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Do I Need a Breast Lift, Augmentation, or Both?

Our bodies continuously change as we age, and the breasts are no exception. Events like pregnancy and breastfeeding, for instance, can significantly alter the appearance of the breasts. It is common for the breasts to lose volume and begin to sag over time, and it can happen to small and large chests alike. Both [...]

By |2022-07-28T04:27:25+00:00July 28th, 2022|Breast Augmentation|0 Comments

How To Get Your Pre-Pregnancy Body Back With a Mommy Makeover

Pregnancy and childbirth can entirely change your body’s appearance, and some of these changes can be permanent. Many women report that after childbirth, their breasts don’t look as youthful, their skin seems less supple, their stomach isn't as toned as it once was, or their rectus abdominis muscles (six-pack ab muscles) have separated during [...]

Skin Tightening with Renuvion

What is Renuvion? Renuvion is a minimally invasive procedure that tightens and refreshes saggy skin without the need for major surgery, extended downtime, or large surgical scars. Men or women who want to firm and tighten loose skin may want to consider Renuvion for skin tightening. [...]

What Is the Difference Between Breast Implants Above or Below the Muscle?

A breast augmentation placement has two options, breast implants can go either below or above the muscle. There are pluses and minuses for both and not everyone is a candidate for either one. Let’s discuss more about the benefits of above and below the muscle. View Our Patient Gallery [...]

By |2022-07-28T04:23:33+00:00February 19th, 2022|Breast Augmentation|0 Comments

What is Ab Etching and Liposculpture?

Ab etching is a procedure that helps sculpt the muscles using a liposuction technique. When done by an experienced, Board-certified plastic surgeon, it can help you see a leaner physique to achieve your desired aesthetic more quickly. It's important to know how your plastic surgeon will etch your musculature with VASERlipo and how hi-definition [...]

By |2022-01-04T23:18:41+00:00January 4th, 2022|Abdominal Contouring, Body|0 Comments

Get A Perkier Backside with a Brazilian Butt Lift

Looking to add volume or shape to your rear? A Brazilian Butt Lift has gained popularity, becoming a more common cosmetic procedure to create more fullness in your backside through fat transfer. Unlike a traditional Butt Lift utilizing a silicone implant and removal of skin to enhance the butt, today’s Brazilian Butt Lift uses [...]

By |2021-03-24T14:05:28+00:00March 24th, 2021|Brazilian Butt Lift, Fat Transfer|0 Comments

Target Your Trouble Areas with UltraShape Power

New year resolutions have been made, and you’ve worked hard dieting and exercising, but those trouble spots are still not responding. It’s time to consider UltraShape Power, the first and only non-invasive body contouring treatment to immediately eliminate fat cells and get noticeable results starting in 4 weeks with proprietary, pulse-focused ultrasound. [...]

By |2021-01-22T21:48:24+00:00January 22nd, 2021|Abdominal Contouring, Body|0 Comments

How Much Does Laser Hair Removal Cost?

Ongoing home hair removal management is expensive, painful, and a significant waste of time. Professional laser hair removal treatments provide smooth skin without the need for razors or waxing. Dermatology & Plastic Surgery of Arizona delivers safe, fast, and effective laser hair removal procedures to help you experience the benefits for yourself at a [...]

By |2020-09-25T17:39:49+00:00September 15th, 2020|Laser Hair Removal|0 Comments

Will I Be Able to Breastfeed After Breast Augmentation?

Breast augmentation is a potentially life-changing procedure that can boost your look, comfort, and self-confidence. However, if you are a new mom or expect to have children in the future, you may be concerned about its potential impact on your ability to breastfeed. At Dermatology and Plastic Surgery of Arizona, our doctors are here [...]

By |2020-07-23T16:19:45+00:00July 8th, 2020|Breast Augmentation|0 Comments

When Can I Return to Work After A Breast Augmentation

Having a breast augmentation involves some necessary planning. A large majority of women are currently in the workforce and need to have enough accumulated leave time for their procedures and others have children at home to care for and need to plan for their care for the appropriate amount of time. Before you have [...]

By |2020-04-18T09:39:18+00:00April 16th, 2020|Breast Augmentation|0 Comments

Is There A Non-Surgical Mommy Makeover?

