Posted September 24, 2015 in Blog
Traditional liposuction relates to the minimally invasive treatment of vacuuming excess fat. The goal of liposuction is to reshape specific areas of localized fat. Liposuction alone is most effective for more minor “figure faults” or altering the shape of localized fat deposits. While it is a minimally invasive cosmetic surgery procedure, it still is a […]
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Posted March 18, 2014 in Blog
Here at North Dallas Plastic Surgery, when it is appropriate for our patients wanting a cosmetic facial treatment, we consider both non-surgical and minimally invasive procedures as well as surgical treatments. However, the only procedures we offer are those which have been scientifically proven to be safe and effective. This is especially important in the […]
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Posted February 04, 2013 in Blog
With all the choices of cosmetic medical and surgical treatments, it is important to make the right decision when considering cosmetic procedures. Unfortunately expensive and enticing marketing of cosmetic procedures is often more effective than the particular procedure. Non surgical and minimally invasive surgical procedures are advertised as being cheaper, easier, and better than more […]
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Posted January 18, 2013 in Blog
Our Dallas and Allen plastic surgeons warn consumers to be mindful of the for “mini-style facelifts” that are widely marketed as revolutionary. The truth is what is revolutionary is the marketing package itself. When investigating such procedures we suggest you keep these issues in mind: Watch for “bait and switch” – the basic mini style […]
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Posted May 14, 2011 in Blog
“Stem cell facelifts” involve fat (stem cells) injections into the face. However, the use of them lacks scientific proof that they “rejuvenate” the skin. In our practice we use fat harvested by the body jet system (“Aqua ShapeSM Liposuction”) to add lost volume to the aging face, which we have found to improve appearance in […]
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Posted March 23, 2011 in Blog
The “vampire facelift” is being locally and nationally discussed as a natural filler to avoid the need for a facelift. While this may sound interesting, it is an unproven technique. A patient’s own blood derivatives are injected into the soft-tissues of the face to cause swelling similar to what a synthetic filler does. Long term […]
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