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Dr. Verret is a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Plano, TX. He is originally from South Louisiana and received his undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering from Tulane University. Dr. Verret completed medical school and residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. After completing an Otolaryngology Head & Neck residency, Dr. Verret completed a one year facial plastic and reconstructive surgery fellowship through the University of Missouri. He has been invited to ... [More]
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- What is Follicular Unit Grafting?
[Health-and-Fitness:Hair-Loss] There is much talk about a procedure called follicular unit grafting for hair loss. The question is - what is follicular unit grafting? Learn more about the process and who is a good candidate.
- The Facts About Rosacea
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Suffering from facial redness and flushing - you may have rosacea. Learn about the condition and treatment options.
- Trouble Breathing Through Your Nose
[Health-and-Fitness:Allergies] Difficulty breathing through your nose can be annoying for most but socially awkward for some. The good news is, often this can be treated fairly easily. To determine what treatment is right for you, the cause of the difficulty must first be determined.
- Primer on Cosmetic & Functional Nose Job Surgery
[Womens-Interests:Cosmetic-Surgery] Ever wondered what a rhinoplasty is? Is a nose job only for those who want a different shape to the nose? Learn about both cosmetic and functional rhinoplasty surgery.
- Locations For Hair Transplant Procedures Other Than Scalp
[Health-and-Fitness:Hair-Loss] This article describes other places on the body which can undergo hair restoration procedures. The transplant procedures are undertaken in a similar manner but there are cautions.
- Ablative Laser Skin Resurfacing
[Womens-Interests:Cosmetic-Surgery] For patients who suffer from facial wrinkles and age spots, laser skin resurfacing can be a good option for facial rejuvenation. Unfortunately one laser does not necessarily address all concerns.
- Is Botulinum Toxin Safe?
[Womens-Interests:Cosmetic-Surgery] Recent media attention has been focused on adverse events with Botox. Is Botox cosmetic safe? Learn the facts.
- Common Face Lift Questions
[Womens-Interests:Cosmetic-Surgery] Ever have questions about facelift surgery but were too afraid to ask? Your questions are now answered.
- What to Ask About Lower Eyelid Surgery
[Womens-Interests:Cosmetic-Surgery] This article is a primer on lower eyelid surgery. It provides several questions to ask a surgeon when consulting about lower eyelid blepharoplasty.
- Treatment For Acne Scars Explored
[Health-and-Fitness:Acne] Acne scars can be a very troubling problem. Even though the acne breakouts may be controlled or have long since stopped, the scarring remains for a lifetime. Treatment for acne can be as troublesome as the disease itself. Usually, successful treatment requires a team approach with a dermatologist and a cosmetic surgeon.
- Wish You Could Have a Bad Hair Day?
[Health-and-Fitness:Hair-Loss] This article addresses surgical and non-surgical options for hair restoration. Do you wish you could have a bad hair day? Today, there are several options for hair restoration including surgical and non-surgical restoration. One of the simplest options is simple wearing a hairpiece. There are many options for hairpieces available and some of them are quite natural appearing. The problem is that they are not permanent, will not grow, and have the possibility of detaching. So what are the other options - medications and surgery.
- What is a Facelift?
[Womens-Interests:Cosmetic-Surgery] This article describes different types of facelifts. It includes a description of how they are divided into facial segments to personalize the procedure for the patient and their desired results.
- Facial Neuromodulators
[Womens-Interests:Cosmetic-Surgery] Botulinum toxin is part of a class of medications termed neuromodulators. Botox(r) and Dysport(tm) are the two medications currently approved by the FDA in the neuromodulator class.
- Options For Hair Restoration
[Health-and-Fitness:Hair-Loss] Suffering from hair loss and looking for answers? Consider both surgical and non-surgical options for hair restoration.
- Hair Transplant Myths Debunked
[Health-and-Fitness:Hair-Loss] Learn about some of the most common hair transplant myths. Though some are true, some are false.
- Eyebrow Transplant Information
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] Has eyebrow plucking left you using a marker? Eyebrow transplants can replace your eyebrows permanently.
- Brief Description of Hair Loss Causes
[Health-and-Fitness:Hair-Loss] Are you suffering from hair loss? Learn about the most common causes.
