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With Smartlipo Scottsdale, you can find a liposuction procedure that is not too invasive when it comes to ridding the body of unwanted fatty pockets. The less invasive the procedure is the less pain, bruising and recovery time is required before seeing the final result. Luckily there are newer laser liposuction procedures in Arizona called SmartLipo and Slim Lipo that are minimally invasive. SmartLipo and Slim Lipo can provide you with the body that you have always wanted and dreamed of.

Some kinds of liposuction have an extended recovery period accompanied by some pain and discomfort. However, this is not the case with SmartLipo and Slim Lipo. To start with these kinds of laser liposuction surgery are done with local anesthesia. The laser serves to seal blood vessels quickly minimizing bruising and swelling. In addition, there is generally little or no pain while it is being performed and afterwards a patient may feel just a few body aches. All body types can be benefit from this type of liposuction surgery although the best results are in patients within the normal weight range.

The best part of both the Slim Lipo and the SmartLipo procedures in Arizona is that they can be used with non-laser types of cosmetic surgery to remove more unwanted fat. That includes problem areas that are small in size like the face, neck, chin, arms, knees and the back.  SmartLipo Scottsdale and Slim Lipo Phoenix can have you back to work in no time. In fact, laser liposuction has become known as “Lunchtime Lipo” because some people go in for a lunch hour treatment and then go back to work in the afternoon! This type of surgery generally only takes one session and the results can be seen immediately after the treatment is finished.

For more information about Smartlipo in Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona or to schedule a free consultation to talk about laser liposuction options, please call Michelle at North Valley Plastic Surgery, 480-304-5477.

Microdermabrasion in Scottsdale, also referred to as Microderm Treatments in Scottsdale, diminishes fine lines, enlarged pores, blackheads, age spots, hyperpigmentation (uneven skin tone), scars, stretch marks, wrinkles and dull skin.  Microderm Treatment in Scottsdale is one of the safest, most effective skin resurfacing treatments around!

Microdermabrasion is a skin resurfacing procedure which involves a licensed paramedical aesthetician resurfacing the patient’s skin with micro aluminium oxide crystals or a diamond tipped wand.  This technique will wipe away the top layer of skin, leaving behind a clear layer underneath.  This is a non-invasive, non-surgical cosmetic procedure which can be performed at home, in beauty salons, spas and medical or dermatological offices. Those treatments offered outside of a medical practice such as North Valley Plastic Surgery, are, by law, very limited in terms of how aggressive the treatments may be (and, therefore, how much improvement you should expect) because the aesthetician can be more aggressive when directly supervised by a physician.

Microderm is not meant to treat deeply layered skin problems.  Results vary depending on your skin’s ability to bounce back from a procedure, other medical conditions, and of course, who performed the procedure.  Microderm Treatment in Scottsdale is not for patients who have used Acutane within the last six months, are pregnant or nursing, have lesions from herpes, malignant tumors, keratosis, active rosacea or deep acne.  Microderm might irritate sensitive, acne-prone skin.

After a Microdermabrasion in Scottsdale patients should expect their skin to have a pink or red tint after the procedure, but this usually fades after a day.  They could also feel a slight sunburn sensation on their skin which will diminish very quickly.  For the best results, one should have five to twelve treatments one to two weeks apart.  Post-treatment activities should include limiting you exposure to sunlight and keeping your treated skin clean and moisturized.  If you need to go into the sun, always use a strong SPF lotion.  Try to avoid make-up, as well, as this will allow your skin to heal more quickly.  Fortunately, when you are done with your treatment or treatments, your skin will feel healthier and more youthful!

Call Michelle, or one of our three licensed paramedical aestheticians,  at North Valley Plastic Surgery at 480-304-5477  for more information about Microdermabrasion in Scottsdale or Microderm Treatment in Scottsdale.

Pearl Laser Treatment Phoenix is an ablative, skin resurfacing treatment. Pearl Laser Treatment corrects sun damage, fine lines, acne blemishes and uneven skin texture. It involves treating the skin with pulses of light. A portion of the epidermis or uppermost layer of skin is removed, making way for a fresh, vibrant surface during the recovery process. The process involves the pulses of light sending heat to the deeper layers of your skin. This usually takes twenty to thirty minutes for the whole face. Patients say that the light feels like a brief series of pinches. This eventually causes collagen growth which continues for weeks after the original treatment. This new layer of skin will give you a bright, youthful look!

Patients should not have any illusions about the recovery process. Though literature about Pearl Laser Procedure Scottsdale often states that the recovery process is three to four days, patients who have shared their stories about their Pearl Laser Procedure Scottsdale experience say that seven to eight days is more truthful. Your burns and peeling skin will be healed by that point but you will still have significant redness. You might want to take at least four of these days off of work and socializing. You may start wearing cover up or make up on day three, but you may not wear sunscreen. This is why you should avoid exposure to the sun and heat as much as possible.

Currently, the Pearl Laser Treatment Scottsdale is the most effective and successful procedure for sun damage, fine lines, acne blemishes and uneven skin texture. Though the Pearl Laser recovery process may seem rather difficult, it is actually a major improvement compared to other laser skin treatments. Other treatments, such as Erbium and CO2 laser procedures, tend to require more than one treatment, as only a small area of the face can be treated at one time.  Pearl Laser treatments are the way to go if you want a comparatively simple, skin restoration procedure.

Restore your skin to its youthful, bright hue at North Valley Plastic Surgery by calling 480-304-5477 for more information about Pearl Laser Procedure Scottsdale and Pearl Laser Treatment Phoenix.

Juvéderm Scottsdale might be the right choice for you if you are looking to smooth out those pesky wrinkles or “laugh lines.”  Juvéderm is a Dermal Filler in Scottsdale, an injectable gel which restores your skin’s original smoothness and volume. Juvederm is made of hyaluronic acid, which is a naturally occurring substance in your skin. Juvéderm is the safest and most effective dermal filler and is the only dermal filler proven safe for people of color.

Juvéderm Scottsdale is non-surgical treatment for wrinkles and lines. Your physician will inject the Juvéderm gel into the desired area using a very fine needle. The needle inserts the gel into the dermis or the inner layer of skin beneath the epidermis, the top layer of skin. This hyaluronic acid gel adds volume to your skin, diminishing all wrinkles and folds. After your Juvéderm injection, the gel draws water into the area and the fill will continue to increase.

During treatment, your physician may apply anesthesia to the treated area before beginning the Dermal Filler Scottsdale injection process, though anesthesia is by no means required.  Your healthcare professional will inject the Juvéderm gel into your skin, filling wrinkles and folds. The newest formulation of Juvéderm-XL comes pre-mixed with lidocaine, a local anesthetic that instantly nombs the area to be injected.  Once this fifteen minute process is complete, your injector will massage the treated areas, smoothing out the lines in your skin.

After treatment, recovery time is very minimal for this Juvederm procedure.  You will want to avoid sunlight, heat exposure, strenuous exercise and alcoholic beverages. This will help you reduce the risk of temporary redness, swelling and itchy treated areas.  You might experience slight discomfort, bumps and firm skin.  You may apply an ice pack to the treated area for a brief period of time.  These symptoms will usually clear up in seven days or less. Your physician will advise as to when you can apply makeup to the treated area. You should see immediate results on the treated areas and the smoothness will last up to six months or more.

Call North Valley Plastic Surgery at 480-304-5477 for more information about Juvéderm Scottsdale, and Dermal Filler in Scottsdale. Complimentary cosmetic surgery consultations, as well as injectable filler and Botox injection consultations are available.