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Microneedling is an innovative procedure that can be performed on the face or the body, and on all skin types and colors. The premise of microneedling is very simple - to create a small wound and the body’s natural healing process will respond by producing new collagen and elastin to “fill up” these micro-wounds. How Microneedling Works The first step in Microneedling involves creating a controlled skin injury using a small handheld device that contains very fine...

Botox injections are one of the most popular non-surgical procedures in the US today. The popularity is perhaps due to the fact that the results are dramatic and it's a fantastic way to fight the signs of aging, wrinkles, and fine lines. Here we look at common Botox Injection do's and don'ts and address a few frequently asked questions about Botox. Within First Hour after Botox Botox takes between 3-7 days for the results of treatment to...

Women seeking a breast augmentation in Scottsdale have questions which include whether or not a breast lift should be added to their procedure. It is unfortunate but true - discontent with your breasts can have a negative impact on both your confidence and your self-esteem. A breast augmentation with lift is a way to restore your pre-pregnancy body and regain your femininity. Many women face breast issues due to aging, pregnancy and weight fluctuation. The...

A Cosmetic Surgeon in Phoenix is a very busy person. Women are looking at tummy tucks, breast augmentations and mommy makeovers in a much different way than they used to. Cosmetic surgery and treatments have become more accessible to a broader segment of the population. New, less invasive techniques now offer less expensive alternatives. Additionally, the widespread evidence of celebrities having procedures has also made facial plastic surgery, along with mommy makeovers and breast augmentations...

One sure way to reduce or even eliminate those annoying vertical lip lines is to replace some of the volume that has been lost with dermal fillers, also known as injectables. By properly injecting a well-chosen dermal filler into the lips, they become fuller and the vertical lines vanish. This procedure is very similar to those creating the sexy pouts you see on some celebrities, however, the goal here is to replace the volume that...

Eyebrow Microblading is a permanent makeup technique that has quickly grown in popularity over recent years thanks to the incredibly detailed, accurate and natural results it can offer. Thin, sparse brows are truly a thing of the past, and for those who have been guilty of over-plucking their eyebrows, or simply have thin or light brows, microblading is a fantastic way to achieve strong yet natural-looking brows without the need to apply brow liner or...

Consulting with your surgeon is an essential step in deciding whether to move forward with breast augmentation and/or breast lift surgery in Scottsdale. During your breast augmentation consultation, you and your surgeon will discuss important information about the operation and, if you decide to proceed with it, you will learn about the steps you need to take to make sure your procedure goes smoothly. A typical breast augmentation consultation will usually consist of an overview of...

The great thing about wine is that every time you think you"'ve got it all figured out you have some amazing new experience at dinner with friends where a wine completely blows your mind and magically, you have a new favorite that you have to tell everyone about. That happened to me the other night while having dinner with friends and family at a local Italian restaurant. I"'ve grown to love American wines as I"'m sure...

It's just a fact: no matter how hard we try to stop it from happening, aging is inevitable and things like Botox and dermal fillers actually really do stave off those proverbial hands of time. Yes, indeed cosmetic surgery offers the option to reverse the signs of aging when over-the-counter treatments and healthy skin care regimens have failed. Presently there are so many advancements and technologies in the field of plastic surgery that patients can achieve...

Liposuction is most commonly used to improve how a person looks, rather than providing any physical health benefits. In some cases, the patient would probably achieve results from diet and exercise, however, many more times, the patients have dieted and exercised to no avail in certain areas of their body. When an individual gains weight, each fat cell increases in size and volume. Liposuction reduces the number of fat cells in isolated areas. As with any...