Mansfield Cosmetic Surgery Center

MCSC Website Now iPad & iPhone Compatible

2010-10-19T14:00:00.001-05:00

MCSC website now more user friendly...

Our website at Mansfield Cosmetic Surgery Center has been recently updated to allow browsing using the iPad and iPhone platforms from Apple.

According to our latest statistics, more and more of our clients are browsing our site using iPads and iPhones. To keep up with this client demand it was necessary to make specific changes to our website. One change was the elimination of Adobe Flash, as the iPhone and iPad devices do not allow viewing of flash-based content.

We hope you enjoy...

Cosmetic Plastic Surgery consultations with Dr. Michael L. Thornton for clients in Mansfield, Arlington, Texas or the Fort Worth area are complimentary at Mansfield Cosmetic Surgery Center. For more information or to make an appointment, please visit our Contact Us page or call us at 817-477-9000.

Arlington Texas Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

2010-09-17T10:00:00.003-05:00

Your Choice in Cosmetic Plastic Surgery for Arlington, Texas

Mansfield Cosmetic Surgery Center happily welcomes cosmetic plastic surgery patients from Arlington, Texas and the surrounding DFW Metroplex. Under the medical directorship of Dr. Michael L. Thornton, he performs silicone and saline breast augmentation, breast lift and reduction, implant exchange, mini tummy tuck, abdominoplasty, laser liposuction, brachioplasty, after masssive weight loss cosmetic surgery, mini face lift, brow lift, facial rejuvenation, and Botox injections.

When you choose to have cosmetic surgery, no factor is more essential to the ultimate success of your result than the level of education, professional skill and judgment of your cosmetic surgeon. Dr. Thornton completed a dedicated, one-year advanced fellowship in cosmetic surgery, accredited and recognized by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. In addition, Dr. Thornton completed the rigorous training, examination, and credentialing process required for certification by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery and the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery, thus leading to dual-board certification. Because of Dr. Thornton’s surgical dedication and passion, he has been honored as Fellow in both the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons and as Fellow in the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and has over 14-years of combined surgical training and operative experience.

Dr. Thornton believes that if you provide high ethical and moral standards to people good things will come their way. This Christian belief underlies his approach to surgery and his interaction with patients, who appreciate the individual attention they receive in his care. Your private consultation with Dr. Thornton will provide you with the complete assurance that you’ve made the right choice in Arlington, Texas cosmetic surgeons and the medical knowledge you need to get the look you want.

Cosmetic Plastic Surgery consultations with Dr. Michael L. Thornton for clients in Arlington, Texas or the Fort Worth area are complimentary at Mansfield Cosmetic Surgery Center. For more information or to make an appointment, please visit our Contact Us page or call us at 817-477-9000.

What's a Mini Tummy Tuck? Are YOU a candidate?

2010-04-28T10:00:00.019-05:00

So, what's a mini tummy tuck and who can have one...how does a "mini" tummy tuck differ from a regular tummy tuck....what's so "mini" about a mini tummy tuck? Well, these are all good questions that I am asked quite frequently and I will provide the answers below.

*Actual patient of Dr. Thornton who underwent a mini tummy tuck

For starters, one needs to understand the overall objective in performing a tummy tuck in the first place? The majority of patients seeking a tummy tuck procedure do so for three major reasons: to eliminate lower abdominal stretch marks, to eliminate lower abdominal loose and saggy skin, and to correct an abdominal wall weakness. Furthermore, one also needs to understand that every woman is different and presents with varying degrees of stretch marks, loose skin, and abdominal wall weakness following pregnancy and/or massive weight loss. These differences are based upon a woman's muscle tone, body fat, skin elasticity, and genetic factors....that's why some women "bounce back" to their pre-pregnancy bodies following pregnancy while others do not.

