Plastic Surgery Blog:When the adult kids move back home

When adult children move back home parents need to maintain their sanity

The recession has made strange bedfellows. Our local news  reported on a study  that more and more adults are moving back home after college with their parents. Parents that had hoped to be “empty nesters” are now faced with a “full house”.  Dr ’s Wilcox and Dulin have consulted with many parents who are feeling the stress of the adult children at home. Interestingly enough many of the stress points  are the same ones new mothers have.  As we know, stress can often manifest itself on the faces of men and especially women. Dr’s Wilcox and Dulin encourage patients to address the areas that are bothering them.  Often times the stressed areas are on the face. The most obvious is the eye area to show signs of stress and aging. Sleepless nights can contribute to “bags” beneath the eyes and droopy eyelids. Dr’s Wilcox and Dulin recommend blephroplasty to eliminate the wrinkles in the eyelid and bags (fat pads) below the eye.  If time and cost are factors Dr ’s Wilcox and Dulin may recommend Botox for the furrow in between the eyebrows. This virtually pain free injection will relax the muscles  in the forehead and give a more youthful and smooth appearance. These are two relatively quick and cost-effective procedures that could provide a “helpful pick  me up” for parents.

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Plastic Surgery Blog: Ex’s can cause stress in plastic surgery decisions

Divorce breaks many bonds it doesn't have to break your self-confidence

Relationships are a part of life. Unfortunately divorce is part of  51% of American marriages. The Dallas News reported a heart warming story concerning in-laws and the desire and effort to keep the relationship intact.  Unfortunately, this is a difficult yet not impossible task. When it comes to plastic surgery, relationships that involve ex’s can be extremely stressful. Dr’s Wilcox and Dulin encourage patients seeking plastic surgery to concentrate first on the procedure they desire.  In the initial consultation the patient should be prepared and willing not only to share their desires but also the concerns that may affect their decisions. When patients are consulting with Dr’s Wilcox and Dulin about  more private procedures like breast augmentation , liposuction or labiaplasty they tend to desire  more privacy in their decision. If the divorce was bitter typically the patient does not want the ex to know about the surgery. Dr’s Wilcox and Dulin counsel patients and advise they only share their surgery information with those they are comfortable sharing the information with.  As a rule of thumb, everyone that knows about the surgery should have a purpose in knowing.  For instance, following surgery patients need an adult to stay with them for 24 hours after surgery. The person selected should be competent, supportive, and able to drive. Plastic surgery recovery has its own process don’t complicated  it with stress that you can control.

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Plastic Surgery Blog: Portions of Food You Love

Controling portions of food is better than denying yourself

 

This is Dallas where we like everything big!  Our portions of food included!  The thoughts of mashed potatoes and gravy bring smiles to our faces. A recent article gave helpful tips on reducing portions  of the foods that we love rather than denying ourselves the pleasure of the food.  Dr’s Wilcox and Dulin are firm believers in good nutrition for their patients. They counsel their patients on proper diet prior to surgery. Patients that are scheduled for body contouring procedures such as liposuction and abdominoplasty should not diet down before surgery. Dr’s Wilcox and Dulin will need to see the existing fat so that when they are performing liposuction and reducing fat cells they can sculpt according to the normal weight and fat distribution of the patient. The night before plastic surgery the patient should eat a light dinner without alcohol. Dr’s Wilcox and Dulin stress that nothing is to be consumed after midnight!  After surgery it is normal to be hungry. Dr’s Wilcox and Dulin recommend a light diet as the patient may become nauseous after surgery due to the pain medication. Patients can resume a normal diet after a few days. Dr’s Wilcox and Dulin encourage patients to maximize their plastic  surgery results by making a point to eat right and maintain a healthy excercise program. 

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Plastic Surgery Blog: Fit Gifts

Even a fit body can benefit from a little nip and tuck

A local Dallas article recently highlighted some tops gift choices for fitness enthusiasts in the article “Gift Guide:Gifts for Fitness Buffs.” The lists ranges from calorie counters to helmet cams and fashionable athlete accessories. Fitness enthusiasts love their bodies and Dr.’s Wilcox and Dulin make it easy to look as great as you feel.

Choice surgeries for active patients are liposuction surgery which removes unwanted and visually displeasing fat deposits and a tummy tuck refereed to as abdominoplasty which can firm and tighten loose skin in the mid-section. Many people work out but haven’t achieved their desired look due to external factors such as stress and genetics. It can be very frustrating for religious exercises to feel as though they are not getting the look they strive for. Dr.’s Wilcox and Dulin also suggest surgery to those in good health because active patients have easier recoveries and less scarring than non-active patients due to a happy and healthy immune system. Turn heads at the gym and give yourself the gift of your dream body this season.

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Plastic Surgery Blog: The Suffering of Our Children is Hard To Bear

Plastic surgery for children can be life changing

Parents cringe when their children take a fall from a bike or trip while running.Imagine the horror the parents of a local  Dallas gymnast felt when they learned last year that their daughter had broken her neck?  Along with that terrible news-the prognosis that she may never walk again. Fast forward to now, WFAA reported that the teen is doing well in recovery and walking.

Dr’s Wilcox and Dulin consult with parents and children suffering from issues affecting not only their body but their social growth. As every parent knows other children can be incredibly cruel when it comes to teasing and bullying. When Dr’s Wilcox and Dulin consult with parents concerning ear pinning (one of the most sought after surgeries for children) or otoplasty they are sure to point out the fact that teasing alone should not be the reason parents seek  the surgery for their child. The child is informed that this solution while cosmetic is the only way that the ears will lay flat. Fortunately the cartilage in children allows the ears to conform nicely. The amount of pain is moderate for the first few days and mild there after. Dr Wilcox and Dulin will recommend that the child maintain low activity levels for the first 3-4 weeks. No hats of anything that will cause the ear to protrude for three to six months.  The best part; the children typically do extremely well after surgery both physically and socially.

