourselves, because of feeling that something is missing or 'doesn't fit.'

Self-Esteem & Self-Confidence

Frequently, a relatively small change on the outside can lead to a significant shift on the inside.


Improvement, Not Perfection

Plastic surgery deals in improvement, not perfection. If your expectations are realistic and you are doing it for the "right reasons," the chances are excellent that you will be pleased with the results.


Realistic Expectations

Whatever your reasons for choosing plastic surgery, it is important to have realistic expectations. Improving a feature of the face or body may give you greater self-confidence and add to your sense of well-being, but it is not a guarantee of happiness or better relationships. Surgery can enhance your appearance. The rest is up to you.


Key Questions

To help you decide if your expectations are realistic and if surgery is the right choice for you, ask yourself:

• Is this procedure to your advantage emotionally and physically?
• Why do you want this procedure?
• What do you expect it will do for you physically, emotionally, socially?
• What expectations do you share with others?
• What would you choose not to share with others, and why?
• Is your concern out of proportion to what others think about it?
• Do you expect the procedure to improve your relationships?
• If you are in psychotherapy, have you discussed plastic surgery with your therapist?

New Vitality

Through cosmetic surgery, people are changing their lives every day. Although the face and body may show improvements, it is the heart and soul that receive new vitality.

About Us

Making the Perfect Choice

Dr. Hollan and her entire staff are committed to caring for you completely on your journey of physical transformation. Along the way, they will inform and educate you, provide written and visual information, as well as patient references. You will see photographs and illustrations, and have all your questions addressed. They will do whatever it takes to make you feel comfortable in making the right decision.


Begin with a Consultation

Many people hesitate to make an appointment for a consultation before doing their 'homework,' believing they need to know what they want or need prior to even seeing the surgeon. We invite you to come in and meet with Dr. Hollan to discuss your needs, desires and expectations. Your medical history, age, anatomy and special concerns will be reviewed to determine which treatments or procedures will provide the greatest benefit. Together with Dr. Hollan, you will be given the opportunity to decide whether to, when to, and how to proceed. If you decide to proceed, Dr. Hollan and her staff and anesthesiologist will provide pre-operative information, available resources, precautions to take to ensure the best possible results, expectations during recovery and a written estimate of the costs involved.


Carol Hollan, MD

Just as Rodin could see a finished piece nestled inside the raw marble he was about to sculpt, Dr. Hollan has the unique ability to envision the final result of her skills long before she begins a procedure.

This is her special gift . . . a sense of shape and form, an aesthetic judgment, an ability to visualize the outcome in great detail!

In addition to being a respected, competent and skilled surgeon, Dr. Hollan is an artist, sculptor, nurturer and educator. She has a discriminating eye for detail and has a total commitment to patient satisfaction. Patients love the way she communicates with them. They enjoy her warm, caring presence and respect for her impeccable integrity.


Dr. Hollan and Her Dedicated Staff

Dr. Hollan's all-female staff is committed to your experience being one of complete satisfaction. Authenticity, warmth and openness is what makes her staff unique.

When selecting staff, Dr. Hollan chose a team of professionals who share her mission of caring for patients in an environment of safety, generosity and surgical excellence.


AAAASF Certified SurgiCenter

Dr. Hollan's AAAASF Certified SurgiCenter has been accredited since 1996. Her staff is experienced, licensed and credentialed as required by California regulations. All licensed operating room staff are certified in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS).

Dr. Hollan offers several options for post-operative surgical care. She has contracted with Scripps Memorial Hospital's Post-Operative Care Unit to provide affordable care for those patients who request or require an overnight stay in a hospital. The rates for cosmetic surgery patients are competitive.

For patients who do not wish to stay in a hospital, but require assistance from a caretaker after surgery, options include: returning home accompanied by a personal nurse caregiver, staying in a hotel suite with a nurse ca

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