If you’re thinking about body contouring, chances are you’re looking to enhance your appearance and boost your confidence. Perhaps you’ve been considering whether shedding a few pounds before undergoing the procedure is necessary. It turns out that losing weight can help you get even better results from body contouring procedures. What Is Body Contouring? Body contouring procedures like liposuction and tummy tucks sculpt and shape your body by removing excess fat and skin. These procedures target stubborn areas unaffected by diet and exercise, aiding in attaining a ton ..read more

I want to share an important update regarding a recent health concern involving vampire facials, a popular cosmetic procedure that utilizes a patient’s own blood to rejuvenate the skin. Reports have surfaced indicating that three women who received vampire facials at a medical spa in Albuquerque, New Mexico, have tested positive for HIV. This news is deeply troubling and underscores the importance of ensuring the safety and efficacy of all cosmetic procedures. Vampire facials, also known as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) facials, have gained popularity in recent years due to their promise of impro ..read more

Top Doctors in the Fort Worth area lists are published every year.  Fort Worth Magazine, 360 West Magazine, and Texas Monthly are three of the more well-known magazines in Fort Worth, and each publishes its own list.  Texas Monthly‘s list is created by an organization called Super Doctors ®.  Another organization, Castle Connolly, also publishes a list.  To be on one of these lists, you have to be nominated by a physician.  A physician can’t just call one of these magazines and ask to be listed, and cannot buy her or his way onto the magazine’s list.  Physicians n ..read more

If you’re interested in breast augmentation surgery, it’s important to know what to expect from the recovery process. Dr. Kelly R. Kunkel is proud to provide the Fort Worth area with compassionate, safe, research-based care. Here, we’ll take a look at what you can expect from the breast augmentation recovery process. Immediately After Breast Augmentation Surgery When your surgeon finishes your procedure, you’ll be moved to a post-operative recovery area. You’ll likely experience some sleepiness as the anesthesia begins to wear off. You’ll probably have some surgical dressings, and mi ..read more

Have you ever looked at your abdomen and flanks and thought, “I’d sure like to have a better shape”? We all look in mirrors and pick out little things we might want to change about how we look.  If you’ve wondered about options for enhancing the look of your tummy, there are some great options.  A lot of people come to our Fort Worth plastic surgery office to learn about abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) surgery.  It’s a surgical procedure that can result in dramatic improvements in shape, contour, and size of your abdomen.  Let’s talk about tummy tucks for a minute.   What ..read more

If you’ve scheduled a brow lift procedure, congratulations! Getting a brow lift is a great way to give yourself a youthful appearance and help to change the shape of your brows. It’s important that you carefully follow your surgeon’s recommendations for a smooth recovery. Here, we’ll take a look at the steps you’ll need to follow in order to allow your brow lift to heal properly. Bring a Friend After your brow lift surgery, you’ll need to bring a friend or family member to drive you home from your outpatient procedure. You’ll also need someone to stay the night with you following your pro ..read more

It has been the rage for the last couple of years.  Have you heard of it?  Let’s go over buccal fat pad removal.  Take a look at this short video: What is a buccal fat pad? Buccal fat is located deep in the cheek.  It’s located between the jawline and the cheekbone, toward the front of your face.  Stick your tongue toward the side into your cheek, and that’s about where the buccal fat is located. Why remove the buccal fat pad? Removal of the buccal fat can create a more contoured appearance of the cheek.  In men this might create a ‘chiseled’ appearance.  I ..read more

  Eyelid Surgery, also called blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure that can significantly improve the appearance (and, in some cases, the function) of the eyelids. However, many eyelid surgery myths persist.  We want to set the record straight and make sure you know the truth about this procedure. 1. Myth: Eyelid Surgery Will Leave Noticeable Scars The goal with this cosmetic procedure is for your eyelids to look amazing. So, the incisions are placed in inconspicuous areas and are generally imperceptible once the lids fully heal. 2. Myth: Eyelid Surgery Can Address a Sagging Eyeb ..read more

It’s that time of year again.  Time for the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo! If you’ve never been, you really should go to the rodeo at least once.  Just seeing what the people sitting in box seats near the arena floor are wearing is worth the price of admission!  And the action in the arena…oh my!  You’d think the men and women doing these amazing things would be winning big piles of money.  But, nope!  It’s really a wonder that anyone would subject themselves to that punishment.  And make no mistake, being a rodeo cowboy or cowgirl means a lot of punishment ..read more

While breast augmentation can provide beautiful results and improve your confidence, there are several reasons you may be considering having your implants removed. We discuss some possible contributors, such as autoimmune disorders, breast implant illness, and breast-implant-associated anaplastic large-cell lymphoma. However, there are other reasons you may consider having your breast implants removed, but you may be unsure whether it is justified. If you’re considering breast implant removal, these are some common signs you should get them removed. Common Reasons To Have B ..read more