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You’ve Selected a Facelift Surgeon: Now What?

Choosing a facelift surgeon is both exciting and a bit nerve-wracking. Many patients consult with at least 2 or 3 plastic surgeons before making a choice, and the decision is as important as choosing to get plastic surgery in the first place. Now that you've selected a facial plastic surgeon in the Phoenix-Scottsdale area, it's …

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3 Reasons to Get Your Facelift in the Fall

Although we'll never really have the crisp days and falling leaves that much of the rest of the country associates with autumn, here in Arizona we get to enjoy the seasons change in our own way. As a plastic surgeon in Scottsdale, it always interests me to observe how my patients' routines change depending on …

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Should I Be Using Hyaluronic Acid?

Whether you've stepped into a spa, an aesthetics medical practice, or a department store, chances are pretty high that you've heard the ingredient hyaluronic acid referenced. But what is hyaluronic acid and why should you be using it? Hyaluronic Acid is particularly helpful in patients that have aging skin, and for patients that reside in …

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Is a Facelift Right for You?

A facelift at our Scottsdale practice can be a truly transformative procedure. The advanced techniques of this procedure can provide natural-looking results and take years off your appearance. Lasting improvement can only be achieved with a complete facelift, which can correct a handful of issues that come with aging, such as thinning and lax skin, …

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Questions to Ask When Considering a Facelift

As a facial plastic surgeon here in Scottsdale, AZ, I often meet with patients who are still on the fence about whether or not they want to undergo facelift surgery. It is important to do your research before deciding to get any cosmetic procedure. Therefore, I usually encourage my patients to consider several things before …

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What Makes a Person’s Face Look Masculine or Feminine? (Updated 2023)

Women and men undergoing the same facial plastic surgery procedure typically envision different results. That's because distinctions exist between the size, shape, structure, and proportions of what are generally considered masculine and feminine facial features. That's why experienced facial plastic surgeons revise their techniques depending on whether the patient is a man or a woman. …

How Long Will Your Facelift Last?

How Long Will Your Facelift Last?

A facelift is a fantastic procedure designed to take years off you face. It makes your eyes brighter, smoothes your skin, and gives you better contouring around your cheeks and jaw. Your whole appearance is rejuvenated in just a few hours. Best of all, results are with you for life. Completing a facelift is like …

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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 …