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Although it seems like most beauty standards prefer larger breasts, there are many women who can benefit from a breast reduction procedure. This lesser-known plastic surgery procedure can have many medical benefits for women with overly-large breasts, so here are some reasons to begin planning your consultation with Dr. Angelchik. You have back, shoulder, or […]

A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is one of the most popular plastic surgeries in the United States. This procedure can be done as a standalone surgery or performed alongside liposuction and/or breast augmentation for a mommy makeover. A tummy tuck can get rid of excess, sagging skin and unwanted fat, but our patients often worry about the […]

Sometimes you may desire to have more than one procedure at a time to give you the look that you want for your breasts.  Of course, a single procedure like a breast lift, breast augmentation, or breast reduction might work on its own. Bear in mind, though, that there are also times where your optimal choice may be a […]

Your eyes are one of the first areas of your face to show signs of aging. For many people, this results in a worn, fatigued appearance that makes them look older than they are. Fortunately, eyelid surgery is one of the most effective facial rejuvenation procedures available. It can have a dramatic impact, taking years off of […]

Recovery from eyelid surgery—or blepharoplasty—is typically short and involves only minor, temporary side-effects. The actual duration of your recovery will depend on a number of individual factors. Phoenix eyelid surgeon Dr. Angelchik will review your complete preoperative and postoperative guidelines with you prior to scheduling your eyelid surgery. Your Recovery Following Eyelid Surgery Your vision will […]

What happens during a face lift? Face lift procedures involve removing excess skin and repositioning the remaining skin and underlying tissues to restore a younger, smoother and more refreshed appearance. There are several facelift techniques that can be applied depending on the patient anatomy and goals for surgery. A facelift typically works on the lower […]

What is gynecomastia? Gynecomastia is the overgrowth of male breast tissue. Typically, all men have some amount of this tissue, but in some cases it grows excessively. This problem is common in adolescent boys and older men. What causes gynecomastia? Gynecomastia can be caused by benign hormonal changes during puberty, endocrine gland dysfunction, diseases that affect […]

All procedures have some degree of risk. While most patients do not have complications, minor complications that do not affect the outcome of a treatment or surgery may occur after some procedures. Major complications are rare. The specific risks and the suitability of a particular procedure are carefully reviewed at your consultation (and preoperative visits […]

How does the FotoFacial RF™ differ from other photo-rejuvenation procedures? In combining Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and RadioFrequency (RF) energy into one treatment, FotoFacial RF™ treatments offer the most effective high-tech form of non-invasive skin enhancement. Many other lasers and devices, such as N-lite® , Cooltouch® , SmoothBeam® , and V-Beam® can deliver photorejuvenation and […]

What is lipoabdominoplasty? Lipoabdominoplasty is an advanced plastic surgery procedure that combines liposuction with the tummy tuck procedure. It was introduced several years ago by Brazilian plastic surgeon, Dr. Osvaldo Saldanha. Combining liposuction and abdominoplasty is done so that excess areas of fat and skin may be removed at the same time the abdominal muscles are tightened. This is a […]