Many articles that discuss liposuction say things like “if diet and exercise haven’t worked for you, try liposuction!” This sounds like an infomercial. While there are many benefits to having liposuction, one must understand what this procedure can and cannot do. Liposuction isn’t about weight loss. If you want to lose weight, diet and exercise are the healthiest habits to achieve your goal. On the other hand, if you’ve implemented healthy habits or are naturally near your goal weight, you also shouldn’t buy into the idea that liposuction is for those who are too lazy to dedicate themselves to their health and fitness. Here, we discuss what liposuction can do to bolster the outcome of your healthy lifestyle. Let Liposuction Motivate You It’s easy to

Aging and sun exposure lead many people to frustrating problems with their skin. In addition to fine lines and wrinkles, the breakdown of healthy collagen can result in spots, rough texture, and enlarged pores. When seen in the mirror every day, these problems can feel insurmountable. When we look at them, we know just what to do. Many patients who have visited our Scottsdale office for skin rejuvenation get outstanding results from a MicroLaser Peel®. Here, we discuss details of this treatment that you may want to know. What is a MicroLaser Peel? The term MicroLaser Peel may sound like yet another form of laser skin resurfacing. Laser resurfacing has been performed for several years and can achieve profound results. One of the points that

Skin tightening didn’t become a thing until recently. Before technology caught up to the demand for more cosmetic treatment options, people with loose skin only had the choice of a surgical lift. While there are situations in which a procedure like abdominoplasty remains ideal, there are many people who can achieve appreciable results without the risks and downtime associated with surgery. In our Scottsdale office, one such option is ThermiTight. ThermiTight is a micro-invasive treatment that is used to stimulate collagen in a targeted area. The purpose of collagen-induction is to firm and tighten aging skin. Collagen is a vital chemical that is produced in the dermis. The cells that make collagen go dormant before middle-age, leaving us to make do with what has been

It is not uncommon for adults to want to prolong the appearance of youth. It isn’t that we want to obliterate every wrinkle that ever forms, but some problems, like jowls and loss of facial volume, age the face in ways that we’d prefer not to see every day. The common approach to these signs of aging, as well as deep creases around the nose and mouth, has been to surgically lift aging tissue. To do so can achieve lasting results but also carries risks that many people wish to avoid. An alternative that patients of our Scottsdale practice might want to consider is the Silhouette InstaLift. What Is Silhouette InstaLift™? Silhouette InstaLift treatment is a sophisticated thread-lift technique that has demonstrated consistent success in

Facial aging is bound to happen at some point. However, we no longer have to live with changes we do not appreciate nor do we have to wait until our concerns have reached a point at which a facelift is “acceptable treatment.” Today, there are numerous options for addressing the changes that age brings to the face. One that we are excited to offer is the Silhouette InstaLift. What is Silhouette InstaLift? We might describe the Silhouette InstaLift as a nice in-between procedure. It is more in-depth than injectables and achieves more dramatic results but it is not as extensive as a surgical facelift. Also, we should note that, as a thread technique, the Silhouette InstaLift is also not nearly the same procedure as the

Regardless of age, we each have the ability to enjoy healthy, glowing skin. Depending on how you go about nurturing your skin and correcting the signs of aging, you may experience several benefits with very little effort. In our Scottsdale office, patients have options for facial rejuvenation via a surgical route and also through nonsurgical means. The MicroLaser Peel is a popular technique across multiple age groups. What is a MicroLaser Peel? You may have heard of treatments such as chemical peels and microdermabrasion. You may know that numerous different laser treatments that are available today. The MicroLaser Peel fits right in between all of these techniques. Where chemical peels and microdermabrasion gently slough dead and damaged cells off the epidermis with chemical agents and