What Is A Mommy Makeover? A mommy makeover is a procedure that addresses a woman’s post-pregnancy body issues all at once. Because all women and all pregnancies are different, each Mommy Makeover will be customized to the patient’s individual needs. Generally speaking, though, a Mommy Makeover will consist of any combination of the following: [...]

Is There A Non-Surgical Solution for Stress Incontinence?

Many women have had the unfortunate and embarrassing experience of laughing, sneezing, coughing, or exercising until their bladders leak a little. Some women cope by stopping to cross their legs before sneezing or coughing. Some wear bulky, uncomfortable pads or special bladder leakage underwear to try to cope. It’s inconvenient, embarrassing and completely aggravating. [...]

By |2019-07-17T15:49:56+00:00July 11th, 2019|Body, Intimate Health|0 Comments

How Long is the Recovery For Mommy Makeover Surgery?

Having a baby is one of the most precious things that happens in a woman’s life. Participating in the miracle of life comes with so many exciting new experiences and changes, and brings such joy to a family’s life. However, childbirth is also extremely stressful on a woman’s body and can bring about many [...]

By |2019-07-12T09:49:35+00:00March 5th, 2019|Mommy Makeover|0 Comments

How Much Does Breast Augmentation Cost?

Breast augmentation surgery is one of the most sought after surgeries among women. In fact, it is reported to occur over 350,000 times every year in American alone. Breast augmentation surgery is performed to balance asymmetries and to improve the loss of breast volume due to pregnancy, breastfeeding, and aging. We know it is [...]

By |2019-07-12T10:00:16+00:00December 14th, 2018|Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants|0 Comments

What to Look for in a Plastic Surgeon

Each year approximately 17 million plastic surgeries are performed in the United States, costing an estimated 16 billion dollars. Some plastic surgeries are done as a result of accidents, cancer, or other medical conditions where reconstructive surgery is necessary for a better quality of life. Other plastic surgeries are performed so the patient can [...]

By |2019-07-18T14:11:49+00:00December 3rd, 2018|Body|0 Comments

What to Look for in a Dermatologist

You wake up one morning with an unusual rash or breakout on your skin, or perhaps you’ve noticed a mole you have been watching has started changing in size or appearance. It’s time to take action in order to care for your body’s largest organ, your skin. It is important that you choose the [...]

By |2019-07-18T14:09:42+00:00November 26th, 2018|Body|0 Comments

Should I Get My Implants Removed?

Some women, for many reasons, find themselves unhappy with their breast implants. Many patients desire a different look or size than what was originally sought after. Revision surgery of the breast or implant removal can also be done for prior reconstructive or other cosmetic breast surgery. Implant removal candidates include: Women who are not [...]

By |2019-07-06T06:21:39+00:00October 8th, 2018|Breast Implants|0 Comments

Should I get Liposuction or UltraShape?

Liposuction and UltraShape Power are both well-known body contouring procedures. Both procedures are great ways to slim and reshape specific areas of the body and improve your body contours and proportion. So what are the differences? Liposuction Liposuction is an invasive surgical procedure. During treatment, an incision is made in the treatment area [...]

By |2019-07-16T11:44:05+00:00September 7th, 2018|Body|0 Comments

What is the Best Non-Surgical Body Contouring Treatment?

Belly fat – everyone experiences it at some point. But what happens when it won’t go away, even with diet and exercise? Cue: body contouring procedures. Some claim these treatments can be uncomfortable, damaging, or leave unsmooth sections of the stomach.  That isn’t true of all of body contouring options though. UltraShape [...]

By |2019-07-06T06:55:32+00:00July 25th, 2018|Body|0 Comments

What Procedures are Included in a Mommy Makeover?

A Mommy Makeover is a popular term for a series of procedures that women undergo after pregnancy and childbirth to regain their pre-baby body. A mommy makeover can be different for everyone – the procedures involved depend on your specific concerns and goals. A typical mommy makeover includes liposuction, a breast lift, [...]

Where Can I Get Liposuction?

Liposuction contours specific areas of the body by removing excess fat deposits, improving your shape and proportion. Despite good health and a reasonable level of fitness, some people may still have areas with disproportionate contours due to localized fat deposits, particularly on the abdomen, back, flanks, arms, under the chin, or thighs. [...]

By |2019-12-03T11:01:21+00:00May 2nd, 2018|Body|0 Comments

Am I a Candidate for a Breast Augmentation?

