Over the last few months a number of women have come to my Fort Worth office to have their breast implants removed. It’s a newer trend and there are a few things worth knowing about it.
A lot of women I see in the office loved how their breasts looked when they were breastfeeding. The fullness, firmness, and shape…loved it! But they deflated after stopping breastfeeding. Loose skin and sagging breasts developed. Not so bueno. This happens to women who lose a lot of weight too. Breast lift surgery can help …
It’s been all over the news. You’ve probably heard about it, read about it, or seen it on TV. Allergan, one of the companies that makes breast implants sold in the U.S., has issued a recall of some of it’s breast implants. But what does this recall mean, and why did the FDA request …
Large, round buttocks have become quite the rage. While we may not really know they’ve had it done, the back ends of celebrities like Kylie Jenner, Kim Kardashian, and Nicki Minaj have certainly increased in size over a few years, and people have noticed. People refer to this type of buttock enlargement as a Brazilian …
Did you know that the FDA regulates sunscreens like they do medications? It’s true! The FDA takes the position that sunscreens claim to do something that has a health benefit: they help prevent sunburn and decrease the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. In this sense they are like a drug, so …
Have you ever thought about having cosmetic surgery but wondered if you might be too old for it? Patients in their 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s often ask if it is safe to undergo aesthetic surgery at that age. As with most things in medicine, researchers have actually looked into this. A large study published in …
If you have been thinking about breast augmentation, spring may be the perfect time for it. As warmer weather approaches, undergoing breast implant surgery in the spring allows enough time to recover and then reveal your new look when you start wearing bathing suits. When you visit for a consultation, we will listen to what …
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Even though ‘mom’ may be the best title you’ve ever had, pregnancy and breast feeding can leave your body feeling tired and looking a bit deflated. Rather than spending this next summer hiding under swimwear cover-ups while your kids are begging you to get in the pool, maybe it’s time to look into a Mommy …
If you feel like your new year’s resolution to lose weight isn’t getting you anywhere, but you still want to be able to fit into a bikini for Spring Break, then Dr. Kunkel has got you covered. Depending on your overall health and shape, liposuction may be the perfect procedure for you. As a fun …