Neck Liposuction: The Less Invasive Alternative to a Youthful Neck

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Dr. John Burns
on July 3, 2010
in Body Contouring, Facelift, Facial rejuvenation, Laser procedures, Liposuction and Neck Contouring
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One of the most common complaints patients express about their appearance is the shape of their neck. The neck is one of the most visible areas in the body, and its loss of shape and contour is a telltale sign of age.

With weight gain, there can be fat deposits below the chin which obscure the youthful angle of the neck. The underlying muscle also weakens and splits into bands, which contributes to the loss of neck shape and contour.

Necklift procedures typically involve an incision below the chin and behind the ear. The skin is “undermined” to allow it to move freely. The muscle is sewn tightly in the middle from the collarbone to the chin, and the excess skin is removed from behind the ear. Excess fat can be removed through the chin incision. This procedure is best done in conjunction with a facelift, so that the youthful neck will match the face.

A less invasive way to restore a more youthful appearance to the neck is with liposuction (see above photo). The incision is less than a centimeter, and is concealed below the chin. There are several methods to remove the fat, including laser liposuction (Smart liposuction or SLIM liposuction), ultrasound liposuction (VASER), and traditional tumescent liposuction. After the liposuction is complete, the patient wears a compression band for a few days. The recovery is very quick, with minimal pain and swelling. The results are immediate and improve for up to 6 months. The skin will recontour to the underlying neck muscles to improve the shape of the neck and restore the youthful appearance of the neck.

Dr. John Burns, a Dallas plastic surgeon, would love the opportunity to discuss your cosmetic surgery goals with you.  To schedule a neck contouring consultation with Dr. John Burns, just call his office at 214-515-0002 or send him an email through his website or at Info@DrJohnBurns.com.

Plastic Surgery Financing: Some Great and Convenient Options

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Dr. John Burns
on July 2, 2010
in Financing
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Given today’s difficult economic environment, plastic surgery financing has evolved into a very customer-friendly and economic way to schedule surgery. In the past, financing was difficult to obtain and often had unreasonable interest rates. This was often limiting for patients who had good but not perfect credit.

Statistically, plastic surgery patients are not wealthy and have annual incomes around the national average. A study by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons revealed that the average plastic surgery patient is “the young mom next door, the waiter who served you coffee this morning, even your coworker.”

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Two excellent companies allow potential patients to apply online in a private and confidential way. Response to the online application is usually within 24 hours, and the company will work with our office - giving our patients a simple and easy way to finance. There are many different financing plans to choose from, with various interest rates.

Surgeryloans.com (http://www.surgeryloans.com/patients/) and MyMedicalLoan.com (www.mymedicalloan.com) can be accessed online using these links. Our office works closely with these companies to make scheduling your plastic surgery an easy and headache-free process.

Dr. John Burns would love the opportunity to discuss your cosmetic surgery goals with you.  His staff stands ready to assist you with any plastic surgery financing you might need.  To schedule a consultation with Dr. John Burns, just call his office at 214-515-0002 or send him an email through his website or at Info@DrJohnBurns.com.

Breast Augmentation Fat Transfer: Could Today’s Love Handles Be Tomorrow’s Boob Job?

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Dr. John Burns
on July 1, 2010
in Body Contouring, Breast augmentation, Breast reconstruction and Liposuction
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Fat Grafting for breast enhancement is still a controversial procedure. Some doctors are using the Brava system, which uses negative pressure to enlarge the breast with fat injections.

Fat grafting, while natural, can obscure mammograms since the fat is injected directly into the breast and can mimic suspicious areas on mammograms. The fat will only give a modest increase in size and won’t give a “lift” like an implant can.

Given these limitations, it is safe to say that breast augmentation with implants is still the time-tested procedure of choice.

Dr. John Burns, a Dallas plastic surgeon at the prestigious Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute, would love the opportunity to discuss your cosmetic surgery goals with you.  To schedule a consultation for breast augmentation with Dr. John Burns, just call his office at 214-515-0002 or send him an email through his website or at Info@DrJohnBurns.com.

