We are seeing an increasing number of patients contemplating having plastic surgical procedures in 2021. It is hard to know precisely why we are seeing this trend. My patients have suggested two reasons: Working from home allows them to take less time off from work letting them be productive with work but still be at home recovering. After a certain … Read More
Call it what you want: double chin, waddle, turkey neck…… We all know what you mean. Fullness underneath our chin is far from desirable and has never been put in the limelight as it has more recently, originally with “selfies” and lately through online and virtual calls. We learned to diminish its impact by taking selfies from “above”. This concept, … Read More
Why Controlling Your Discomfort Following Surgery is Important, and How We Do It We are all aware of the current state of the opioid crisis. That being said, surgery produces discomfort as part of the recovery process and it must be controlled in some manner. We use a Rapid Recovery Program for our patients which focuses on our patient’s pain … Read More
Question: What can be done about the appearance of my aging arms? Dallas plastic surgeon Dr. Kenkel answers: Like everything else on planet Earth, the arms are affected by gravity. With time, our skin loses its elasticity, and we start to see sagging of the arms, most commonly on the undersurface of the upper arm. While time always works against us, … Read More
Question: I am a little nervous about having a tummy tuck. Is this something I really need after having kids? Dallas plastic surgeon Dr. Kenkel answers: Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) in my Dallas office is a very common procedure to help reverse some of the body undergoes following pregnancy. Here are 5 things to remember when considering a tummy tuck procedure: #1. A … Read More
Question: How do I know if I need liposuction or a tummy tuck, or both? Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Kenkel answers: This is a great question and one we frequently answer when we see patients for evaluation. There are 4 things that can give you fullness in the abdominal / tummy area: #1 — FAT – Fat can be … Read More
Question: What are the options for a fuller, curvier posterior? Dallas plastic surgeon Dr. Kenkel answers: The buttock silhouette is complemented by a concave or narrow waist. In fact, we believe that well over 80% of the curve of the buttock is in fact due to aggressive contouring of the hips with liposuction. This allows for an aesthetically pleasing transition from … Read More
Question: I have had my last child and am ready for a “Mommy Makeover.” What is it and when will I know I am ready? Dr. Kenkel answers: A mommy makeover here in Dallas typically involves performing procedures to enhance the breast shape, restore breast volume, and improve the contour of the abdomen and hips. The procedure can vary from patient … Read More
Question: I am interested in getting rid of my double chin. What can I do to improve this? Answer: As with anything the most important thing we do at a consultation is to analyze the area and determine the cause of your “double chin”. Most commonly it is due to fat in the area. Other less common causes may be … Read More
Question: What are the options removing unwanted male breast tissue (gynecomastia)? What is the recovery time? Dallas plastic surgeon Dr. Kenkel answers: Gynecomastia can occur in young, middle-aged, and older men due to a number of things. It is most commonly due to weight changes or persistent breast tissue growth during puberty but can be due to medications among other … Read More
Jeffrey M. Kenkel MD
1801 Inwood Road, 5th Floor
Dallas, TX 75390
phone: (214) 645-3112
fax: (214) 645-3105