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| 11.7 MILLION Number of cosmetic surgical and nonsurgical procedures performed in the United States in 2007 Top surgical cosmetic procedures for women, 2007 Source: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Photography by Maxine Helfman |
GREGG M. ANIGIAN, M.D. 8220 Walnut Hill Ln., Bldg. 2, Ste. 108. (214-369-0006) dallasplasticsurgery.com. Dr. Anigian has been practicing plastic and reconstructive surgery at Dallas’ Presbyterian Hospital for 17 years. He is known for natural-looking results and has a special interest in body contouring and facial aesthetic procedures.
FRITZ E. BARTON JR., M.D. Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute, 9101 Park Ln., Ste. 600. (214-821-9355) drbarton.com. Dr. Barton, a past president of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, has been practicing plastic surgery in Dallas for 30 years and is known internationally for developing the “High SMAS” facelift technique.
BENJAMIN BASSICHIS, M.D., F.A.C.S. 14755 Preston Rd., Ste. 110. (972-774-1777) advancedfacialplastic.com. Dr. Bassichis focuses exclusively on surgeries of the face, head, and neck. He is a double board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon and underwent 11 years of specialty training before opening his own practice in 2003. He is best known for natural injectable procedures, facelifts, and nose surgeries.
BERNARD H. BLOOM, M.D., P.A. 7777 Forest Ln., Ste. C-520. (972-566-7727) bernardbloom.com. Specializing in surgeries of the face and breast, Dr. Bloom has been practicing for nearly 30 years. He has extensive training in body-contouring liposuction with the most advanced technology.
BYRON BROWN, M.D. 3600 Gaston Ave., Ste. 751. (214-823-9652) Dr. Brown, chief of plastic surgery at Baylor University Medical Center, has been practicing in Dallas for 30 years. He is best known for facelifts, eyelid and breast surgeries, and reconstruction after breast and skin cancer.
A. JAY BURNS, M.D. Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute, 9101 N. Central Expwy., Ste. 600. (214-823-1978) drburns.net. Dr. Burns began his practice in 1988. He specializes in cosmetic plastic surgery, facelifts, and pediatric plastic surgery. He is internationally renowned for his use of state-of-the-art laser technology.
STEVE BYRD, M.D. Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute, 9101 N. Central Expwy., Ste. 600. (214-821-9662) drstevebyrd.com. Dr. Byrd has been in practice for more than 27 years. He is internationally known for his endoscopic facelift and rhinoplasty techniques.
WILLIAM M. CARPENTER, M.D. 3409 Worth St., Ste. 630. (214-827-8407) drwilliamcarpenter.com. Dr. Carpenter understands how vital evaluation, follow-up, and staff are to each patient. With more than 15 years of experience, he specializes in breast, body, and face surgeries.
BRENDA McCAIN DRAPER, M.D. 5468 La Sierra Dr. (214-368-4970) drdraper.com. Dr. Draper, a 16-year veteran, is one of only a few female plastic surgeons in the area. She specializes in breast surgeries, tummy tucks, and eyelid procedures, which she performs at the accredited Texas Institute for Surgery.
FREDERICK J. DUFFY JR., M.D. 7777 Forest Ln., Ste. C504. (972-566-3939) duffyplasticsurgery.com. Dr. Duffy has been in private practice for 10 years and is a member of the ASPS, ASRM, and FACS. Though his specialty is breast reconstruction, he performs a wide variety of cosmetic surgeries.
JACK P. GUNTER, M.D. 8144 Walnut Hill Ln., Ste. 170. (214-369-8123) rhinoplasty-usa.com. Dr. Gunter specializes in primary and secondary rhinoplasty. Colleagues from around the world visit to observe his techniques, and patients fly in for procedures. Gunter’s office also helps patients through nonsurgical means, including skincare and injectables.
FRED L. HACKNEY, M.D. 8315 Walnut Hill Ln., Ste. 225. (214-346-9222) drhackney.net. Dr. Hackney, a plastic surgeon for 13 years, has been profiled in Glamour, Allure, and Self magazines. He is double board-certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery and oral and maxillofacial surgery.
