Be Holiday Season Ready
The holiday season with all its parties, family gatherings, and New Year’s resolutions can be stressful for men and women of all ages because this is typically a special time when they want to look and feel their best despite all the stress frequently associated with holiday events. Dr. Mark A. Bishara, M.D. P.A. and his staff at The Paragon Plastic Surgery and Medspa can help each individual man or woman look and feel their best for all holiday events coming up. Dr. Bishara takes the time to cultivate individual relationships with his patients in order to assure that they receive their desired look. He uses the term “patient” because he says, “I feel the term patient is a more personal and appropriate term because I am working with people in personal ways.” In his new state-of-the art facility completed in 2014, he offers the full gamut of cosmetic procedures such as robotic hair restoration, breast augmentation, tummy tuck and a variety of laser procedures. The calming music and soothing décor of his new facility create an atmosphere to ease the nerves of any anxious patient. “Sometimes patients come in extremely nervous, and my goal is to provide a calming, relaxing environment to reduce their anticipated anxiety,” he said. Additionally, Dr. Bishara takes the time to listen, discuss and explain all treatment options before outlining an appropriate treatment plan. In his Paragon office in Mansfield, Dr. Mark A. Bishara, M.D. P.A. offers “Wrinkle-Free Wednesday.” Patients can come in for Botox and Xeomin treatments at discounted rates. It’s easy to see why this is the most popular and busiest day of the week for Dr. Mark A. Bishara, M.D. P.A. and his staff. He treats hundreds of patients seeking these non-invasive, preventive procedures from 8am until 8pm. “We go through enough Botox to remove every single wrinkle from an elephant’s skin,” he grinned, “but my goal is for them to still look like themselves,” he explained. Also, as an AAAHC certified facility and dual trained surgeon, he can provide acute care as well as cosmetic surgical services. His goal is to make sure that every patient’s needs are satisfactorily and effectively met. In the spirit of giving this holiday season, Dr. Mark A. Bishara, M.D. P.A. plans to open a combined clinic that will offer reduced rates for general surgical procedures including lumpectomy, advanced laparoscopic hernia and gallbladder procedures, and varicose vein ablation. “The current medical system in this country is not sustainable. Hospitals and surgery centers charging $11,000 for a 15-minute procedure is simply not feasible when it could be offered at a more reasonable price,” he said. These large centers are sometimes bound to hold pricing high due their contracted rates with insurance companies. As a responsible physician, he wants to provide clinical services that promote and foster a medical system that is sustainable and affordable. That is why he has announced the addition of four advanced laparoscopic surgeons to the staff at the Paragon Surgery Center in Mansfield. Surgical procedures are now being offered to all patients state-wide for a cash price that is often less than some deductible plans. Although this system is intended to be cash based, some patients will still be able to submit the charges for reimbursement through their out of network benefits. As his services continue to grow and expand, Dr. Mark A. Bishara, M.D. P.A. has two other locations for the convenience of his patients; Southlake and North Park. As the holiday season and the new year approach, let Dr. Bishara and his staff help you look and feel your best. Call one of his three convenient locations at 817-473-2120 or email appointments@markbisharamd.com to make an appointment and ensure that you enjoy the holidays knowing that you truly look your best!
