Media Coverage
Dr. Francisco Canales and Dr. Heather Furnas are among the top plastic surgeons in California, as such, they are frequently asked to speak, train, and lecture about the latest innovations and advancements in plastic surgery today. Together, they are recognized leaders in the field of aesthetic surgery and each brings over 20 years of experience to Sonoma and Marin County.
Speaking Engagements
Presented at the following conferences:
Cosmetic Update Cabo San Lucas
December 2019
Cosmetic Update Cabo San Lucas
December 2019
AECEP Madrid
November 2019
ASPS San Diego
September 2019
ASPS San Diego
September 2019
BAAPS London
October 2019
AECEP Madrid
May 2019
Insights in Breast and
Body Contouring
October 2018
American Association of Plastic Surgeons
March 2017
Aesthetica
March 2017
Plastic Surgery The Meeting
September 2016
The Aesthetic Meeting
April 2016
Awards & Achievements
2020 Top Doctor
Dr. Heather Furnas
Best Physician - 2020
America's Best Physicians
Top Doctors - 2019
Dr. Heather Furnas
Top Doctors - 2019
Dr. Francisco Canales
Top Doctors - 2019
Sonoma Magazine
Best Physician - 2019
America's Best Physicians
Top Plastic Surgeon Reviews 2019
Dr. Heather Furnas
Top Doctors 2018
Sonoma Magazine
Top Doctors 2017
Sonoma Magazine
Top Doctors
Dr. Heather Furnas
Top Doctors
Dr. Francisco Canales
Top Doctors 2016
Sonoma Magazine
Top Doctors
Dr. Francisco Canales
Best Plastic Surgeon
2015
Best Plastic Surgeons
2014
Best Plastic Surgeons
2013
Best Plastic Surgeons
2013
Tiffany Award
Dr. Heather Furnas
RealSelf Top Doctor
Dr. Heather Furnas
RealSelf Top Doctor
Dr. Francisco Canales
Top Plastic Surgeon
Aesthetic Everything
Top Plastic Surgeon
Aesthetic Everything
Top Plastic Surgeon
Aesthetic Everything
Published Articles
A new minimally invasive treatment to get you ready for the holidays
November 2019
Now that the holidays are quickly upon us, how do we look great at the holiday party on very short notice? Luckily, there are several new aesthetic options that don't require surgery or significant downtime.
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How reliable are online reviews for plastic surgery?
October 2019
Patients often choose their plastic surgeon based on online reviews.
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Investing in your safety when choosing to have plastic surgery
August 2019
Before embarking on elective plastic surgery, you have choices to make. Who will perform your surgery? Where will your surgeon operate? How much will you pay?
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Having plastic surgery? Here's how to prepare for a smooth recovery
April 2019
After you've decided to have plastic surgery and you've chosen a great plastic surgeon, you're probably going to get a great result, right? Actually, there is someone else just as essential to a great outcome – you!
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Breast augmentation – why cost shouldn’t be the first question you ask
February 2019
One of the most common questions regarding breast augmentation is "how much does it cost?"
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Sifting through the Ashes to Find the Meaning of Resilience
November 2018
Attending the 2017 American Society of Plastic Surgeons meeting in Orlando may have saved my life. On October 9, hours after a sparkling evening with my husband.
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Reconstruction and Recovery After Massive Burn
September 2018
Forty years ago, a 33-year-old female suffered a 35% total body surface area burn after the car in which she was a passenger caught fire in a rear-end collision. She experienced second- and third-degree burns of her face, head, back, arms, and hands.
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A Look at What’s New and What’s Coming in Cosmetic Surgery
June 2018
As we look back through the decades, we see that cosmetic surgery has broadened its reach far beyond the knife. Technological advances have refined our surgical techniques and given us more options, while expanding the frontier of noninvasive and minimally invasive procedures.
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Vaginoplasty and Perineoplasty
November 2017
Normal vaginal delivery can result in widening of the vagina by stretching the tissues and separating the adjacent muscles. Postpartum vaginal laxity can create a gaping perineum and reduce friction sensation, diminishing sexual satisfaction.
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Let your plastic surgeon know if you're taking psychoactive drugs
June 2017
The use of psychoactive drugs is exploding among plastic surgery patients, but not all patients disclose their usage to their plastic surgeons.