P. CRAIG HOBAR, M.D. Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute, 9101 N. Central Expwy., Ste. 600. (214-823-8423) drhobar.com. Dr. Hobar is a cofounder of the Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute. He has nearly two decades of experience and is known for breast augmentations and facelifts.
PATRICK HODGES 8220 Walnut Hill Ln., Ste. 206. (214-739-5760). Dr. Hodges has been practicing for 24 years and is known for natural-looking facelifts and breast surgeries. He is president of the Dallas Society of Plastic Surgeons and chairman of plastic surgery at Presbyterian Hospital.
KENT HUGHES, M.D. 201 Walls Dr., Cleburne. (817-645-4900) kenthughesmd.com. Dr. Hughes participated in extensive fellowships in advanced body contouring and breast enhancement procedures before going into practice himself. He combines technical expertise with artistic skill, and his specialty is tummy tucks.
JEFFERY KRUEGER, M.D. 8220 Walnut Hill Ln., Ste. 206. (214-739-5760) Dr. Krueger specializes in breast aesthetics and body contouring. His staff members pride themselves on patient care, attention to detail, and creative technical ability.
MELVYN LERMAN, M.D., P.A., F.A.C.S. Dallas Plastic Surgery Association, 7777 Forest Ln., Ste. B-145. (972-566-7800) drlerman.com. Dr. Lerman has been practicing plastic surgery at Medical City Dallas for more than 25 years. He and his staff pride themselves on a high level of patient care.
DAVID E. MARTIN, M.D. 7777 Forest Ln., Ste. C625. (972-566-6988) dmartin.com. Dr. Martin has been specializing in cosmetic surgeries of the face, breast, and body for 15 years. He prides himself on minimal visible scarring and reduced post-op pain.
HAMLET T. NEWSOM, M.D. 8220 Walnut Hill Ln., Ste. 314. (214-750-5510) htnewsom.com. Dr. Newsom, who has been in practice for more than 30 years, performs surgeries at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas and Plano and at his private, outpatient facility. He is known for breast and facial cosmetic surgery.
PAUL PIN, M.D. 3600 Gaston Ave., Barnett Tower, Ste. 410. (214-827-2530) paulpin.com. In practice for more than 19 years at Baylor University Medical Center, Dr. Pin has performed thousands of surgeries, customized to each patient.
PATRICK H. POWNELL, M.D. 7150 Greenville Ave., Ste. 310. (214-368-3223) pownell.com. In practice for 14 years, Dr. Pownell specializes in rhinoplasty, facial cosmetic surgery, and breast surgery. He performs surgeries at his Park Cities Surgery Center and the Texas Institute for Surgery.
BRYAN H. PRUITT, M.D. 8315 Walnut Hill Ln., Ste. 125. (214-363-6000) drpruitt.com. Dr. Pruitt—current president of the Dallas Society of Plastic Surgeons and the president-elect of the Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons—specializes in cosmetic surgery of the face and breast, as well as body contouring. He is best known for his facelift and necklift.
ROD ROHRICH, M.D. 411 N. Washington Ave., Ste. 6000. (214-821-9114) drrohrich.com. Dr. Rohrich has served as chairman of plastic surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center for 16 years. He is internationally recognized as an expert in rhinoplasty and facial cosmetic surgery. He is known for developing new soft tissue fillers and nonsurgical ways to slow facial aging.
KENNETH R. SMART JR., M.D. 4401 Coit Rd., Centennial Medical Pavilion I, Ste. 309, Frisco. (972-334-0400) kensmartmd.com. Dr. Smart performs a full range of cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries. He specializes in LipoSelection only by Vaser, an advanced procedure with ultrasonic liposuction technology.
CHRISTINE A. CARMAN STILES, M.D. Breast & Body Contouring, 5575 Warren Pkwy., Ste. 304, Frisco. (214-618-4000) drcarman.com. Dr. Carman Stiles is dedicated to providing excellence in plastic surgery while helping patients improve self-esteem. She is best known for the Mommy Makeover, a combination breast lift or augmentation with a tummy tuck.