Butt Augmentation – Fat Grafting for Size and Shape

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Dr. John Burns
on May 19, 2010
in Body Contouring and Liposuction
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Butt augmentation has gained widespread popularity as plastic surgery techniques have evolved to match the increasing demand. Importantly, butt augmentation should be viewed as both a volume and shape procedure. The idea that bigger is better is simply not true. The art in this procedure is to give both the proper size and shape in proportion to the height and weight of the patient.

The two methods of butt augmentation are implant placement and fat grafting. The advantage of implants is that they can be used in patients who might not have enough fat to harvest for injection. They are also permanent. However, implants also have many common side effects including chronic pain, infection, seroma formation (fluid collections around the implants), and hardening with unnatural feel. Because of these possible complications, many surgeons prefer fat injections.

Fat grafting has the advantage of being completely natural. Liposuction is used to “harvest” the fat by removing fat from unwanted areas such as the abdomen, love handles, thighs, and around the buttocks. The liposuction part of the procedure can be used to shape the butt and to improve other areas of the body. The fat is collected in a sterile container then washed and centrifuged to remove unwanted impurities. The “pure” fat containing the best fat cells is then carefully injected into the butt to give it a perfect shape. The technique for harvest and preparation of the fat is extremely important and can determine the success of the procedure.

There are several limitations of fat grafting. Only some of the total volume of injected fat will survive permanently. For this reason, many patients will need additional fat grafting to maintain the result. As a very general rule, about half of the injected fat will be permanent. Fat grafting is also limited in thin patients who do not have adequate fat for harvest.

Currently, most surgeons prefer fat grafting due to the natural look and feel and to avoid the complications of butt implants. For those women who desire a more shapely and full figure, butt augmentation with fat grafts is the natural choice.

If you would like to schedule a butt augmentation consultation with Dr. John Burns, just call his office at 214-515-0002 or send an email to: info@DrJohnBurns.com. Dr. Burns and his staff look forward to helping you.

 

Zeltiq – The Newest Trend in Noninvasive Body Contouring

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Dr. John Burns
on May 12, 2010
in Body Contouring and Noninvasive body contouring
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Imagine sitting in a comfortable massage chair, watching a big screen TV, sipping on your favorite drink, while literally freezing your butt (fat) off. Sounds too good to be true…  

Zeltiq is the newest innovation in noninvasive body sculpting and lipolysis (destroying unwanted fat). Unlike other devices which have claimed to be noninvasive and painless, this device truly is. Noninvasive means that there are no injections or anything which would penetrate your skin. Painless means…well…literally painless.  

Zeltiq is a patented method of removing fat, based on a new and exciting science known as cryolipolysis. This device selectively targets and destroys fat cells by supercooling them, leaving skin and other nonfat tissue unharmed. This device is FDA-approved and has been the subject of notable peer-reviewed publications.    

Zeltiq is not intended for weight loss, but is designed for body contouring. An ideal patient would have a small amount of fat in a localized area such as the lower abdomen, flanks (love handles), or outer thighs. These areas are notoriously difficult to improve with diet and exercise, making Zeltiq a perfect option.    

The procedure is usually done in a massage chair, and is painless. There is an initial cold sensation which quickly goes away. You can watch TV, drink coffee, or work on your laptop during the procedure, which usually lasts about an hour. The treated area will gradually diminish and the final result is evident in 4 to 8 weeks. There are no post-procedure garments, medications, or restrictions.   This exciting new procedure is now available in my state-of-the-art laser and skincare centers: EpiCentre Park Lane and EpiCentre Legacy (http://www.epicentre-dallas.com/).

More information is available at the following links:  

1. http://www.zeltiq.com/  

 2. http://cosmeticmdnation.blogspot.com/2009/04/war-on-fat-updates-on-zeltiq-and.html  

 3. http://www.newbeauty.com/DailyBeauty/Entry.aspx?ID=2776 

4. http://www.aestheticmedicinenews.com/zeltiq-receives-ce-mark-for-non-invasive-fat-reduction.htm#  

 If you would like to schedule a body contouring consultation with Dr. John Burns, just call his office at 214-515-0002 or send his office an email at Info@DrJohnBurns.com. Dr. Burns and his staff look forward to helping you. 

Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute – Facilities Overview – As seen on Hot On Health & Beauty!

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Dr. John Burns
on March 12, 2008
in Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute and Video
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Hot On Health & Beauty recently featured the facilities of the prestigious Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute, and all the member surgeons. Watch the video to see why the office of Dr. John Burns at the Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute is a great choice for your cosmetic plastic surgery needs.

Dr. John Burns’ facilities at the Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute are second-to-none. The onsite accredited surgery facility has been commended for its record of safety. The onsite luxury hotel with nursing care is available for those patients requiring overnight care after surgery. The EpiCentre skin care center offers state-of-the-art laser and skin care services. All your cosmetic surgery and facial rejuvenation needs can be met at the office of Dr. John Burns.

Dr. John Burns would love the opportunity to discuss your cosmetic surgery goals with you. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Burns, call his office at 214-515-0002 or send his office an email.

The Truth About Tummy Tucks – As Seen on Hot On Health & Beauty!

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Dr. John Burns
on March 11, 2008
in Liposuction, Massive weight loss, Tummy tuck and Video
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Dr. John Burns tells the truth about tummy tucks on Hot on Health & Beauty! 

Fraxel: Repair your skin and remove those wrinkles

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Dr. John Burns
on March 3, 2008
in Facial rejuvenation, Facial resurfacing, Fraxel, Laser procedures and Refreshing procedures
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Fraxel is the current leader in fractionated laser technology for cosmetic purposes. The technology behind this revolutionary laser, fractional photothermolysis, delivers laser energy in microscopic pulses which treat the skin deeply but in a more gentle fashion than other lasers. Fraxel comes in three forms: Re:Fine, Re:Store, and Re:Pair.

The Fraxel Re:Fine laser is an “erbium” laser and is the least aggressive of the three Fraxel lasers. It is manufactured for use in medical spas, and treatments can be administered by a trained aesthetician or nurse. The Fraxel Re:Store laser is a more aggressive version of the Re:Fine laser, and is intended to be used in physician offices. Both lasers will improve the texture and tone of skin through the process of collagen remodeling. In addition, the color of skin will be improved by removing age spots and uneven skin color. There is little recovery time with either of these lasers, but improvement in wrinkles is not as significant as some patients desire.
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Patients Ask: Is Botox Cosmetic Safe?

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Dr. John Burns
on March 3, 2008
in Botox, Facial rejuvenation and Refreshing procedures
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Some of my patients have recently asked about the safety of Botox Cosmetic, in light of recent negative news reports involving “Botox.” No need to worry! It is widely known that Botox Cosmetic is derived from botulinum toxin. The recent news reports refer to adverse patient complications involving a different type of botulinum toxin than Botox Cosmetic. The “Botox” referred to in the recent news reports is instead a much more concentrated version of botulinum toxin, and it was being used to treat severe neuromuscular conditions in certain pediatric patients. These types of patients receive doses of the botulinum toxin at much higher levels than the normal cosmetic patient. In the cases recently reported in the news, a few children suffered serious complications because they received even more excessive doses of the botulinum toxin. Continue reading ‘Patients Ask: Is Botox Cosmetic Safe?’

The Basics of Lip Augmentation

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Dr. John Burns
on March 3, 2008
in Facial rejuvenation, Juvederm, Lip augmentation, Refreshing procedures and Restylane
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For many, full lips convey a sense of youth and vitality. As people age, they tend to lose volume in their face, which begins to look shallow and hollow. One particular area that demonstrates this loss in the early years of aging is the lips, which begin to lose their volume in the person’s late 40’s or early 50’s. Lip augmentation is a relatively simple procedure which can restore much needed volume in the aging face, or in anyone who has naturally thin lips.

Lip augmentation can be achieved with a wide variety of natural or synthetic products. Some examples would be a patient’s own fat or fascia, alloderm, silicone implants, or injectable fillers such as Restylane or Juvederm. Most doctors will have a preference on which method works best for them and their patients. Continue reading ‘The Basics of Lip Augmentation’