Plastic Surgery, Breast Augmentation, Liposuction, Tummy Tuck, Phoenix, Scottsdale
November 9th, 2011 Dr. Ward
The face ages in basically 3 phases: surface aging of the skin,sagging of the skin and loss of facial fat or atrophy. A facelift can address the sagging component but fat injections allow me to treat the atrophy component and the advantage of this is the patient gets a lift and also volume rejuvenation. Fat injections of your own body stem cells gives me the addition of volume loss that a facelift never addressed. Fat injections can be done with or without a facelift surgery but are a better result to patients when combined with facelift procedures. The facelift corrects sagging folds and neck skin and the fat injections restore lost volume and the softness we have in our youth years.
The advantage of using the patients autologous tissue rather than alternative injectable fillers is that the fat grafts are not as temporary as fillers. In addition the fat also contains adult stem cells that produce various important growth factors.
The grafted fat is often harvested from the thigh,hip or abdomen where fat doesn’t thin with age. Fat tissue is very fragile and about half the fat survives the process so it is important to explain this to patients.
Fat injections can be a good alternative for patients wishing to have a secondary facelift. It can give added fat for loss of volume and this may be enough improvement.
Stem Cell fat injections are a time consuming process and requirements can be artistically demanding but can give patients a good result for loss of volume and overall facial rejuvenation.
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October 23rd, 2011 Dr. Ward
Dr. John Ward is a board certified plastic surgeon and a member of (ASPS) American Society of Plastic Surgeons believes that Vaser Lipo technology is a major advance in his practice for past few years. “Liposuction using ultrasonic technology has greatly improved my results in the hips, thighs,back, abdomen “says Dr. Ward . Female clients are very satisfied with the additional body contouring results from the ultrasonic delivery.
Dr. Ward has performed Vaser and conventional liposuction for over 25 years in the Phoenix, Scottsdale area and this minimally invasive form of Vaser Lipo also known as (Liposelection) is a common procedure in his practice. Vaser liposuction liquefies the fat and causes less tissue trauma as well as bleeding. It has been great addition to the practice giving his patients less swelling, less bruising and returning to their normal routine faster.
Dr. Ward uses a 3mm incision through a vaser probe and the ultrasonic energy causes the probe to vibrate and selectively liquefy the fatty tissue with minimal scars.
Ultronic sonic Vaser liposuction is also very successful under the arm area and can be an alternative for clients with fatty areas. This procedure provides minimal scarring as with brachioplasty(arm-lift). Weight loss clients are generally not a candidate for vaser lipo as they have generally too much loose skin and require the arm lift procedure.
Male Breast Reduction: Gynecomastia
Gynecomastia which is the term used in plastic surgery for men with excess development of breast tissue. This commonly occurs in 40-60% of men and Vaser liposuction greatly improves this area. Dr. Ward performs this surgery on men and the benefits of tis surgery is a flatter,firmer chest area. Many men comment it has given them a positive boost of self confidence.
Vaser lipo is very common and very succesful for men’s hips(love handles) and gives better contour hip result.
More information about liposuction and to review his photo gallery please go to www.johnwardm.com A complimentary appointment can be made with his office by calling 602-553-0888.
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July 14th, 2011 Dr. Ward
Dr. John Ward is known for his outstanding results and is often referred to as one of the best plastic surgeons for cosmetic plastic surgery. Dr. Ward is dedicated to providing excellent results with a personal caring approach. He enjoys getting to know his clients and they often return for more surgery. As a board certified plastic surgeon he is highly skilled at breast augmentation surgery ,breast lifts, liposuction,tummy tucks, mommy make-overs and facelift surgeries. Clients often come from out of state and Canada. He has a concierge staff that is skilled in assisting with paperwork,photos and labs in advance of your visit. Please visit our website at www.johnwardmd.com for more information on traveling to Phoenix for plastic surgery in our out of town section.