There are varying degrees of a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty procedure and this determination is based solely upon the amount of loose skin, underlying fat, stretch marks, abdominal scars, and the laxity of the underlying abdominal muscles. For patients whose underlying abdominal muscles have moderate to severe weakness and have a moderate to large amount of loose skin, a standard abdominoplasty or tummy tuck procedure is usually performed. During a standard abdominoplasty procedure, the excess skin below the belly button is removed and the muscles are tightened both above and below the belly button to provide full correction of the abdominal wall weakness. The scar is usually wide (front hip bone to front hip bone) and the recovery time typically lasts several weeks.

In contrast, individuals with a minimal amount of loose skin, stretch marks, and abdominal wall weakness may benefit from a "mini" tummy tuck as the additional surgical dissection is unnecessary. During a mini tummy tuck, however, usually only the muscles below the belly button are tightened and only a minimal amount of skin is removed, although the surgery is tailored for each individual patient. The scar is smaller and the recovery time is much shorter as compared to a full tummy tuck...that's what makes the mini tummy tuck so "mini"...it is basically a smaller version of a regular tummy tuck. Also, I don't remove or manipulate the belly button, thus concealing any obvious evidence of surgery. Lastly, it is extremely important to realize that patients who are deemed acceptable candidates for a mini tummy tuck (rather than a full tummy tuck) occur less than 10% of my patients seeking an abdominoplasty....so, it is not for everyone!

Cosmetic Surgery consultations for clients from Mansfield, Arlington, or the Fort Worth area for a mini tummy tuck are complimentary at Mansfield Cosmetic Surgery Center. For more information about mini tummy tucks or to make an appointment, please visit the Contact Us page or call us at 817-477-9000.

Serving mini tummy tuck clients from the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex:

Arlington, TX. Fort Worth, TX. Dallas, TX. Kennedale, TX. Alvarado, TX. Grand Prairie, TX. Burleson, TX. Corsicana, TX. Ennis, TX. Midlothian, TX. Waxahachie, TX. Waco, TX. Duncanville, TX. DeSoto, TX. Colleyville, TX. Southlake, TX. Grapevine, TX. North Richland Hills, TX. Cedar Hill, TX. Plano,TX. and Tyler, TX.

Mommy Makeover -- Mansfield TX | Arlington TX | Ft Worth TX

2010-03-04T12:00:00.001-06:00

Due to the physical challenges and effects of pregnancy, the goal of a mommy makeover is to restore your body to your pre-pregnancy days, often times by combining a tummy tuck with cosmetic breast restoration surgery, including either a breast lift, breast augmentation, or breast reduction surgery.

Following pregnancy, many women develop mild to moderate laxity and weakness of their lower abdomen ("pooch") along with the development of stretch marks with loose and flabby skin. Furthermore, your breasts undergo fluctuations in size due to lactation-induced enlargement followed by deflation and atrophy, thus causing your breasts to fall and lose their overall shape and volume. Now that you have completed your family planning, it is time to restore your figure back to your pre-pregnancy days. The mommy makeover is the perfect procedure that can accomplish these goals!

During your private consultation for a mommy makeover, Dr. Michael Thornton completes a thorough medical history and performs a careful examination, including the identification of underlying hernias or previous scars. Most importantly, he discusses your realistic expectations and formulates a personal mommy makeover surgical plan that is best suited for your body anatomy. The extent of the mommy makeover procedure is directly related to the amount of excess skin, fat and laxity of your underlying abdominal muscles and the amount of post-partum deflation and breast atrophy that you have experienced. Cosmetic breast restoration back to your pre-pregnancy days can be accomplished with breast augmentation, breast mastopexy / breast lift, or a combination of a breast augmentation with lift procedure. Lastly, because of Dr. Michael Thornton’s general surgery training and active board certification, he has the added ability to repair any underlying abdominal hernias or umbilical hernias that may complicate your tummy tuck procedure.

