Mansfield Cosmetic Surgery Center – Med Spa for Men

When we think of aesthetic procedures, we tend to focus on women and the signs of aging. But in all of the advertising and talk of anti-aging, we forget about men - who are just as concerned with premature signs of aging and changes in skin appearance as their female counterparts. However, because most cosmetic procedures are geared toward women, it may seem that seeking out aesthetic treatments isn’t “manly,” or they worry that some treatments may make men appear too feminine.

Cosmetic Procedures Aren’t Just for Women Anymore

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, over one million men underwent “minimally invasive” cosmetic procedures in 2016, compared to nearly 13 million women. Minimally invasive procedures like male facials, IPL / Photofacials, PicoSure Focus skin treatments, Laser Resurfacing, Botox, Radiesse fillers, and Juvederm dermal fillers are in-office aesthetic procedures that have quick recovery and require no anesthesia.

Medical Spa Offerings

At Mansfield Cosmetic Surgery Center Med Spa for Men, we offer male services - featuring treatments that will subtly rejuvenate your skin without making it appear that you had “work done.” Below are some of the options you will find in our Mansfield office:

• Botox and Xeomin for Men
  You’re probably familiar with Botox and the other similar treatments that contain botulinum toxin, its active ingredient. Botox is injected into the muscles in the forehead or around the eyes to “freeze” or paralyze the muscles, thereby smoothing out forehead lines, frown lines and crows feet. Botox injections typically last between three to four months, and with consistent use, wrinkles can be maintained in a persistently relaxed state. Dr. Michael L. Thornton, a double board certified cosmetic surgeon and Diplomate of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, personally performs all Botox injections to provide you with the highest level of physician-level service. Men typically require more Botox than women, because they have more muscle mass in the treatment areas than women - an important distinction when you are seeking superior results!
• Dermal Fillers and Injectables for Men
  Men typically begin to see the start of aging around the nose and mouth in an area called the nasolabial fold. As men age, there are collections of changes that occur throughout the body, and the face tends to be the area that we notice the most, specifically in the nasolabial fold. At Mansfield Cosmetic Surgery Center Med Spa for Men, we offer a variety of options of dermal fillers. Juvederm, Radiesse, Voluma, and Belotero are just a few of the dermal fillers Dr. Michael Thornton can utilize to improve the lines and folds around your mouth and nose, giving you a smoother, younger looking face. All dermal fillers used in our office are temporary fillers and typically last 4-6 months (or longer) and Dr. Michael Thornton personally injects all dermal fillers.
• Erbium, CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing, PicoSure Focus Skin for Men
  Laser skin resurfacing and PicoSure Focus Skin are procedure used to treat fine lines, acne scars, hyperpigmentation, and sun damage caused by the ravages of daily life. Dr. Michael Thornton tailors these skin laser treatments to benefit a man’s skin, as men tend to have a thicker dermal layer and also show more visible signs of sun damage and discoloration than women.
• Skin Care for Men
  Dr. Thornton provides individualized skin care for men that includes pharmacy compounded face creams that address sun damage, even out skin pigmentation and improve discoloration. These creams contain ingredients that are vital to the health of a man’s skin - Vitamin C, Vitamin A (Retin-A), antioxidants, and a host of other skin rejuvenating boosters. In addition, our licensed aestheticians can perform hydrofacials, intense pulsed light (IPL) treatments, and chemical peels to further enhance and refresh your skin.

If you feel like your skin is making you look older than you feel, it might be time to visit Dr. Michael Thornton and our Med Spa for Men. There are many options to make your skin appear smoother and refreshed, and most every treatment can be done quickly and with minimal downtime. Call Mansfield Cosmetic Surgery today at 817-477-9000 and schedule a consultation with Dr. Michael Thornton.

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The Ins and Outs of a Mommy Makeover

Mommy Makeover

Being a mother is an incredibly important and selfless job, but it can take a toll on the body. Following pregnancy and breastfeeding, many mothers are faced with unfavorable side effects, including:

• Loose abdominal skin
• Separated abdominal muscles or diastasis
• Stretch marks and/or C-section scars
• Umbilical hernia
• Stubborn pockets of fat around the waist
• Sagging or deflated breasts

At Mansfield Cosmetic Surgery Center, Dr. Michael L. Thornton, a double-board certified cosmetic surgeon and Diplomate of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, provides mothers with a specialized cosmetic plastic surgery procedure known as a Mommy Makeover.

