Author Archives: Dr. Todd Hobgood

Hobgood Facial Plastic Surgery

Earring Piercing Gone Wrong

I am often asked about reduction in the size of a previous piercing or even reduction in the size of an earlobe. Essentially all ear lobe problems can be corrected but can often be more involved than one might expect. Torn earlobes are probably the most common issue we see. Clearly it is much simpler …

Hobgood Facial Plastic Surgery

Facelift Questions…What is a Lifestyle Lift or a Quick Lift?

I often am asked questions about limited down-time facelift and necklift techniques. The bottom line is that qualified and experienced surgeons will recommend the least invasive lift that serves the goals of our patients. Sometimes this means that a relatively short recovery is possible. You certainly need to be seen and examined by a board …

Hobgood Facial Plastic Surgery

Tear Trough Augmentation, Lifting Lower Eyelid Bags

I often am asked if there is anything patients can do about the bags under the eyes in a "no down-time" treatment with dermal fillers or other options at my facial plastic surgery practice near Phoenix. Usually, that can be a difficult question to answer without a very detailed set of functional pictures or an …

Hobgood Facial Plastic Surgery

Laser Resurfacing Procedures Increased 57% in One Year

In the most recent survey completed by the International Communications Research (ICR), the number of patients undergoing laser facial resurfacing increased by 57% last year. Clearly that’s in impressive number. Plastic surgery patients are finding success with their physicians in clearing away sun damage, unwanted wrinkles, and achieving more youthful skin. Essentially all chemical peels, …

Hobgood Facial Plastic Surgery

New Cannulas (Blunt Tip Needles) for Filler Injections!

I recently spent several days at the American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery Fall Meeting in San Francisco. I think one of the most interesting new products that will really make an impact is the blunt tip injection cannula. Currently most injectors use standard needles that are provided from companies with Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane, Radiesse, …