Phoenix Cosmetic Surgery from the Body Sculpting Center
 Cosmetic Procedures
Why Cosmetic Surgery?
When you look in the mirror are you happy with what you see? Is it vain to want to change your appearance? Not necessarily. Most people aren't looking for a sense of physical 'perfection.' Most people considering cosmetic surgery in Phoenix have a feature, or features, that they find distracting to themselves and/or their personal relationships. In the end, they simply want their appearance to compliment their personality and lifestyle.
When you visit the Body Sculpting Center, our caring consultants will devote their time especially to you and guide you every step of the way through your first consultation. Together, the doctors and staff of the Body Sculpting Center make each patient feel comfortable and educated about all aspects of Phoenix cosmetic surgery . We strive to make your visit with us an informative experience that is fun and exciting, too! From our patient representatives in the front office , to our board certified surgeons , we set ourselves apart from the rest because of the genuine and caring relationships we develop with every patient for a lifetime.
We are a full service Phoenix cosmetic surgery center . Our surgeons are both specialized and diverse, offering cosmetic procedures catering to clients from head to toe. Our prices are all inclusive meaning there are no hidden fees. Your price includes ECG, labs, pictures, garments, post-operative care, facility fees and anesthesia. To find out more about our surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures, choose one from the menu on the left.
For world class cosmetic surgery here in Phoenix call us and set up a consultation today!
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 Definition of Cosmetic Surgery
Cosmetic surgery is a subspecialty of medicine and surgery that uniquely restricts itself to the enhancement of appearance through surgical and medical techniques. It is specifically concerned with maintaining normal appearance, restoring it, or enhancing it beyond the average level toward some aesthetic ideal. Cosmetic surgery is a mulit-discipliary and comprehensive approach directed to all areas of the head, neck and body.
Special skill and knowledge are essential and specialists in cosmetic surgery are competent in anatomy, physiology, pathology and basic sciences. The educational profile of this specialty is unique in that it begins with a fully trained and certified surgeon.Through continued post-residency education training and experience, cosmetic surgery is taught and learned across traditional disciplinary boundaries. The subspecialty fully incorporates the participation and knowledge from all contributing disciplines to attain a high level of skill and understanding. Contributing disciplines include dermatologic surgery, facial plastic surgery, general surgery, plastic surgery, otolaryngology, oculoplastic surgery, oralmaxillofacial surgery and others.
The cosmetic surgeon offers specialized expertise in patient education and counseling, procedural skills, and the early recognition and treatment of complications. As a specialty, cosmetic surgeons have enhanced the knowledge and training of fellow physicians and directly benefited society through educational publications, scientific journals and in the development of safe and innovative techniques.
Competency in cosmetic surgery implies a combination of knowledge, surgical judgement, technical expertise and ethics in order to achieve the goal of providing aesthetic improvement.
Definition provided by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS).
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 Preparing for Success with A Cosmetic Surgery Procedure
Here is a list of general guidelines to follow to prepare yourself for surgery.
- Smokers need to stop smoking before their cosmetic surgery procedure and for some time afterward. The carcinogens in cigarette smoke can impede the healing process and promote noticeable scarring at the incision sites. Also, if you live with a smoker or typically spend time in a smoke filled environment we recommend you find an alternative location for recovery as this will negatively impact your recovery as well as result in more noticeable scarring than expected.
- Do not take aspirin or ibuprofen for a few weeks before your procedure as they can cause bleeding problems during and after surgery. Discuss with your prescribing physician any other medications that you are taking prior to stopping.
- Eat a healthy diet and avoid drinking alcohol a few days prior to your procedure.
- While exercise is generally good for your overall health, refrain from extremely vigorous exercise the day prior to your procedure.
- Do not eat or drink anything, including water, after midnight the night before your surgery. It also is important the night before to shower and wash your surgical areas with antimicrobial soap.
- The morning of your cosmetic surgery procedure you may brush your teeth. If your physician allows you to take any prescribed medication, swallow it with a sip of water.
- It also is a good idea to take another shower with antimicrobial soap. Facial patients should avoid use of hair spray or gel. However, after your shower do not wear any makeup, moisturizers, oils, creams or lotions – including deodorant.
- Remove nail polish from at least one fingernail of each hand to help the anesthesia person monitor your blood circulation during your procedure.
- When you go to your physician's office, wear loose-fitting clothes that open in the front and comfortable flat shoes that slip on.
Arrange for a responsible adult to stay with you for the first 24 hours after your procedure. If you have small children, you may want to make arrangements for their care as well. Prepare extra food ahead of time and have plenty of fluids and crackers available. Clear your responsibilities at work and at home so that you can have a few worry-free, relaxing days to recover.
Make sure any prescription medications have been filled and are in a convenient location. Ask your physician when you may resume driving a car. Your physician will give you more detailed information when you schedule your surgery.
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 Speedy Recovery - Platelet Rich Plasma
Here at the Body Sculpting Center in Scottsdale, Arizona, two of the most commonly heard questions from patients considering plastic and cosmetic surgery are: "How long is the recovery process?" and "When can I return to normal social and business activities?" If you are like most people, you have a busy schedule whether it is due to family, social, or business related issues. No matter what the prevailing reasons, we all want to return to our activities as soon as possible. Our practice encourages a faster recovery from surgery by using platelet rich plasma to stimulate the body to heal faster.
A Little Bit About How We Heal...
Surgery in and of itself creates a controlled injury to your body's tissue. Fortunately, your body is equipped with healing mechanisms that begin a multi-stage healing process the moment the injury occurs. Proteins found within your body's bloodstream react like a response team and start performing a multitude of activities to stop bleeding, attract infection fighting cells and initiate new cell formation.
We all heal at different rates depending on our genes and our physical attributes. Although the same surgical techniques are often utilized on two separate patients, no two surgeries are ever identical because the patients themselves are unique. You will heal differently from your best friend or the person sitting across the room. Even within a single surgery, your body may heal differently in one area compared to another.
What Is Platelet Rich Plasma And How Does It Work?
Today's medical technical innovations have brought to the surgical suite a revolutionizing technology that concentrates your very own healing factors from a small sample of self donated blood which is accomplished at the time of surgery.
In general terms, this process is often referred to as Platelet Rich Plasma, (PRP). More specifically it is called APC+, which stands for Autologous Platelet Concentrate. The whole concept is to boost your personal healing system with a concentrated delivery of your very own growth factors to the operative site.
At the day of surgery, your surgeon or one of our qualified staff members will draw 60 ml (around 4 tablespoons) of your blood in a fashion you may be familiar with if you have ever donated blood before. In order to separate and concentrate the growth factors and proteins, your donated blood will be placed in a specially designed centrifuge that separates the blood.
This technologically advanced device does all the work to stimulate the donated blood into a platelet rich protein gel, allowing your surgeon to continue with your cosmetic procedure. At the end of your cosmetic procedure, your surgeon will apply a light coating of your own super-charged platelet gel to the relevant tissues. This will help seal the tissues and enhance the healing process.
This method of sealing and healing the surgical wound has proven to be a very powerful method for getting our patients through their recovery quickly. We have incorporated this accelerated healing therapy into the practice because of the potential benefits to you, the patient; however, it's a personal choice for you to make. After discussing it with your doctor, inform the office staff of your decision.
More information on platelet rich plasma can be found here:
What is platelet gel? (heartpumper.com)
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