A mommy makeover is a comprehensive surgical procedure that targets common areas of concern following pregnancy and breastfeeding. Typically, a mommy makeover involves cosmetic plastic surgery procedures performed on both the abdominal region and the breasts during a simultaneous operation. Common surgical treatments completed during a mommy makeover include liposuction, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), breast augmentation with or without a mastopexy (breast lift), or buttock fat grafting (Brazilian Butt Lift).

Before and After Mommy Makeover following silicone breast augmentation with umbilical float mini abdominoplasty and repair of muscle separation.

Sculpting a Thinner, Smoother Waist

Pregnancy places a lot of internal pressure on the abdomen and can lead to excessive loose skin along with abdominal muscle separation, especially after having multiple children or twins. If you no longer feel comfortable in a swimsuit due to the presence of loose stomach skin, stretch marks, or loss of abdominal muscle tone then an abdominoplasty can restore your sense of self-confidence.

By surgically repairing the abdominal muscles and removing excess skin, Dr. Thornton can surgically sculpt a tighter midsection and help you achieve an abdomen that can near-approximate the way it used to look before pregnancy, including completely removing most of your lower stretch marks and C-section scar. In addition, due of Dr. Thornton’s multiple board certifications, he is capable of repairing ventral or umbilical hernias that may have developed due to pregnancy.

Pregnancy can also lead to stubborn pockets of fat that resist weight loss. Therefore, if you have tried multiple diets and have experimented with various exercise routines without success, then liposuction may be the answer. Using liposuction, Dr. Thornton can remove pockets of fat around your abdomen and flanks thus potentially sculpting an hourglass figure.

If you have both loose skin and stubborn fat, then you may be a perfect candidate for lipoabdominoplasty, a comprehensive treatment that combines both liposuction and abdominoplasty. Dr. Thornton will discuss all details with you in advance, helping you choose the right options that will leave you with a slim waist and a higher self-esteem.

Enhancing Your Breasts with a Mommy Makeover

The breasts are another common area of concern following pregnancy and are often one of the key focuses of a mommy makeover procedure. Pregnancy leads to an increase in breast size that can leave some mothers with sagging breasts following breastfeeding. If this is the case, then you may benefit from a breast lift with or with our breast augmentation.

A breast lift places the breasts higher up on the chest by removing excess skin. Any asymmetry or enlarged areolas that may have developed as a result of pregnancy are also addressed to create breasts that are youthful and perky. Several different options exist for breast lift surgery and depend on each patient’s needs and desired results, such as the incision location.

A breast lift can also be paired with breast augmentation to restore size that was lost following pregnancy, or simply to increase volume and help you achieve your dream body. During breast augmentation, saline or silicone implants are placed to increase size and build the ideal shape based upon your preference.

If you are unhappy with the shape and size of your breasts following pregnancy, then a breast augmentation with or without a breast lift can restore your breasts to their youthful perkiness, along with additional lift or volume. Dr. Thornton will go over all aspects of both procedures with you, helping you choose between implant types, incision locations and implant placement.

Mansfield Cosmetic Surgery Center

A mommy makeover is a one-step approach to complete body rejuvenation following pregnancy. With all of the attention you devote to your children, make sure you spend some time on yourself. Therefore, if you are interested in a mommy makeover procedure to restore a flat tummy, rejuvenate your breasts or even focus on other areas of the body like the buttocks or the face, then schedule an appointment with Dr. Thornton today. Call us at 817-477-9000 to book your appointment and learn more about the mommy makeover procedure that serves clients living near Mansfield, Arlington, Dallas, and Fort Worth, Texas.

The Ins and Outs of a Mommy Makeover is republished from: Dr. Michael Thornton

My Virtual Cosmetic Surgery Consultation

MyVirtualCosmeticSurgery

Virtual Cosmetic Surgery Consultations are now conveniently being offered at Mansfield Cosmetic Surgery Center with double board-certified cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Michael L. Thornton.  For those patients who are unable to drive to our facility for an in-office consultation with Dr. Thornton, we now provide the option for a virtual consultation instead.   Our office is located in Mansfield, Texas and we are offering virtual consultations to clients living near Mansfield, Arlington, Fort Worth, Dallas and the surround DFW Metroplex.