He was is voted by his peers as a “Top Doc” in Plastic Surgery in 2001 and 2005 by the Phoenix magazine. This magazine features the Valley’s Best Physicians (i.e. the “Doctors that the Doctors recommend”). Dr. Ward was selected one of “America’s Top Surgeons” by the Consumer’s Research Council of America in 2008,2009,2010 and 2011. Dr. Ward is double board certified both as a General Surgeon and the American Board of Plastic Surgery(ABPS). He is an active member as a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons(ASPS). Dr. Ward was selected one of “America’s Top Surgeons” by the Consumer’s Research Council of America in 2008,2009,2010 and 2011.
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We are very proud of the reviews and blogs about our practice. Many of the reviews are from our clients from out of state and Canada. Please feel to read our reviews on www.realself.com.
Dr. Ward operates three days a week in a state certified facility known as The Paradise Valley Surgery Center. This is a well-known cosmetic only surgery center with a 24 hour recovery care center.
Paradise Valley Surgery Center
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July 10th, 2011 Dr. Ward
I am very proud to have clients from Canada travel to Phoenix to see me for their plastic surgery. My parents are from Canada and I spent most of my summer fishing lakes in Ontario. I have many clients who have flown to Phoenix the week of surgery and have had surgery shortly afterwards. I also have a list of clients from Canada who are willing to share their experience that they have had with my Phoenix plastic surgery office. My staff is excellent about handling all your patient forms and travel details before you arrive via e-mail and phone calls. Patients find my office blog postings very helpful as well as my full time patient coordinator Pam will assist you with all the necessary forms, photos and labs needed to have your selected surgery. We have many Canadian patients who have reviewed our office and Dr. Ward on real self com so please feel free to review. Most often ask that you call for a complimentary consultation at 602-553-0888 and speak to Pam our out-of -town coordinator. She will help you select a date for surgery shortly after your consult if desired. We will require a deposit for surgery as an administrative fee to schedule you and do your pre and post operative instructions before you arrive and to send you a surgery packet. My office staff will have suggestions of where to stay while your here and we can help with transportation arrangements for after surgery. For most surgeries for the face, body and tummy,I ask that you stay until your post-operative visit which is at 6 days. I also require that you do not do any aerobic exercise and heavy lifting for 4-6 weeks. Aspirin and or Aspirin related drug products need to be discontinued at least 2-3 weeks prior to surgery. All these detail as well as you personal physical history will be discussed in detail when you call us for an appointment at 602-553-0888. Please visit my photo gallery at www.johnwardmd.com.
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March 14th, 2011 Dr. Ward
Mommy Makeover
Please call for a complimentary consultation with Dr. John Ward at 602-553-0888. Please allow at least one hour for a consult and examination as we need to discuss both breast and tummy areas and he is a very detailed surgeon. Fees for surgery will be given atferwards. We have Winter Savings fee special right now that end February 2012.
Mommy make-overs continue to be a very popular surgery in my practice . I am very happy to see clients desiring to improve both their breast and tummy areas and be able to enjoy their surgeries for many years. The combination of both breast and tummy heal very well together and often are a financial savings for both surgeries at the same time. A goal of mine is to reduce the amount post-operative pain involved following the abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) to shorten the length of recovery time. One very important part of my standard procedure is to give the my patients anti-nausea medication during the operation and also during their over-night stay at the recovery care center. I have found pre-treating for nausea very beneficial in the recovery. The use of oral pain medication has been most successful and have found pain pumps to be very heavy adding inconvenience and an unnecessary cost to patients. To reduce unnecessary swelling a drain is placed to help with the swelling and then removed at 6 days after surgery. I have found the requirement of a over-night stay at our recovery care center gives my patients a good start to speedy recovery and quicker return to normal activities. Most of my patients return to work within 7-10 days with limited restrictions for exercise and heavy lifting. For more information and photos please review my website wwwjohnwardmd.com
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September 2nd, 2010 Dr. Ward
The mommy make-over surgery which includes both surgery for the tummy and breasts continues to be a high volume of surgery for my Phoenix plastic surgery practice. Many women are realizing that they can enjoy the benefits of re-shaping their breast and tummies at an earlier age and be able to have their figures back after child birth. With 24 years of practice I have added additional techniques which provide women with a better surgery and quicker recovery time. A really big part of the this surgery is tightening the muscle wall so as not to have the loose and extra skin again. The other very important step I included in this surgery is to use suction assisted liposuction to give the patient better contouring in the tummy area and sides of hips.