Reverse Sun Damage with Botox, Filler and Facial Resurfacing
REVERSE SUN DAMAGE “Oops! … I did it again.” As Summer comes to a close everyone is thinking of this 90’s hit. The suns’ alluring yet harmful rays have left you yet again with nothing but a fading tan, wrinkles and discoloration. Fortunately, Mark A. Bishara, M.D. P.A. and our team of aestheticians at the Paragon Plastic Surgery and Med Spa are fully equipped to not only treat but reverse signs of aging due to sun damage. The Paragon Plastic Surgery and Med Spa offer injections and our Laser 360 Treatment to help turn back the inevitable signs of aging due to sun damage. Mark A. Bishara, M.D. P.A. personally injects and tailors a treatment plan for every injectable patient of ours at the Paragon Plastic Surgery and Med Spa. We offer a variety of injections to treat signs of aging such as Botox, Xeomin, Radiesse, Juvéderm Ultra Plus, Juvéderm Voluma XC and Boletero. Our non-invasive Laser 360 Treatment consists of 3 powerful treatments: IPL Photofacial, Skin Tightening and Ablative Skin Resurfacing. These 3 agents treat skin color, tone, texture and tightening. Our talented aestheticians administer the Laser 360 Treatment regularly and are extremely knowledgeable about our skin care lines which battle further sun damage and treat signs of aging daily. TREATMENTS IN DETAIL BOTOX® and XEOMIN® injections reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles. These are injected into areas surrounding the eyes, forehead and mouth. Made from a purified protein, BOTOX® and XEOMIN® relax wrinkles and give the face a rejuvenated look for up to six months. RADIESSE® filler reduces moderate to severe wrinkles, folds and creases around the nose and mouth by stimulating the natural production of collagen in the skin. JUVÉDERM® Ultra Plus is used to treat deep and more severe wrinkles and folds. Provide results that last up to one year. JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC filler instantly adds volume to the cheek area. It gives you a subtle lift, helping to restore and contour a more youthful profile for up to 2 years. BELOTERO BALANCE® is a filler that is approved to temporarily smooth out and fill in moderate-to-severe nasolabial folds. This injection specifically treats moderate-to-severe etched-in lines and wrinkles such as vertical lip lines above and around the lips. FACIAL RESURFACING LASER 360 TECHNOLOGY: AFT Intense Pulsed Light evens out skin color, reduces tiny broken blood vessels and other color irregularities. Near-Infrared Light helps firm up any loose skin so you regain a youthful contoured appearance. Lastly, the precise laser creates thousands of microscopic perforations which stimulates new collagen to produce. Collagen improves skin texture and tone to smooth fine lines and wrinkles. We all play in the sun, please allow us to correct the damage done! Take a look at our website: https://markbisharamd.com/ for more information on the following treatments or give us a call at 817-473-2120 to schedule a personal consultation to discuss your options with Dr. Mark A. Bishara.
Juvederm Voluma- For Your Cheek Area
JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC INJECTABLE GEL IS AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF DR. BISHARA AND THE PARAGON PLASTIC SURGERY & MED SPA JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC injectable gel is the first and only filler FDA-approved for deep injection in the cheek area to correct age-related volume loss. JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC is for patients over the age of 21. JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC injectable gel is the first and only filler FDA-approved to instantly add volume to the cheek area. Juvederm Voluma is the Juvederm specialty product for volumizing. It is designed for injection in the deep dermis to treat age-related facial volume loss. Voluma has the optimal thickness of a volumizer while still retaining the smooth nature of the Juvederm family. Juvéderm Voluma Facts Only approved filler to temporarily correct age-related volume loss in cheeks First introduced in Europe in 2005 Introduced with lidocaine in 2009 Available in 72 countries as of August 2013 Approved by the FDA on October 23, 2013 A non-surgical option for facial rejuvenation Requires much less recovery time than surgical options Contains a modified form of hyaluronic acid, which is already found in the body Lidocaine is used to numb the treatment area during the injection procedure Gel is injected to provide volume in the cheeks Lasts up to two years Dr. Mark Bishara offers minimally invasive procedures for patients, that are designed to provide subtle enhancements to improve your targeted problem areas, while allowing you to return to work and your regular activities the very same day. Dr. Bishara is proud to offer a wide range of enhancing, minimally invasive procedures such as Botox, Xeomin, Juvederm Ultra Plus XC and Radiesse. Juvederm Voluma XC is now also available. Call our office for more information at (817) 473-2120. Find out More about the Brilliant Distinctions Rewards Program: Dr. Bishara and The Paragon Plastic Surgery & Med Spa are proud to offer the Brilliant Distinctions Program for our patients. All you have to do is earn points for your purchase from our participating providers, including Botox and Juvederm. Then start saving by redeeming points per treatment for instant savings off your next purchase. Ask us how to set up an account when you visit our office. For example: For 1 Botox/Juvederm cosmetic treatment you earn 200 points (a $20 Value). For more information on participating in this program visit https://www.brilliantdistinctionsprogram.com
