Yearly Archives: 2019

What Is Diastasis Recti? And Can a Tummy Tuck Solve It?

Our bodies change as we go through life. And after major events, such as pregnancy or significant weight loss, those changes can leave a mark. As a plastic surgeon here in Gilbert, AZ, I receive many questions from patients who want their “old body” back via tummy tuck. Scottsdale-area men and women often say they’re …

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Swimming, Flying, Sleeping After Surgery: All Your Breast Augmentation Questions Answered

After your breast augmentation, you might be wondering when you can return to various everyday activities. I receive many questions about travel, exercise, and sleeping after breast augmentation from my Scottsdale-area patients. In order to create the best possible results, you need to take care of your body after surgery. Giving yourself proper time to …

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Breast Augmentation? Breast Lift? Or Both?

For women who know they want their breasts to look better but aren’t sure where to start, the choice between breast lift and breast augmentation procedures at our practice near Scottsdale, AZ, can be a confusing one. While both options are popular for their breast-enhancing abilities, each is designed to treat a slightly different set …

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5 Unexpected Benefits of a Tummy Tuck

A tummy tuck is a transformative procedure, but there are added benefits beyond just removing skin. I remind my own tummy tuck patients in the Scottsdale area that they have so much to look forward to after surgery, and some of the perks might be even better than expected. Despite being a straightforward procedure, there …

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FAQ: Your BOTOX® & Filler Questions Answered

When my staff or I meet with men and women considering BOTOX or dermal fillers at our Gilbert, AZ, practice, we make it our priority to answer any and all questions they may have about their treatment. Over time, we’ve noticed a few questions come up fairly often, typically about the differences between BOTOX and …

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Making BOTOX® & Fillers a Part of Your Cosmetic Routine

Makeup, manicures, hair appointments, and skincare regimens have long been part of the average aesthetic routine—but there’s a new player in the mix. Injectable treatments are quickly becoming a regular part of many women’s and men’s regular cosmetic maintenance, thanks to their accessibility, quick treatment times, and remarkable results. From dermal filler lip injections to …

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What Is a Mini Tummy Tuck and Is It Right for Me?

If you’ve considered tightening your abdomen with the help of a plastic surgeon, you’ve probably come across discussions about the mini tummy tuck. A variation of the full tummy tuck that is popular with our patients from Gilbert and Chandler, AZ, the mini tummy tuck involves smaller incisions and less recovery time. The procedure's benefits …

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3 Quick-Recovery Treatments for Busy Moms

You probably already know how helpful cosmetic treatments can be in toning your body or refreshing your face. But if you’re like many of the men and women I treat, you might be worried about the recovery time required for more complex procedures. As a plastic surgeon serving the Gilbert, Mesa, and Chandler, AZ, areas, …

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Tips for a Smoother Mommy Makeover Recovery

A mommy makeover combines multiple procedures to restore a woman's figure after having children. It can include a tummy tuck, breast lift, or other surgeries to make moms feel more confident and attractive. But because many treatments are happening at once, recovery takes longer. Many women require a few weeks to heal, and when you’re excited …

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Treat Yourself with Gummy Bear Implants

I see many breast augmentation patients at my Gilbert, AZ, area practice, so I understand all the choices women have to make before surgery.  There are multiple issues to consider when choosing breast implants. And if you feel overwhelmed when looking at your options, you’re definitely not alone. While all implant styles and materials have …

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