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CoolSculpting®, Liposuction, or Tummy Tuck: Which Is Right for Me?

Other than injectables and laser hair removal, non-invasive fat reduction was the leading non-surgical procedure worldwide in 2019, with U.S. providers performing nearly 400,000 treatments. There's no question about the popularity of CoolSculpting at our Chandler, AZ-area plastic surgery practice. But not all patients who want targeted fat reduction can benefit from a nonsurgical approach. …

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What to Expect from Your First CoolSculpting® Session

CoolSculpting® is a popular option among our Scottsdale-area patients who are interested in body contouring. It’s a great nonsurgical treatment for sculpting the body and removing unwanted fat. Unfortunately, some new patients may be nervous because they don’t know what to expect from the treatment. But don’t worry–there’s nothing to fear from this FDA-approved procedure. …

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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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Weighing Your Fat Removal Options

Getting rid of excess fat remains one of the most common reasons people go to a plastic surgery practice. At my locations, we offer a range of surgical and nonsurgical fat removal options. Some, such as liposuction and CoolSculpting®, are familiar with my Gilbert, AZ, patients and have a long track record of producing excellent …

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The Skinny on Fat: When Diet and Exercise Don’t Work

I'll begin by stating the obvious: Getting rid of fat is difficult. Good nutrition, portion control, and working out regularly are great lifestyle habits, but sometimes those are not enough to flatten your tummy, shrink saddlebags, or get rid of that upper arm jiggle. Women and men who looking to lose stubborn pockets of fat may benefit from treatments …

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Candidacy for Tummy Tucks: Is Age a Factor?

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 …

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Liposuction vs. Coolsculpting. Which is best for you?

I 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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