With our virtual consultation process, you are able to meet with Dr. Thornton from the comfort and convenience of your own home using a private, secure, and HIPAA compliant internet connection.  We have partnered with doxy.me which is a simple and secure, web-based telemedicine solution that connects doctors with patients.  Doxy.me is accessible from everywhere - your desktop, tablet, or smartphone and there is no software or app that is required to download on your device.  Instead, you connect directly through your own web browser!

To get started, please visit our website and request a virtual cosmetic surgery consultation using a simple webform.  Once we receive your request, our patient coordinators will happily reply with further instructions to complete the virtual consultation process.

Currently, Dr. Thornton is only providing virtual cosmetic surgery consultations for breast and body cosmetic surgery procedures, as facial plastic surgery consultations are too detailed to visualize through web-based video.  Unlike other surgical practices, we do not require our clients to upload photos for Dr. Thornton’s review.  Instead, your virtual cosmetic surgery consultation will occur as a live, web-based teleconference -- just like an in-office visit.

For more information please contact our office 817-477-9000 to speak with our patient coordinators or you may request your virtual cosmetic surgery consultation online:  MyVirtualCosmeticSurgery

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New Year Fresh Face for 2020

Take advantage of the New Year to freshen your skin and revitalize your appearance! With options like our Cynosure ICON PhotoFacial IPL & 1540 non-ablative laser system, Fractional Co2 laser treatments, injectable neurotoxins and dermal fillers, and facial cosmetic surgery, Mansfield Cosmetic Surgery Center will ensure you begin the New Year with a beautiful and wrinkle-free complexion. Dr. Michael L. Thornton, a double board-certified cosmetic surgeon and Diplomate of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, offers a wide variety of options to his patients, so whether you’re interested in minimally invasive procedures or cosmetic surgery, Dr. Thornton and his expert staff have got you covered for all of your aesthetic needs.

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Cynosure ICON PhotoFacial IPL & 1540 Non-ablative Laser System

Cynosure's Innovative ICON® laser system can be used to treat sun damage and brown spots, red facial pigments, acne scars, stretch marks, feminine hair removal, fine lines and wrinkles using one single platform.

At Mansfield Cosmetic Surgery Center, we also offer the ThreeForMe™ laser treatment that addresses three separate skin conditions during one treatment session.  It is the proven way to get rid of fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, sun damage and unsightly facial veins all at the same time.  When you undergo a ThreeForMe laser treatment, our aesthetician will use both the MaxG handpiece and the 1540 Fractional Non-Ablative Laser handpiece during the same session.  Patients are extremely satisfied because it delivers great results without extended downtime.

Fractional Co2 Laser Treatments

If your skin is dull and in need of a pick-me-up, PicoSure and CO2 laser treatments can give your skin a youthful glow. PicoSure delivers lightning-fast energy pulses at trillionths of a second (pic-second) to the skin in order to promote collagen and elastin production. PicoSure treatments target fine wrinkles and skin laxity, while improving skin quality, texture and tone. The treatments take less than 20 minutes and produce optimal results with about three treatments spaced three to four weeks apart.

CO2 is a fractionally ablative laser treatment that addresses sun damage, brown spots, acne scars and poor skin texture. Usually each client requires one session for years of results, although multiple sessions can be scheduled as necessary. Recovery takes about one week, while your skin will continue to benefit from the increased collagen and elastin production for up to several weeks.

Dermal Fillers & Injectable Treatments

Dr. Thornton offers top of the line dermal fillers and injectable treatments to his patients, including Botox and Juvéderm. If getting rid of your wrinkles is one of your resolutions for 2018, Botox is the solution. Botox addresses crow’s feet, forehead wrinkles and frown lines for smooth, youthful skin. Results take about four to seven days to set in and typically last three to four months. With regular Botox appointments every few months, you can ensure your skin will stay wrinkle-free for years to come.

The Juvéderm line of dermal fillers is composed hyaluronic acid (HA) based family of dermal fillers that restore volume lost due to aging. If you have noticed the development of deep tear troughs or hollows cheeks, Juvéderm treatments can resupply the HA that aging has taken away. Due to their smooth formulation, Juvéderm products are also popularly used to plump and volumize lips. Like Botox, Juvéderm treatments require a minimal amount of downtime and have very mild side effects that should not disrupt your everyday life. Results look best three to five days after the injection and can last one year or more, so you will not have to worry about routine maintenance appointments every few months. Our most commonly used HA dermal fillers include Voluma for midface and cheeks, Volbella for lips and lip lines, Vollure for nasolabial folds, Belotero for tear troughs and lip lines, and Radiesse for midface and cheeks.

