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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