Plastic Surgeons of Northern Arizona, Author at Plastic Surgeons of Northern Arizona

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is here and so is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women (right behind skin cancer), making it likely that most of us have someone in our lives who has been affected by it. As plastic surgeons, we often see patients for reconstructive breast surgery after mastectomies for cancer. I don’t want a mastectomy but I’m advised to have one. If you’ve been told you need a mastectomy because of cancer that is already present or as a precaution based on…

Everything You Need to Know About Botox

Botox was unintentionally invented in the 1980’s by Dr. Alan Scott. Dr. Scott was attempting to use botulinum toxin to treat patients with strabismus (crossed eyes). After administering the injections to patients with crossed eyes, they came back with the pleasant and unexpected side effect of wrinkle reduction. While Dr. Scott wasn’t thinking about the reduction of wrinkles, he is responsible for the most common non-surgical cosmetic procedure in the world – Botox. How does Botox work? Botox is a non-surgical…

Why Should You Consider CoolSculpting?

Why should I consider CoolSculpting? We are firm believers that confidence leads to a more fulfilling lifestyle and being comfortable with your body can be the gateway to just that. Before CoolSculpting, the fear of downtime and complications was a shared worry amongst those who considered improving their body confidence through plastic surgery. The creators behind CoolSculpting saw these concerns and used advanced technology to create a treatment that would change the lives of others without surgery or downtime. Because of this procedure, it’s now possible to take charge of…

What’s the Difference Between a Facial and a HydraFacial?

We are proud to announce that we are now offering a new kind of facial experience for our patients – HydraFacials. This unique procedure provides a list of benefits for your skin health in a gentle and effective way but how is it different from a traditional facial? What makes a HydraFacial different? Unlike traditional facials, a HydraFacial provides your skin with a gentle cleansing and rejuvenating experience without any pain during or after the treatment. This treatment is a great option for people with a wide range of skin…