Kelling Plastic Surgery

↕️ Facelift vs. neck lift? The difference starts with where the concern is.

Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Joseph Kelling explains that a facelift primarily addresses the area from the cheekbones down to the jawline, helping elevate tissues through the mid-face and areas of jowling.

A neck lift focuses below the jawline, addressing the neckline, heaviness, crepey skin and looseness of the platysma muscle that can create vertical neck bands.

Dr. Kelling often combines the two, but understanding what each procedure actually treats helps explain why the surgical plan can look different from patient to patient.

📍 Dallas, TX
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Considering facial rejuvenation in Dallas? Schedule a complimentary consultation with Kelling Plastic Surgery to discuss which approach may fit your concerns.

🎯 Dr. Kelling’s top five things that matter when choosing a plastic surgeon.

At the top of his list: board certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. For Dr. Kelling, that starts with patient safety, especially when you’re choosing to undergo an elective procedure.

From there, he looks at the consultation experience, before-and-after results and location, including how easily you’ll be able to reach and see your surgeon during recovery if something comes up.

And the least important on his list? Price.

A higher price tag doesn’t automatically guarantee a better result. Dr. Kelling’s advice is to look at the full picture: credentials, communication, consistent results and whether you feel confident in the surgeon you’re choosing.

📍 Dallas, TX
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Considering plastic surgery in Dallas? Take the time to ask questions, review results and choose a board-certified plastic surgeon you feel comfortable with throughout the entire process.

➕ A Mommy Makeover can look completely different from one patient to the next.

Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Joseph Kelling explains that a Mommy Makeover typically combines breast surgery with body contouring, but the exact plan depends on what each patient wants to address.

On the body side, that may include a full tummy tuck, mini tummy tuck, or liposuction, including 360° liposuction of the back, flanks and abdomen. Breast procedures may include a breast lift, reduction, augmentation, or lift with augmentation.

For patients addressing both areas, combining procedures can also mean going through one recovery period rather than planning separate surgeries.

And just as important as the procedure plan? Making sure you have enough help afterward to protect your recovery and your results.
📍 Dallas, TX
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Considering a Mommy Makeover in Dallas? Schedule a complimentary consultation with Kelling Plastic Surgery to discuss which combination may fit your goals.

🩹 When it comes to scar care, simpler may actually be better.

There are plenty of products marketed for surgical scars, but board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Joseph Kelling says it’s easy to get distracted by the “fancy marketing stuff.”
So what does have research behind it? Silicone gels and silicone tape.

In this round of Overrated or Underrated, Dr. Kelling explains why effective scar care doesn’t necessarily need to be complicated or expensive. Sometimes the simplest options are the ones worth paying attention to.

And his overall verdict on scar care? A little underrated. Following a scar-care routine can make a meaningful difference during the healing process.

📍 Dallas, TX
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Questions about scar care after surgery? Recommendations can vary by procedure and stage of healing, so follow the post-operative plan provided by your plastic surgeon.

🔎 Tummy tuck or liposuction? One of the biggest deciding factors is what’s happening with the skin.

For patients who have maintained firmer skin quality but have areas of stubborn fat, liposuction alone may be enough to create a more defined contour.

But after significant weight loss or multiple pregnancies, patients may be left with loose or folded skin along the lower abdomen. As board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Joseph Kelling explains, there isn’t a non-surgical treatment that can replicate the precision of actually removing that excess skin with a tummy tuck.

And it isn’t always one procedure or the other. When a patient needs skin removal but also has areas of stubborn fat, Dr. Kelling frequently combines liposuction with a tummy tuck to further enhance the final contour.

The right approach comes down to what needs to be addressed: excess skin, stubborn fat, or a combination of both.

📍 Dallas, TX
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Considering body contouring in Dallas? Schedule a complimentary consultation with Kelling Plastic Surgery to discuss which approach may be right for your anatomy and goals.