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REVOLUTIONIZING SCAR HEALING WITH PLANATOME BLADES: A NEW ERA AT SOUTHWEST PLASTIC SURGERY

December 23, 2024 | Scar Healing

At Southwest Plastic Surgery, we believe that exceptional results go beyond aesthetic enhancement—they encompass your overall well-being and confidence. One of the most common concerns among our patients is scarring after surgery. We’re excited to share a groundbreaking advancement addressing this concern head-on: Dr. Frank Agullo now utilizes Planatome’s innovative nano-polished surgical blades in all […]

Body Contouring After Weight Loss with Semaglutide: What Patients Need to Know

December 17, 2024 | Body Contouring

While losing weight can increase your confidence and help you feel better about your appearance, significant weight loss can have some less desirable results. Excess skin and uneven fat loss can cause you to appear asymmetrical and heavier than you are, keeping you from thoroughly enjoying the results of your weight loss efforts. This blog […]

Semaglutide Explained: A Plastic Surgeon’s Guide to Benefits and Risks

November 07, 2024 | Semaglutide

Semaglutide is the newest and hottest tool to help those who struggle with weight loss. Originally developed as a diabetes treatment, this medication has gained attention for its ability to help with weight reduction. However, not all semaglutide products and programs are created alike. This comprehensive guide breaks down the uses of semaglutide for diabetes […]

Proud To Share Our Published Insights On Safer Gluteal Fat Grafting

October 28, 2024 | Gluteal Fat Grafting

We’re thrilled to announce that our manuscript, Multidisciplinary Experience for Gluteal Fat Grafting, led by Dr. Frank Agullo, also known as “Dr. WorldWide,” has been published in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery! This internationally renowned journal, the Official Journal of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, is a prestigious platform for advancements in the field. Being […]

Biopolymer Removal from the Lips

October 02, 2024 | Fillers

4 Min Read: Understanding Biopolymer Removal from the Lips In the quest for fuller, more voluptuous lips, many have turned to injectable substances that promise quick and dramatic results. Unfortunately, not all fillers are created equal. The use of unapproved substances like silicone, mineral oil, cement, or other non-FDA-approved fillers—collectively referred to as biopolymers—has led […]

Preparing for Transgender Transformation Surgery in El Paso

September 25, 2024 | Gender-affirming surgery

According to a survey by the U.S. Census Bureau (posted by usafacts.org), approximately 3 million Americans identify as transgender. For many transgender people, part of their journey toward truly feeling like who they are meant to be includes plastic surgery. This blog discusses the transgender surgeries that Dr. Agullo performs so that you are aware […]

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