- Protecting Skin From Sun Exposure and Ultraviolet Radiation (UV-A & UV-B)
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] DFW facial plastic surgeon discusses ways to protect the skin from premature aging and skin cancer risks with sun protection and avoidance techniques. Learn how to slow the skin aging process and protect against deadly skin cancers.
- Telangiectasias and Spider Veins - Common Questions Answered
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Spider veins or telangiectasias can be a cosmetic concern but can also represent a more serious underlying disease. For more information, learn about the possible diseases and what you can do to diagnose and treat the conditions by visiting a trained physician.
- Rhinoplasty - Frequently Asked Questions
[Womens-Interests:Cosmetic-Surgery] Rhinoplasty refers to any procedure which forms the nose. This can be a procedure aimed at changing the function of the nose (improving breathing) or changing the appearance (cosmetic rhinoplasty). In either case, the underlying structure and ability to breathe must be preserved. There is no point in creating a nose which looks perfect but does not allow air to flow.
- Evaluation of The Lips For Rejuvenation
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] Cosmetic improvement of the lip requires complex analysis and a multi step approach. Simply injecting facial fillers into the lips can produce less than optimal results and sometimes worsen a person's problems. This article explains perioral analysis and presents some options for dealing with perioral rejuvenation.
- Mohs Surgery Primer
[Cancer:Skin-Cancer] Do you have a skin cancer and wonder if Mohs surgery is right for you? Mohs surgery was developed by a general surgeon to take care of certain types of skin cancers in cosmetically sensitive areas and recurrent tumors.
- What is the Meaning of Moles on the Face?
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Do you have moles on the face that you are curious about? Learn about some warning signs that may need to be evaluated further from an expert facial plastic surgeon.
- Low Level Laser Therapy For Hair Loss
[Health-and-Fitness:Hair-Loss] There are many non-surgical options for treating hair loss. The latest technology to be touted to treat hair loss is low level laser therapy.
- Hair Replacement For Areas Other Than the Scalp
[Health-and-Fitness:Hair-Loss] Ever wondered if you can restore hair in other areas than just the scalp? Absolutely.
- Comparing Costs For Hair Transplant Procedures
[Health-and-Fitness:Hair-Loss] Especially in tough economic times, the choice for surgeons to perform hair transplant surgery can come down to price. In order to compare the cost between physicians, it is important to understand terminology used as things which sound alike may actually be vastly different.
- Causes and Treatment For Snoring
[Health-and-Fitness:Sleep-Snoring] Do you snore and want to know more about the process and what can be done to treat it? There are multiple surgical and non-surgical treatment options for treating snoring as well as the more troublesome obstructive sleep apnea.
- Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing Primer
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] What is fractional laser resurfacing? Conventional laser resurfacing used an erbium or carbon dioxide laser to remove layers of skin. The laser contacted almost every part of the skin where it was aimed.
- Bell's Palsy Primer
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Bell's palsy is a form of facial paralysis with no known cause. It is generally considered a diagnosis of exclusion and is made when all other causes of facial paralysis have been ruled out. To be considered Bell's palsy, a facial paralysis should involve all the muscle groups on one side of the face, be sudden in onset, have the absence of signs of central nervous system disease, and have an absence of signs of ear or cerebellopontine angle disease.
- Making the Best First Impression
[Self-Improvement:Success] First impressions can be made in seconds but can last a lifetime. Learn tips for improving those first impressions.
- Common Hair Transplant Questions
[Health-and-Fitness:Hair-Loss] Are you thinking about a hair transplant for hair loss and have questions about the procedure? Confused by all the commercial hype? Learn about hair transplant surgery from a specialist.
- Keloid and Hypertrophic Scars
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Hypertrophic scars and keloids can be a cosmetic and at times functional problem. Though no one treatment is 100% effective at permanently removing the problem, a combination of approaches are available which often produce excellent results.
- Facial Rejuvenation During Wedding Planning
[Womens-Interests:Cosmetic-Surgery] Are you involved in wedding planning and wish you could look refreshed for that special day? Learn about timeframes involved with different facial cosmetic procedures to plan ahead to look your best.
