Author Archives: Dr. Todd Hobgood

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How Painful Is a Facelift: 5 Tips for Facelift Recovery

Before undergoing a facelift procedure, you may be curious about how to manage your pain post-op. Although most people describe feeling only mild to moderate pain after a facelift, you can expect your face to feel tight, bruised, and tender for several days. Below you will find tips to help reduce your pain after surgery, …

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How To Know if It’s Time for Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

Most of the eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) patients we see at our Scottsdale, AZ, practice want to address age-related changes that affect their appearance. But there are other reasons to consider eyelid surgery, even for patients in their 20s and 30s. Some women and men pursue nonsurgical treatments, such as dermal fillers or BOTOX® injections, to …

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What Are Dermal Fillers & What Do They Do?

What’s the real deal with dermal fillers? At my Scottsdale, AZ, facial plastic surgery practice near Phoenix, these injectables make facial rejuvenation possible without the invasiveness or risk of surgery. Just a few injections in strategic locations, and suddenly you look younger, fresher, and like a more refined version of yourself. There’s a reason these …

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7 Things BOTOX® & Dermal Fillers Can Do

Versatility is the calling card of both BOTOX and dermal fillers. At our Scottsdale practice, patients interested in reversing signs of aging are often pleasantly surprised when they learn that these immensely popular injectable treatments can address so many different aesthetic concerns. The differences between BOTOX and dermal fillers can be a bit blurry for …

Preventative BOTOX®: Does It Really Work?

Did you know you don’t have to wait until you’re riddled with wrinkles to enjoy the anti-aging benefits of BOTOX? Scottsdale-area patients sometimes start in their 20s or 30s. As a board-certified facial plastic surgeon, I often meet with younger people who want to stop signs of aging as early as possible. BOTOX is one …

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Answers to Your Top Facelift Questions, From Facelift Scars to Cost

You’ve got facelift questions, I’ve got answers. As a facial plastic surgeon and facelift specialist, I know people often have a lot of questions about the surgery, what it involves, and what to expect. That’s why in this blog post, I’m answering some of the most-Googled questions about all things facelifts, including whether facelift scars …