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Plastic Surgery Blog: Bust Stress Before it Bust Your Looks

Eliminate the stress save your looks!

Stress is part of life. Most of us have heard that one before. Our local Fox station reported on some great ideas to help alleviate stress. Too bad some of the suggestions may alleviate stress but could still leave the residual effects behind. Mainly the furrow between the eyebrows, loose jowls, and frown lines on the face.

Dr.’s Wilcox and Dulin offer the best solutions for the premature aging of the face. Beginning with the brow, a browlift could be what the Dr.’s recommend. The brow must droop low below the proper placement of the eyebrows. The browlift smooths out most wrinkles and returns the eyebrows where they belong. The upper eyelid may need an eyelid lift once the brow has been lifted. This procedure can be performed in combination with the brow lift. The jowls and frown lines may be best treated with a classic facelift. The facelift will take care of not only the face but also the neckline. Most patients look about ten years younger than their real age after a facelift. Dr.’s Wilcox and Dulin are very proud of their patients and their results.

 

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Plastic Surgery Blog:After the wedding? Change Your Facebook Status

The wedding day can be the beginning of many life changing decisions

It was rather amusing when Fox news broadcast a report about a groom updating his friend status immediately after the “I do’s”  BEFORE he kissed the bride. Maybe it is a sign of the times; but, wedding list are longer and more creative now than ever. Dr’s Wilcox and Dulin have noticed that as the economy became tighter ,wedding plans began to include plastic surgery as an investment that “is not wasted on one day” Both brides and grooms alike have decided to take advantage of procedures that will help them to look incredible beyond just the wedding day.

Popular procedures  for both the bride and the groom include rhinoplasty, liposuction and injectables like Botox, Restylane, and  Juvederm. It is important to remember that swelling and bruising will be visible in photographs. Patients need to allow enough time for recovery. If the bride is electing for breast augmentation before the wedding, she needs to take into account the swelling after surgery. Also if her dress has been purchased and altered then it is  important to take into consideration that her bustline will change. Dr Wilcox and Dulin help patients create a realistic timeline that will not interfere with the big day.

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Plastic Surgery Blog: Infidelity Can Make Spouse Blame Their Looks

Infidelity does not mean the wife needs plastic surgery

Tiger Woods news is dominating the headlines as he admits “transgressions”. Dr Wilcox and Dulin are sensitive to the effect  a spouses infidelity can have on  womens self-esteem. Some women consult with Dr’s Willcox and Dulin complaining of a need to “fix” what caused their  husband to cheat. It is not unusual for women to choose breast augmentation to make their breast larger and more perky in hopes of being more attractive to their husband. Some patients elect for even more invasive surgeries like abdominoplasty or a facelift. Dr’s Wilcox and Dulin are quick to point out to patients in these situations that plastic surgery would not have prevented a spouse from cheating. It is important to help patients examine their motives for considering plastic surgery. Anger toward a spouse or feelings of inferiority are not suitable motivations. Plastic surgery decisions are personal and should be for the patients desires alone. It is not advisable to make drastic plastic surgery decisions under emotional duress. Dr’s Wilcox and Dulin care about their patients and their psychological state. This is the best way to insure that their patients have a great plastic surgery experience.

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Plastic Surgery Blog: Healthy from Within

Fat is a result of an unhealthy diet: and so is blemished skin

The Bodies Exhibit is in town and according to a recent article it “doesn’t sugarcoat the effects of an unhealthy lifestyle.” It is a rude awakening to all of the non-nourishing food and drink we fill our mouths with. What many don’t realize is the garbage we fill our bodies goes far beyond changing our physical shape and weight.

Negative diets also seriously effect our moods, stress, levels, and skin. Soft, flawless skin is a sign of youth and it can be achieved with a healthy diet and a great skin care routine. Eating right improves overall complexion and toning is also a result of  medical grade skin care products available from Dr. Wilcox and Dulin. In addition to products skin care treatments are also available. With a healthy diet and a great skin care routine you can be flawless inside and out. Dr’s Wilcox and Dulin offer so much more than just plastic surgery.

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Plastic Surgery Blog: After the Baby

Yoga helps after the baby and so does plastic surgery!

It is a miracle to witness the process of having a baby.  Parents are usually ecstatic to meet their newborn baby. After the initial elation, reality sets in and mom begins her life post baby. Carrying a newborn  can cause very poor posture.  A recent Dallas story pointed out the benefits of yoga post-natal.  Strengthening the muscles can in fact help women with not only posture ,but the abdominal muscles that were stretched during pregnancy.

Dr’s Wilcox and Dulin consult with moms after pregnancy; and while excercise certainly is beneficial, many women are not able to achieve the body they desire after pregnancy. This is where plastic surgery really becomes the only option to  achieve a flat tummy and perky youthful breast.  Dr’s Wilcox and Dulin recommend an abdominoplasty to tighten muscles and loose skin. The beauty of an abdominoplasty is that it also pulls stretch marks so that any stretch marks that are above the belly button are pulled below the belly button. Any stretch marks that are below the belly button are gone with the excess skin. This procedure combined with a breast augmentation(with implants)  is ideal for the post pregnancy body.  Some patients also benefit from a breast lift with the implants for a more aesthetically pleasing  result.  Dr’s Wilcox and Dulin work with moms to assure a smooth recovery and great results.

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