Scottsdale Center for Plastic Surgery Blog

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How Soon Can I Exercise After Breast Augmentation?

In an area like Scottsdale, many of the women considering breast augmentation lead very active lives. They often want to know how soon they can get back to the gym and other activities after getting breast implants. The answer depends on the plastic surgeon's technique when inserting the implants. The question that most patients don’t …

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BOTOX® vs. Dermal Fillers: Choosing What’s Right for You

BOTOX and dermal fillers are both popular nonsurgical treatments among our Phoenix plastic surgery patients. They smooth out wrinkles, fade imperfections, and reduce other common signs of aging. However, some patients are unfamiliar with the differences between these injectables. How can they tell which treatment is right for them and their aesthetic goals? BOTOX Cosmetic …

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Signs You’re Ready for a Facelift

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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3 Tips for a Smooth Tummy Tuck Recovery

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 …

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Can Less Be More? Making the Switch to Smaller Implants

The 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? At my Phoenix-area plastic surgery practice, I see many patients for breast augmentation revision surgery, and they visit me …

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Tummy Tuck & Tattoos: What You Need to Know

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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SCPS COVID-19 Safety Protocols

Scottsdale Center for Plastic Surgery (SCPS) has implemented the following social distancing, cleaning, testing and PPE protocols in our practice to protect our patients and staff during this time: SOCIAL DISTANCING Patients scheduled for appointments will be contacted 24 hours ahead of appointment and inform patient of our new safety measures and expectations upon arrival …

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