Category: Surgical

Everything You Need to Know About Facelifts

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…

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), also known as median nerve compression, occurs when pressure increases on the median nerve inside the wrist as it passes through the carpal tunnel causing either pain, tingling or aching in your hand. If you, or someone you know, are experiencing this syndrome, then the hand surgeons at Plastic Surgeon of Northern Arizona are here to help relieve the pain. CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME What causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a result of numerous factors that can cause irritation to certain areas in your…

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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…