It’s official: the 2016 Dr. Patti Flint Women in Science Scholarship has been completed for the year, and we are proud to announce our winner, high school senior Alana Herman from Phoenix, AZ. Congratulations, Alana!... Read the full post
“Why should I lose weight before a mommy makeover if the procedure is supposed to give me a better body?” This is a common question I hear from patients who would like to restore a... Read the full post
Because facial fillers are a quick, non-surgical way for a patient to reduce facial wrinkles and restore volume, many patients think performing them must be simple. Nothing could be further from the truth. As this... Read the full post
Considering having aesthetic plastic surgery? You probably know to choose a plastic surgeon with the appropriate training, experience, and board certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery to perform your procedure. But did you... Read the full post
The skincare industry is huge. Hundreds of products line drugstore and department store shelves, each promising to deliver more youthful, radiant skin. It can be difficult to know what you really need to keep your... Read the full post
Do you wake up each morning to find your face marked with lines and creases from your pillow and wonder if the way you sleep is affecting your appearance? If so, you’re not the only... Read the full post
An increasing number of plastic surgeons and patients are turning to fat grafting as a way to treat facial aging or enhance the breasts or buttocks. More than 84,000 such procedures were performed in 2015,... Read the full post
Dr. Patti Flint discusses revisionary breast implant surgery. Although complications from breast augmentation are rare and patient satisfaction with the procedure is very high, Dr. Flint occasionally receives requests to revise issues that arose from... Read the full post
Dr. Patti Flint is pleased to announce that she was recently recognized by Vitals as a Top 10 Doctor in Arizona. She is honored by this recognition and thankful to her patients, whose willingness to... Read the full post
Each patient I consult with regarding breast augmentation has a hurdle or two they must overcome to allow them to undergo the procedure and obtain the results they desire. For some, it’s the post-operative recovery... Read the full post
BOTOX has become a household name and is one of the most popular nonsurgical treatments for smoothing out forehead movement lines, crow’s feet, and smile lines. It’s also become the subject of countless debates surrounding... Read the full post
I am honored to have been voted one of Phoenix Magazine‘s 2014 Top Docs in Plastic Surgery. Award recipients are chosen based on a randomized, anonymous peer-review process. Each year 5,000 doctors in the greater... Read the full post
Although plastic surgery has become commonplace, misconceptions persist about cosmetic procedures and the motivation behind having them. I would like to address several such topics that continue to crop up in the media or on... Read the full post
One of the most common questions plastic surgeons are asked by patients who are considering facial rejuvenation surgery is, “How long will my facelift last?” Until recently, there were no scientific data on which to... Read the full post
Gathering facts about plastic surgery from the Internet can be like comparing apples and oranges. This is because many sites rebrand plastic surgery procedures with their own descriptors. For example, one surgeon’s “mini facelift” may be another’s... Read the full post
My desire to prevent patients from investing time and money in unproven facial rejuvenation procedures has reached new heights with the marketing of the “Vampire Facelift.” Unfortunately in my chosen specialty, hype and marketing all... Read the full post
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. When it comes to facelifts, short procedures, with short incisions and short recoveries, rarely deliver on the promises of the providers that offer them.... Read the full post
One of the most important questions to ask a plastic surgeon when considering cosmetic surgery is, “Where do you operate?” Another important question is, “Who will administer my anesthesia?” These aren’t topics to take lightly,... Read the full post
Are you holding back on looking into plastic surgery or a cosmetic procedure because you’re suspicious about what you’ve read or heard about it? Having trouble knowing just what to believe? Take my informative quiz—a... Read the full post
I am publishing the answers to the quiz about scars early because of a new offer we just received from Mentor that is a great benefit to patients. Mentor has provided a great incentive for... Read the full post
Some months ago, I received a call from a reporter who works for the New York Times asking me if I would contribute to an article she was writing about non-plastic surgeons performing cosmetic surgery.... Read the full post
I hear more myths from patients about scarring than about any other topic, so I decided to create this short quiz and then write an article containing the answers for my November e-newsletter. So go... Read the full post
I am really excited about all the positive changes that are occurring in my practice in 2011. I have hired three new employees who have a wealth of experience in the aesthetic industry. I have... Read the full post
I have just returned from the 13th annual facial rejuvenation meeting hosted by the Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital in New York City. It was the most informative meeting I have attended in my... Read the full post
Would you go to an obstetrician to have a breast augmentation? How about a general surgeon for a facelift? Should an ear, nose, and throat doctor perform your tummy tuck? If you think these questions... Read the full post
The Future of Cosmetic Surgery – Q&A with Dr. Patti Flint Phoenix Woman: Which procedures are the most popular or sought-after? Dr. Patti Flint: Wrinkle filler injections are extremely popular because they can be... Read the full post
So we all know that the term “SPF” stands for “sun protection factor,” but did you know that it only relates to the sun’s ultraviolet B (UVB) rays? UVA rays penetrate the skin 30 to... Read the full post
I will be appearing on Channel 15’s Health Zone to discuss non-invasive procedures that have been promoted to tighten lax skin without surgery. There are many companies promoting different devices on the market that claim... Read the full post
The Spring is such an incredibly busy and productive time for my practice. I have been truly fortunate to have the opportunity to assist many patients in achieving their plastic surgery goals throughout this year.... Read the full post
I am really excited to report that I am going to have the opportunity to discuss new and exciting issues in the field of plastic surgery on ABC Channel 15’s Health Zone segment on Sonoran... Read the full post
Hello and welcome to my new website and blog. I am excited to have a venue where I can discuss my opinions regarding newly developed treatments, finding a well-qualified plastic surgeon, and other hot topics... Read the full post
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