Author Archives for Dr. Patti Flint

Say Goodbye to Bra Fat

November 15, 2022 4:24 pm Published by Comments Off on Say Goodbye to Bra Fat

One trend I’ve been seeing more and more of in my practice is a desire to remove “bra fat,” also called back fat, back rolls, or bra rolls. This accumulation of unwanted skin and fat... Read the full post


Men, Look Younger Longer Without Surgery

October 26, 2022 11:20 pm Published by Comments Off on Men, Look Younger Longer Without Surgery

Men, Look Younger Longer Without Surgery Women discovered the game-changing effects of non-surgical facial rejuvenation over two decades ago, and men have been slowly but surely getting on board, too. Whether it’s to give them... Read the full post


2020 Cosmetic Surgery Trends Are In

August 23, 2022 4:46 pm Published by Comments Off on 2020 Cosmetic Surgery Trends Are In

The American Society for Plastic Surgery (ASPS) just released the 2020 statistics on cosmetic procedures. While COVID-19 created an across-the-board decrease (mostly due to office closures as the pandemic unfolded), we are still able to... Read the full post


The No-Regrets Breast Augmentation

June 1, 2022 12:31 am Published by Comments Off on The No-Regrets Breast Augmentation

What makes for a good breast surgery outcome? Think for a minute about what you might want in a breast augmentation. Close your eyes and really envision it. What would you want for yourself in... Read the full post


Ditch That Double Chin

May 23, 2022 12:30 pm Published by Comments Off on Ditch That Double Chin

The dreaded double chin. Do you know it?  If so, I want you to know you don’t necessarily need surgery to get rid of it. Let’s talk about Kybella. Kybella gets rid of unwanted fat under the... Read the full post


Men and Plastic Surgery

May 18, 2022 8:14 pm Published by Comments Off on Men and Plastic Surgery

If you are a man considering plastic surgery and you’ve found your way to this blog post, you’re not alone. About 11% of plastic surgery patients are men, and while that may not sound like a large... Read the full post


Facial Rejuvenation for your Eyes

December 27, 2021 10:12 pm Published by Comments Off on Facial Rejuvenation for your Eyes

“The eyes are the windows to the soul,” is a popular quote by Peng Liyuan. That may be true, but the eyes are also the windows to your true age. Many patients who come to... Read the full post


Beauty Is Back (Part II)

February 23, 2021 4:41 pm Published by Comments Off on Beauty Is Back (Part II)

If you missed Part I of this blog post, you may want to go back and learn about the surgical and non-surgical ways I can improve issues such as forehead lines, thinning lips, and wrinkles... Read the full post


Beauty is back!

January 7, 2021 4:39 pm Published by Comments Off on Beauty is back!

What do I mean by that? Well, Covid-19 has had a lot of us holed up at home looking at ourselves in the mirror. (Is that a wrinkle? Where did that crease come from? And... Read the full post


Is Beauty Really a Math Problem?

October 29, 2020 6:47 pm Published by Comments Off on Is Beauty Really a Math Problem?

Actress/model Amber Heard has the most beautiful face in the world. At least that’s according to a certain beauty software which works by measuring the distances between facial features and comparing them to the ”Golden... Read the full post


Cosmetic Surgery: Do It For You

July 24, 2020 5:41 pm Published by Comments Off on Cosmetic Surgery: Do It For You

So you’re thinking about having plastic surgery? I’m glad you’ve found your way to this blog. I’m happy to talk to anyone about breast augmentation, tummy tucks, facelifts and more, and I’m passionate about making... Read the full post


Luscious Lips in Less Than an Hour

June 17, 2020 5:38 pm Published by Comments Off on Luscious Lips in Less Than an Hour

Luscious Lips in Less Than an Hour Ever noticed how lips on younger faces seem plumper and shapelier than lips that have been around for a bit longer? It’s another one of the inevitable effects... Read the full post


About Face – Men

April 30, 2020 4:33 am Published by Comments Off on About Face – Men

I talk a lot about the importance of natural-looking results for women and how, as a woman myself, I’m passionate about this philosophy, but today I’d like to talk specifically about male considerations when it... Read the full post


NEWSLETTER SPRING 2020

March 29, 2020 3:04 pm Published by Comments Off on NEWSLETTER SPRING 2020

I am a firm believer in the benefits of free speech, but as it relates to science, I do believe authors should have to provide a scintilla of evidence that what they are professing to... Read the full post


Patients often ask me about a Mommy Makeover

January 27, 2020 8:54 am Published by Comments Off on Patients often ask me about a Mommy Makeover

In my practice, I see many women in their post-childbearing years— seeking to undo the toll that pregnancy, breastfeeding, and aging has taken on their bodies. Many women put forth a valiant effort working to... Read the full post


The Secret Behind the Patti Flint, MD Facelift

December 19, 2019 8:57 am Published by Comments Off on The Secret Behind the Patti Flint, MD Facelift

Not all facelifts are created equal. So what makes my facelifts results different— allowing my patients to look younger and more beautiful— while still looking like themselves? It’s not magic. And it’s certainly not a... Read the full post


Breast Implant Illness…Does It Exist?