Dr. Michael Thornton uses an artistic approach to help restore your pre-pregnancy figure with the mommy makeover procedure by minimizing the appearance of your scars and combining liposuction for maximum results. Both the tummy tuck and breast restoration procedures are performed under general anesthesia and are performed in an outpatient setting. For some clients, the tummy tuck procedure and the breast restoration procedure can be performed at the same time as a single-staged procedure. However, for those clients with more complex anatomy and figure distortion, the mommy makeover procedure is separated as a two-stage operation--usually with several months between procedures. This determination will be made on an individual basis.

Cosmetic Surgery consultations for clients from Mansfield, Arlington, or the Fort Worth area for a mommy makeover are complimentary at Mansfield Cosmetic Surgery Center. For more information or to make an appointment, please visit the Contact Us page or call us at 817-477-9000.

Serving mommy makeover clients from the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex:

Meet our NEW Aesthetician -- Michele Fuentes

2010-02-13T12:00:00.000-06:00

The Medical Spa at Mansfield Cosmetic Surgery Center is proud to introduce our NEW medical aesthetician, Michele Fuentes.

Michele Fuentes has over 15 years of aesthetician experience in performing facials, waxing, chemical peeling, skin care, and permanent makeup and has a large following of clients from Mansfield, Arlington, and Fort Worth, Texas.

Other products and services our Medical Spa offers include:

Botox® & Dysport®
Restylane®, Perlane®, Juvederm® Dermal Fillers
IPL Photofacial
Microdermabrasion
Chemical peel & Micro peel
Facials
Waxing - Face | Body | Bikini
Permanent Makeup
Obagi Skin Care
SkinCeuticals
Latisse®

During your consultation, Michele Fuentes will carefully examine your skin to determine whether you are an acceptable candidate for aesthetic procedures, and which treatment or skin care products are indicated.

For more information or to make an appointment with Michele Fuentes, please visit the Contact Us page or call us at 817-477-9000.

Lipotherme Laser Assisted Liposuction -- Up and Running!

2010-01-31T08:34:00.002-06:00

Mansfield Cosmetic Surgery Center is proudly offering Lipotherme™, the latest and newest generation in laser assisted liposuction technology. Since January 2010, we are 'up and running' and Dr. Michael Thornton has performed several Lipotherme laser assisted liposuction procedures with great success and patient satisfaction has been unbelievable.

Lipotherme™ laser lipolysis is geared towards patients looking to remove stubborn and unwanted areas of fat from specific body zones. Requiring only a local anesthetic, Lipotherme™ laser liposuction is performed as an in-office procedure here at Mansfield Cosmetic Surgery Center with virtually no downtime...meaning a speedy recovery. Because it is minimally-invasive, there is less bruising, less trauma, and less swelling.

Consultations for Lipotherme™ laser liposuction for both women and men are complimentary. For more information or to make an appointment, please visit our Contact Us page or call us at 817-477-9000.

For more information about Lipotherme™ laser liposuction please visit our website.

We are happily serving Lipotherme laser liposuction clients in North Central Texas and the DFW Metroplex from the following areas:

Arlington, TX. Fort Worth, TX. Dallas, TX. Kennedale, TX. Alvarado, TX. Grand Prairie, TX. Burleson, TX. Corsicana, TX. Ennis, TX. Midlothian, TX. Waxahachie, TX. Waco, TX. Duncanville, TX. DeSoto, TX. Grapevine, TX. Southlake, TX. North Richland Hills, TX. Colleyville, TX. Cedar Hill, TX. Plano,TX. and Tyler, TX.

Lipotherme Laser Lipolysis--the latest generation in laser liposuction

2009-11-12T13:00:00.006-06:00

Mansfield Cosmetic Surgery Center today announced the availability of Lipotherme Laser Lipolysis, an FDA-approved body shaping treatment for the permanent removal of unwanted fat and skin tightening.

Lipotherme™, the latest generation in laser liposuction technology quickly and safely removes unwanted areas of fat deposits from targeted skin zones, including the neck and chin, arms, inner and outer thighs, back rolls, abdomen and love handles, and lower legs.

