This past week, the Mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass, invited the Los Angeles Consular Corps and the US Ambassador to the United Nations, the…

Rectus diastasis, also known as diastasis recti, is a condition characterized by the separation of the rectus abdominis muscles or commonly known as the “six-pack”…

It boggles my mind how many people I mention Catalina to who tell me they have never been there! It is a mere 32 miles…

I was not born in America – I chose to come here! I had little choice as to where I was born. After the Second…

The Los Angeles Latvian Community if fairly substantial and active; the one in San Diego is much smaller, consisting of about 20 families who participate…

Dr. John Compoginis is an exceptional choice for a Tummy Tuck, Mommy Makeover or Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedure for several reasons. With his extensive…

Last week, an Orange County Plastic Surgery contingent of Drs John & Staci Compoginis and Juris Bunkis, along with our office manager, Jo Cattell, met…

1. Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day, especially in the summer heat. Water helps keep you hydrated, supports digestion, and can help…

This past weekend, Dr. Ekstrom and I had the pleasure of hosting my mother, sister and her husband in Massachusetts. Mom turned 97 the previous…

Last weekend we had the pleasure of attending a meeting of the Los Angeles Consular Corps at the Sunnylands estate in Rancho Mirage. We were…