Cosmetic Surgery

If you are more interested in natural and long-lasting skin treatments, Dr. Thornton offers both facelifts and facial fat grafting to help you turn back the clock and revitalize your appearance for years to come. A facelift can take years of wrinkles off of your face by targeting loose skin and skin laxity in the lower face, jowls and neck. Incisions can be hidden inconspicuously around the ears for scars that are imperceptible to the average eye.

Facial fat grafting restores lost volume in the face, similar to how Juvéderm is used. Liposuction is used to remove fat from elsewhere in the body—typically the abdomen, love handles or thighs—and then injected into the targeted areas for results that are natural. Not only will you enjoy the benefits of increased facial volume, but you will also enjoy a slimmer figure and more beautiful body contour from liposuction.

If any of these facial rejuvenation options interest you, give Mansfield Cosmetic Surgery Center a call today at 817-477-9000 to schedule your consultation. Double board-certified Dr. Michael Thornton will work with you one-on-one to bring your vision to life.

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Removal of Sun Damage and Brown Spots with IPL

Have you considered getting rid of sun damage?  One way to reduce unwanted sun damage, brown spots, age spots, freckles, facial veins, red spots and hyperpigmentation on the face, neck, chest, arms, hands, and legs is with Cynosure's innovative ICON laser.

Our Medical Spa at Mansfield Cosmetic Surgery Center uses advanced IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) laser technology using the MaxG or MaxY handpiece that specifically targets the unwanted pigment in the skin caused by sun damage.  The IPL photorejuvenation technology sends small bursts of intense pulsed light that is filtered or divided into specific wavelengths that targets either brown or red pigment -- found in sun damaged skin.  Once damaged, the body naturally absorbs and eliminates the unwanted pigment leaving the skin appearing rejuvenated.

†Cynosure ICON model used for illustrative purposes only.  Individual results may vary and are not guaranteed.

The MaxG skin treatment can also be combined with the 1540 Fractional Non-Ablative Laser to smooth fine lines and winkles, remove skin imperfections, and lay down new collagen during the ThreeForMe™ Laser Treatment.

Typically a few treatments are needed depending on the condition, amount of damage, and skin type.  Following the treatment, patients may experience a mild, sun-burn like sensation with accompanied minor swelling that usually lasts 24 hours.  Over the next several days to weeks, patients will expect the brown spots to darken and flake off while any red spots will coagulate and absorb naturally.

Contact our office to schedule an appointment with our aesthetician for IPL laser treatments using the Cynosure ICON for the treatment of sun damage and brown spots.

Removal of Sun Damage and Brown Spots with IPL was first published to: Dr. Michael Thornton

Laser Stretch Mark Removal

Laser Stretch Mark Removal with Cynosure ICON 1540 Fractional Laser

Serving clients living near Mansfield, Arlington, and Fort Worth, Texas

Mansfield Cosmetic Surgery Center offers clinical improvement in the appearance and reduction of stretch marks for clients living near Mansfield, Arlington, and Fort Worth, Texas.  Our cosmetic surgery office uses the Cynosure® ICON Aesthetic Laser System equipped with the 1540 Fractional Non-ablative fractional handpiece that received FDA clearance for the treatment of stretch marks based on clinical studies.

Stretch marks mostly affect women resulting from mechanical shear stress on the skin following pregnancy, weight changes, puberty growth, and steroid use and stretch marks are typically located on the abdomen, breasts, buttock, thighs in females and shoulders in males.  Stretch marks are defined as collagen tears in the dermis resulting in unsightly linear scars in the epidermis.  Because the problem resides in the deeper layers of skin (dermis), successful treatment of stretch marks must occur with laser technology that can accurately penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin.

The Cynosure ICON laser using the 1540 Fractional Non-ablative laser handpiece effectively reduces the appearance in stretch marks following a series of treatment sessions at our cosmetic surgery medical spa.  Clinical studies achieved an average improvement of 51% and 75% in the appearance of stretch marks based upon blinded reviews of photographs comparing pre-treatment photographs with results three-months post-treatment.   The Cynosure ICOn 1540 fractional handpiece diminishes the appearance of stretch marks because it penetrates into the dermis and directly stimulates the growth of new and evenly distributed collagen while re-modeling dermal scars.

