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The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has recently released its annual Plastic Surgery Procedural Statistics Report – a yearly report detailing trends in cosmetic procedures. Similar to results from 2013, breast augmentation was the most popular procedure in 2014, with just over 286,250 surgeries performed. It should be noted that this and all reports from […]

Alternatives to plastic surgery such as BOTOX® Cosmetic and dermal fillers are becoming increasingly popular in Dallas. These nonsurgical cosmetic treatments are capable of reducing the visibility of fine lines and wrinkles from nearly every area of the face. Some options can even produce a softer and fuller look as well. While these treatments cannot […]

Silicone breast implants tend to look and feel more like natural breast tissue, even when placed above the muscles in the chest. In addition, this type of breast implant is less likely to produce aesthetic imperfections such as wrinkling, rippling, or double bubble, and may even help prevent surgical risks such as capsular contracture. Dallas […]

A newly published study, 20 years in the making, has found that advanced liposuction techniques not only allow for optimal removal of fatty tissue, but also encourage skin retraction for more shapely contours. The study included more than 4,000 patients who had undergone liposuction on hips, flanks, and thighs, and found that refined techniques are […]

If there are aspects of your appearance that you find unappealing, now is the perfect time to begin planning your cosmetic surgery procedure. Not only is a new year upon us, the cooler winter months are here are well – and final results from cosmetic procedures performed now are likely to be fully realized just […]

According to a recent study, patients who choose to have body contouring procedures performed following weight loss through bariatric surgery are more likely to maintain a healthy BMI. The study, fifteen years in the making, followed patients between the ages of 18 and 50 who had undergone laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB). Those who chose […]

According to a new report in the medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, a majority of men and women find breasts with a ratio of 45:55 to be “perfect.” With this ratio, 45 percent of breast tissue is above the nipple and 55 percent is below. This is typically considered a natural […]

Dr. Rai makes a point of keeping up with the latest cosmetic surgery techniques. This week, he has taken some time to pursue ongoing continuing medical education at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Only Board Certified plastic surgeons are eligible to be members of this prestigious organization. Here is a […]

Have you heard the ads about laser liposuction?  Laser assisted liposuction is heavily marketed these days, so you may be hearing about it a lot. Unfortunately, it is not as effective as ultrasonic and tumescent liposuction. There is also a high incidence of skin burns with laser liposuction. Laser Liposuction vs. Ultrasonic Liposuction Laser assisted […]

Liposuction will not tighten loose skin, and if you have poor elasticity it will make your loose skin even worse. Depending on the body part affected, a procedure such as tummy tuck, thigh lift, or arm lift is the appropriate treatment for loose skin. You said you have fatty deposits as well, those can be […]