Nonsurgical procedures like CoolSculpting® have become more common in recent years. It is easy to understand why so many patients would want to turn to a nonsurgical procedure: there are no anesthesia-related risks, there is a shorter recovery period, and there is no chance of postoperative scarring. CoolSculpting® is advertised as a nonsurgical alternative to…
DetailsMany women want the perfect breasts and seek plastic surgery to help them get the silhouette of their dreams. The pair of “perfect” breasts, however, is an entirely subjective standard because everyone has varying aesthetic tastes. Generally, though, the breasts most women prefer are proportionate to the rest of the body and have a nearly…
DetailsThe risk of BIA-ALCL is incredibly rare (your risk is 1 in a million per year) and the treatment is very effective! This blog is the help those women frightened by the recent KTBS news report: Three Local Women Say Their Breast Implants Are Making Them Sick By Brenda Teele. Many women have called the office…
DetailsWhile it may seem strange to seek headache relief from a plastic surgeon, many of these doctors are trained to recognize and treat peripheral nerve problems, some of which may be the cause of migraines. One of the most commonly performed cosmetic treatments involves BOTOX® injections to reduce specific muscle movements that cause wrinkles, but…
DetailsVitamin D, a prohormone, has been under intense investigation for its relationship to heart disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and many other chronic conditions. Studies have shown that obese patients are more likely to suffer from vitamin D deficiency, which compromises various bodily functions. The good news is that those who reduce their body mass index (BMI)…
DetailsWhile there does seem to be an increase in the number of women undergoing breast lift surgery, the media makes the rise in popularity of this procedure seem more dramatic than it actually is. More baby boomers are choosing to undergo plastic surgery in recent years because it has become more socially acceptable for people…
DetailsBecause knee-high and ankle-length boots are trending lately, some women are undergoing calf liposuction for a more pleasing fit. One of the other common reasons for this procedure is to get rid of fat in the lower leg (often referred to as “cankles”), which obscures the definition between the calf and ankle. Fat accumulation in…
DetailsBreast augmentation patients may wonder how often they need to replace their implants. Some think they have to change their implants every 10 years because of information in the media. The primary source of this misinformation may stem from the fact that many breast implant manufacturers offer a 10-year warranty for silicone and saline implants.…
DetailsMicroneedling is an excellent facial rejuvenation treatment. However, the results can be significantly improved with the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP). Microneedling alone increases the production of new collagen and helps remodel old collagen. Deformed collagen is associated with wrinkles, acne scars, scars, enlarged pores, and stretch marks. PRP provides additional benefits to help replenish…
DetailsThe Scoop on the New FDA Approve Silicone Gel Breast Implants On KTBS Channel 3’s “News at Noon”, my monthly discussion was on Allergan’s the new FDA approved silicone gel implants. In March, the FDA approved Allergan’s overfilled silicone gel implants called “Inspira”. These breast implants will be available in July. The implants differ from…
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