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Dr. Todd Hobgood, a board-certified facial plastic surgeon in Scottsdale, AZ, is excited to assist you in finding the best cosmetic surgery solutions for your individual needs. When it comes to searching for your preferred cosmetic procedures we know that you probably already have a procedure or treatment in mind. As you start your search finding your treating facial plastic surgeon, we would like to encourage you to make sure to restrict your search to only board-certified facial plastic surgeons. Board-certified facial plastic surgeons are specially trained in accordance with strict guidelines to ensure the highest level of safety.
Dr. Hobgood is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon who is specialized in facial cosmetic surgery. We look forward to meeting with you and showing you all of the different treatments we provide in our Scottsdale surgery center. Call us to set up your online consultation today. In the meantime, we’d like to provide you with links to a number of different cosmetic surgery sites that can help you answer your most-asked questions. These sites can also give you information about what to expect throughout the cosmetic surgery process, everything from how to find a board-certified facial plastic surgeon, to descriptions of cosmetic procedures and even what to expect when prior to and after surgery.
In addition to providing links to the leading cosmetic surgery governing bodies, including the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons websites, below, you will also find links with information regarding a variety of non-invasive cosmetic procedures. One of the most popular treatments today is BOTOX® Cosmetic. BOTOX is a treatment that is injected into the skin and can help smooth and diminish the existence of frown lines and wrinkles. Learn about which age categories best benefit from the treatment and what to expect in terms before and after.
If you are looking for treatments to make your skin look more youthful and get rid of age spots, there are a number of different types of laser procedures available that can help. Find out more about different procedures below like the Matrix Laser from Sandstone. It can be used on the neck, face, chest and hands. Below, you can also find links where you can learn about a wide variety of different cosmetic dermal fillers meant to restore both volume and fullness to the skin.
We encourage you to do your research, take notes and come to your consultation armed with questions for Dr. Hobgood. You shouldn’t trust your face to just anyone. Find a board-certified facial plastic surgeon to perform for your next procedure.
The American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Inc.
The American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Inc.,® was established in 1986 to improve the quality of medical and surgical treatment available to the public by examining for professional expertise in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is the world’s largest specialty association that represents over 2,700 facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons throughout the world. The AAFPRS is a National Medical Specialty Society of the American Medical Association (AMA), and holds an official seat in both the AMA House of Delegates and the American College of Surgeons board of governors. AAFPRS members are board certified surgeons whose focus is surgery of the face, head, and neck. AAFPRS members subscribe to a code of ethics.
American Board of Otolaryngology
The Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) is the world’s largest organization representing specialists who treat the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. The Academy represents more than 12,000 otolaryngologists.
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a simple, nonsurgical, physician-administered treatment that can temporarily smooth moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in people from 18 to 65 years of age. It is the only treatment of its type approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In 2005, almost 3.3 million procedures were performed with FDA-approved BOTOX® Cosmetic. There’s only one BOTOX® Cosmetic. Talk to your doctor to see if BOTOX® Cosmetic is right for you!
JUVÉDERM® XC is the smooth gel filler that your doctor uses to instantly smooth away wrinkles around your mouth and nose. With just one treatment, you’ll get smooth and natural-looking results that last up to a year.
Whether you’re longing to reverse the common signs of aging or address a health issue that otherwise would require an invasive treatment, you have more options in looking and feeling better with Radiesse™. Developed with safety and longevity in mind, Radiesse is a new generation injectable filler that offers superior versatility for both cosmetic and reconstructive use without surgery. Radiesse is made of very tiny, smooth calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres. The microspheres (particles) form a scaffold through which your body’s own collagen grows, and this produces the desired long-term effect.
Restylane® is a safe and natural cosmetic dermal filler that restores volume and fullness to the skin to correct facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds. Restylane is a cosmetic dermal filler made of hyaluronic acid, a natural substance that already exists in the human body. The hyaluronic acid in Restylane is a crystal-clear gel called NASHA™ or Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid. NASHA is completely biocompatible with human hyaluronic acid.
Perlane ® is a safe and natural cosmetic dermal filler that restores volume and fullness to the skin to correct facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds. Perlane is a cosmetic dermal filler made of hyaluronic acid, a natural substance that already exists in the human body. The hyaluronic acid in Restylane is a crystal-clear gel called NASHA™ or Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid. NASHA is completely biocompatible with human hyaluronic acid.
The physicians-only product line, GLYTONE is the only skincare line that provides a customized step approach formulated with the highest free acid values available.
Headquartered in Long Beach, California, Obagi Medical Products, Inc., is a global, specialty pharmaceutical company that develops, markets, and sells proprietary skin care systems in the physician-dispensed skin care market.
Kinerase Skin Care Products
The Kinerase and Kinerase Pro+Therapy Collections were developed by Valeant Pharmaceuticals, a company with 20+ years of experience in dermatology. Discover zeatin, the latest innovation in professional skin care The Kinerase® Pro+Therapy Collection features zeatin—a next generation plant-based technology derived from RNA, available exclusively to the Kinerase Pro+Therapy collection. Studies have shown that zeatin improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, skin roughness and hyperpigmentation. Zeatin and kinetin, when used together as part of the Kinerase skin care regimen, have a scientifically significant impact on the appearance of the more severe signs of skin aging. Kinerase Pro+Therapy products are available exclusively through physicians and Kinerase.com. The Kinerase Pro+Therapy Collection—Skin Smoothing Cleanser, Advanced Repair Serum and Ultra Rich Night Repair—are formulated to complement the Kinerase Core Collection.
Sandstone has introduced the Matrix Laser, a fractionated fully adjustable facial, neck, chest, and hand resurfacing laser. This fractionated technology can be adjusted to meet the needs of individual patients. Rapid healing and incredible results can be achieved.
Smart skin solutions. Acknowledged in prominent medical textbooks as the originator of advanced blended chemical peel formulations, PCA SKIN remains the trusted industry leader in the development of gentle, yet highly effective professional treatments and daily care products. For nearly two decades we have been partnering with physicians to provide a proven process combining aesthetics and science for healthy, beautiful skin that begins at the cellular level. We set the bar high when it comes to innovative skin care, and with our commitment and passion for excellence we will continue to exceed expectations. PCA SKIN is available exclusively through physicians and licensed professionals.