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Liposuction can be a life altering procedure, providing you with many benefits. It is a great way to get rid of stubborn pockets of fat that have been resistant to diet and exercise. The end result is a more toned and sculpted body contour that will leave you looking and feeling your best. But the benefits […]

There are a number of factors which will determine how long your recovery will be after abdominoplasty. These include your general health at the time of surgery, they extensiveness of your abdominoplasty, and how well you follow Dr. Angelchik’s post-operative instructions. In general, it is common for your recovery to take anywhere from two to four […]

Many women who choose breast augmentation enjoy active lifestyles, and exercise in general is beneficial to your overall health. However, it’s important to resume physical activity slowly and according to the recommendations of Phoenix plastic surgeon Dr. Paul Angelchik after you have received breast implants. During the immediate recovery period, you should limit your physical activity. Most patients […]

An abdominoplasty can be a valuable procedure for patients who have loose skin above the navel after pregnancy or significant weight loss. Often, over-relaxed or stretched abdominal muscles contribute to the skin’s loose appearance. This is especially common after multiple pregnancies. During a tummy tuck, your excess skin will be removed, and the connective tissue that covers […]

Once you decide to have breast augmentation performed, you will need to make several other decisions about the various implant and placement options available to you. After evaluating your cosmetic goals and current condition, Dr. Angelchik will discuss these options with you and recommend the approach he feels is best. Ultimately, however, the decision will be up […]

Like any surgical procedure, breast augmentation requires a certain amount of downtime for your body to heal and properly recover. Since every person heals differently, the length of any given patient’s recovery time can vary. Generally speaking, if your job is not physically strenuous, you can expect to return to work after about a week of downtime. More physically […]

If you are considering a breast lift, you probably have legitimate concerns about how long the results from your surgery will last. The longevity of breast lift results typically depends upon a number of different factors, which can vary from patient to patient. Ultimately, most patients seek out a breast lift because the connective tissues in […]

Many people mistakenly view liposuction as an alternative to weight loss. It is important to understand that liposuction is not a weight loss surgery like gastric bypass or lap-band surgery; instead, it is a body contouring procedure designed to help healthy individuals shape and tone their bodies in limited ways. Good liposuction candidates should already be at […]

The safety of liposuction depends on several factors – many of which can be controlled by you. Like all surgical procedures, liposuction comes with a certain degree of risk, but major complications are rare. If you are in strong metabolic health, at your target weight, and have realistic expectations, liposuction is one of the safest and most effective […]

Sculptra® is used to treat facial wrinkles and severe nasolabial folds. It is an injectable filler made out of a synthetic Poly-L-lactic acid material that is very similar to the natural lactic acid that gets produced as a result of exercise. The material reduces the appearance of wrinkles by augmenting the thickness of your facial skin. You […]