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Cancer; Plastic Surgery; Women's Health

Free-flap breast reconstruction: A natural alternative to implants after cancer

Free-flap breast reconstruction with natural body tissue has emerged as a long-lasting alternative to implants after breast cancer. Explore how women benefit from the procedure, and learn about the patient-centric processes our surgeons followed to become world-class experts.

Sumeet S. Teotia, M.D. / Nicholas Haddock, M.D.

May 2, 2019

Plastic Surgery; Prevention

Look and feel young again with nonsurgical facial rejuvenation

Botox, fillers, and lasers are nonsurgical treatments that allow the face to look younger as men and women age. Learn why Jeffrey Kenkel, M.D., says these options are becoming so popular that many patients include these procedures in their monthly budgets.

Jeffrey Kenkel, M.D.

April 4, 2019

Plastic Surgery; Prevention

BIA-ALCL: 5 questions and answers about a cancer linked to breast implants

BIA-ALCL is a lymphoproliferative disorder of the immune system that can affect women who have had certain kinds of breast implants. Get answers to some of our most frequently asked questions about this disease.

Jeffrey Kenkel, M.D.

March 13, 2019

Plastic Surgery

6 plastic surgery options for treating rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can rob patients of mobility in their fingers and other joints of the body. When medication alone isn’t enough to treat the symptoms, plastic surgery can effectively manage the disease and improve the appearance of the hands. Learn more.

Shelby Lies, M.D.

December 5, 2018

Plastic Surgery

Rhinoplasty: What to expect before and after a ‘nose job’

The nose job, or rhinoplasty, has evolved beyond a solely cosmetic procedure to help improve nasal function after traumatic injury or breathing conditions that affect sleep and exercise. Find out what to expect before a nose job and during recovery.

Bardia Amirlak, M.D.

November 30, 2018

Plastic Surgery

What parents need to know about cleft lip and palate

Cleft palate, which often results in cleft lip as well, is the most common facial deformity in the U.S. While a cleft palate can cause speech problems and feeding difficulties among babies, treatment options are available. Learn more.

James Seaward, M.D.

October 25, 2018

Plastic Surgery

Improve confidence and self-esteem with a mommy makeover

The mommy makeover is a combination of body contouring procedures often performed during the same surgery, leading to a single recovery and healing period that busy moms are increasingly finding desirable. Learn more.

Jeffrey Kenkel, M.D.

October 4, 2018

Plastic Surgery

Wrist pain? Tingling fingers? It could be carpal tunnel syndrome

If you experience tingling or pain in your wrist and fingers — especially during the middle of the night or when you wake up — you might have carpal tunnel syndrome. Douglas Sammer, M.D., says thankfully there are great treatment options. Learn more.

Douglas Sammer, M.D.

August 29, 2018

Plastic Surgery

Now in Frisco: World-class plastic surgery and breast reconstruction experts

Frisco families can access high-quality, advanced cosmetic and reconstructive surgery without having to trek to Dallas. Discover the surgical and nonsurgical procedures UT Southwestern offers in Frisco.

Purushottam Nagarkar, M.D.

April 9, 2018

Plastic Surgery

Fat-destroying injection eliminates ‘double chin’

November 1, 2015