Category Plastic Surgery

19 Nov

'Globalization' of Cosmetic Surgery- by Dr. Mark Bishara, MD

Would you consider traveling to Mexico or India for a less-expensive rhinoplasty or breast augmentation procedure? Would you consider traveling to Texas for a Robotic Hair Transplant procedure?  Many Americans are doing just that-and the trend is having an impact on the market for cosmetic plastic surgery. The paper, by ASPS Member Surgeon Dr. Kevin […]

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12 Nov

'Tis the Season for Plastic Surgery?- by Dr. Mark Bishara, MD

Shopping malls and airports aren’t the only places that see more action around the holidays. This is also the time of year that merry-makers crowd the offices of plastic surgeons everywhere. Whether it’s because people can take extra time off for recovery, or because they want to be in top form for parties, plastic surgeons […]

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25 Oct

Cosmetic Surgery Check List- by Dr. Mark Bishara, MD

Dr. Mark Bishara is Harvard Fellowship trained in Aesthetic & Reconstructive Plastic Surgery If you are one of millions considering cosmetic or plastic surgery, then you may want to review this list, and check it off before having a procedure. Here is a list that can help you prepare before your procedure and during your […]

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22 Oct

Cosmetic Surgery Check List by Dr. Mark Bishara, MD

Dr. Mark Bishara is Harvard Fellowship trained in Aesthetic & Reconstructive Plastic Surgery If you are one of millions considering cosmetic or plastic surgery, then you may want to review this list, and check it off before having a procedure. Here is a list that can help you prepare before your procedure and during your […]

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22 Oct

Gastric Bypass Should Include Body Contouring- by Dr. Mark Bishara

Body contouring surgery to remove excess skin improves long-term weight control in patients after gastric bypass surgery, reports a study in the October issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Patients with body contouring present better long-term weight control after gastric bypass, according to […]

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22 Oct

What is Breast Augmentation? What are Breast Implants?

Augmentation mammoplasty, or breast augmentation is a surgical procedure to increase the size, shape or fullness of a woman’s breasts. The surgeon places silicone, saline or alternative composite breast implants under the chest muscles or breast tissue. Breast augmentation is done to: Enlarge breasts that are naturally small. Restore breast size and shape after pregnancy, […]

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2 Oct

FDA Botox News & Botox Specials with Dr. Mark Bishara, MD

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved use of onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox Cosmetic, Allergan) for temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe lateral canthal lines, also known as crow’s feet, in adults. Botox Cosmetic is currently the only FDA-approved drug treatment option for lateral canthal lines, the FDA said today. The agency approved […]

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25 Sep

Breast Reductions and Competitive Sports- by Dr. Mark Bishara in Mansfield & Southlake

Young Women Undergoing Breast Reduction for Competitive Sports An international tennis star has made headlines not for her serve but for disclosing her decision to undergo breast reduction surgery, not only to help improve her game, she said, but for relief from severe back pain. Simona Halep, 21, went from a 34DD to a 34C. […]

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25 Sep

Taboo To Talk About Plastic Surgery? by Dr. Mark Bishara in Mansfield and Southlake

Not so long ago, when a person went in for a cosmetic procedure, the entire procedure was kept under wraps as much as possible.  Though people speculated about whether or not someone they knew had had “work done”, rarely were such things discussed openly in public or even in privacy with friends. But cosmetic procedures […]

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25 Sep

Breast Augmentation- by Dr. Mark Bishara in Mansfield & Southlake

Breast augmentation plastic surgery is one of the most common procedures performed annually by members of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Women may choose to under go breast enlargement surgery for various reasons. These personal reasons may center around breasts that are perceived to be under developed, or because of differences in the […]

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