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PSR 6 Lower Body Lift Scottsdale Arizona Video
08 months ago
Plastic Surgery Review – Episode 6: Lower Body Lift
Dr. Aldo Guerra specializes in the lower body lift plastic surgery procedure and he uses a specialty hospital in Downtown Scottsdale, Arizona for the operating room and overnight recovery options. Local patients as well as the out-of-town patients fly-in to choose one of the many top plastic surgeons in Arizona, the excellent surgical facilities and the ideal environment for recuperation.
Lower body lift before and after photos is a great way to get started in researching your board certified plastic surgeon so you can learn about the different techniques. We highly recommend making a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon for this procedure. We find that they have the most training and experience with these big cases. Explore more information on the lower body lift in Arizona procedure.
Want to come in for a consultation for a lower body lift?
AB Guerra Plastic Surgery Center is located in North Scottsdale and Dr. Guerra and the rest of the staff would be happy to see you for a consultation. Contact our plastic surgery office at (480) 970-2580 or make an appointment online by filling out our contact form.
Body Lift Testimonial Video
11 year ago
Plastic surgery after major weight loss in Arizona.
Scottsdale – Dirk used to weigh 500 pounds before flying from Georgia to Scottsdale for bariatric lap band surgery. He lost 250 pounds and then decided to have a lower body lift procedure with Dr. Guerra at the AB Guerra Plastic Surgery Center in North Scottsdale.
Watch Dirk’s video and learn about his experience.
Considering plastic surgery after major weight loss in Arizona? Please call (480) 970-2580 or use our contact form today to schedule a complimentary consultation.
Sunscreen Rankings for the Summer.
01 year ago
Scottsdale -With Memorial Day just pass us, we are realizing that summer is really here! In Arizona, we know the heat and the sun is coming back to full force. To protect your skin this summer I did a little research on which sunscreen might be best. Fortunately, Consumer Reports has ranked sunscreen for us and here is a summary:
The 4 top ranked — all sprays — are Up & Up Sport Continuous (Target); Walgreens Sport Continuous; Banana Boat Sport Performance Continuous and Aveeno Continuous Protection. All four tied in their overall score. Consumer Reports ranked those with the same scores by cost per ounce and emphasizes that “sunscreens that guard against ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B radiation can help prevent sunburn, wrinkles, and certain skin cancers.”
For the actual tests, CR looked at “how well each product blocked UVA and UVB rays and how well their claimed sun-protection factor, or SPF — a measure of UVB protection — lasted on volunteers who soaked in water for 40 or 80 minutes.” The top four sunscreens each “provided very good UVA protection and excellent UVB protection, and met their SPF claim even after treated skin was in water for 80 minutes,” CR said.
Sunscreen is an important aspect of all summer vacations and we recommend anyone of the top 4 sunscreen outlined above.
When men have breasts…..
11 year ago
Scottsdale – When men have breasts? The condition is called Gynecomastia.
Forget the Bro and the Manzier! The preferred treatment for Gynecomastia, which is an abnormal enlargement of breast tissue in men, is plastic surgery.
Gynecomastia is quite common, affecting about 10% of the male population, one or both breasts, and is seen more often in association with weight gain. The onset can occur during puberty and may sometimes subside within a year. Patients experience an enlargement of the breast gland, usually right under the nipple area. This enlargement may feel firm, but gynecomastia, is typically a benign condition.
Some of the causes are listed below:
- puberty
- steroid abuse
- obesity
- marijuana use
- tumors
- genetic disorders
- chronic liver disease
- side effects of many medications
- aging
Gynecomastia is not a serious medical condition even though it can be painful at times and may cause embarrassment or a low self-esteem, in some people. Treatment for gynecomastia is usually performed through cosmetic surgery of the breasts with or without liposuction. The goals of this breast surgery are to contour of the chest, while removing excess fat, breast gland and skin (when necessary).
Good candidates for male cosmetic breast surgery are healthy people, who have realistic expectations about plastic surgery, and are at a good body weight. Breast surgery for gynecomastia is performed at an outpatient plastic surgery center.
There are two options in the treatment of excess tissue of the male breast. When there is only excess gland and fat, liposuction is the recommended treatment. The breast tissue in gynecomastia is very fibrous and difficult to remove with standard lipo cannulas. Several specialized lipo cannulas have been designed to deal with the fibrous tissue. Incisions are tiny and hide easily.
When the primary concern is excess glandular tissue and skin, a breast surgery procedure that removes the excess skin along with the breast and fat is recommended. This procedure is sometimes called a simple mastectomy. Various designs are discussed with patients in order to incorporate as much of the excess skin as possible. This options are especially important for patients who are seeking plastic surgery after major weight loss.
