Category Archives: General Plastic Surgery

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Choose Wisely & Avoid Regrets Later

How do you plan ahead to make sure you will be happy with your breast augmentation results? Celebrities like Heidi Montag and Lisa Rinna have come forward recently with admissions that they regret some of their plastic surgery choices. At my Phoenix-area practice, my patients know that I make every effort to communicate realistic expectations …

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Do I Need Liposuction or Abdominoplasty?

This is a question I encounter quite frequently. Women and men often come to my office in Scottsdale for liposuction thinking that it will help to correct their protruding belly. Liposuction is a far more common procedure than abdominoplasty, so it makes sense that people are more familiar with this option. And, frankly, liposuction has …

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Rhinoplasty: How Young Is Too Young?

If you asked every cosmetic surgeon in Phoenix this question, you'd get a wide range of different answers. I am typically very conservative when it comes to performing surgery on younger patients, and my Scottsdale rhinoplasty patients are no exception. Although last year in the U.S. more than 17,000 nose surgery procedures were performed on …

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Skin Care for All Seasons

Summer isn't the only time we need to focus on protecting and treating our skin; skin care is a year-round commitment. This is especially true during the winter months, when the air is drier and the pressure is on to look great at holiday parties. Recently, I added a few new products to the skin …

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The Lost Art of Listening

As surgeons, we have many responsibilities. Our patients trust us to do our best work, protect their safety, and provide optimal results. With proper education and training, these things are achievable. But there's something else, a "softer" skill perhaps, but important all the same: listening. We must listen to our patients in order to do …

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Labiaplasty: The How and Why

The highly personal nature of labiaplasty can make it difficult for our Phoenix, AZ, area patients to discuss. The stigma or taboo that still surrounds this procedure may prevent women from getting the information they need. I want to start a discussion about labiaplasty, as it has the potential to make a positive impact on …

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10 Tips for Making Your Home Recovery-Friendly

Recovery after plastic surgery can be a time of excitement and even relaxation, whether they've had a tummy tuck or breast reduction. Our plastic surgery patients in Phoenix have found that if they plan properly and treat themselves with kindness, the days that follow their surgical procedure can be peaceful and full of positive thoughts …

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Is Your Surgeon Published?

There are a lot of things to consider when you're choosing a plastic surgeon. Does the surgeon perform the procedure you're interested in? Is the surgeon board-certified? How many years have they been practicing? Do you like the results you see in their before & after photos? Reading a surgeon's CV (curriculum vitae, or professional …

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