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Tummy Tuck
Loose abdominal skin and fascial laxity considered together; liposuction alone cannot repair the abdominal wall.
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Liposuction
Localized subcutaneous fat may fit liposuction when skin elasticity and the complete treatment area support that plan.
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alloClae Body Contouring
Explore nonsurgical, localized body contour refinement using a donated human adipose-tissue matrix.
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Arm Lift
Upper-arm skin and tissue excess considered with scar placement and whether liposuction adds meaningful contour change.
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C-Section Scar Revision and Treatment Options
A focused evaluation separates the scar itself from tethering, nearby contour, pain, or concerns requiring medical evaluation.
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Mommy Makeover
Individualized breast and body planning after pregnancy; one focused procedure, a combination, or staged surgery may fit.
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THE RIGHT PAGE STARTS WITH THE TISSUE
Skin, Fat, Fascia, Scars, or More Than One Area
Body contour concerns may come from loose skin, localized subcutaneous fat, fascia or the abdominal wall, a scar, or more than one area. Each behaves differently, which is why the right starting point is not always obvious from a photograph or procedure name.
Dr. Howarth considers the area you want to change, the tissues creating it, prior surgery, weight stability, health, goals, and daily demands. Some women may benefit from a focused procedure; others may discuss a combined or staged plan. In some cases, surgery may not be the appropriate next step.
The directory above is designed to help you find the closest starting point without asking you to diagnose yourself.
SURGEON-LED BODY PLANNING
Why Choose Ashley Howarth, MD, FACS, for Body Plastic Surgery?
Choosing a body plastic surgeon involves more than matching a concern to a procedure name. Look for appropriate board certification, experience evaluating skin, fat, fascia, scars, and prior surgery, balanced counseling about tradeoffs, and a clear plan for follow-up and complications.
Ashley Howarth, MD, FACS, is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Scottsdale and an Instructor in Plastic Surgery at Mayo Clinic. Her background includes nine years of surgical training, and she leads the surgical planning herself.
Body surgery is not one decision. Skin quality, fat distribution, the abdominal wall, scars, anatomy, health, prior operations, recovery responsibilities, and the degree of change requested can point toward different plans.
Dr. Howarth explains the options and tradeoffs that fit the individual patient. The thoughtful recommendation may be one focused operation, a combined or staged plan, another approach, observation, or no surgery.
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FROM QUESTIONS TO A CLEAR PLAN
Body Surgery Consultation and Patient Care Coordination
Your patient care coordinator can arrange consultation and help organize the practical details after Dr. Howarth recommends a plan.
A thoughtful beginning.
Your patient care coordinator can arrange an in-person or virtual consultation with Dr. Howarth and explain what photographs, records, or other information to have ready. The consultation focuses on your concerns, health history, anatomy, and goals. An in-person physical examination is completed before the operative plan is finalized.
Clear information before you decide.
After Dr. Howarth recommends a plan, your patient care coordinator can review the written cost estimate, available financing options, scheduling requirements, forms, and next steps. Your coordinator can explain the practice process and help you understand what is needed before you decide whether to schedule.
Practical details, clearly organized.
If you are traveling to Scottsdale from elsewhere in Arizona or out of state, your patient care coordinator can help align required appointment dates and practical planning for consultation, surgery, and follow-up. Dr. Howarth and her clinical team provide individualized medical and recovery guidance.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Body Plastic Surgery FAQs
A tummy tuck may address loose abdominal skin and fascial laxity, while liposuction removes selected subcutaneous fat. Some plans consider both. Examination is needed because the tissue creating the concern determines the useful route.
A focused scar revision may help selected concerns, while tethering, nearby skin or fat, abdominal-wall change, pain, or another medical issue may point toward a different evaluation or plan.
No. Mommy Makeover is a planning term for one or more breast or body procedures considered after pregnancy. The appropriate plan may be focused, combined, staged, or no surgery.
In selected patients, procedures may be combined; in other cases, staging may better fit the scope, recovery, health considerations, and priorities. Dr. Howarth recommends the sequence after consultation and examination.
Stable weight is often important because meaningful future change can affect contour and results. The appropriate timing also depends on health, anatomy, goals, and the operation being considered.
Pricing depends on the procedure, scope, anesthesia, care setting, and whether procedures are focused, combined, or staged. Howarth Plastic Surgery is a cash-pay practice and does not accept or bill insurance. After Dr. Howarth recommends a plan, the practice provides a written estimate. Third-party financing may be available subject to approval.
An initial consultation may be available virtually. An in-person examination is required before an operative plan is finalized, and the care team will explain the required timing for surgery and follow-up.
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