As 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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Scottsdale Center for Plastic Surgery
5410 North Scottsdale Road A-500
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
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Author Archives: Dr. Robert Cohen
Abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck surgery, at my Scottsdale-area medical office is a very popular and dramatic surgery I perform frequently. Whether alone or in combination with breast surgery as part of a "mommy makeover," abdominoplasty is definitely a transformative procedure. Abdominoplasty is also associated with more possible surgical risks, and as a result, it must be …
Read MoreIn my time as a plastic surgeon in the Scottsdale area, I've seen many men for gynecomastia, which is the development of excess tissue in the male chest. The tissues that cause this problem can be fat tissue, glandular tissue (firm, white, rubbery breast tissue), or a combination of fat and glandular tissue. For those men suffering …
Read MoreI was recently interviewed for an article in The Arizona Republic about how celebrities (and regular people) can maintain their appearance as they age. The article was written by Connie Cone Sexton and was a very nice article that focused on a multi-specialty approach to limit signs of aging. For my part, I discussed the …
Read MoreAs I wrote in a recent blog, I was very happy to have published a recent article in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® regarding the lower rate of capsular contracture (scar tissue hardening) when textured implants are used. This study was based on Sientra "gummy bear" breast implants, which I use for Phoenix and Scottsdale patients, …
Read MoreAnyone who has been following my blog in recent months knows that I have converted most of my breast augmentation practice serving Phoenix to the use of textured silicone implants. The basic reasons I like textured implants are that they tend to be more stable in the breast pocket over time, they do not require …
Read MoreThis year I was honored to be selected by Mentor Worldwide LLC (one of the world leaders in breast implants) to join their LEAD Program. LEAD stands for “leadership, experience, and development in breast augmentation,” and it is an elite advisory board offered to approximately 35 of the top breast-focused plastic surgeons in the nation. …
Read MoreIn Dr. Randquist’s practice, the implants he uses are not only textured, but the majority of them are also anatomically shaped. What this means is that the upper part of the implant is thinner, and the implant gets thicker towards the bottom, imitating the shape of a natural breast from a side view. There are …
Read MoreAs an aesthetic surgery fellow, I had the opportunity in 2004-2005 to work with an implant company called Silimed, which made a very high-quality textured cohesive silicone gel implant. Working with Dr. Grant Stevens (one of the principle investigators on the FDA approved Silimed implant study) in Marina Del Rey, CA, I had the opportunity …
Read MoreAs a background, there has been a large split in which implants are used in the U.S. versus Europe. Most of the difference can be attributed to the false concern in the early 1990s that silicone might cause autoimmune disorders. Thankfully, after massive medical studies, it was conclusively shown that silicone implants do not cause …
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