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BOTOX® and Cosmetic Surgery To Stop Migraines?

It is thought that some people have physical migraine triggers on the sides or back of the head. Those would be muscle areas that for some reason tense up and begin the development of a migraine. Perhaps if those muscles were unable to contract, those migraines could be prevented. To test this theory, a clinical trial was performed on 75 people who suffer from severe migraines. Researchers used BOTOX® to prevent the trigger muscles from contracting. BOTOX® works by paralyzing the specific muscle where it is injected. The study participants received BOTOX® injections and were then monitored for six to eight months […]

Improving Your Appearance While Preserving Your Uniqueness

Thousands of people make the choice every year to change some aspect of their body with cosmetic surgery. One of the most important parts of this decision is choosing a doctor who will improve the way you look without changing the unique aspects of your appearance. When patients come to our Dallas, Texas cosmetic surgery office, we want them to be sure that their plastic surgery will not completely change the way they look. For instance, if you come for a facelift, Dr. Rai will evaluate your facial contours and develop a facelift plan that will smooth lines and creases to […]

What is the Best Age For Cosmetic Surgery?

Many potential plastic surgery patients come to our Dallas, Texas cosmetic surgery office asking when the best time is for them to have a certain procedure performed. The answer is – it depends. It depends on many factors, such as what the procedure is, how robust your general health is, and what your attitudes are to surgery in general. Here are some specific thoughts: Skin Elasticity – when tissue is removed, as in liposuction where fatty tissue is removed, the skin needs to shrink over the new slimmed-down shape. If the skin is young it will have no problem doing that. […]

Opinions on What is Beautiful Change as We Age

A new consumer survey performed by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery has found that, depending on your age, you may find different aspects of the body more appealing. Participants in the survey were asked to visit a website and mark how old they were and what part of the body they found most attractive. The results of the survey were that: People in their 20s, 30s, and 40s said they found a well proportioned, fit body was most attractive People in their 50s and 60s found youthful skin to be the most attractive part […]

Is it Time to Reconsider Breast Surgery?

If you are a woman who has previously considered breast surgery and chose to postpone it, now might be a good time to reconsider. Perhaps you felt that the breast implant options weren’t adequate, or the incision site wasn’t concealed enough. But today’s experienced plastic surgeons, like Dr. Vasdev Rai in Dallas, Texas, offer a variety of breast implant options that were not previously available. No matter what body proportions you are trying to achieve, there is a breast augmentation option that will make you happy. Recently, cohesive silicone breast implants were approved for use in the United States, providing breast augmentation […]

BOTOX® May Seem Simple, But Be Careful Who You Trust

As you drive around town, you may notice a variety of places offering BOTOX® injections at fairly low prices. One of the reasons for this is that any number of different medical practitioners can offer BOTOX® to patients at almost any cost they please. While BOTOX® may seem like a very common, simple procedure, it is still a long-term cosmetic procedure that should be performed by a professional cosmetic surgeon, like Dr. Vasdev Rai in Dallas, Texas. If BOTOX® injections are performed incorrectly, the results can leave your face feeling or looking paralyzed for months. When BOTOX® is injected below the facial […]

A Mommy Makeover to Restore Your Shape

Childbirth is a very fulfilling experience for women, but after the initial joy of having the baby and breastfeeding, some women look with dismay at their own body shape. When you lose your original body contour it can make you feel self-conscious and sometimes even a bit depressed. At the Cosmetic Surgical Center in Dallas, Texas, Dr. Vasdev Rai works with women who have had children, but want to keep their original figure. With a mommy makeover, Dr. Rai combines several procedures to make a woman’s body look slimmer and younger. A once-curvy figure can be restored, the waistline slimmed back down, […]

Research Your Cosmetic Surgery Before You Have it

Cosmetic surgery has long-term results. It is never wise to rush into it without fully understanding what you can expect from it. At the Cosmetic Surgical Center in Dallas, Texas, Dr. Vasdev Rai works with new patients so that they know exactly what they can expect from their plastic surgery. One of the ways you can ensure that you are totally satisfied with the results of your facelift, or body contouring procedure is by keeping your expectations reasonable. Cosmetic surgery is not designed to completely change your appearance and make you look like a different person. It is meant to enhance the […]

How Plastic Surgery Can Help in Your Job Search

In today’s competitive job market, many people are turning to plastic surgery for help in their job search. For thousands of Americans, being qualified for the job is not enough anymore – they want to also look as young and appealing as they can. People who have reached mid-life are encountering some ageism. It is not voiced, but as they go from interview to interview they see the pattern. By increasing the youthfulness of their appearance, they can compete more strongly with younger people. The aesthetic goals that job seekers are trying to reach differ widely. Some people want to look younger […]

The Time is Right For Your Plastic Surgery

Plastic surgery can give you the appearance you have always wanted, and with some economists predicting that the recession could end as soon as January, 2010, the time is right to get your cosmetic procedure done. If you have been considering cosmetic surgery in the Dallas, Texas area, the time is right to visit Dr. Vasdev Rai for an initial consultation. When the recession turns around, prices for many things will inevitably rise again, including plastic surgery. Choosing to have plastic surgery now may be a wise decision. Interest rates may well be higher in the future, and paying for your procedure […]

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