SANDY SULE, M.D. 12221 Merit Dr., Ste. 1060. (972-960-2950) drsule.com. Dr. Sule, a board-certified facial plastic and cosmetic surgeon, recently took over Dr. John Morehead’s practice. His staff aims to improve patients’ natural appearances with the finest technologies in brow and facelifts, Botox, laser surgeries, and nose reconstructions.
JOHN TEBBETTS, M.D. 2801 Lemmon Ave. W., Ste. 300. (214-220-2712) thebestbreast.com. Out-To-Dinner Augmentation is this surgeon’s boast. Not only does he promise a 24-hour recovery, but he also has designed many of the newest implant innovations and technologies.
BEN TITTLE, M.D. Plastic Surgery of Texas, 5939 Harry Hines Blvd., Bldg. 2, Ste. 739. (214-905-5075) drtittle.com. Dr. Tittle has been performing aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries for 18 years. He specializes in breast augmentation and tummy tucks.
DANIEL “D.J.” VERRET, M.D. Innovations Facial Plastic Surgery, 6545 Preston Rd., Plano. (972-608-0100). drverret.com. Dr. Verret specializes in facial plastic surgery and also performs hair restoration and transplantation after hair loss.
DENTON WATUMULL, M.D. 3201 E. President George Bush Trnpk., Ste. 101, Richardson. (972-268-6282) create-beauty.com. Although Dr. Watumull has served as chief of staff and chief of surgery at Baylor Garland, he has turned his focus to private practice. His specialties include facial rejuvenation, breast augmentation, abdominoplasty, lower body lifting, and body contouring.
STEVEN J. WHITE, M.D. 8230 Walnut Hill Ln., Prof. Bldg. 3, Ste. 814. (214-696-6676) usaplasticsurgery.com. Dr. White has been practicing in Dallas for more than a decade, and patients from around the world fly in for his tummy tuck. He also specializes in surgeries of the face, breast, nose, and ear.
NATAN YAKER, M.D. Cosmetic Surgery Associates of Texas, 4100 W. 15th St., Ste. 106, Plano. (972-985-7474) dryaker.com. Dr. Yaker has been in practice for almost 30 years and focuses on natural-looking results. He is the medical director of the Cosmetic Surgery Associates of Texas in Plano and is best known for his tummy tuck.
Expert Advice
Before you opt for plastic surgery, consider these words of wisdom from three of Dallas’ top plastic surgeons. by Katie McNew
Find out where the surgery is going to be performed.
If it’s not in a hospital, be wary. “Hospitals and [accredited] surgery centers have very strict rules to ensure that only the appropriately trained surgeons perform the appropriate surgeries,” says Benjamin Bassichis, M.D., F.A.C.S., of Advanced Facial Plastic Surgery Center.
Be certain that your doctor is a board-certified member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
“Go to the Texas Medical Board web site (tmb.state.tx.us), and find out if there are any problems with your doctor,” says David E. Martin, M.D. The site lists any license restrictions or other disciplinary actions taken by the medical board. For more online research, try the American Board of Medical Specialties (abms.com) and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (surgery.org).
Ask who will be doing the anesthesia.
With such similar titles, choosing between an anesthetist and an anesthesiologist may seem trivial, but it is the difference between having a nurse or a doctor put you under, says Steven J. White, M.D., of USA Plastic Surgery. When dealing with your health, in whose hands would you rather be?
Discuss your goals and expectations.
Ask your doctor for a computer simulation of your potential results. “That way,” Dr. Bassichis says, “you and the surgeon can engage in an open and realistic discussion of what can effectively be achieved with surgery.”
Carefully review before-and-afters.
Because the magic of Photoshop can cast doubt on almost any image, study the pictures. Says Dr. White, “Ask yourself, ‘Are they consistent? Do they show multiple views of each patient before and after? Are the pictures taken from the same perspective in the same condition [i.e., with the same lighting]?’” This is also a good opportunity to assess whether or not you like the style of the surgeon’s work, adds Dr. Bassichis.
Go with your gut.
“You have to listen to your inner voice,” Dr. Martin says. If for any reason you are feeling uncomfortable with the surgeon, get out of there.