November 6, 2019 4:56 pm Published by Comments Off on Breast Implant Illness…Does It Exist?

The lay press is at it again, whipping up fear and anxiety amongst women with breast implants regarding the possibility of various illnesses that they feel are related to breast implants.  Plastic surgeons are scientists... Read the full post


Maintaining Results after your Facelift

July 28, 2019 10:30 am Published by Comments Off on Maintaining Results after your Facelift

The most important factor in terms of getting optimal results after a facelift is the skill and experience of your surgeon. But, believe it or not, the second most important factor is you. Even if... Read the full post


How Many Celebrities Stay Looking Youthful

June 30, 2019 7:33 pm Published by Comments Off on How Many Celebrities Stay Looking Youthful

Some celebrities are having major plastic surgery to stay youthful looking…A Lot Aren’t. If you ask Google how celebrities stay looking so young, you’ll get loads of articles on how they drink plenty of water,... Read the full post


Maintaining Results after Plastic Surgery

May 3, 2019 4:46 pm Published by Comments Off on Maintaining Results after Plastic Surgery

While it’s vitally important to choose the right plastic surgeon to help ensure you achieve desired results from procedures such as, breast surgery, tummy tuck or other cosmetic surgery procedures of the breast and body,... Read the full post


BBL

March 14, 2019 6:45 pm Published by Comments Off on BBL

It’s true. A fantastic technology exists today that allows us to reverse the signs of aging using the power of light.  It’s called Broad Band Light (BBL)Therapy, and it uses a form of intense pulsed... Read the full post


Preparing for Your Plastic Surgery Consultation

January 24, 2019 2:33 pm Published by Comments Off on Preparing for Your Plastic Surgery Consultation

As a board-certified plastic surgeon, I have the privilege of meeting new people every day. Your initial consultation is the time where I can offer my professional advice and opinion and recommend the treatment plan... Read the full post


Freeze, Fry or Suck?

November 1, 2018 10:12 pm Published by Comments Off on Freeze, Fry or Suck?

That is the question when it comes to stubborn unwanted fat. Most Americans would like a better physique as evidenced by the popularity of gym memberships and appointments made for various fat reduction treatments. If... Read the full post


The Difference

September 26, 2018 10:37 pm Published by Comments Off on The Difference

At Dr. Flint’s office patient safety is paramount regardless of the treatment or procedure being provided.  Dr. Flint and her clinical staff approach BOTOX® and dermal filler injections in a similar manner as they would... Read the full post


Line Chasing

September 26, 2018 10:35 pm Published by Comments Off on Line Chasing

Rather than “chasing lines” and wrinkles, Dr. Flint combines objective measurements, extensive training, and years of experience (over 20,000 BOTOX® and filler treatments) to provide patients with dramatic yet natural looking results.


BIB Consult

September 26, 2018 10:29 pm Published by Comments Off on BIB Consult

Beauty is balance.  Your consult with Dr. Flint will help you understand which treatments and techniques she feels will best address your concerns.  Contact our office to schedule your “Beauty is Balance” consultation today.


Liquid Facelift

September 17, 2018 11:37 am Published by Comments Off on Liquid Facelift

Women, and men in Scottsdale & Phoenix seek non-surgical options to look their best You may have heard others raving about a non-surgical facial rejuvenation procedure called a “Liquid Facelift”— leaving you to wonder: what... Read the full post


Do Breast Implants Cause Cancer?

August 29, 2018 6:39 pm Published by Comments Off on Do Breast Implants Cause Cancer?

Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) Breast implants have been available since the 1960’s and have continued to increase in popularity. Over 300,000 women in the US have cosmetic implant-based breast surgery in... Read the full post


Plastic Surgery & ASC’s

April 19, 2018 4:48 pm Published by Comments Off on Plastic Surgery & ASC’s

In my role as a plastic surgeon, I get to debunk a lot of myths. You’ve probably heard a few of them. There is such a thing as a healthy tan. (Actually, no, there isn’t)... Read the full post


My Women in Science Scholarship

December 29, 2017 3:05 pm Published by Comments Off on My Women in Science Scholarship

Today I don’t want to talk to you about natural looking results, plastic surgery or skin care. Today I want to talk about something that most of us don’t talk about enough…kids— Girls, specifically. It’s... Read the full post


YOU LET WHO INJECT WHAT INTO YOUR FACE?

November 20, 2017 2:15 pm Published by Comments Off on YOU LET WHO INJECT WHAT INTO YOUR FACE?

Not a day goes by in my office when I don’t shake my head over stories I hear from patients about their experiences receiving “non-invasive” treatments to their faces. There has been an absolute explosion... Read the full post


Plastic surgery for the right reasons

October 20, 2017 12:47 am Published by Comments Off on Plastic surgery for the right reasons

As a board-certified plastic surgeon, I must make sure that my patients are seeking plastic surgery for the right reasons. While aesthetic procedures are becoming more and more popular (approximately 1.7 million procedures in 2015... Read the full post