When you attain a goal that requires years of hard work and sacrifice, there's an exhilarating feeling of excitement, relief, and pride all rolled into one. I experienced that moment late last year after learning I had been certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). Having grown up in Arizona, I had a longtime …
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Advanced Plastic Surgery Institute
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I often meet with patients who wonder whether they're too old to have a tummy tuck. Some moved to the Scottsdale-Phoenix area after retiring and are looking forward to taking advantage of all the activities here. Many are in great shape but find that their strong exercise and diet habits can't improve the midsection's appearance …
Continue ReadingWomen who come in for breast augmentation consultations at my Scottsdale-area practice are usually quite excited and prepared with a list of questions about breast implants and the procedure itself. Most research the topic online before coming in but have additional questions and want to clarify information they've read. Most of the conversations involve questions that are …
Continue ReadingThe certification from the national board confirms the Gilbert plastic surgeon's training and experience with cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Gilbert, Arizona (March 2015) — Dr. Josh Olson (www.advancedplasticsurgeryinstitute.com), a Gilbert who trained internationally after completing his residency at the University of Utah, is now certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) to perform …
Continue ReadingWhat is a Brazilian Butt Lift? It’s official, larger buttocks are in style and according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons 2014 statistics report 11,500 Brazilian Butt Lifts (up 15%) and 1800 Buttock Implant procedures were performed. The number of buttock augmentations with implants doubled from 2013 to 2014. With curvy figures such as …
Continue ReadingBreast augmentation patients at my Scottsdale-area practice often mention that although there's plenty of information available on the Internet about what goes on during surgery, they're more concerned about what happens before and after the procedure. In the spirit of patient education, I welcome these questions, and I understand that my patients have good reasons to …
Continue ReadingThe abdomen is one of the most common fatty "trouble spots" for both men and women. When diet and exercise seem to have little effect on your abdomen, it may be time to start considering a fat-reducing procedure. I offer a range of options from non-surgical treatment to a full tummy tuck at my Scottsdale-area practice. Check …
Continue ReadingIf you're just beginning your breast augmentation research, you may be pleased — and a little overwhelmed — to know that you have many more decisions to make than simply choosing your implant size. I realize that the choices can be daunting for patients, which is why I recently added a page to my site …
Continue ReadingChoosing an implant should be an exciting part of preparing for breast enhancement surgery. For some it can also be an anxiety provoking decision, hoping not to decide implants that are too big or too small. Every plastic surgeon has their own protocol for choosing implants and I hope to further explain my process and …
Continue ReadingI am frequently asked the question, “what is the difference between Coolsculpting and Liposuction”? Both procedures are proven ways of removing excess fat, but the mechanism and procedures are totally different. With the right patient each procedure can have excellent results and both continue to demonstrate a high level of patient satisfaction. Below is a …
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