Lipotherme™ uses thermal energy in the form of a heat generating laser to liquefy unwanted fat and remove the liquid in one easy procedure. In addition to removing unwanted fat, the heat generated by Lipotherme™ causes the skin in the treated areas to contract, resulting in firmer, smoother skin that further enhances your body shaping goals.

The entire procedure is performed at our surgical facility at Mansfield Cosmetic Surgery Center. Our patients are fully awake during the entire procedure thus eliminating the need for general anesthesia and the need for an operating room. Lipotherme™ patients see immediate results due to the reduction of unwanted fat and the skin contraction. We are presently seeing new patient consultations from Mansfield TX, Arlington TX, Dallas TX, Ft Worth TX, and the surrounding DFW Metrolex.

For more information or to schedule a complimentary consultation, please contact our office: 817-477-9000 | www.mansfieldcosmeticsurgery.com/lipotherme-laser-liposuction.html

DYSPORT: So far so good!

2009-10-23T11:52:00.007-05:00

For the past month, we have been successfully using Dysport® at Mansfield Cosmetic Surgery Center and the results are better than anticipated! In fact, some patients have seen dramatic results in only 2 days as compared to 5-7 days with Botox® . In addition, because Dysport® is so new and only a few physician offices are providing Dysport®, we are seeing patients from Mansfield, Arlington, Fort Worth, and the surrounding Dallas areas.

Until Jan 1, 2010 the manufacturer is providing all patients who receive an FDA approved dose of Dysport® with a $75 dollar rebate...and we complete the paper work in the office and mail in the rebate offer for you.

Contact our office TODAY for pricing and / or other information regarding Dysport®.

DYSPORT is now available at Mansfield Cosmetic Surgery Center

2009-10-01T07:52:00.007-05:00

DYSPORT®, the Botox® alternative is finally here!

Mansfield Cosmetic Surgery Center is now offering Dysport®.

By now you may have heard of Dysport®, as some are calling it the ALTERNTIVE to Botox®, or the NEW Botox®? Because the word out is thatDysport® lasts longer than Botox® and has a quicker onset (usually within 24-48 hours) many of our patients are requesting Dysport® over Botox®.

Although DYSPORT has been available in Europe for many years, it has been recently released as a direct competitor to Botox® in the U.S. and approved by the FDA for the temporary treatment of glabellar lines and wrinkles.

All Dysport® injections are performed by Dr. Michael Thornton with minimal discomfort and minimal downtime. This in-office procedure takes only a few minutes and the results typically last 4-6 months. We happily provide Dysport® to clients from across the DFW Metroplex including, Mansfield, Arlington, Fort Worth, Dallas, Kennedale, Grand Prairie, Burleson, Corsicana, Ennis, Midlothian, Waxahachie, Waco, Duncanville, DeSoto and Plano.

Contact our office TODAY for pricing and / or other information regarding Dysport®.

Dysport will give Botox some new competition

2009-07-22T13:02:00.007-05:00

San Francisco Chronicle (7/20/2009)

Consider it a milestone in the war against wrinkles: Dysport, the first alternative to Botox, is now available in the United States. Dysport has been used in Europe for years, but most U.S. residents officially got their first taste of it during the past two weeks, when it became widely available to doctors after being approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Approval came after five years of clinical trials across the nation. Like Botox, Dysport contains the muscle-paralyzing botulinum toxin A. But there are some minor differences, according to doctors who participated in the clinical trials. It appears to take effect a day or more sooner than Botox, which works in about four days; appears to last a month or more longer than Botox, which typically wears off in three months; and it might spread slightly into other areas of the face. Botox is made by Allergan Inc. Dysport is marketed in the United States by Medicis, which also makes Restylane and Perlane, fillers that plump creases and create pouty lips.

Contact our office TODAY for pricing and / or other information regarding Dysport®.

