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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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Is “C-Tuck” a Thing?

Loose, hanging belly skin is a common problem after childbirth. Because of this, many moms ask for a tummy tuck in my Chandler-Mesa, AZ, practice. Tummy tucks are excellent surgeries for removing stretched, damaged skin and toning up the midsection. But, as with many popular treatments, rumors of a new, specialized procedure have popped up. …

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Is There A Right Season for Breast Augmentation?

Breast augmentation remains the most popular cosmetic surgery in America, and for good reason. Implants are an excellent way for women to add feminine curves and feel more confident in their bodies. One of the best parts of augmentation is being able to wear bikinis or tops that complement your new figure. And thanks to …

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Why Plastic Surgery Tourism Is a Dangerous Idea

Every few months, another news story comes out about someone being hospitalized due to the complications of an international plastic surgery procedure. As a plastic surgeon serving the Chandler, AZ, area, I hear far too many stories about patients who have traveled abroad to save money on surgery and ended up paying a far greater …

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Uneven Breasts Are Common and Can Be Corrected

Symmetry is often thought to be the pinnacle of attractiveness. Research shows that facial symmetry is the hallmark of what people consider beautiful. It's no different for breasts, but the fact is that very few women have perfectly even breasts. The difference in size is minimal in most cases, but some women are self-conscious about …

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Shapewear or Surgery? When to Choose Liposuction Over Spanx®

  It might have been while trying to slip into that little black dress. Or maybe when pulling on those jeans that used to fit just right. At some point, many of us realize that we might need a little help smoothing out those minor bulges and rolls. Wearing Spanx or other similar shapewear products is an option, …

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