Category Archives: Facelift

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Getting Cheeky: Do You Need Cheek Filler or Facial Plastic Surgery?

Fuller, firmer, more lifted cheeks are one of the most sought-after features in the world of facial plastic surgery. People from Phoenix, Chandler, and across Arizona visit my Scottsdale practice in search of plumper cheeks that reflect the youthfulness they feel inside. Fortunately, more options exist than ever for achieving spectacular results, including treatments that …

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How Dangerous is a Facelift? (Updated 2023)

A facelift tightens loose, saggy skin and takes years off a patient’s appearance. However, like any other surgery, there are risks and rewards associated with an elective procedure. Many patients want to know how potentially dangerous a facelift procedure can be. Damaging delicate facial tissues or nerves below the tissue can pose health and cosmetic …

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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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Social vs. Physical Downtime After a Facelift

Patients often plan to get a facelift in the Phoenix area when a big social event, such as a son or daughter's wedding or a class reunion, is coming up. We always advise patients to plan ahead because social recovery can last longer than the physical recovery timeline. Social recovery is the time needed to …

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Is Combining Facial Surgical Procedures a Good Idea?

Think of facial rejuvenation as a home remodel. Installing granite countertops or custom wood cabinets can make the appliances look dated. Until they're replaced, you probably won't be completely satisfied with the overall results. For example, a patient thinking about eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) at my Scottsdale, AZ, practice can also benefit from a brow lift …

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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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Facelift Dos and Don’ts (Updated 2023)

As a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon in Scottsdale, I help many patients benefit from facial rejuvenation through either a mini or traditional facelift. All patients must remember, however, that even elective cosmetic procedures are still considered major surgeries. Because of this, you should prepare yourself to ask questions before your procedure. It is also important …

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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, …