Many patients enjoy using nonsurgical injectables to plump and sculpt the face. However, while these surgical alternatives create flattering results, there often comes a time that surgical intervention is necessary. tightens saggy skin, lifts drooping muscles, and takes years off a patient’s appearance. A traditional facelift procedure is often more effective than noninvasive procedures alone. …
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surgery can flatten the belly and dramatically contour the body for women of all ages in Scottsdale and Phoenix. However, because it is an extensive procedure, a significant recovery is involved. It is important to give yourself proper rest and support during this delicate time. With a bit of proper planning and preparation, you can …
Read MorePregnancy can take an enormous toll on the body. Loose skin and stretched-out muscles are common, inconvenient side effects. Many women at my Scottsdale plastic surgery practice ask for a to tighten slack skin, tone the midsection, and reclaim their pre-pregnancy bodies. However, patients shouldn't rush into surgery too soon after giving birth. At a …
Read MoreLooking through before-and-after photos is one of the first steps for many new patients in Phoenix and Scottsdale. Photos are extremely useful because not only do they show the results you can expect, but they also showcase a plastic surgeon’s talent. Before-and-after galleries are often a major deciding factor when it comes to surgeon selection. …
Read MoreAs plastic surgeons, we have a responsibility to establish realistic expectations for the men and women we treat. We would be remiss if we made exaggerated claims about results or about recovery from surgery. That's why – for all of my procedures, including breast augmentation at my Phoenix-area practice– I'm careful to set realistic expectations …
Read MoreThe concept of breast augmentation is associated with increased breast size. However, for many patients, the motivation behind breast augmentation is to improve breast shape and proportion, without becoming excessively large. Can you downsize breast implants? I see many patients for breast augmentation revision surgery at my Phoenix-area plastic surgery practice, and they visit me for …
Read MoreThe term "drop and fluff" refers to breast implants and is familiar to most of my breast augmentation patients here in the Phoenix area. It is commonly used on breast implant chat sites and refers to the process breasts undergo in the first few months after augmentation surgery. While this term may sound humorous, it is actually …
Read MoreDeciding on a proper breast implant size is one of the more challenging aspects of breast augmentation for many patients and surgeons in the Phoenix area. Patients are often surprised to find out that the relationship between implant size and final breast appearance can be quite complex. The same implant volume (cc) won't look the …
Read MoreA significant number of my tummy tuck patients from the Scottsdale and Phoenix area have tattoos. These range from small, discreet tattoos to large sleeves and full back pieces. While these tattoos usually have little impact on surgical choices, sometimes they need to be carefully worked into my surgical plan. Will a tummy tuck remove my …
Read MoreYou asked, Dr. Sigalove answered! Dr. Sigalove, board-certified plastic surgeon in Scottsdale, AZ, shares his insights into commonly asked questions about breast augmentation. He shares his insights on what to expect after breast augmentation, what it’s like to recover from breast implant surgery and how breast implants settle after surgery. Do Breast Implants Get Bigger …
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