My advice is when seeking treatment for gynecomastia, you should sit down and discuss your options with a board certified plastic surgeon and see if you are a good candidate for gynecomastia surgery.
Calcium in your diet may help you live longer!
01 year ago
by Dr. Aldo
in Men's Health
Dietary calcium shown to help you live longer.
Scottsdale – According to some new research in the American Journal of Epidemiology, higher levels of calcium in your diet may help you live longer. Swedish researchers found that men who consumed the most calcium in food were 25 percent less likely to die over the next decade than others who took in the least calcium from food. The findings are in line with previous research linking higher calcium intake with lower mortality in both men and women.
In the study, men in the top third of the calcium consuming population, based on their calcium intake, were getting nearly 2,000 milligrams a day, on average, compared to about 1,000 milligrams for men in the bottom third. The top calcium consumers had a 25 percent lower risk of dying from any cause and a 23 percent lower risk of dying from heart disease.
The study was performed at the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm and looked at more than 23,000 Swedish men who were 45 to 79 years old at the study’s outset and were followed for 10 years. All had reported on their diet at the beginning of the study. During follow-up, about 2,358 died.
Calcium intake didn’t significantly influence the risk of dying from cancer. None of the men took calcium supplements.
The US Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for calcium intake is 1,000 milligrams for men 19 to 50 years old and 1,200 milligrams for men 50 and over (Source: Reuters Health).
I recommend that patients follow the RDA guidelines. Taking more calcium in your diet likely will not be harmful and there is evidence that it helps to increase the lifespan of some people. Unfortunately, we do not know if calcium supplements will have the same effect.
Looking old? New study says its not your genes!
02 years ago
Got wrinkles?
Scottsdale – Got wrinkles? Well, it may not be your genes! A newly published study from the Case Western Reserve School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio, demonstrates how environmental factors can affect aging and skin cancer risks. According to the research, the team studied 130 twins, 18 to 77 years old, who lived mostly in the northern Midwest and Eastern parts of the country, who were attending the Twins Days Festival in Ohio in 2002.
The researchers looked at the twins Fitzpatrick type (which tells us about the amount of pigment on the skin), history of skin cancer, smoking habits, alcohol consumption, and weight from the twins. The clinicians then assigned a clinical photodamage score to each participant. Each of the twins reported how their skin burned or tanned without sunscreen.
Identical twins share all of their genes and fraternal twins share only about half. The premise of the study is that because twins share genes, but may have different exposures to environmental factors, the study, “allows to control for genetic susceptibility”, said Dr. Elma D. Baron in the article published in Archives of Dermatology.
Once the data was obtained, the researchers analyzed the environmental skin-damaging factors in 65 pairs of twins. The results suggest that aging of facial skin is related more to environmental and lifestyle exposures than to genetic factors. The research did suggest that when it comes to skin cancer, findings support previous reports that both environmental and genetic factors affect skin cancer risk.
The clinical team’s analysis revealed a strong relationship between smoking, older age, and being overweight, and having facial skin with evidence of environmental damage (and looking older). They also found that sunscreen use and drinking alcohol appeared to correlate with lesser skin damage. The current findings highlight ties between facial aging and potentially avoidable environmental factors, such as, smoking, being overweight, and unprotected exposure to the sunlight. The researchers hope the findings help motivate people to minimize risky behaviors and avoid facial wrinkles.
Considering facial plastic surgery in the Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona area? Please call (480) 970-2580 or use our contact form to schedule a complimentary consultation.
Source: Reuters Health
Cosmetic Surgery Checklist: 5 Things to do.
22 years ago
Scottsdale – Plastic surgery is not a perfect science. However, to assist prospective patients in achieving optimal results and limit the risks and complications, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons has recommended the following safety tips to anyone considering cosmetic surgery:
- Do Your Homework: Spend time researching the procedure, the benefits, and risks. For the latest information on plastic surgery procedures, turn to our website at www.myfaceandbody.com.
- Have Realistic Expectations: Ask your plastic surgeon questions about what the surgery is likely to accomplish for you. You should also ask about what will not be accomplished. Identify expectations, understand side effects and recovery time.
- Be Informed: Talk to patients who have had the procedures you are seeking. Ask them about what you should expect.
- Obtain a Medical Evaluation: Consult with your plastic surgeon for an evaluation and discuss your medical history to determine the most appropriate treatment. A full medical evaluation with an independent physician may be required as part of the preparation for surgery.
- Choose an ASPS Member Surgeon: ASPS Member Surgeons are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and are qualified, trained, and experienced in your procedure. ASPS members only operate in accredited facilities. For more information go to www.plasticsurgery.org
