It’s a question we hear a lot. When prospective patients call our Fort Worth plastic surgery office to schedule an appointment to be seen for a tummy tuck, we ask a few questions. One of the most important questions is “Do you smoke?” The answer to this question determines if you’re a candidate for a […]
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There are a lot of terrific plastic surgeons in Fort Worth and the North Texas area. Each surgeon chooses where to do surgery. Different types of surgical facilities exist, so I thought I’d take a few minutes to discuss pros and cons of each. What is an accredited surgical facility? An accredited surgical facility is
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You have a job, you have kids, you have a life. You need to know what to expect after your cosmetic or reconstructive plastic surgery. Plans have to be made. What can you do after surgery, and how soon can you do it? The answer to the question depends on how you heal. As a
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It’s rare that I’ll do surgery on someone whose BMI is over 35. Why is that, exactly?
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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
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Board certification in plastic surgery is not easy. To become Board certified a surgeon initially has to pass a written examination. If he (she) passes the written examination he is then asked to take an oral exam. Each of these exams typically has a failure rate of about 20%. Put another way, for each 100
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