The Best Plastic Surgeons in America

Cosmetic Surgery Today names Dr. John Burns to their best plastic surgeons in America list. (www.cosmeticsurgerytoday.com/cosmetic_surgeon/best-plastic-surgeon/)

Best Plastic Surgeons Nomination Process

The utilization of extensive research and relevant medical doctor credential information databases are what go into locating the best plastic surgeons in America.
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Plastic surgeons must possess a certain amount of experience and expertise in the field of plastic surgery. Best plastic surgeons are chosen based on these steps:

* Must be board certified and are randomly selected using databases and a proprietary system
* The proprietary system and software emails or faxes generally ask the question, “If one of your loved ones needed medical attention in your field, which of your peers would you choose?”
* In those same emails, physicians can log in and choose a username in which they nominate their peers and submit
* The researchers collect all the information and prepare for the next phase

The next phase involves those peers who were selected being reviewed for the proper nationwide licensure status, malpractice judgments, and disciplinary actions.

They are then cross-referenced utilizing thirteen leased/owned doctor credential information databases confirming physicians complete nationwide licensure statuses and relevant credential information.

The last step includes the researchers collecting and reviewing the pool of nominated plastic surgeons and verifying credentials.
The best plastic surgeons in America

Dallas - Dr. John Burns
Los Angeles - Dr. Renato Calabria
Chicago - Dr. Susan Jane Taub
New York City - Dr. Scot Glasberg

Dr. John Burns is a surgeon who specializes in facial surgery, breast cosmetic surgery, and body plastic surgery procedures. His website address is: http://www.drjohnburns.com.

Mini Tummy Tuck

The term "mini" is quite popular among plastic surgeons hoping to promise amazing results with little to no downtime. This term has been recently popularized in reference to tummy tucks; also called abdominoplasty. In my opinion, there is no TRUE definition but several factors are important in defining what goes into a tummy tuck operation.

To understand some differences which can apply to a mini tummy tuck, it is important to understand the standard tummy tuck operation. The procedure is designed to remove excess skin and fat below the belly button (umbilicus) and above the pubic area. A typical tummy tuck scar will extend from hip bone to hip bone and should be positioned as close to the pubic areas as possible in order to conceal the scar. A wide ellipse (football shape) of skin and fat is removed. The remaining tissue is undermined or dissected just above the underlying abdominal muscles to the rib cage area. This tissue is pulled down to meet the tissue above the pubic area. Before sewing the incision closed, the abdominal muscles are sewn together (rectus plication) to narrow the waist. The belly button is left attached to the abdominal wall but it is brought out through a new incision so that remains in the same place.

A mini tummy tuck seeks to eliminate one or more of the steps in the tummy tuck procedure to avoid scarring, recovery time, or cost. The size of the tummy tuck incision can very widely from a circumferential scar around the body, an extended scar which goes onto the flanks, a standard scar from hip bone to hip bone, or the mini scar which is confined to a small area between the hip bones. A "mini" scar would stop short of the hip bones and be easily concealed in a two piece bathing suit.

A mini tummy tuck may also refer to a procedure which leaves out the tightening of the abdominal muscles (rectus plication). Often women have not experienced stretching of the rectus abdominal muscles (rectus diastasis) and do not need to have the muscle tightened. Rectus plication, while beneficial for many patients, is also associated with post procedure pain and leaving out this part of the procedure can drastically shorten the recovery period.

Often in a mini tummy tuck, the belly button will not have to be relocated through the abdominal tissue flap. Leaving the belly button attached to the flap allows tissue to be removed with minimal undermining or dissection. This can also lessen discomfort and shorten recovery.

Patients who are typical candidates for the "mini" tummy tuck procedure will be of normal weight, have an adequately long trunk, and minimal abdominal muscle stretching (rectus diastasis). For those patients who fall into this category (see above photograph as a typical example) the "mini" tummy tuck can be a great option.

The following websites can provide additional information:
www.webmd.com/skin-beauty/guide/cosmetic-procedures-tummy-tuck

Zeltiq: The Newest Trend in Noninvasive Body Contouring

Imagine sitting in a comfortable massage chair, watching a big screen TV, sipping on your favorite drink, while literally freezing your butt (fat) off. Sound too good to be true.....



Zeltiq is the newest innovation in noninvasive body sculpting and lipolysis (destroying unwanted fat). Unlike other devices which have claimed to be noninvasive and painless, this device truly is. Noninvasive means that there are no injections or anything which would penetrate your skin. Painless means.....well....literally painless.



Zeltiq is a patented method of removing fat based on a new and exciting science know as cryolipolysis. This device selectively targets and destroys fat cells (adipocytes) by supercooling them leaving skin and other nonfat tissue unharmed. This device is FDA approved and has been the subject of notable peer reviewed publications.



Zeltiq is not intended for weight loss but is designed for body contouring. An ideal patient would have a small amount of fat in a localized area such as the lower abdomen, flanks (love handles), or outer thighs. These areas are notoriously difficult to improve with diet and exercise making Zeltiq a perfect option.



The procedure is literally done in a massage chair and is painless. There is an initial cold sensation which quickly goes away. You can watch TV, drink coffee, or work on your laptop during the procedure which lasts about an hour. The treated area will gradually diminish and the final result is evident in 4 to 8 weeks. There are no postprocedure garments, medications, or restrictions.



This exciting new procedure in now available in our state of the art laser and skin care centers: EpiCentre Park Lane and EpiCentre Legacy (http://www.epicentre-dallas.com/). More information is available at the following links:



1. http://www.zeltiq.com/

2. http://cosmeticmdnation.blogspot.com/2009/04/war-on-fat-updates-on-zeltiq-and.html

3. http://www.newbeauty.com/DailyBeauty/Entry.aspx?ID=2776

4. http://www.aestheticmedicinenews.com/zeltiq-receives-ce-mark-for-non-invasive-fat-reduction.htm#





Dr. John Burns

http://www.drjohnburns.com/