Otoplasty (ear surgery) is a procedure in which ears that are protruding, misshapen, or otherwise not complimentary to your appearance can be brought into proper proportions with your other facial features. Dallas plastic surgeon Dr. Vasdev Rai can perform this facial plastic surgery procedure on both adults and children, individualizing results to ensure the most appealing look is achieved.
If you live in the Dallas, Texas area and would like to learn if otoplasty can help you reach your goals, please contact the Cosmetic Surgical Center or call today to schedule an initial consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Vasdev Rai.
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Breast reductions are preformed to reduce the weight of very heavy breasts making it easier to enjoy a more active lifestyle. Women often find that this surgery relieves back, neck, and shoulder pain. The primary benefit of the operation is functionality, but most often a breast lift will enhance your appearance and improve your body image.
The incisions for breast reduction are not unlike those used for a “keyhole-anchor” breast lift technique. The procedure involves an anchor-shaped incision that circles the areola and extends downward to follow the natural curve of the breast. Excess glandular tissue, fat, and skin are removed. […]
What is a saline-filled breast implant?
A breast implant is a sac (implant shell) with the outer shell made of silicone elastomer (rubber). The implant is surgically implanted under the breast tissues and then filled with sterile saline (a salt-water solution) through a valve.
What is breast augmentation?
Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure done to increase or decrease the size and proportions of a woman’s breasts.
What size breast implant should be used?
The McGhan Medical BioDimensional Planning System is used with the Style 468, Style 363, and Style 163 BioCurve Shaped Breast Implants to help provide more consistent and predictable results. With this […]
Discover the transformative power of eyebrow lifts, also known as forehead lift, a rising trend among individuals aged 35-65 seeking facial rejuvenation. If forehead lines or skin looseness bother you, consider the expertise of Dr. Rai at Cosmetic Surgical Center in Dallas.
The Procedure
Choose between the “open” approach, involving a continuous incision along the hairline, or the less invasive endoscopic method with shorter incisions. Endoscopic surgery is ideal for those without deep forehead lines or excessive skin laxity. Whether through the traditional or endoscopic approach, your surgeon will skillfully adjust tissues and muscles, providing a natural and youthful brow contour.
Recovery
Under general […]
The options for changing your body and face are almost limitless, and the results can be stunning. Traditional cosmetic surgery procedures that cut off leathery, thick, lined, and sagging skin long abused by the sun can subtract years from a person’s appearance. Laser resurfacing can create smooth skin and remove skin discolorations. Dermal fillers can plump up wrinkles and minimize acne scarring. Endoscopic face-lifts can rejuvenate the face using tiny incisions without any cutting and pasting of the skin.
In the past, many people waited until they were in their late 50s and 60s, with noticeably aging skin, before they even […]
You know that exfoliating is an essential part of good skin care, and that it makes your skin look younger and more beautiful, but with so many different ways to do it, you may be a little confused.
Exfoliating removes dead skin cells and help to unclog pores. It gives your skin a health glow, improves circulation, cell replacement, and when it goes deep enough, removes discoloration and stimulates collagen production. Exfoliation prior to cosmetic treatments helps treatment products absorb into the skin.
The exfoliation you do at home is mild and you should do it once or twice a week to […]
Anyone who is self-conscious about his or her nose will find that rhinoplasty offers a new found aura of confidence. The procedure can significantly enhance an individual’s facial appearance by creating a more balanced nose and an enhanced profile. A rhinoplasty procedure is completely customized to uniquely complement each individual’s face, whether your desire is to remove a bump, taper a tip, or build up nasal depressions. After a careful analysis of your concerns and medical history, Dr. Rai will help you decide if rhinoplasty can give you the results you desire.
Your nose surgery will be tailored to match your […]
For many people, the effects of aging can become noticeable in the eyebrow area. Whether it is wrinkling, creases, loose skin, overhanging eyebrows, or frown lines, a brow lift can correct many of the effects people face as they grow older.
A brow lift is a procedure in which excess skin around the brow area of the face is removed, and the skin left behind is smoothed to give people a refreshed, more youthful look.
Good candidates for having a brow lift procedure are women and men who want to give themselves a younger look to reflect how they feel and the […]
CryoLife Inc., based in Atlanta, and San Mateo, Calif.-based BioForm Medical Inc. have announced that the first patient has been enrolled in a clinical study evaluating BioGlue Surgical Adhesive as a method of fixation in brow lifts.
BioForm recently received permission from an FDA Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) to begin enrollment in a feasibility study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of BioGlue for tissue fixation in brow-lift procedures.
According to a PRNewswire report, BioForm CEO Steven L. Basta says the trial will be “the first for a surgical adhesive as a fixation methodology for browplasty” and that if the product proves […]
Even though cosmetic surgery is at an all-time high, some people should simply not get this type of medical work done. The two groups who should avoid plastic surgery are those people with medical problems and those with psychological problems. If a plastic surgeon does not want to do your surgery, he/she usually has good reason. If you have been turned away by a board-certified plastic surgeon, please do not ignore his/her advice.
If you have one or more of the following conditions, you should first talk to your primary care physician or specialist to make sure plastic surgery is safe:
Heavy […]