- Mentoplasty (Chin Augmentation Or Reduction) Surgery
[Womens-Interests:Cosmetic-Surgery] Think that your chin does not look good? Think your nose is too big? Both may be related and chin surgery (mentoplasty) may be just for you. Learn about mentoplasty from an expert facial plastic surgeon.
- Laser Skin Resurfacing Primer
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Suffer from acne, scars, wrinkles, or age spots? Think about laser skin resurfacing as an option for improving your skin.
- Scar Revision Options For Acne and Accidental Trauma Scarring
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Do you have acne scarring or a scar from an accidental trauma? Learn about the scar revision options from an expert facial plastic surgeon.
- Algorithm For Hair Loss Treatment
[Health-and-Fitness:Hair-Loss] Are you suffering from hair loss and want to reverse the signs of aging? Not sure what steps to take to do so? Learn from an expert hair restoration surgeon about the algorithm to consider when looking at hair loss solutions.
- Reversing Signs of Aging
[Womens-Interests:Cosmetic-Surgery] Wonder why your face is looking older? Want to know what the possibilities are for reversing those signs? Learn from an expert facial plastic surgeon how to reverse the signs of facial aging with cosmetic surgery.
- Cosmetic and Functional Rhinoplasty Explained
[Womens-Interests:Cosmetic-Surgery] Heard the terms cosmetic rhinoplasty and functional rhinoplasty but didn't know what they mean? Learn from an expert rhinoplasty surgeon the basics about rhinoplasty.
- Brow Lift - Forehead Lift Incisions
[Womens-Interests:Cosmetic-Surgery] Ever think about a forehead lift but weren't sure how they are done? This primer covers basic incisions made for different types of forehead lifts.
- Facial Rejuvenation Options Explained
[Womens-Interests:Cosmetic-Surgery] Are you thinking about having facial plastic surgery but are concerned about what you want operated on? Learn about some of your options here.
- Cosmetic Surgery Confidentiality
[Womens-Interests:Cosmetic-Surgery] Considering cosmetic surgery or plastic surgery but are worried about confidentiality? Consider these helpful tips by an expert facial plastic surgeon in Dallas.
- Permanent Alternatives For Temporary Facial Fillers
[Womens-Interests:Cosmetic-Surgery] Tired of getting repeated facial filler injections and wish you could have a permanent alternative. Learn about the latest in permanent facial fillers with fat transfer - an office based procedure which can help to turn back the clock on facial aging.
- Cosmetic Surgery Risks
[Womens-Interests:Cosmetic-Surgery] Certain risks are common among all cosmetic surgery procedures. While individual risk discussion requires consultation with an experienced surgeon, read about some common risks encountered with any cosmetic surgery procedure.
- Fight Wrinkles
[Health-and-Fitness:Anti-Aging] Wonder what can be done about wrinkles on the face? Learn about the latest innovations in wrinkle management from a Dallas facial plastic surgeon.
- What Are the Different Types of Anesthesia?
[Health-and-Fitness] This article describes the different types of anesthesia. Covered topics include general, local, intravenous sedation, nerve blocks, and topical.
- Tired of the Turkey Waddle Under Your Neck?
[Womens-Interests:Cosmetic-Surgery] Do you wish you could have the well defined neck of your teen years? Thinking about cosmetic surgery of the face? This articles discussed options for neck rejuvenation.
- Nose Job Without Surgery
[Womens-Interests:Cosmetic-Surgery] Do you want to change the shape of your nose but don't want the risks and down time associated with surgery? Think about having a nose job without surgery using facial fillers.
- Chin Implant Surgery
[Womens-Interests:Cosmetic-Surgery] Do you think your chin is too small? Think that your nose is too big? The two may be related. Learn about chin surgery today.
- Understanding Follicular Unit Grafting
[Health-and-Fitness:Hair-Loss] Curious about the latest advances in hair loss treatment? Wonder what follicles are? This primer on follicular unit grafting will help you learn about the latest hair transplant technique.
- Blepharoplasty Primer
[Health-and-Fitness:Eyes-Vision] Every wondered what a blepharoplasty is? This article covers the basics of blepharoplasty.