Juvederm Voluma – Available in our Office
We’ve been telling you about the much anticipated arrival of Juvéderm Voluma™ XC for quite some time and we just wanted to remind you that we have it available in our office. The first filler specifically developed for the cheek area, Juvéderm Voluma™ XC, is approved by the FDA to correct volume loss in the cheek area. This is the first hyaluronic acid filler to be approved by the FDA for this purpose. When people age, the cheek area loses volume, causing the cheeks to flatten out and the skin to droop and sag. Different than other injectables that are currently on the market, Voluma is made with the thickest hyaluronic acid to date and allows for the gel to flow more easily and consistently. It also contains a small amount of lidocaine which helps to numb the treatment area during the injection procedure. When a hyaluronic acid filler is injected into areas that show signs of aging, water is drawn to the area and binds to the molecules of the filler to fill in the lines and wrinkles by literally plumping them up with moisture. In the case of Voluma XC, the gel is injected into the cheek area to gently lift the skin, eliminating the apperance of hollow cheeks. Patients are able to see instant correction of volume loss in the cheek area, which resulted in a more youthful appearance overall. This Information is brought to you courtesy of Dr. Bishara and The Paragon Plastic Surgery & Med Spa Please visit us on Facebook at The Paragon Plastic Surgery and Medspa
Come in for the NEW Cheek Filler Juvederm Voluma
JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC injectable gel is available in the office of Dr. Bishara and The Paragon Plastic Surgery & Med Spa JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC injectable gel is the first and only filler FDA-approved for deep injection in the cheek area to correct age-related volume loss. JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC is for patients over the age of 21. JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC injectable gel is the first and only filler FDA-approved to instantly add volume to the cheek area. Juvederm Voluma is the Juvederm specialty product for volumizing. It is designed for injection in the deep dermis to treat age-related facial volume loss. Voluma has the optimal thickness of a volumizer while still retaining the smooth nature of the Juvederm family. It gives you a subtle lift, helping to restore contour and for a more youthful profile, for up to 2 years, in patients over the age of 21. It’s different than JUVÉDERM® XC and works on a different area of the face. JUVÉDERM® XC smoothes out moderate to severe wrinkles and folds around the nose and mouth, like parentheses. JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC, however, adds volume to the cheek area. Dr. Mark Bishara offers minimally invasive procedures for patients, that are designed to provide subtle enhancements to improve your targeted problem areas, while allowing you to return to work and your regular activities the very same day. Dr. Bishara is proud to offer a wide range of enhancing, minimally invasive procedures such as Botox, Xeomin, Juvederm Ultra Plus XC and Radiesse. Juvederm Voluma XC is now also available. Call our office for more information at (817) 473-2120. Find out More about the Brilliant Distinctions Rewards Program: Dr. Bishara and The Paragon Med Spa are proud to offer the Brilliant Distinctions Program for our patients. All you have to do is earn points for your purchase from our participating providers, including Botoxand Juvederm. Then start saving by redeeming points per treatment for instant savings off your next purchase. Ask us how to set up an account when you visit our office. For example: For 1 Botox/Juvederm cosmetic treatment you earn 200 points (a $20 Value). For more information on participating in this program visit https://www.brilliantdistinctionsprogram.com
New cosmetic filler adds 'plump' to aging faces
Health News- New cosmetic filler adds ‘plump’ to aging faces DALLAS — Sixty-nine-year-old Ruth McKinnon works hard to keep her body in shape, but her lean face is the work of Father Time. “I’ve lost the volume, and it makes me look much older than what I actually feel,” she said. Cheek volume loss is natural as people age. A new cosmetic filler called Voluma was FDA-approved in October to temporarily plump up cheeks. North Texas physicians are now beginning to use the product. “A facelift will lift loose skin or loose muscle, but it doesn’t really add volume unless you add something to it,” explained Dallas dermatologist Dr. Lori Stetler. She said Voluma is FDA-approved for the mid-face, and should not be used on the lips. Voluma is made with hyaluronic acid gel, polysaccharide sugar that occurs naturally in the body. According to the Juvéderm website, “the most common side effects include temporary reactions at the treatment site such as tenderness, swelling, firmness, lumps/bumps, bruising, pain, redness, discoloration, and itching.” As with all skin-injection procedures, there is also a risk of infection. Because the product