Solutions For Problem Areas

Laugh lines are a common issue as we age. These nasolabial lines radiate downward from your nostrils to the angles of your mouth. They are called laugh lines because they are most noticeable when you smile or laugh.

Over time, laugh lines can develop into deep lines or grooves that are visible all of the time, not just when you are laughing or smiling.

Treatment for laugh lines may include injectable fillers, such as:

• Radiesse
• Restylane
• Perlane
• Juvederm

Dr. Rai prefers using Radiesse for deep nasolabial lines, but for more superficial lines, other dermal fillers may be appropriate. During your consultation, Dr. Rai will recommend the right treatment to provide the natural, youthful results you want.

The sides of the stomach are one of the most difficult areas on the body to tone and reduce body fat. A healthy diet and exercise routine can only take you so far in your quest for a firm toned body.

Whether you are having difficulty reducing the fatty deposits on the sides of your stomach or have lost a significant amount of weight and need to have excess skin removed, Dr. Rai has the right solution to help you achieve the body of your dreams.

Treatment for love handles may include:

• Liposuction – to remove stubborn deposits of fat
• Tummy tuck – to remove excess skin and tissue from your abdomen
• Liposuction with tummy tuck – to reduce fatty deposits and remove excess skin and tissue

The combination of liposuction with tummy tuck is what many of our Dallas area patients need to enhance their natural contours.

As women age and experience life changes, an unfortunate side effect can be breast sagging. There are several causes of sagging breasts including:

• Aging
• Pregnancy
• Exercise
• Weight loss

Whatever the cause of your sagging breasts, you can be left feeling less comfortable and confident than when your breasts held a perkier, more youthful position.

The solution for sagging breasts is mastopexy, an operation to correct your drooping issues. During this operation, breasts are tightened, uplifted, and reshaped to more pleasing contours.

You may also choose to add breast implants to your figure to increase the fullness of your breasts and leave you with natural looking results.

A pear-shaped body is exactly what is sounds like: a body that is narrow at the top, but wide at the bottom. Pear-shaped bodies can be due to two different factors: fat deposits and bone structure.

Fat Deposits

The majority of women with pear-shaped bodies have fat deposits in their abdomen, flanks, buttocks, and hips that cause their bodies to look bottom-heavy and lumpy.

Liposuction can be used to remove unwanted fat deposits and return your body to the balanced, shapely figure that you want.

Bone Structure

Bone structure can also play a part in pear-shaped bodies. If you are naturally slim-shouldered and wide-hipped, then your body will appear more pear-shaped. Although this is classically beautiful, it is not in line with contemporary standards of beauty.

Breast augmentation is often a good option for women with a naturally pear-shaped bone structure who want to balance out their figure.

Excess rolls of skin and fat around your abdomen can appear like a spare tire wrapped around your midsection. These layers add bulk to your belly and can leave you feeling embarrassed and uncomfortable in clothing and swimsuits.

Treatments for the Spare Tire

Often weight loss and a vigorous exercise routine are not sufficient to reduce the appearance of your spare tire. In those cases, you may benefit from:

• Liposuction
• Tummy tuck

Liposuction can reduce the appearance of fatty deposits that do not respond well to diet and exercise. Tummy tuck will remove excess skin and tissue from your midsection and leave you with the natural looking contours you have worked so hard for.

If you are suffering from an extensive spare tire, which includes excess fat in the buttocks and thighs, you may want to consider a body lift.

To learn more about reducing the appearance of your spare tire, call 972-566-6500 today to schedule your consultation with Dallas plastic surgeon Dr. Rai.

Crow’s feet are radial lines that run from the outer borders of the eye sockets into the temple area. They become more noticeable when you are smiling or grimacing and become more pronounced with age.

These wrinkles are caused by the attachment of eyelid muscles to skin in this area. With each contraction of muscles, the lines become visible. Repeated contractions over the years leave these lines permanently visible.

Treatment for crow’s feet is achieved through BOTOX® Cosmetic injections. Usually 10-15 units of BOTOX are needed for each side of your face. BOTOX works by blocking nerve signals for the muscles to contract. Over time, without contracting, your face will relax and soften in the treated area.

If you suffer from deep lines, Dr. Rai may suggest additional injections of dermal fillers, such as Restylane, Perlane, or Radiesse to smooth out the treatment area and leave you looking younger.

To reclaim the youthful appearance of your face and reduce your crow’s feet, call 972-566-6500 today to schedule your consultation with Dallas plastic surgeon Dr. Rai.

Turkey neck or turkey wattle neck is caused by slackness in the muscles, excess skin, or excess fat in the neck. This condition is often the result of aging or weight loss. Along with depleting your self-confidence, turkey neck can also make certain clothing difficult to wear, such as neckwear for men.

Neck Lift

The best treatment for turkey neck is usually a neck lift to remove excess skin and fat in the area and give you a smoother, more youthful looking neck.

A neck lift can be performed as a standalone procedure, but many of our Dallas patients choose to combine it with a facelift to tighten the skin and muscles of the face at the same time.

If you want to see how a neck lift or facelift can enhance your appearance and turn back the clock on aging, call 972-566-6500 today to schedule your consultation with Dallas plastic surgeon Dr. Rai.