Author Archives: Dr. Jerold Olson

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4 Signs You’re Ready for Rhinoplasty

If you’re unhappy with your nose, you may be trying to decide whether or not to move forward with a rhinoplasty (or a “nose job”). At our Tucson plastic surgery practice, we spend a lot of time educating our patients about their procedures to be completely sure surgery is the right choice and that they will …

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DIY CoolSculpting®: Why it Just Won’t Work

The science behind CoolSculpting seems straightforward: when fat cells are frozen and destroyed, the body eliminates them, causing a slimming effect. This deceptively simple process has inspired some people to attempt to re-create the treatment at home—an effort that is both ineffective and dangerous. With CoolSculpting, our Tucson and Sierra Vista-area patients can count on …

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Overcoming Natural Eyelid Aging with Blepharoplasty

Cataracts, macular degeneration, blurry vision—many of us are all too familiar with the effects aging can have on our eyes. However, what many people don’t realize is that our eyelids are just as susceptible to change over time. I perform blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) at my Tucson, Arizona, practice to overcome these issues. In this blog …

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What a Facelift Can and Can’t Do for You

Facelift surgery is popular because it can create a rejuvenated appearance with long-lasting results, but many people don’t realize that a facelift doesn’t really treat the entire face. While the procedure can make significant improvements in some areas, you may need additional procedures to complete your total facial rejuvenation. As a facial plastic surgeon specializing …

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Say Goodbye to the Cookie Cutter Nose Job

Do you have a preconceived idea of what a traditional nose job looks like? It might be a little outdated. Patients who come to me for rhinoplasty here in Tucson are beginning to ask for results that are unique—and I'm excited about it. In 2019, it's safe to say that the "cookie cutter" nose job …

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Owning It: You Choose How to Talk About Your Facelift

Although plastic surgery in general is slowly edging into the mainstream, some people still feel hesitant about talking about the topic or sharing their own experiences. And that's okay—there's no correct way to discuss your own aesthetic procedure. If you're planning your own facelift here in Tucson, we want to help you feel confident about …

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