requires a deep injection, it contains the anesthetic lidocain. Patients with an allergy to lidocaine should not use Voluma. Results can be seen immediately after side-effects dissipate (not all patients experience side-effects). Experts say most patients will need two or more syringes per treatment. The product is designed to last for two years, longer than other fillers. That’s appealing to Jessica George, who just turned 40. With a full-time job and two busy kids, she doesn’t have extra time to spend getting cosmetic treatments. “I want natural,” George said. “I just want to look more youthful, get a few of those years back.” Voluma has another advantage: It’s reversible. “It’s dissolvable, so if for some reason you have a problem with it — the patient doesn’t like it, you end up with a little bump — you can put a little enzyme in to dissolve it, you’re done,” Dr. Stetler said. “Some of the other permanent fillers, you’re stuck with them.” If a mistake is made with other products, patients must either wait for it to wear out with time or sometimes suffer long-lasting consequences. “I was astonished at the difference,” Ruth McKinnon said. “It actually filled in the hollow area that I focused on every time I looked in the mirror.” McKinnon underwent two treatments. Doctors say it’s better to under-estimate the amount of product needed at first, rather than overfill. While McKinnon doesn’t want any extra plumpness on her body, she likes what a little extra volume does to her face. This News brought to you courtesy of WFAA. Voluma is now available in the office of Dr. Mark Bishara and The Paragon Plastic Surgery & Med Spa in Mansfield and Southlake, TX
Pucker Up for Valentine's Day with our Juvederm Special
Juvederm VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIALS – Pick the perfect treatment for the one you love! Juvederm for $475/syringe and ClearLift for $388 Please don’t forget to use your Brilliant Distinctions membership for Botox and Juvederm in the office of Dr. Mark Bishara and The Paragon Plastic Surgery & Med Spa. You will be looking great and saving money before Valentine’s Day! Be good to yourself — give yourself a special Valentine gift! New lips……a rejuvenated face! If you are already a Brilliant Distinctions member, you know that it is the only program that rewards you with points to redeem toward instant savings on your Botox and Juvederm treatments. Start earning your points to start saving on your next Botox or Juvederm treatments. If you are not a Brilliant Distinctions member, visit their website,www.brilliantdistinctionsprogram.com, to sign up and take advantage of savings, or a member of our staff can help you sign up at your next office visit. Please also don’t forget to “LIKE” us on Facebook and get useful information on current topics, news, treatment information and upcoming events. Please visit us at the Paragon Plastic Surgery and Medspa Facebook page. Join our email mailing list & be the first one to find out about our monthly specials. View our website, CLICK HERE, to read more about the office, procedures offered, and to learn more about Dr. Mark Bishara. If are you considering plastic surgery, contact the office at (817) 473-2120 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Bishara.
Happy New Year From Dr. Bishara's Office
Happy New Year From Dr. Bishara’s Office Dr. Bishara and The Paragon Plastic Surgery & Med Spa offer everything you need to have your best year ever! No matter what your personal resolution may be, we have the solution! With the help of amazing patients like you, 2013 was a great success! We hope to help make your 2014 even better!! January’s Special of the Month Clear Lift Skin Remodeling -$388 – Start the New Year Off by treating yourself to a facial treatment with no downtime. Clear Lift Offer Expires January 31, 2014 The NEW JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC Now Available! JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC injectable gel is the first and only filler FDA-approved to instantly add volume to the cheek area. It is designed for inject ion in the deep dermis to treat age-related facial volume loss. Please call our office to schedule an appointment at (817) 473-2120 or email to appointments@markbisharamd.com Happy New Year, and a Happy New You too!! Best Wishes, Dr. Bishara and The Paragon Plastic Surgery & Med Spa www.markbisharamd.com
Learn More About Juvederm Voluma XC- with Dr. Mark Bishara in Mansfield & Southlake
Have you heard about JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC injectable gel? JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC injectable gel is the first and only filler FDA-approved for deep injection in the cheek area to correct age-related volume loss. JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC is for patients over the age of 21. JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC is from the makers of the #1 family of fillers JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC injectable gel is the first and only filler FDA-approved to instantly add volume to the cheek area. Juvederm Voluma is the Juvederm specialty product for volumizing. It is designed for injection in the deep dermis to treat age-related facial volume loss. Voluma has the optimal thickness of a volumizer while still retaining the smooth nature of the Juvederm family. It gives you a subtle lift, helping to restore contour and