I have the patient come the day before surgery to discuss the tummy incision placement. I have them bring their underwear and swimsuit so the placement of the scar is where the patient desires it and it works well with their under garments. Over time the incision fades within 6 months to a year. We have a laser skin care treatment that helps to improve the redness of the incision faster and no downtime.
Mommy makeover also includes breast augmentations for a more youth fullness to the breast and or breast-lift with or without a breast implant for fullness. In my Phoenix Arizona practice we maintain a complete inventory of samples of breast implants both saline and silicone and we spend a great deal of time in the consultation deciding which is best for the patient and trying on sizes for best results. The process we use to determine size and shape has been a very successful part of my practice and it is a rarity to have unhappy clients due to implant size and shape. I specialize in providing the patient with a breast surgery that works and my technique involves years of experience with preparing the under the muscle pocket and double stitching the breast incision so the implant never migrates lower than the breast crease or fold. I believe in a frank discussion of your expectations and what we can achieve due to your body, size and shape.
Unlike many practices all my mommy-makeover surgeries fees include tummy muscle repair, liposuction of upper tummy areas and contouring of the hips.
For addition information and to review my photo gallery please go to www.johnwardmd.com.
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June 21st, 2010 Dr. Ward
Mommy Make-Over
Winter Savings on Fees for Tummy Tuck Surgery. Schedule a complimentary consult today!
Tummy Tucks (abdominoplasty), breast augmentation and Mommy-makeovers (abdominoplasty and breast surgery together) are common surgeries in my Phoenix Arizona practice. I perform both of these surgeries every week of the year. Both tummy tucks and the mommy make-over surgeries are the most popular choices for young women in their teens to forties following pregnancies weight loss or lack of development who want to improve or restore their body. Interest in post-pregnancy makeovers (mommy makeovers) is growing and the addition of body contouring techniques (suction assisted lipectomy) which I have added as a part of abdominoplsty surgery has given my patients the best results. I view the Tummy Tuck (abdominoplasty) as a 3 part surgery and I include all these parts in my surgery with no additional fees. The three parts of a tummy tuck are:
#1 The loose skin and fat in the tummy area between the pubic hair and the belly button is removed. This often removes a marjority of the skin stretch marks.
#2 The abdominal muscles which are weakened by previous surgery as c-section weight loss or pregnancy are tightened by individually placed sutures. These stiches are permanent not visible and hold the muscle in a correct anatomical position. By placing separate stiches I have found the post operative recovery to be short less painful and my patients are able to stand straight within days after surgery.
#3 As part of my procedure I perform suction assisted lipectomy to remove localized fat deposits to contour areas under the breast on the sides of the hips and the pubic area.The addition of suction assisted lipectomy with the tummy tuck has greatly improved the post opererative stomach area cotours. Patients are very satisfied with the result.
In my practice my tummy tuck and mommy-makeover patients come for a pre-operative consult the day before surgery. During this second consult I review the operation its goals and plan the tummy tuck incision. I ask my patients to bring their underwear or their swimsuit so as a team we can plain the tummy tuck incision where it will be beneath and covered by their clothes. I can achieve an excellent operative result any where the patient wants the scar placed. The day of the surgery we discuss the incision placement again to make sure we are in agreement. This has been such an important step to patient satisfaction. A poorly placed incision is permanent not easily adjustable and avoidable by proper planning. After surgery you stay in a 24 hour recovery care center and I see you the next morning and you are discharged. A follow -up appointment is made for 4-6 days later for your post operation review. Most women go back to work within 7-10 days.
Many women elect to have breast surgery in combination with their tummy tuck.. The attraction to having this combination is one recovery time and the savings in surgery fees, operation fees and anesthesia fees by doing both the tummy and breast surgery together. Breast augmentation is an operation which increases the size of the breast by placing a breast implant. I use either a saline or silicone breast implant and the patient decides which implant she prefers. I provide samples of all sizes of breast implants both saline and silicone so the patient can try them on to decide the correct size. I operate in a Arizona state certified facility and only utilize board certified anesthesiologist.
