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The Department of Plastic Surgery is a world-renowned plastic surgery center.  We offer a wide range of reconstructive and cosmetic surgeries as well as skin care and laser services.  Our center is comprised of board-certified plastic surgeons, certified plastic surgery nurses and medical aestheticians. Our surgeons are experts in cosmetic and reconstructive procedures and provide the highest level of care to their patients and their families.

 

The information provided will give health care professionals a better understanding of the services offered by our department. For further information, please contact  our clinic line at (214) 648-8495. If you would like additional information about a specific procedure you may visit the "Patient Care" link provided.

  

Please select from the list below for additional information about our services. 
                     Breast Care
                     Cosmetic Surgery
                     Reconstructive Surgery
                     Body Contouring After Bariatric Surgery
                     Hand Surgery
                     Laser Care
                     Skin Care and Non-Surgical Procedures

 

 

 

 

Our Breast Care Services

The Department of Plastic Surgery in conjunction with the UT Southwestern Center for Breast Care, offers the most complete and comprehensive breast health care. Mammograms and other tests are offered by the breast care center in order for the patient to have the best care available.

There are many new options for breast reconstruction for patients who have lost a breast(s) due to cancer or other disease. These options range from rebuilding the breast using muscle flaps from the back or abdomen, to using expanders and inserting an implant to nipple reconstruction. In the final stages, areola tattooing is performed by our licensed nurses at the clinic. If you would like additional information about a specific procedure, please visit the "Breast Specialties" link provided.

Reconstructive techniques are also available for congenital breast deformities such as  Poland's syndrome and male breast reduction (gynecomastia).

Along with reconstructive techniques, our plastic surgery physicians also perform breast augmentation, breast lift surgery and breast reduction surgery.

To schedule a consultation with one of our plastic surgery physicians, please call (214) 648-8495.

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Cosmetic Surgery

Our board-certified* plastic surgeons offer both surgical and non-invasive cosmetic procedures. Using the latest advances in technology, they perform procedures that reshape the nose, enhance the breasts, sculpt the body and defy aging.

Patients have the opportunity to view their plastic surgeon’s conception of their results before any surgery is performed.  Using the patient's preoperative photos and a computer program, an artist assists the plastic surgeon to create a simulated surgical view to better educate the patient.

If you would like additional information about a specific procedure, please visit the "Plastic Surgery Associates" link provided or you may schedule a consultation with one of our plastic surgery physicians by calling (214) 648-8495.

* Board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

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Reconstructive Surgery

Reconstructive surgery may be defined as surgery on abnormal parts in an attempt to restore a more normal appearance and function. The goal of reconstructive surgery is to restore form and function to body parts that have been injured through accident, disease or congenital defects.  Injuries caused by burns can be lessened through tissue expansion surgery and other surgeries.  Congenital defects such as cleft lip and palate can restore normal appearance and speech to a young child.  Our board-certified plastic surgeons are trained in the specialty of hand surgery. If you would like additional information please visit the "Reconstructive Surgery" link provided or you may schedule a consultation with one of our plastic surgery physicians by calling (214) 648-8495.

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Body Contouring After Bariatric Surgery

Women and men who have undergone surgery for treatment of obesity (Bariatric Surgery) and have lost over 100 pounds are usually in need of surgery to remove the excess skin.  Our board-certified plastic surgeons are nationally recognized experts in body contouring surgery.  These surgeries such as central body lift, abdominoplasty, brachioplasty and thigh lift remove the excess skin remaining after massive weight loss and restore a smoother contour.

Body contouring after bariatric surgery is considered a cosmetic surgery.

To schedule a consultation with one of our plastic surgery physicians, please call (214) 648-8495.

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Hand Surgery

Our hand surgeons are plastic surgeons with  additional specialties in hand surgery.  Common complaints such as carpal tunnel syndrome, ganglion cyst and more severe problems such as loss of fingers or hands can be treated by our hand surgeons and their team of experts.

If you would like additional information about hand surgery or would like to schedule a consultation with one of our plastic surgery physicians, please call (214) 648-8495.

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Our Laser Care Services

The Plastic Surgery Clinic at UT Southwestern houses the Clinical Center for Cosmetic Laser Treatment. This center serves as one of the largest plastic surgery laser centers in the country and is a site for clinical and basic science trials investigating the latest in laser technology. Dr. Jeffrey M. Kenkel is Director of the clinic.

The following is a list of services that our center offers.                  

                     Laser Hair Reduction

                     Intense-Pulsed Light Treatments (IPL)
                     Erbium Mini Laser Peel 
                     Laser Vein Removal
                     Laser Tattoo Removal

If you would like specific information about each of our services, please visit the "Laser Services" link provided. If you would like to schedule an appointment with one of out plastic surgery physicians you may do so by calling (214) 648-8495.

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Skin Care and Non-Surgical Procedures 

The Plastic Surgery Clinic's licensed skin care specialist is trained in the art and science of skin health and beauty. Under the guidance of our board-certified plastic surgeons, she will help to correct surface discoloration, blemishes, and stimulate cell renewal to bring back the glow and softness of healthy, younger-looking skin.

Every individual has unique skin care needs, depending on their age, health, complexion, skin type and environment. Our skin care specialist takes a comprehensive, individual approach to each patient's skin care evaluation and daily maintenance. Based on your skin type and condition, as well as your lifestyle and goals, our skin care specialist will prescribe a tailored skin care regimen with professionally prescribed products that’s right for you. Through a synergistic use of prescribed medications and state-of-the-art cosmetic formulations, she can restore the function and vitality of your skin. Once your skin’s health has been restored it will look beautiful, tolerate cosmetic procedures better and heal faster. A quality skin care regimen with professionally prescribed products is a step in the right direction for prolonged benefits. If you would like additional information about our skin care services, please visit the "Skin Care Services" link provided. If you would like to schedule a consultation with our skin care specialist, please call (214) 648-8495.


One of the latest and most exciting advances in non-surgical procedures is BOTOX® Cosmetic. Otherwise known as Botulinum toxin, Botox is a neuromuscular blocking agent produced by the bacterium clostridium botulinum.  Although the clostridium bacteria causes botulism, the BOTOX® extract does not.  This extract is the purified, sterilized product from the bacteria.

BOTOX® is used for men and women to relax facial muscles which cause wrinkling in the brow and around the eyes. It can also be used to reshape the brow. The injections are most beneficial for the 30-50 year age group whose facial lines are due more to underlying muscle pull than to dermal elasticity. 

If you would like additional information about this procedure, please visit the "Cosmetic  Face" link provided. If you would like to schedule for a consultation with one of our plastic surgery physicians, please call (214) 648-8495.

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