for a more youthful profile, for up to 2 years, in patients over the age of 21. It’s different than JUVÉDERM® XC and works on a different area of the face. JUVÉDERM® XC smoothes out moderate to severe wrinkles and folds around the nose and mouth, like parentheses. JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC, however, adds volume to the cheek area. What else should you know about JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC? First and only Hyaluronic Acid (HA) filler FDA-approved to instantly add volume to the cheek area, resulting in a subtle lift Clinically proven to last up to 2 years with optimal treatment JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC is from the makers of the #1 family of fillers After 24 hours, you should be able to resume your normal activities Side effects are moderate and generally last 2 to 4 weeks. Common side effects include temporary reactions at the treatment site such as tenderness, swelling, firmness, lumps/bumps, bruising, pain, redness, discoloration, and itching. Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is a naturally occurring, hydrating substance found in your skin. As you age, you start to lose HA, which causes the skin to lose structure and volume. Dr. Mark Bishara offers minimally invasive procedures for patients, that are designed to provide subtle enhancements to improve your targeted problem areas, while allowing you to return to work and your regular activities the very same day. Dr. Bishara is proud to offer a wide range of enhancing, minimally invasive procedures such as Botox, Xeomin, Juvederm Ultra Plus XC and Radiesse. Juvederm Voluma XC will be available soon. We will keep you updated or call our office for more information at (817) 473-2120. Rewards Program: Dr. Bishara and The Paragon Med Spa are proud to offer the Brilliant Distinctions Program for our patients. All you have to do is earn points for your purchase from our participating providers, including Botox and Juvederm. Then start saving by redeeming points per treatment for instant savings off your next purchase. Ask us how to set up an account when you visit our office. For example: For 1 Botox/Juvederm cosmetic treatment you earn 200 points (a $20 Value). For more information on participating in this program visit https://www.brilliantdistinctionsprogram.com
FDA Okays Cheek Volume Filler Juvederm Voluma XC- by Dr. Mark Bishara, MD
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Juvéderm Voluma XC(Allergan) to correct age-related volume deficits in the midface in adults aged 21 years and older, the company has announced. Juvéderm Voluma XC is a gel composed of cross-linked hyaluronic acid suspended in phosphate-buffered saline with 0.3% lidocaine. It is the first dermal filler approved in the United States specifically for deep (subcutaneous and/or supraperiosteal) injection for cheek augmentation to correct age-related volume deficit in the midface. As reported by Medscape Medical News, the FDA’s General and Plastic Surgery Devices Panel unanimously agreed that Juvéderm Voluma XC is effective and safe and that the benefits outweigh the risks, according to the clinical trial data presented to the panel. “As people age, the cheek area can lose volume, causing the cheeks to flatten out and the skin to droop and sag,” Derek H. Jones, MD, said in a company news release announcing the approval. Dr. Jones is associate professor of dermatology at the University of California, Los Angeles; founder and medical director of Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills; and clinical investigator in the Juvéderm Voluma XC pivotal study. In the study, “physicians and patients were able to see instant and visible results, including correction of age-related volume loss in the cheek area and a more youthful appearance to the face,” Dr. Jones said. JUVEDERM VOLUMA(TM) XC is made with Allergan’s proprietary VYCROSS(TM) technology, an advanced manufacturing process that results in a smooth gel that flows easily and consistently. This unique formulation contributes to the lift capacity to correct volume loss in the cheek area and to the duration of the product.(2,3) Additionally, JUVEDERM VOLUMA(TM) XC contains a small amount of lidocaine which helps to numb the treatment area during the injection procedure. The JUVEDERM VOLUMA(TM) formulation without lidocaine was first introduced in Europe in 2005. JUVEDERM VOLUMA(TM) with lidocaine was first introduced outside the U.S. in 2009. As of August 31, 2013, JUVEDERM VOLUMA(TM) with lidocaine (branded as JUVEDERM VOLUMA(TM) XC in the U.S.) is distributed in 72 countries, including markets in Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Canada. The JUVEDERM(R) family of products, including JUVEDERM(R) Ultra and Ultra Plus, are marketed and sold in 85 countries outside the United States.(4) The most common adverse effects observed in the clinical trial included temporary injection-site tenderness, swelling, firmness, lumps/bumps, bruising, pain, redness, discoloration, and itching. The adverse effects were predominantly moderate (uncomfortable) in severity and lasted 2 to 4 weeks. Juvéderm Voluma XC will soon be available at Dr. Mark Bishara’s office. We will keep everyone updated when the product will be available in both of our Mansfield and Southlake offices. This news is brought to you courtesy of Dr. Mark Bishara and The Paragon Plastic Surgery & Med Spa