Face Archives — Plastic Surgeons of Northern Arizona

Why Should I Consider Fillers for My Face and Lips?

Unfortunately, our bodies are not made to last forever. Thankfully, the surgeons at Plastic Surgeons of Northern Arizona have the skills and procedures necessary for restoring volume back into our face and lips. Dermal fillers like Restylane and Juvederm are the perfect treatments for adding fullness to combat the effects of aging. These fillers, also known as injectables, fill in the hollows, folds and lines made over the years by gravity’s unavoidable downward pull. Why Should I Consider Fillers for My Face and Lips? What fillers can and cannot do…

Everything You Need to Know About Facelifts

A facelift is performed to bring back the youthfulness in your face and neck by smoothing wrinkles and removing excess skin. It erases many of the visible signs of aging but, unfortunately, won’t prevent the aging process from continuing. At Plastic Surgeons of Northern Arizona, we have a variety of techniques available to provide you with outstanding results, such as mini-facelift and traditional facelift/neck lift. Let us help you feel comfortable and confident in your skin again. EVERYTHING TO KNOW ABOUT FACELIFTS What are the pros and cons to getting…

Everything You Need to Know About Botox

Botox was unintentionally invented in the 1980s 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 effects 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…

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…