< PreviousBY MELISSA LARSEN For 20 years, Dr. Marc Malek has solidifi ed his spot as a top board-certifi ed plastic surgeon. Now, the Scottsdale-based specialist is at the cutting-edge of the next stage of aesthetic medicine, undertaking skincare with the debut of a professional-grade line. HAVING AN INTEREST in both art and science since grade school, Dr. Marc Malek aimed to pursue a career that he knew would combine his two fascinations and strengths. As an adult, he found himself on track to become a plastic surgeon. He was raised in the Midwest and has brought those wholesome values to his Scottsdale medical practice. Although he is highly trained and has practiced extensively in facial trauma, reconstructive surgery, hand and microsurgery, his true passion has always been both surgical and non-invasive aesthetic medicine. Most recently, Dr. Malek has relocated into a state-of-the- art surgical practice, outpatient surgery center and medically supervised skin and body spa. He has successfully expanded his on-site medical spa, MD Beauty Spa, to include a vast array of laser and non-invasive technologies for full body, skin and soft tissue rejuvenation. A variety of nutrient-infusion facials, laser skin resurfacing, micro-needling, CoolSculpting and ultrasonic treatments are performed. MD Beauty Spa is complemented with highly skilled aesthetic nurses who excel in the use of neuro- each patient's unique aesthetic expressions. “I have meticulously developed a highly advanced, patient-focused, comprehensive Aesthetic VALUE aesthetic center,” he says. “It is a surgical practice and top-line MD beauty spa. Everyone is under my supervision and training to ensure a level of care to far exceed any background is quite unique.” As with his plastic surgery practice, MD Beauty Spa services are all based on expert treatments with safety above the standards of care. Located in North Scottsdale, his brand new, modernly equipped Ambulatory Surgery Center with overnight care capabilities is also on site. “Our expertise is meticulous, experienced, conscientious patient care from the initial op visit. It is an all-encompassing experience at a single like they are a family member.” Simply put, Dr. Malek is the doctor that someone would send their mother to. If his aesthetic wellness center wasn’t keeping him busy enough, Dr. Malek has just launched NutriPlex Beauty, an understand every facet of age,” he says. “Anatomically, how has been six years in the making and tested at three respected even completely prevent a patient’s need to undergo surgery. “It is a professional-grade line created by using over 20 years of experience treating patients and understanding what they want and how to improve and maintain their youthful appearance. 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