It is important when looking at the pre and post photos of tummy tuck surgery to notice that all my photos are of the patient both sitting and standing. We all look better standing so I believe the sitting is the best example of my results. Please feel free to review my photos of clients on my website www.johnwardmd.com and please call my office for a complimentary appointment at 602-553-0888. For reviews of tummy tuck surgery please read real self.com.
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June 21st, 2010 Dr. Ward
Plastic Surgery Concierge Service Located in the Practice of Dr. John Ward, Plastic Surgeon, Phoenix, Arizona contact us at info@johnwardmd.com.
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Dr. John Ward has maintained a highly reputable reputation for his cosmetic surgery throughout the Phoenix and Scottsdale area. Dr. Ward is known for his excellent surgery skills and his artistic ability to adhere to natural and desirable results. Please refer to our testimonial page with comments about his unique ability to communicate with his patients at a very simple, easy and understandable level. He is pleased to have clients from all over the country choose him for their plastic surgery and he is happy to offer a
Plastic Surgery Concierge Service to assist clients with travel arrangements please contact us at
info@johnwardmd.com or call
602-553-0888.
For his out-of-town patients desiring aesthetic enhancement, Dr. Ward and his Staff want to make each patient’s visit comfortable, supportive, informative and stress-free. With these goals in mind, Dr. Ward and his business manager Pam have created a Plastic Surgery Concierge Service to coordinate all of the details of your time with us from your initial consultation throughout your recovery.
Traveling for Surgery
Conveniently located within 25 minutes of the Phoenix Sky Harbor airport. WE highly recommend out of town clients to travel Sunday or Tuesday so we can have you for our consults in our Monday or Wednesday clinics. Our office can coordinate an array of travel services, including taxi, rental car, limousine transportation and hotel accommodations. We are happy to assist with activity arrangements such as golf or tennis for your spouse and or family members. If you are interested in taking advantage of the Plastic Surgery Concierge Service, please contact our Business Manager and Concierge Coordinator (Pam at info@johnwardmd.com)who will personally guide you through various options and assist you in your individual arrangements that will suit your needs. We offer an array of choices depending on your budget and length of stay. For your convenience please review the following links to websites of the various choices of recommendations and we are happy to assist you with your selection.
Medical forms and labs:
It is very easy to download or history and physical forms from our website at www.johnwardmd.com however the forms are also included at the link for your review. Once these are received our medical staff will review your information and determine what labs are necessary for your procedure. For example, a few procedures depending on you age and heath and length of time for anesthesia may require a current EKG, Chest x-ray and or blood work. Most often breast augmentation is a one hour procedure with Dr. Ward and does not need any labs if your healthy. We can easily give you an order for these labs in advance or take care them when you arrive depending on your length of stay.
Spa Service and Skincare Treatments:
We are also very pleased to have a full skincare and laser specialist on staff at our office location. Our Paradise Valley Skin and Body Medspa is an excellent resource for skincare, laser hair removal, managing sun damage areas and hydrating facials. Please let us know how we can assist you with skincare appointments with your visit to us at info@johnwardmd.com.
Office Location:
10910 N Tatum Blvd,ste 100
Phoenix,AZ 85028 602-553-0888
Paradise Valley Cosmetic Surgery Center & Recovery Care
Dr. Ward operates in a state certified out-patient facility Tuesday ,Thursday and Friday and maintains a full recovery care staff of registered nurses to attend to your need after surgery. Facelift clients and tummy tucks often stay a least one night and are then ready to recover at home or at their hotel or villa.
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May 25th, 2010 Dr. Ward
Winter Savings on Fees for Breast Augmentation. Please call 602-553-0888 for a complimentary consultation. (offer ends February 2012.
