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.
A 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 …
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Many women who have undergone childbearing and pregnancy are oftentimes left with a post-pregnancy body, which is considerably different than their pre-pregnancy body. These changes often include droopy, deflated and unsightly breasts as well as a loose and stretchy belly. Typically, exercise and weight loss fails to provide any significant cosmetic improvements, leaving these women …
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What is CoolSculpting®? CoolSculpting is a treatment that has been around for over a decade now. It’s well known in the non-surgical world and at our Scottsdale practice for its fat reduction results. One thing we cannot stress enough to interested patients is CoolSculpting is NOT for “de-bulking.” CoolSculpting is for fit people that maintain …
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Women aren’t the only ones seeking plastic surgery in Phoenix. During the past several years, more men have been scheduling consultations with me to find out how plastic surgery can improve their personal and professional images. Although there are a number of procedures that can be beneficial for men, I find that liposuction is one …
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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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This is a question I encounter quite frequently. Women and men often come to my office in Scottsdale for liposuction thinking that it will help to correct their protruding belly. Liposuction is a far more common procedure than abdominoplasty, so it makes sense that people are more familiar with this option. And, frankly, liposuction has …
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