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The Impact of a Plastic Surgeon’s Gender on Patient Choice
April 2017
Most surgical referrals are based on a list of doctors associated with patients’ insurance plans, whereas the market for aesthetic surgery is patient-driven, and its demand is growing.
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Why Women Request Labiaplasty
April 2017
In recent years, labiaplasty has jumped in popularity, despite opposition to the procedure. In 2007, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists declared the recommendation of cosmetic vaginal procedures to be “untenable".
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Understanding Female Genital Plastic Surgery Procedures
March 2017
The number of labiaplasty procedures done in the U.S. jumped 400% between 2011 and 2015. One of the biggest reasons for that growth may be that people are finally talking and writing about female genital plastic surgery. From the noninvasive treatments, like ThermiVa and Viveve, that help with dryness and vaginal laxity, to surgical procedures, like labiaplasty and vaginoplasty, the field is growing.
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Pregnancy and the Plastic Surgery Resident
January 2017
Combining pregnancy with plastic surgery residency has historically been difficult. Two decades ago, 36 percent of plastic surgery program directors surveyed actively discouraged pregnancy among residents, and 33 percent of women plastic surgeons suffered from infertility.
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How Nicotine Sabotages Plastic Surgery
December 2016
Having plastic surgery? Then your plastic surgeon probably told you not to smoke. That’s good advice. But that doesn’t mean you can reach for a substitute. Nicotine wears several masks that may seem seductively harmless, but don’t let them fool you! Nicotine gum, patches, snuff, chewing tobacco, cigarettes, pipes, cigars, and even trendy e-cigarettes have one thing in common: Nicotine.
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Discussion: Understanding and Overcoming Implicit Gender Bias in Plastic Surgery
November 2016
Like the horizantal crease in a growing child's pants after the hem has been lengthened, gender bias is the memory of our history. Many washings and vigorous.
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Giving Plastic Surgery as a Gift
November 2016
As the holidays roll around, people sometimes call my plastic surgery office inquiring about giving the gift of plastic surgery. A wife may want to pay for her husband’s eyelid lift, or a husband might ask to surprise his wife with a breast augmentation.
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Plastic surgery tourism: Proceed with caution
August 2016
Good plastic surgery happens not only in the USA, but also around the world. However, if you are an American citizen planning to travel out of the country for a short period of time to have an elective cosmetic procedure, caveat emptor.
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10 Features of a Safe Operating Room
January 2016
If you’re having plastic surgery, you’re probably putting 100% of your focus on choosing your surgeon. But where you have your surgery is as important as who does your surgery. An excellent surgeon is likely to operate in a safe operating room, which means one that has been accredited by a recognized national certifying agency.
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Featured In...
Labia surgery is increasingly popular, but most people aren't getting it because of 'idealized' genitals seen in porn
In the twenty years that she's been performing the procedure, Furnas has met many women who seek it out after years of pain, irritation, and physically uncomfortable intercourse
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Career Advice from 8 Successful Women
Women’s History Month, celebrated every March, recognizes the remarkable achievements and contributions of women.
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The Kind of Plastic Surgery People Get Depends on Where They Live
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder — but where folks live around the country appears to figure in their choices when it comes to plastic surgery.
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The Designer Vagina on Health Report
Demand for designer vagina surgery or labiaplasty is growing quickly. In Australia, Medicare claims for labiaplasty more than tripled between 2000 and 2013.
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Why Would Women want to have Labiaplasty
Probably few surgical procedures are as controversial as labiaplasty, which refers to plastic surgery on the labia, the fleshy folds that enclose and protect the rest of women’s external genitals.
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Women in Plastic Surgery: Pregnancy
In the first video from Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery’s “Women in Plastic Surgery” series, American Society of Plastic Surgeon’s “Women Plastic Surgeons” group members share what it’s like to go through pregnancy while in plastic surgery residency.
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Eye Opening Way to Get Younger Looking Eyes
Your eyes are the windows to your age. In fact, studies have shown that when strangers are asked to judge how old a person is, the eye area is one of the biggest influences. The delicate skin around our eyes is usually the first place to get noticeable fine lines/wrinkles and even brown discoloration. The causes are exposure to sun and pollution, stress, and late nights.
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How To Choose the Right Plastic Surgeon
The majority of deaths that occur within health and medicine are due to negligence or incompetence. In the field of cosmetic plastic surgery, common deaths are related to anesthesia with the highest probability of occurrence being 1 out of 13,000 and lowest 1 out of 300,000.
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