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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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 …
Continue ReadingEvery 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 …
Continue ReadingSymmetry 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 …
Continue ReadingIt 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, …
Continue ReadingPeople looking into plastic surgery often spend a lot of time browsing before-and-after photos when they're researching plastic surgeons to perform their procedure. That's smart, and it's something I encourage all of my patients to do. For example, if you're thinking about getting a tummy tuck in the Scottsdale area, it's extremely helpful to look at photos that …
Continue ReadingResearch is important before any major purchase, including plastic surgery. Potential breast augmentation patients frequently tell me that with so many breast implant options to choose from, research quickly crosses the line from "helpful" to "overwhelming." This foray down the rabbit hole of research often leads patients to ask, "What do I really need to …
Continue ReadingConsidering a major plastic surgery procedure like liposuction in Scottsdale, AZ involves many important decisions: whom to choose as your surgeon, what area of the body to treat, and what liposuction technique to choose. But another major decision is deciding if you should tell others you’ve had liposuction. I have clients who love telling their …
Continue ReadingA tummy tuck can be a truly transformative procedure for women who have had children. That's because surgery is the only way to remove the permanently stretched abdominal skin that moms are often left with after one or more pregnancies. For moms who exercise regularly and eat a healthy diet, the excess skin can be …
Continue ReadingBreast augmentation is the top cosmetic procedure in the U.S.—with over 300,000 breast augmentations performed in 2017 alone, a 3% increase over the previous year. Though breast augmentation here at my Gilbert, AZ, practice and nationwide is very common, it remains important to have good communication with your surgeon and provide him or her with …
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