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Phoenix residents who are considering visiting a plastic surgeon to undergo liposuction should know they have options when it comes to their procedure. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Paul Angelchik has years of experience with the liposuction procedure and helps you make the important decisions determining how pleasant your liposuction experience will be. One of the most important […]

For Scottsdale-area women who are looking to improve the size, shape and appearance of their breasts, a breast augmentation is often an excellent option. Plastic surgeon Dr. Paul Angelchik has years of experience with the breast augmentation procedure and can help you make the important decisions in preparing for your procedure. One of those decisions is which saline […]

On occasion, breast implants will wrinkle or ripple over time. In most instances, this issue is only detectable to the touch, but some women may notice visible rippling with their breast implants. The visibility of breast implant rippling will depend on factors including: Implant placement Implant type Natural amount of breast tissue Thickness of breast skin Saline […]

Many people use cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery interchangeably. On the surface, there is nothing wrong with this, but when selecting a surgeon for your procedure, these words have significance. Anyone with a medical degree can call themselves a “cosmetic surgeon.” Only someone who has undergone additional training and residencies specifically focused on aesthetic and/or […]

Based on factors such as your age, general health, genetic makeup, and natural ability to heal, your recovery from rhinoplasty will be somewhat unique. During your initial consultation with Phoenix plastic surgeon Dr. Paul Angelchik, what you can expect during rhinoplasty recovery will be discussed in full. Typical Rhinoplasty Recovery Typically, full recovery from rhinoplasty takes up […]

As with any surgical procedure, some scarring is inevitable after breast augmentation. To heal a wound such as an incision, your body produces collagen, a fibrous protein that connects and supports surrounding tissue. The production of collagen is balanced with the enzyme collagenase. The result of this combination will determine the extent and appearance of your […]

Liposuction is one of the most common cosmetic surgery procedures performed in the United States. Modern techniques incorporate innovations such as ultrasonic energy, power-assisted cannulas, wetting solutions, and more, allowing liposuction to treat a wider variety of body areas than ever before. Some of the most frequently-requested liposuction treatment areas include: Thighs Abdomen Neck Hips Waist […]

If you are considering breast augmentation, you will face several different options when it comes to choosing your breast implants. Experienced Phoenix plastic surgeon Dr. Angelchik will help you navigate through this important decision-making process, discussing how each option will affect the appearance of your breasts and the overall outcome of your augmentation. Some of the key […]

“Bottoming out” is a potential breast augmentation complication that can occur in patients who have very thin breast tissue. If your breast implants are placed above your chest muscle (subglandular placement) and you do not have enough breast tissue, the implant may end up settling too low on your chest, while your nipple appears too high. Dr. Angelchik works […]

Like all surgical procedures, liposuction is accompanied by some minor soreness and discomfort. The intensity and duration of this soreness may vary depending on the location of your procedure and the amount of fat removed. The soreness is generally the most pronounced for the first two to four days of your liposuction recovery. After that, it should steadily […]