If you’re unhappy with the size or shape of your breasts, you’re most likely a candidate for breast augmentation. Breast augmentation is a great way to enhance the size or shape of the breasts. You may be a candidate for breast augmentation if: You are physically healthy and you aren't pregnant or breastfeeding You have [...]

By |2019-12-03T11:06:06+00:00April 9th, 2018|Breast Augmentation|0 Comments

How Can I Lose Stubborn Belly Fat Without Having Surgery?

Losing stubborn belly fat is difficult – particularly when work, kids, and life get in the way. For a long time, the only way to get rid of fat that was resistant to diet and exercise was through surgery.  But now, thanks to new technologies, Ultrashape Power is a great way to slim and [...]

By |2019-07-06T07:27:57+00:00March 21st, 2018|Body|0 Comments

Why Winter is the Best Time for Laser Hair Reduction?

Laser hair reduction is a great way to remove unwanted hair on the body. And while most of us start to think about hair reduction when the weather is warm and we begin to wear less clothing, winter is actually the best time for laser hair reduction. Laser hair reduction involves a series of [...]

By |2018-10-17T10:49:56+00:00December 13th, 2017|Body, Laser Hair Removal|0 Comments

How Do Mammograms Change After Getting Breast Implants?

Many women don’t realize that they still need to get mammograms after getting breast implants. Nearly half of the women who get breast implants are in their 20’s or early 30’s – meaning they have implants before needing to worry about mammograms or breast cancer risk. Mammograms are important to detect breast cancer early. [...]

By |2019-12-03T11:18:37+00:00October 27th, 2017|Body, Breast Implants|0 Comments

How Long After a Mastectomy Should a Patient Wait Before Breast Reconstruction?

After breast cancer, many women struggle with the idea of losing one or both breasts. Unfortunately, a mastectomy can be necessary to remove all the breast cancer. While removing all of the cancer is most important, it’s normal to worry how life will feel after a mastectomy. There are two choices for when to [...]

By |2019-12-03T11:21:13+00:00October 17th, 2017|Body, Breast Implants|0 Comments

Fat Transfer vs. Breast Implants for Breast Enhancement

Breast augmentation is an extremely popular procedure. Many women, however, believe that implants are the only way to change the size of the breast. Fat grafting, which includes transferring fat from another part of the body, is another way to increase breast size. A fat transfer is also an option for women after they've [...]

By |2019-12-03T11:23:12+00:00October 6th, 2017|Breast Augmentation, Fat Transfer|0 Comments

What’s the Difference Between a Breast lift and a Breast Augmentation?

The terms ‘breast lift’ and ‘breast augmentation’ are often used interchangeably, but they refer to two different procedures. Both enhance the breasts – but they do so in different ways.   Breast Lift Time, weight fluctuations, pregnancy, and breastfeeding all cause the breasts to sag. If your breasts still have adequate volume but [...]

By |2018-10-17T10:47:51+00:00September 28th, 2017|Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift|0 Comments

6 Bad Excuses to Not Wear Sunscreen

My body won’t be able to process vitamin D Some people believe that if they wear sunscreen, it will lead to a Vitamin D deficiency because the lotion prevents your skin from absorbing the sun’s rays. Wearing sunscreen does not completely block the sun’s rays or prevent blockage of Vitamin D. If you’re concerned that [...]

By |2018-10-17T10:19:32+00:00July 21st, 2017|Body, Face, Skin Care|0 Comments

Full Tummy Tuck vs. Mini Tummy Tuck: What’s the Difference?

Abdominoplasty, known more commonly as a “tummy tuck”, is surgery or body contouring of the abdominal skin and removal of fat. When researching this procedure, there are multiple terms that are thrown out: tummy tuck, abdominoplasty, full tummy tuck, modified tummy tuck, mini tummy tuck, and extended tummy tuck. So [...]

By |2019-12-03T11:28:43+00:00July 21st, 2017|Body, Mini Tummy Tuck, Tummy Tuck|0 Comments

What is Capsular Contracture?

Capsular contracture is the body’s response to foreign materials. It is essentially a scar tissue the body makes to wall off implants, whether they are breast implants or artificial joints, to protect the body from something that it recognizes as a foreign material. Typically every implant has capsular contracture. What [...]

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