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  • The Dangers of DIY Cosmetic Treatments: From At-Home Botox to Black Market Fillers

    Published: March 14, 2025

    By: Adam Boettcher, M.D.

    From at-home Botox injections to black-market fillers, people are increasingly taking medical aesthetics into their own hands, often without understanding the serious risks involved.

  • Facial reconstruction surgery after skin cancer

    Facial Reconstruction After Skin Cancer

    Published: March 7, 2025

    By: Adam Boettcher, M.D.

    Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer worldwide, with millions of new cases diagnosed each year. While early detection and treatment are critical to preventing the spread of cancer, they often leave patients with significant facial defects, particularly when tumors are excised from delicate areas such as the nose, lips, or eyelids.

Is Awake Plastic Surgery Right for You? A Surgeon’s Perspective

Is Awake Plastic Surgery Right for You? A Surgeon’s Perspective

Published: September 23, 2024

By: Adam Boettcher, M.D.

Awake surgery has grown in popularity over recent years because of its potential advantages in terms of safety, recovery time, and cost. However, just because it works for some patients doesn't mean it's suitable for everyone.

Plastic Surgeons in Sedona, Arizona

Plastic Surgeons of Northern Arizona Awarded 2024 “Best of Sedona” Designation

Published: September 20, 2024

By: PSNA

Celebrating over three decades of excellence in Northern Arizona, Plastic Surgeons of Northern Arizona is proud to announce that the practice has been awarded the Sedona Red Rock News 2024 "Best of Sedona" designation.

Brian Cripe, M.D. of Plastic Surgeons of Northern Arizona

Dr. Brian Cripe to Offer Plastic Surgery Consultations in Sedona

Published: September 19, 2024

By: PSNA

Dr. Cripe, award-winning plastic and reconstructive surgeon, will begin seeing patients in Sedona in October.

How a Tummy Tuck Can Help with Separated Abdominal Muscles After Pregnancy

How a Tummy Tuck Can Help with Separated Abdominal Muscles After Pregnancy

Published: September 16, 2024

By: Brian Cripe, M.D.

When considering a tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, many people focus on the aesthetic benefits: a flatter stomach, tighter skin, and a more toned appearance. But there’s another significant benefit that is often overlooked—the procedure can help repair separated abdominal muscles, a condition known as diastasis recti.

  • Published: November 1, 2024

    By: Brian Cripe, M.D.

    Brow Lift 101: What to Expect from This Popular Anti-Aging Procedure

  • Published: October 21, 2024

    By: PSNA

    Local Breast Cancer Survivor Shares Story of Gratitude and Perseverance

  • Published: October 16, 2024

    By: Stephen Lex, M.D.

    Say Goodbye to a Double Chin: Everything You Need to Know About Chin Liposuction

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