CoolSculpting® is a popular option among our Scottsdale-area patients who are interested in body contouring. It’s a great nonsurgical treatment for sculpting the body and removing unwanted fat. Unfortunately, some new patients may be nervous because they don’t know what to expect from the treatment. But don’t worry–there’s nothing to fear from this FDA-approved procedure. …
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Advanced Plastic Surgery Institute
1981 E. Bonanza Ct. Suite 102
Gilbert, AZ 85297
Phone: (480) 466-7355
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A tummy tuck at my Scottsdale-area plastic surgery practice can make a dramatic improvement in the appearance of your abdomen, but it does require a bit of recovery time. With the right preparation, however, most people find healing from a tummy tuck to be manageable and well worth the long-lasting results. The key is knowing …
Continue ReadingMajor life events, such as pregnancy or significant weight loss, can leave a mark on your body in the form of diastasis recti. Many nonsurgical methods claim to repair the abs and tone up a bulging midsection, but diastasis repair during tummy tuck surgery is one of the few permanent, noticeable solutions. What Is Diastasis …
Continue ReadingIf you’ve considered tightening your abdomen with the help of a plastic surgeon, you’ve probably come across discussions about the mini tummy tuck. A variation of the full tummy tuck that is popular with our patients from Gilbert and Chandler, AZ, the mini tummy tuck involves smaller incisions and less recovery time. The procedure's benefits …
Continue ReadingIt might have been while trying to slip into that little black dress. Or maybe when pulling on those jeans that used to fit just right. At some point, many of us realize that we might need a little help smoothing out those minor bulges and rolls. Wearing Spanx or other similar shapewear products is an option, …
Continue ReadingConsidering a major plastic surgery procedure like liposuction in Scottsdale, AZ involves many important decisions: whom to choose as your surgeon, what area of the body to treat, and what liposuction technique to choose. But another major decision is deciding if you should tell others you’ve had liposuction. I have clients who love telling their …
Continue ReadingA tummy tuck can be a truly transformative procedure for women who have had children. That's because surgery is the only way to remove the permanently stretched abdominal skin that moms are often left with after one or more pregnancies. For moms who exercise regularly and eat a healthy diet, the excess skin can be …
Continue ReadingLiposuction is the go-to procedure for removing fat from the abdomen, buttocks, hips, and thighs. But when patients come to my Scottsdale practice for liposuction, they often ask if this popular treatment can be used on other areas of the body. I’m always pleased to explain that advances in this surgical procedure make it a …
Continue ReadingGetting rid of excess fat remains one of the most common reasons people go to a plastic surgery practice. At my locations, we offer a range of surgical and nonsurgical fat removal options. Some, such as liposuction and CoolSculpting®, are familiar with my Gilbert, AZ, patients and have a long track record of producing excellent …
Continue ReadingI'll begin by stating the obvious: Getting rid of fat is difficult. Good nutrition, portion control, and working out regularly are great lifestyle habits, but sometimes those are not enough to flatten your tummy, shrink saddlebags, or get rid of that upper arm jiggle. Women and men who looking to lose stubborn pockets of fat may benefit from treatments …
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