Scottsdale Cosmetic Surgery Blog
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Dec 22, 2016
What is this strap across my chest after my breast augmentation?
When you awake from your surgery, you will have Steri-Strips on your incisions, gauze and tape over your Steri-Strips. You will also have a white Velcro strap across the top of your breasts. Your breasts will feel very tight, swollen... Read More
Dec 15, 2016
What do I do with my surgery garment?
At your pre-op appointment, you will be given a compression garment that has been fitted just for you. Please bring this garment with you to your surgery. When you wake up, you will already be wearing this garment. You should wear this as much as possible for... Read More
Dec 09, 2016
Quick Topic Today: One of my breasts is high and one is lower, in its final resting place. Is it normal for one breast to settle before the other?
Yes. As the implants begin to settle over time, one side may settle before the other. This is also very normal. If this occurs, simply back off on the... Read More
Dec 08, 2016
Nothing says getting older like sagging cheeks and volume loss in the face. Luckily, we have many options today in terms of filler to add volume and definition to the face.
When we are younger, our cheeks are higher with a nice roundness to them. As we age, this area naturally hollows out. Adding... Read More
Dec 08, 2016
Pregnancy can have a tremendous impact on the strength and tone of abdominal muscles. Even women who are athletic and continue to exercise throughout pregnancy may experience a separation of abdominal muscles as the uterus expands. In fact nearly 70% of women experience abdominal separation during... Read More
Dec 01, 2016
Quick Topic Today: Lip Fillers
Make my lips look young!
What’s the latest and greatest in lip rejuvenation? It’s Volbella by Allergan. Gone are the days when you could only inject the lips with filler to rejuvenate your mouth. With the addition of this great product, years are taken away by... Read More
Dec 01, 2016
What is abdominoplasty?
Abdominoplasty is another name for a tummy tuck. It is a body contouring procedure that improves the appearance of the belly.
What can an abdominoplasty correct?
Abdominoplasty is one of the most dramatic body contouring procedures available. During an abdominoplasty:... Read More
Nov 22, 2016
The concept of Brazilian Plastic Surgery really doesn’t start with surgery at all…it begins with the country and the people. During my time in Brazil I was fortunate to receive training in four different cities (Sao Paolo, Porto Alegre, Belo Horizonte, and Rio de Jainero) with multiple world... Read More
Nov 21, 2016
When can I work out after breast augmentation surgery?
At about two weeks post op, you will begin to feel like your old self. Stationary bike and certainly light walking (which can be resumed earlier) are permitted. No bouncing for at the bare minimum for at least six weeks. We will tell you no... Read More
Nov 17, 2016
How long is the recovery from breast augmentation?
Most of our patients can return to work after breast augmentation surgery at about five days post op. Some like to take a whole week off from work and rest and recuperate. Patients usually report being most uncomfortable at day 2-3, with pain... Read More