Surgical Archives — Plastic Surgeons of Northern Arizona

Everything to Know About Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, tightens areas around the eyes where skin has become saggy, droopy, or puffy as a result of gravity and aging. This procedure also removes excess tissue that may even be hindering one’s ability to see. Let Plastic Surgeons of Northern Arizona awaken the areas around your eyes, where you look and feel your best and regain confidence with a more youthful, alert appearance. EVERYTHING TO KNOW ABOUT BLEPHAROPLASTY What is Blepharoplasty? Am I a Candidate? Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure performed around the eyes, on the…

Everything to Know About Breast Cancer

Breast cancer may be the most common cancer, next to skin cancers. There is a 1 in 8 chance that a woman living in the U.S. could develop the disease. While getting mammogram testing doesn’t normally start until age 40, or earlier depending on if you have a family history of breast cancer, it’s always good to do a self-test to make sure everything feels right. EVERYTHING TO KNOW ABOUT BREAST CANCER What is Breast Cancer and how does it form? When breast cancer occurs, cells in the breast become…

Everything to Know About a Mastopexy

A mastopexy, or breast lift, tightens and restores breasts’ youthful look and firmness. Sometimes the need for a breast lift results from pregnancy, breastfeeding, aging, heredity or fluctuations in weight. Let the surgeons at Plastic Surgeons of Northern Arizona take your breasts from “saggy,” to “perky.” EVERYTHING TO KNOW ABOUT A MASTOPEXY Why would I want a Mastopexy? Am I a Candidate? When thinking about getting a mastopexy, are you doing this for yourself or trying to fit a mold? This type of procedure needs to have you in…

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 (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…