When you look good, you feel good. While self-care routines like exercise, skin care, healthy sleep and eating habits are beneficial, cosmetic surgery can be pivotal in reimagining your appearance and helping you live your best life. Plastic surgery and other aesthetic clinics in the Valley have grown in popularity by offering patients myriad paths to looking their best. If you are considering a cosmetic procedure, here is a guide to how the Valley’s top practitioners can help you on your way to meeting your goals.
BODY WORK
Liposuction
No matter how hard they try, many people struggle to lose weight, particularly in their abdomen and thighs. Even with a healthy diet and regular exercise, stubborn fat cells just won’t go away. However, there’s hope: Liposuction, a versatile body contouring procedure, can sculpt and reshape the entire body, from head to toe.
During the procedure, a thin tube called a cannula is inserted through tiny incisions to break up fat cells and suction them out of the body to help sculpt and reshape areas such as the abdomen, thighs, love handles, arms and back where diet and exercise have failed. It’s an effective tool for improving body contours in patients at or near their ideal weight but struggling with isolated pockets of fat.
At Forma Plastic Surgery in Scottsdale, board-certified plastic surgeons provide customized liposuction treatments. Contact Forma Plastic Surgery at formaplasticsurgery.com or call 480-657-2000 to schedule a consultation.
Tummy Tuck
Another body-contouring procedure that has become popular in recent years is the tummy tuck. The benefits of this surgery include a slimmer silhouette as well as a sleek and tight torso. It can also correct a protruding stomach or abdominal muscle separation. At your initial consultation, a surgeon will evaluate your physical condition, including your skin and abdominal muscles, to recommend the best technique for you.
While often performed together, a tummy tuck and liposuction target different concerns. The former removes stubborn pockets of fat, but a tummy tuck can help restore muscle tone and address any sagging skin after weight loss. Combining both procedures can help you bring back your figure.
For more information about how a tummy tuck and liposuction can help you achieve the look you want, contact Dr. Jennifer Boll at 480-833-5200 or visit drboll.com.
Explants
Despite their popularity, breast implants have always been under scrutiny for their safety. Many women who’ve undergone the procedure have reported experiencing various symptoms, including fatigue, brain fog, hair loss, joint or muscle pain, rashes, weight changes, anxiety and depression.
This condition is often referred to as breast implant illness. Although the Food and Drug Administration hasn’t officially recognized this diagnosis, its experts have observed that many patients experienced an improvement in their symptoms after implant removal.
Some surgeons believe that breast implant illness is a misconception. But for the past five years, Dr. John M. Pierce at Desert Plastic Surgery has focused on explants, the removal of implants, and other procedures to enhance a patient’s breast appearance after an explant, such as breast lifts and fat transfers. For more information, contact 480-990-8808 or visit desertplasticsurgery.com.
TURNING BACK TIME
Facelifts
Facelifts can give patients a youthful appearance, but the procedure has undergone significant transformations over the years. In the Valley, Dr. Jason Mussman of Regency Specialties has taken the facelift a step further by introducing an inclusive package called the Regency Lift.
The Regency Lift is comprised of a comprehensive set of procedures, including a deep-plane facelift, a deep-plane neck lift with liposuction, and platysmaplasty, a procedure that tightens loose skin by tightening the platysma muscle to achieve a more defined facial contour. Additionally, volume enhancement is achieved by transferring fat from other body parts to improve the contours of your face. Blepharoplasty, a rejuvenating eyelid procedure, further enhances the overall appearance. A small brow lift and dermabrasion are also included to polish and refine the skin. For more information about the Regency Lift, contact Mussman at 623-243-9077 or visit regencyspecialties.com.
Non-Surgical Treatments
If you’re not ready for a facelift, there are several advanced, non-surgical treatments that can help you achieve the look you want.
Injectables and dermal fillers are popular cosmetic treatments. Botox effectively prevents and treats wrinkles, while dermal fillers have various applications, ranging from liquid facelifts to lip plumping. These treatments utilize natural ingredients like hyaluronic acid to restore volume in the face.
Fractional laser energy stimulates collagen production and eliminates fine lines and wrinkles. While there is some downtime due to the power of this technology, the results are substantial: smoother, more radiant skin, and improved elasticity.
In addition, there are several rejuvenating facial peels that address sun damage, fine lines and wrinkles. Microneedling uses tiny needles to stimulate collagen production, fill in lines and firm the skin. Microdermabrasion polishes the skin, revealing an even tone and youthful complexion. For more information on these non-surgical procedures, contact Dr. Jennifer Boll at 480-833-5200 or visit drboll.com.
A smile can light up a room and lead to meaningful connections. If you’re insecure about yours, though, you might be hesitant to open up. Fortunately, there are ways to make it shine.
A SOLUTION FOR YOUR SMILE
Veneers
Dental veneers are a popular cosmetic solution to keep you grinning from ear to ear. These thin porcelain or composite pieces are custom-made to fit your front teeth and improve their appearance.
If you’re considering veneers, Dr. Rod Gore, DDS, can help. Visit goregeoussmiles.com or call his team at 480-418-0768 to book an appointment.
Dental Bonding
To repair a chipped, cracked or broken tooth, a composite resin that matches the tooth’s color is applied at the site where it is broken to prevent further damage to the tooth and the surrounding area.
Tooth- and Gum-Contouring
For patients looking for dramatic results to treat their uneven smiles, this procedure, also known as gingival sculpting or gingivoplasty, removes excess tissue to reshape the gum line. It makes your smile more significant and even, and healing only takes days.
Crowns
For teeth weakened or destroyed by tooth decay, a dentist will cement ceramic that is sculpted from an impression of your mouth to the damaged tooth to strengthen it. The procedure allows you to bite down and move your jaw normally.
“Through continuing education and state-of-the-art equipment, my practice is able to offer you and your family the high level of service you are looking for in dental care,” says Dr. George Ayoub, DDS, of McDowell Dentistry of Goodyear. For more information about these procedures, visit mcdowelldentistryaz.com or call 623-536-2040.
Choosing the Right Plastic Surgeon
One of the most important things to do when choosing a surgeon is to check whether they’re board-certified or not. The American Board of Plastic Surgery certifies surgeons based on training and quality of care. Choosing a board-certified cosmetic surgeon ensures that you will get quality treatment and quality results. You can see if a surgeon is certified by looking them up on certificationmatters.com or by looking for the Arizona Society of Plastic Surgeons logo, since the only surgeons who can join the AzSPS are board-certified ones. To learn more about the Arizona Society of Plastic Surgeons, visit arizonasps.org.
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