Before the use of the 1540 fractional laser for the treatment of stretch marks, treatment remained a challenge and consisted of topical skin care lotions, Retin-A cream or superficial laser treatments.  However, the ICON 1540 non-ablative fractional laser from Cynosure is the first laser with FDA approval for stretch mark reduction.

The 1540 laser treatment for stretch marks can be performed on all skin types and on all stretch marks in all areas.  Some darker-skinned patients may experience mild post inflammatory pigmentation (PIH) that can be treated with skin lightening agents.  However, no major adverse reactions or side effects were reported in lighter-skinned patients.

Laser stretch mark treatments using the ICON 1540 fractional handpiece can diminish the appearance of stretch marks in a series of sessions with minimal discomfort and no downtime.   Realistically, patient's need to realize the process is slow and will need approximately four to eight treatment sessions over three to six months to achieve for maximum desired results.

Contact Mansfield Cosmetic Surgery Center to schedule an appointment with our Aesthetician for stretch mark reduction.

Laser Stretch Mark Removal is courtesy of: Mansfield Cosmetic Surgery Blog

PicoSure Focus: Why It’s Our Most Popular Treatment!

With spring on the horizon, come into Mansfield Cosmetic Surgery Center to prepare your skin for the upcoming sunny weather with skin rejuvenating PicoSure Focus treatments. PicoSure Focus is a versatile laser treatment that can target:

• Unwanted pigmentation
• Acne scars
• Freckles
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Sun damage
• Chronic skin conditions

In addition to breaking down unwanted pigmentation, PicoSure Focus promotes skin tightening to improve skin that causes fine lines and wrinkles. This revolutionary treatment also increases collagen and elastin production for an immediate difference in skin quality, texture and tone. Skin will continue to gradually improve over the course of several months as it benefits from the increased nutrient production.

The best feature to the PicoSure Focus skin treatment is there is virtually no downtime. In other words, there is no skin sloughing, swelling, bruising, or need to take time away from your busy personal or work schedule. The only thing you will notice is that your skin will be a little pink right after the procedure and will fade in several hours.

How Does PicoSure Focus Work?

PicoSure Focus uses the same laser technology responsible for tattoo removal but channels it through the Focus Lens Array to make it safe for use on sensitive facial skin. PicoSure Focus emits rapid light energy pulses to the epidermis, targeting dead skin, sun damage and other blemishes that keep radiant skin hidden behind a layer of dull skin cells. The Focus Lens Array delivers its acoustic energy to only 10 percent of the target skin at a time, allowing higher concentrations of energy to be used than other popular laser treatments.

A Series of Treatments for Optimal Results

PicoSure Focus treatments are quick and last only 20-30 minutes, making them the perfect lunchtime appointment. You can be in and out of our office with hardly any disruption to your daily routine but plenty of skin-clearing results. Patients will see the best results with a series of three or more treatments. The amount of skin damage present and your desired results will determine the exact number of treatments necessary, but most patients need around three to five appointments for optimal results. Each treatment needs to be scheduled about four weeks apart, so plan on achieving your desired results around three months after your first appointment.

Beautiful, Radiant Skin Without Downtime

While the results from PicoSure Focus treatments speak for themselves, this advanced treatment option stands above the competition due to its minimal side effects and nonexistent downtime. As a non-ablative, noninvasive treatment, you will not have to worry about common laser treatment side effects like peeling skin that can distract from your results. After a quick and easy appointment, your skin will remain pink for a few hours before fading to its normal tone. Another great quality of the PicoSure Focus treatment is that all skin types can be treated. In fact, it is one of the best treatment options for Asian or darker-skin clients.

You have the option to resume all normal activities following your session. The entire process is virtually painless, creating a very tolerable and mild stinging sensation on the surface of the skin during treatment.

If you are interested in gentle but effective PicoSure Focus treatments to rejuvenate and refresh your skin, then schedule an appointment at Mansfield Cosmetic Surgery Center. Our medical aestheticians will sit down with you during a one-on-one consultation to evaluate your skin and discuss all your concerns. Contact us online/contact-us or call today at 817-477-9000 to learn more about our reduced-price treatment packages and begin your journey toward clearer, healthier-looking skin.

PicoSure Focus: Why It’s Our Most Popular Treatment! is republished from: Dr. Michael Thornton