Why are more women choosing upper arm plastic surgery? New statistics released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) in April show that arm lift procedures have “skyrocketed” 4,378 percent during the past decade. In the year 2000, just over 300 women chose upper arm lifts. Last year, more than 15,000 chose this operation. Upper arm lifts can include liposuction or a surgical procedure known as brachioplasty, which removes loose skin or excess fat from the back of the...

A recent court ruling that the Food and Drug Administration acted correctly when it denied fast-track approval of stem cell-related devices made by Cytori Therapeutics was a sound endorsement of ensuring patient safety when new plastic surgery procedures are introduced. Some plastic surgeons in foreign countries where the procedures are approved claimed the stem cell system for facelifts and other body enhancements created a younger, healthier-looking physique than the incisions and implants of traditional surgery. Based on my 10 years...

Whenever older women come to me to discuss plastic surgery, I share with them that cosmetic surgery is only skin deep. What do I mean by that? Only that plastic surgery is one element in my holistic view of what constitutes beauty in older women. Jennifer Lopez, a beautiful Latina starting to get up in years, said it best: “Beauty is only skin deep. What’s really important is to find a balance of mind, body and spirit.” One older beautiful...

By Ruben Hernandez for ArizonaLatinos.com Feb. 20, 2013 http://arizonalatinos.com/blog/who-is/dr-ramon-angel-robles-transforming-latina-bodies-and-lives-4134 When a patient walks into the modern Phoenix offices of Dr. Ramon Angel Robles, what they are first impressed by are the bilingual and courteous nurses and assistants, as well as the contemporary wall décor and waiting room furniture. The patients have done their research and understand that Dr. Robles is a highly trained plastic surgeon with degrees from prestigious universities and medical schools. What they don’t know are the challenges...

PHOENIX, Arizona — Dr. Ramon Angel Robles, a Phoenix-based medical doctor, has been designated the Official Fight Doctor for the World Fighting Federation Mixed Martial Arts event to be held March 2 at the Casino del Sol Event Center in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Robles is a former high school championship wrestler, and has been a fight doctor for three other mixed martial arts events. “My wrestling carrier began in third grade, and throughout junior high and high school,” Dr. Robles...

Robles Plastic Surgery Now Uses Sientra Implants for Breast Augmentation Dr. Ramon Angel Robles, a.ka. “The Breast Expert,” says Sientra implants are a better option for breast augmentation patients seeking long term results. Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) September 27, 2012 — Dr. Ramon Angel Robles, “The Breast Expert” and owner of Robles Plastic Surgery, is pleased to announce he is now using Sientra implants for breast augmentation procedures. Sientra implants offer patients more choice by featuring two profile options – round...