Author Archives: Dr. Todd Hobgood

Hobgood Facial Plastic Surgery

Scottsdale, Paradise Valley and Phoenix Choosing Facial Rejuvenation

Minimally Invasive Facial Rejuvenation Procedures Fuel 5% Growth According to 2012 marks, the U.S. population has been drawn heavily toward limited procedures performed by plastic surgeons to improve aging changes. The American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) reports an overall 5% growth to a total of 14.6 million procedures performed last year. More invasive and …

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The Fountain of Male Youth- The Jaw Line

Recently I have seen so many young men interested in minor procedures to maintain a rested younger look. Many aspects of “fashionable” facial esthetics do change with women- not so much with men. Throughout time, the young, strong, prominent jaw line has been a sign of health and strength. This has remained a constant in …

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Quality of Life Improves in Patients who Undergo Minimally Invasive Procedures

Small Procedures Make Big Differences A recently published article in the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal recently released in the month of June followed a group of patients who underwent minimally invasive procedures. These included injections with Botox Cosmetic, Dysport, and fillers such as Juvederm Ultra Plus, Restylane, and Perlane. Researchers followed the patients for six …

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Is Facebook Changing our Faces?

Facebook Changes our Faces? Recent evaluations of the numbers of cosmetic procedures performed shows an interesting trend away from surgical body altering procedures while more surgeries are being performed on the face and neck. Why are patients increasingly interested in facial plastic surgery? While no one can be certain, there is increasing evidence that social …

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A Night of Support for a Great Cause!

Hobgood Facial Plastic Surgery Supports Fresh Start- a Phoenix Organization Dedicated to Empowering Women. We recently had the honor of attending and sponsoring a night in support of Fresh Start. An incredible evening at the Phoenix Biltmore was capped off with a fund raising event bringing in over a million dollars in support of this …

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Dr. Hobgood to Present at Reaching New Heights Meeting

Reaching New Heights Meeting Upcoming in January I am so proud to be asked to present at the upcoming meeting combining cutting edge leaders in the areas of Facial Plastic Surgery, Dermatology, and Oculoplastic Surgery. The meeting will be held from January 23rd to the 27th in Beaver Creek Colorado. This meeting will focus on …

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A Recent Thanks!!! (Also a Thanks in Return to Sender!!!)

"Many Thanks for the Holidays!" We are so thankful for our blessings this holiday season. It is always touching when patients take time out of their busy schedules to thank our staff for hard work and dedication to their jobs. Recently, we received a very personal note in the Arizona Republic published in the lifestyle …

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Second Times a Charm- Keys to Revision Rhinoplasty

Second Times a Charm? Keys of Revision Rhinoplasty Many patients do not realize the complexity of the surgical nose job, or rhinoplasty. Rates of revision in this country average about 15%, clearly much more than most facial plastic surgical procedures. When considering the cost, down time, and recovery involved, one would assume that these patients …

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Sunscreens are Updated by the FDA

Sunscreen Updates: The FDA Releases New Standards in the Sunscreen Market Our patients are increasingly aware of the importance of maintaining protection from the sun’s harmful rays. Hobgood Facial Plastic Surgery of Scottsdale, Arizona is in the heart the sunshine state. We enjoy truly sun-filled days most of our year and need to consider the …

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What is the Mini Facelift, MACS Facelift, S Lift, Life Facelift?

These days, we have seen that patients work longer in their careers, have more daily responsibilities, and simply can’t tolerate extended down time. This has driven surgeons back to exploring less invasive facelifts. It can be confusing for the potential patient, although it shouldn’t be. All of these surgical procedures are essentially identical and involve …