When I consult with patients considering a tummy tuck at my Gilbert practice near Scottsdale, AZ, a primary concern is about the scar that results after the surgery. The first thing to know about tummy tuck scars is that your plastic surgeon's incision expertise is vital. When discussing scarring with potential tummy tuck patients, I …
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The most common questions that cosmetic plastic surgery patients ask involve cost, recovery, and how long they can expect the results to last. For breast lift patients at my Gilbert, AZ, practice, I explain that the answer isn't straightforward, but they can expect to have more youthful-looking breasts for years. Breast lift surgery is designed …
Continue ReadingEven as some people return to physical workplaces after a year of working and socializing remotely, it appears that Zoom meetings will remain part of our lives for the foreseeable future. That means we'll still be getting up-close-and-personal views of our faces, noticing even the smallest imperfections. That's one reason plastic surgery practices across the …
Continue ReadingType "stretch marks" into an online search engine and you'll be inundated with an array of creams, lotions, and "miracle treatments" that promise to erase these lines that cause so much frustration. There are, in fact, ways to minimize the appearance of stretch marks, including microneedling at our Gilbert, AZ, practice. In this blog post, …
Continue ReadingGetting enough sleep following mommy makeover surgery is essential. At our Gilbert, AZ practice, we provide patients with post-op instructions that can help them be as comfortable as possible without compromising their results during the first few weeks of recovery. I'll provide some tips in this blog post that help women with how to sleep …
Continue ReadingBOTOX is undoubtedly a household name, and most people recognize it as a way to reduce facial wrinkles. But you may know little beyond that, even after scheduling your BOTOX treatment for the first time at our Gilbert, AZ, med spa. Knowing more about this popular neuromodulator, however, will help make your experience more positive …
Continue ReadingI can honestly say that none of the patients I've consulted with who were considering a tummy tuck at my Gilbert or Scottsdale, AZ practices ever preferred a more invasive option if they had a choice between a full or mini tummy tuck. That's just human nature. But my job as a plastic surgeon is …
Continue ReadingVirtually no one enjoys the hassle of shaving their legs or the discomfort of waxing their bikini area. And guys who are self-conscious about hairy backs may skip going shirtless at a pool party to avoid the hassle of waxing. Laser hair removal is a solution. In Gilbert, AZ, and throughout the U.S., laser hair …
Continue ReadingIt's a fact of life that when people consider cosmetic plastic surgery, their first stop is usually various online forums and review sites. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but it's important to remember that the information you compile during online searches, even if accurate, may not apply to you. When I consult with a …
Continue ReadingDo-it-yourself cosmetic treatments became a trendy option for Arizona residents during the state's lockdown because of the pandemic. Chalk it up to necessity being the mother of invention, as the old saying goes. But do these at-home procedures produce results similar to what you can get at a plastic surgeon's office or a medical spa? …
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