It is an important goal of mine to provide my patients with the best information to make well -informed choices on choosing the breast implant which will give them the most natural looking appearance. As a plastic surgeon for over 2o years and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, I am very pleased by the opportunity to now offer the silicone Memorygel implants by Mentor Corporation. Silicone gel are the implant of choice for the more natural look and feel among my clients. After discussing the surgery in detail the patient is shown to an examination room where I examine and measure my client with the Bodylogic system by Mentor as a guide for a discussion of type and size of implants. My patients are able to examine actual implants of various size and projection and decide on the implant they are looking for. After trying on the different styles and shapes we talk about the two most important reasons for selection of silicone gel implants the more natural appearance and the feel of the implant. In my practice I prefer the sub-muscular approach with gel implants which reduces the ripples and ridges of implants giving my patient a more natural appearance. Mentor MemoryGel implant come in three different projections and and many different sizes from 150cc-800cc the patient bases her implant decision on the breast size and profile she wishes to have. Here is some basic information about silicone gel implants:
MemoryGel™ breast implants are filled with Mentor’s proprietary silicone gel that holds together uniformly while retaining the natural give that resembles breast tissue. A variety of breast implant profiles (which refers to the amount of forward projection off the chest wall, in relation to the base width of the implant), gives me to achieve a better match between desired breast projection and your individual body frame. All MemoryGel breast implants are available in Smooth or Siltex® . I prefer the smooth implants and find I have found I have less problems with smooth implants.
Round MemoryGel Moderate Profile gives the patient standard projection, with a wider base width.
Round MemoryGel™Moderate Plus Profile gives the patient a higher projection, with moderate base width.
Round MemoryGel™High Profile. offers the patient the highest projection, with narrower base width.
Winter Savings on Breast Augmentation Surgery contact us at 602-553-0888 and or 
Please feel free to contact my Phoenix Plastic Surgery practice for a one hour complimentary consultation on breast augmentations at 602-553-0888 or e-mail us at info@johnwardmd.com.
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May 20th, 2010 Dr. Ward
Dr. John Ward. Board Certified plastic surgeon for over 20 years, Phoenix, Arizona
As a plastic surgeon I am aware and reminded daily about the effect that celebrities have on my aesthetic practice . I totally agree that printed media and the Hollywood Stars greatly influence what clients consider desirable… leading to choices for cosmetic surgery. The Hollywood aesthetic influence is gaining power and it is something that we all need to pay attention to as plastic surgeons. Celebrity magazines also contribute to the limelight as well as reality shows. In some ways, I find that celebrities can both help us and hurt us. Celebrities that admit to their having plastic surgery have increased our consumer awareness and many admit to the fact that their aesthetic procedures have helped their careers. On the other hand ,what I also hear is “Don’t make me look like that Celebrity” which means they want to maintain a more natural look. In regards to facelift surgery it is my goal to have a restful and more natural looking facelift surgery. I spend a great deal of time educating the client on the facts about the surgery and to achieve their expectations. I want clients to look better, look rested but more importantly look like themselves. Facelift surgery is a common procedure in my Phoenix practice. I enjoy helping clients look as good as they feel and I have a portfolio of both male and female clients who have been willing and pleased to share their photos with me and then you. Most importantly I believe in a very personal approach to cosmetic surgery and have many clients who have volunteered their time to talk to you by phone about their experience. I am very proud of my office staff and we want you to have the best experience and recommend your friends and family to us. For over 20 years my practice has been based on referrals from other Doctors and happy clients and I am proud of the relationships have I developed as well as the reputation of being a “perfectionist” surgeon. I look forward to meeting you and explaining in detail my more natural approach to facelift surgery. Please contact my office at 602-553-0888 for a complimentary consultation. I often have out of town clients and Phoenix is a great city for you family to enjoy while your recovering from facelift surgery. My staff can help you with hotel arrangements, travel expectations and places to stay. We also have a full time recovery care center with a full time nursing staff located near several fabulous resorts in the Scottsdale area.
Photo Description: Client age 65 wishing to improve her extra upper eyelid skin & lower eyelid fat bags, loose facial and neck skin & jowls. Client feels young but wants her face to match how she feels and desires a very natural looking facelift surgery.
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