Scottsdale Center for Plastic Surgery
5410 North Scottsdale Road A-500
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Phone: (480) 423-1973
Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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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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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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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You wouldn't drive drunk, and you'd pull over if you were falling asleep while driving. So, if your surgeon tells you it's not safe to drive after surgery, you'd follow their instructions, right? After plastic surgery some patients choose to get behind the wheel before being given the green light from their surgeon, but it's …
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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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As a plastic surgeon, I need to be open-minded and well-informed about what modern technology has to offer. My top priority has to be the safety and efficacy of the procedures I perform for my patients. If technology can improve safety or efficacy, then my goal is to implement it at my practice. However, I …
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Every plastic surgeon has a slightly different philosophy about plastic surgery. At my practice, achieving a natural look is a top priority. In general, my patients want to enhance their appearance without it being evident that they've had surgery. I, too, prefer to avoid a "fake" look for aesthetic reasons and, perhaps more importantly, health …
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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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I was recently interviewed for an article on plastic surgery, and one of the “hot topics” had to do with combining multiple surgical procedures, and the safety and ethics of this approach. Due to the recent media attention to a reality television star who admitted to ten simultaneous surgeries, people are wondering what is safe …
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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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