You’ve heard about them, you’ve seen them advertised, your aesthetician has most likely recommended them, but what exactly is an antioxidant? What do they do? And why do you need to use them. Q: So what is an antioxidant? A: Antioxidants protect the body from damage caused by harmful molecules caused by free radicals. …
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Scottsdale Center for Plastic Surgery Blog
Women considering breast reduction surgery often have questions about the procedure. These questions range from whether breasts can grow back after the surgery to whether insurance covers breast reduction. At our practice near Phoenix and Scottsdale, I answer many of these common questions and want to share them with you in this blog post. What …
Read MoreThere is a lot of confusion among our Phoenix breast augmentation patients around whether they will need a breast lift in order to achieve an ideal breast shape. To be honest, I find that a lot of plastic surgeons are confused about this concept as well. The main concept that needs to be understood is …
Read MoreAs many women come to realize, breasts are one of the more variable parts of the body when it comes to changes over time. Breast shape can change with aging, weight fluctuation, and pregnancy, and size can evolve as well. Breast augmentation helps Phoenix patients take control of their own destinies, so to speak, by …
Read MoreWhen I first started my practice, I inserted most of my breast implants for my Scottsdale and Phoenix patients via periareolar (halfway around the areola) incisions. I liked the central access to the breast pockets via this incision pattern, and the scars usually blended nicely with the color junction at the edge of the areolas. In …
Read MoreA common topic my Phoenix plastic surgery patients frequently ask me about is how they should best prepare for surgery. Preparing for surgery is not simply reading the preoperative paperwork- it actually encompasses a few different subtopics such as physical preparation, mental preparation and family / work preparation. From a physical standpoint, it is best …
Read MoreFat grafting is a highly versatile technique that I have been using more and more over the last few years. The basic concept of fat grafting consists of three parts: In the first step, liposuction is used to remove diet resistant fat from areas where it is not wanted (such as the love handles and/or …
Read MoreConsidering the title of this post, it's no surprise the past few months have been busier than ever for Dr. Cohen. While he remains one of the most sought after plastic surgeons in the Scottsdale area, since late-summer 2015, Dr. Cohen has expanded his reputation for excellence into California, serving Santa Monica patients, as well. …
Read MoreServing Patients Near & Far With Utu Humanitarian Alliance An important part of being a surgeon is being able to help others. I have been regularly involved in charitable organizations since medical school, and giving back has always been an important part of my life. In medical school, I was a founding member of Doctor …
Read MoreAs a high-volume breast revision specialist, I frequently use Strattice in my breast augmentation revision surgeries at our practice near Phoenix and Scottsdale. What Is ADM in Plastic Surgery? Strattice is a porcine acellular dermal matrix (ADM). Essentially, it is a deep layer of skin (dermis) harvested from pigs (porcine) that is processed in such a …
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