Not long ago, we had someone call our office and inquire about what “utensils” they might use to perform their own breast surgery. In my 10 years in practice as a board certified plastic surgeon, I’ve fielded a lot of interesting questions, but this one took the cake in terms of off-the-wall requests! While most […]
If you want to lose weight, and diet and exercise are not working well enough on their own, perhaps you have started researching weight loss surgery, or even body contouring procedures such as liposuction or a tummy tuck, to help you get results. If you are having trouble understanding the difference between weight loss surgery […]
Are you tired of choosing outfits based on what will best hide your belly pooch? Perhaps you, like many patients, have considered liposuction, but are concerned that the fat may come back before long. After all, you have dieted and exercised tirelessly and that stubborn fat pocket is still there—so how can you know if […]
BOTOX® Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) is the most widely used option for improving the appearance of expression wrinkles in the upper face—and it is my preferred product. In recent years, two Botox alternatives have become available in the United States: Xeomin® and Dysport®. After careful consideration of these products, I still feel confident in choosing Botox as […]
Contrary to popular belief, women are not the only ones who want to look and feel their best—and seeking a little extra help through plastic surgery and professional skin treatments is a trend that is not exclusive to women. In fact, male plastic surgery and non-surgical treatments are on the rise among men in the […]
This October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to both offer support to women living with breast cancer and also to provide education about the decisions that they face, including breast reconstruction. Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day was created to help women with breast cancer understand their options and to learn about their rights […]
If you open any fashion magazine or peruse your favorite health and beauty blogs, you will likely see an increased interest in lip enhancement. At the heart of this surge in popularity lies a number of things: young celebrities appearing with newly voluptuous lips, the increasing availability of nonsurgical cosmetic options, and the development of […]
Whether you are sailing off to the Caribbean or touring around Europe, a cruise ship can be a great place to relax—though some cruise-goers may have more on their schedules than lounging by the pool. Many cruise ship spas have started offering injectable anti-aging treatments to passengers hoping to take care of their aesthetic needs […]
It appears that real-life celebrities are getting some competition from fairy tales when it comes to their coveted looks. While Kim Kardashian’s derrière still sits firmly at the top of RealSelf’s “Most Requested Celebrity Body Part” list, one of the more sought-after features these days are the dramatic (and prosthetic) cheekbones that belonged to Maleficent, […]
Board certified plastic surgeon Emily J. Kirby recommends body contouring procedures to boost confidence and increase motivation after weight loss. Fort Worth, Texas, March 18, 2015—Shedding pounds and embracing health is a major accomplishment, but the quest for a better body does not have to end there. While body contouring procedures can help patients finalize […]
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