- Eyebrow Transplants Explained
[Health-and-Fitness] Do you wish you didn't have to pencil in your eyebrows everyday? Using the latest in hair transplant technology natural eyebrows are possible again.
- Blepharoplasty and Brow Lift Surgery Questions Answered
[Health-and-Fitness:Eyes-Vision] Do you look tired even though you are well rested? Think you can't see because of droopy eyelids or brows? Blepharoplasty and brow lift surgery may be the answer.
- What is Mohs Surgery?
[Cancer:Skin-Cancer] Skin cancers are increasing in prevalence. Unfortunately, they can be quite disfiguring. Learn about the Mohs technique for skin cancer removal and how it can help to preserve your look.
- Cosmetic Surgery Questions Part 1
[Womens-Interests:Cosmetic-Surgery] Are you thinking about cosmetic surgery but have questions that you need answered? There are some basic questions associated with cosmetic surgery that almost every patient has but often are scared to ask.
- Cosmetic Surgery Questions - Part 2
[Womens-Interests:Cosmetic-Surgery] Ever have questions about cosmetic surgery that you were too afraid to ask? This article covers more cosmetic surgery questions and their answers by a facial plastic surgeon.
- Hair Loss Isn't the Norm Anymore
[Health-and-Fitness:Hair-Loss] Hair loss doesn't have to be a natural part of aging anymore. Learn about hair loss and some options for restoration here.
- Looking Tired Or Just Having Problems Looking - Learn About Treatment
[Health-and-Fitness:Eyes-Vision] Do you have problems seeing in certain directions? Always feel like you look tired? Learn about eyelid surgery that can help to correct these problems.
- Common Cosmetic And Plastic Surgery Questions Answered
[Womens-Interests:Cosmetic-Surgery] There are certain myths which surround cosmetic surgery of the face which should be dispelled. When performed by an experienced, well trained surgeon, cosmetic surgery can restore the face to a more youthful, natural appearance. Unfortunately, facial cosmetic surgery can also change a person's identity and cause significant harm.
- Common Hair Loss Questions Answered
[Health-and-Fitness:Hair-Loss] Hair loss is a common problem affecting more individuals as they grow older. For answers to common questions for a hair loss expert, view this brief article.
- Hair Restoration Options
[Health-and-Fitness:Hair-Loss] Balding a problem? Wondering what you can do to regain that youthful head of hair? Options for permanent hair restoration can recreate a youthful, natural appearing hairline.
- Want Fuller Lips? Here Are Your Options
[Health-and-Fitness:Anti-Aging] Wish you could have fuller lips but don't want to look like a duck? There are several options available today for natural appearing, fuller lips. The options range from temporary to permanent and include artificial fillers, autologous fat injections, and implants.
- Questions To Ask When Having A Hair Transplant
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] Hair loss can be a menacing problem, especially for women and younger people. Proven options for treatment are varied from medications, to hair restoration surgery, to wigs. Sometimes a multifaceted approach is necessary for optimal results but the most definitive treatment remains hair transplantation.
- What is a Blepharoplasty?
[Womens-Interests:Cosmetic-Surgery] Blepharoplasty refers to any surgery which is used to correct a cosmetic deformity of the area around the eye. It may be used to remove excess skin of the upper eyelid which can result in vision improvement or simply remove the bags around the lower eye.
- Things To Consider Before Having A Facelift
[Womens-Interests:Cosmetic-Surgery] A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a facial rejuvenation procedure aimed at improving the lower face and neck. In this article, we will address some of the questions to ask with any facelift and some of the risks associated with all facelifts.
- Rhinoplasty - Nasal Reshaping Surgery
[Womens-Interests:Cosmetic-Surgery] Rhinoplasty refers to any reshaping of the nose. Rhinoplasty can be performed for cosmetic reasons or as part of a reconstruction after trauma, cancer resection, or congenital malformation. In this article, we will cover some basics about rhinoplasty and some considerations if you are considering having a rhinoplasty surgery.
- Ear Pinning and Split Earlobe Repair
[Womens-Interests:Cosmetic-Surgery] Prominent ears and split earlobes are easily corrected with minimally invasive surgical procedures that can be performed with local anesthesia. This article outlines some of the basic information for these two procedures.
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