Post-Bariatric Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss Gaining Popularity

2009-07-02T15:00:00.001-05:00

The American public understands the health implications involved with morbid obesity and the long-term impact of developing diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease, and osteoarthritis. Luckily, morbidly obese patients have the option to undergo surgical weight loss procedures like gastric bypass, adjustable gastric band, and the gastric sleeve.

However, the journey following successful massive weight loss procedures and/or natural weight loss programs are not entirely complete, as many patients are discovering and struggling with the physical burden of loose and flabby skin, due their subsequent lack of skin recoil and elasticity. However, every patient is unique and has varied skin irregularities. Typically, post-bariatric body contouring surgery after massive weight loss is performed 12 to 18 months following successful bariatric surgery procedures to allow the patient to achieve their maximum weight-loss endpoint and their lowest possible body-mass-index (BMI).

With an increase in demand, cosmetic surgeons are embracing newer, more innovative, and more advanced post-bariatric body contouring procedures such as: Avelar-lipoabdominoplasty, Fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty, body lifts, butt lifts, breast reshaping and lifting, arm brachioplasty, medial thigh lifts, and reduction of excess skin folds. Nonetheless, as the requests for bariatric surgery continue to increase so will the option of post-bariatric body contouring continue to gain in popularity.

You can read more about post bariatric and after weight loss procedures under the Bariaesthetics section of my website.

BOTOX / Restylane / Juvederm Specials

2009-06-30T11:00:00.001-05:00

Here are our latest BOTOX® and dermal filler specials as posted on our website.

BOTOX® SPECIAL

20% DISCOUNT on all BOTOX® Injections ($12 / Unit) [Regular Price is $15 / Unit Botox]

"LIPS & FOLDS" SPECIAL

Great deal to smooth out your nasolabial folds and plump your lips!

Buy TWO syringes of Perlane and receive ONE syringe of Restylane at 50% DISCOUNT.

Juvederm Ultra Plus SPECIAL

Buy TWO syringes of Juvederm Ultra Plus and receive an instant $100 credit**

**Credit can be applied immediately at the time of Juvederm Ultra Plus injection or saved for a future date. This future credit can be applied towards Botox®, dermal fillers, or other aesthetic treatment at your next appointment.

"Refer-a-Friend" Program: Receive $100 Credit

2009-06-30T10:15:00.001-05:00

Now, at Mansfield Cosmetic Surgery Center, every time you "refer a friend" and they purchase $300 or more in aesthetic services or products, you can receive an instant $100 credit towards future aesthetic services, Botox, or dermal fillers at your next visit...you decide!

Call us today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Thornton for BOTOX®, Restylane, Perlane, or Juvederm OR schedule an appointment with Lily for various medical spa / aesthetic services and take advantage of our "refer a friend" program. 817-477-9000.

Silicone Gel Implants -- Gaining More Popularity!

2009-06-30T10:00:00.004-05:00

For many women, the thought of “silicone” material for breast implants uncomfortably evokes a terrifying history. After meticulous scientific research, debate, and investigational FDA panels, no relationship between silicone breast implants and autoimmune diseases or cancer was found. Therefore, on November 11, 2007, the FDA approved Allergan and Mentor to resume sale of silicone breast implants for cosmetic and reconstructive use in the United States. Today’s new generation of silicone implants are far more superior and safe. Since this information was released in 2007, the public’s confidence in silicone breast augmentation surgery has been restored. At present, primary breast augmentation remains the most commonly performed cosmetic surgery procedure. Today, more cosmetic breast surgeons are recommending silicone gel implants over saline implants. Most surgeons, including Dr. Michael Thornton, feel silicone implants have a more natural look and feel and women are more satisfied with their appearance. Because of its rebirth in 2007, many women are now beginning to show a newfound confidence and happiness in receiving silicone implants. Silicone breast implants will remaina leading cosmetic surgery trend for 2009 and beyond.

Contact our office TODAY for pricing and information regarding silicone gel implants