Scottsdale Center for Plastic Surgery
5410 North Scottsdale Road A-500
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Phone: (480) 423-1973
Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 am–4:00 p.m.
I am fortunate to have a clientele that includes women from throughout the Southwest, as well as other parts of the country and the world. I believe this is because I have dedicated myself 100% to achieving outstanding results for my patients in an atmosphere of safety, compassion and respect. My reputation as a top …
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Unlike most of us, who carefully balance our budgets and spend within our means, our governmental bodies tend to spend recklessly and without regard to the consequences. Periodically, government officials will take a step back, say 'Oops" and scramble to find more ways to wring money out of citizens. Sometimes this means handing out more …
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Last summer, I heard about a new product that was scheduled for release this year, and I was very enthusiastic about its potential. The product, Exparel®, is produced by Pacira Pharmaceuticals and is FDA approved. Exparel is an injectable numbing medication that lasts for up to 72 hours and is designed to replace the need …
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The relationship between plastic surgery and healthy lifestyle habits is very important, and it is an important part of the conversation I have with patients who come to me for aesthetic plastic surgery near Phoenix. Maintaining a positive attitude and a healthy diet and exercise program can play a crucial role in both the short-term …
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As I have discussed many times on my blog and my website, plastic surgery should not be taken lightly, and many factors need to be considered before making a final decision about plastic surgery in Phoenix. Here are a few topics that I feel are important to the decision-making process. First, I recommend that you …
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My plastic surgery patients in Phoenix sometimes ask me if it is a bad idea to go to other countries to have their procedure performed at a lower cost. In my opinion, surgery is serious business, and bargain hunting should not be one's priority when it comes to issues of health, surgical quality and safety. …
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Any time an incision is made there will be a permanent scar. As I discussed in Part I of this blog series, when I perform Phoenix area plastic surgery, I take all possible precautions to ensure that scars will heal smoothly. In addition, I advise my patients on what they can do during their recovery …
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As a plastic surgeon in the Scottsdale area, one of the questions I often hear from patients is: "What will my scars look like?" Obviously, scars will be a concern for patients having extensive surgery, such as a tummy tuck or a breast lift, but patients having less invasive surgery, such as liposuction or breast …
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Many women considering a tummy tuck in Phoenix or Scottsdale are new moms who want a flatter abdomen after pregnancy. While it is possible to have a tummy tuck after childbirth, the surgery should be reserved for the appropriate time. As seen by the ever-growing number of Mommy Makeover patients at my plastic surgery office …
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The issue of safety in plastic surgery comes up frequently in the media. News and entertainment shows like nothing better than a high-profile plastic surgery disaster to get viewers glued to their TV sets. Think of how much publicity was given to the case of Donda West (Kanye West's mother) after her death at the …
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