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Expert Approved Tools That Help GLP-1 Users Stay on Track

According to Austin, TX plastic surgeon Johnny Franco, MD, phenome testing has emerged as a game-changer for GLP-1 weight loss. “Phenome testing is super interesting. You swab, send it out and get results back in a couple of weeks. It puts you into categories like ‘hungry brain,’ ‘hungry gut’ or ‘slow metabolizer.’ You can actually tailor your treatments based on that.”

Source: NewBeauty

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Cellulite and the Aesthetic Management of the Buttocks and Thighs: 6 Cases Illustrating Targeted Verifiable Subcision as Part of a Multimodal Approach to Lower Body Rejuvenation

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Cellulite and the Aesthetic Management of the Buttocks and Thighs: 6 Cases Illustrating Targeted Verifiable Subcision as Part of a Multimodal Approach to Lower Body Rejuvenation

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The Reproductive Health Benefits of Weight Loss

“The reproductive health benefits are directly related to weight loss,” explains Austin, TX plastic surgeon Johnny Franco, MD. “As patients achieve better health, their reproductive situation improves significantly.

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Skin-Tightening Procedures After Weight Loss with GLP-1s

According to Austin, TX plastic surgeon Johnny Franco, MD, “Patients are now seeking solutions for sagging skin after losing significant weight with GLP-1s. We offer skin-tightening procedures like Renuvion, BodyTite and other surgical options to address this.”

Source: NewBeauty

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The Ozempic Craze Impacting the Gym Industry

Ozempic is close to being a household name, and any medical aesthetics professional with their ear to the ground has heard of the semaglutide for weight loss trend. With its increased off-label use for weight loss, it was inevitable that the drug would start flooding gyms around….

Source: MedEsthetics

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Charity Event Supporting Dress for Success Austin

Austin, TX — Austin Plastic Surgeon is excited to announce a charity event in partnership with Dress for Success Austin, on Thursday, October 5th. This event aims to unite the Austin community in support of an important cause: empowering women to attain economic independence and success. R.S.V.P.

Source: CBS Austin

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FDA Approval of Zepbound for Weight Loss

The FDA just approved another diabetes drug that can be used for weight loss. Dr. Kevin Chang with Austin Plastic Surgeon tells us this is great news for people wanting to shed pounds. The new weight loss drug is called Zepbound by drug maker Eli Lilly. Austin Plastic Surgeon already uses Zepbound, also known as Tirzepatide. APS says this has helped their patients lose up to 60 pounds.

Source: CBS Austin

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The Ups and Downs of the Brazilian Butt Lift

Through the 1990s and early aughts, the most “desirable” booty de jour was taut and teeny. But trends change and evolve, especially those related to women’s bodies. Thus, it wasn’t long before this one did a complete 180-degree turn. By the time Kim Kardashian broke the internet with her cover for Paper magazine in 2014, “the big booty era,” as Vogue magazine coined it, was here in full display.

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Linda Evangelista’s Experience with CoolSculpting

Linda Evangelista continues to reveal the extremes she went to try to shrink her body’s bulges, which she alleges resulted from a botched CoolSculpting procedure in 2016. In an August interview with British Vogue, the 57-year-old supermodel said…

Source: Business Insider

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20 Years of Botox Cosmetic

It’s hard to believe that Botox Cosmetic, the miracle injectable that has changed the lives—and faces—of so many has only been available to the public for 20 years. It was on April 15, 2002 that the famed wrinkle relaxer achieved its first U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval as a temporary aesthetic treatment since to temporarily improve the look of moderate to severe glabellar lines, located between your eyebrows.

Source: NewBeauty

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CoolSculpting: A Non-Invasive Fat Reduction Procedure

If you want to melt away stubborn fat but don’t want to deal with the recovery time or invasiveness of liposuction, CoolSculpting is billed as a good option for you.

Source: Business Insider

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Dr. Franco’s Journey: Dedication to Plastic Surgery Innovations

A graduate of Beloit College with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Dr. Franco earned his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Dr. Franco served his residency in Plastic Surgery at Saint Louis University of…

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Trends & Innovations: Expert Insight On Innovative Ingredients in 2024

“We have discussed stacking treatments in the past as being an effective way to develop relationships with clients and ensure both you and your patients get the most value out of the treatment experience.”

Source: MedEsthetics

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The “Barbie Botox” Trend Taking Over Social Media

The landscape of cosmetic procedures is in a constant state of evolution, and the latest trend captivating social media, particularly TikTok, is the phenomenon known as “Barbie Botox.”

Source: International Business Times

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5 Ways to Utilize Structural Sandwiching Techniques

“We have discussed stacking treatments in the past as being an effective way to develop relationships with clients and ensure both you and your patients get the most value out of the treatment experience.”

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Ozempic’s Impact on Aesthetic Treatments

“If you have been following our continued coverage of the massive impact Ozempic has had and will continue to have on the aesthetics industry, you may have caught our most recent update on this phenomenon discussing the ever…”

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Rejuvenate Your Look with Austin Plastic Surgeon

Celebrity weight loss secrets are becoming more well-known! If you’ve been searching for a way to rejuvenate your look, the doctors at Austin Plastic Surgeon can help. Dr. Johnny Franco joined Studio 512 to discuss what services their clinics offer.

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The Power of Structural Sandwiching for Ultimate Collagen Stimulation

The Power of Structural Sandwiching for Ultimate Collagen Stimulation

The “Weight Loss Revolution” has prompted a shift in how aesthetic practitioners approach facial and body rejuvenation.

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Structural Sandwiching Revolutionizing Total Body Rejuvenation

Medesthetics magazine January February 2024

Details | How structural sandwiching is revolutionizing total body rejuvenation in aesthetics.

The “Weight Loss Revolution” has prompted a shift in how aesthetic practitioners approach facial and body rejuvenation. As individuals undergo transformational weight loss journeys, the demand for tailored solutions addressing skin laxity, volume loss and overall rejuvenation has surged. This unique population seeks non-surgical methods to comprehensively tighten, sculpt and shape their bodies. The evolution of total body rejuvenation integrates collagen-stimulating agents and energy devices, enhancing the synergy of these technologies.

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Barbie Has Popularized a Botox Procedure, and It’s Not For Your Face

Women on TikTok are getting “Barbie Botox” to achieve a smaller-looking upper body frame. Old habits die hard: Barbie is back, and she’s inspiring women to alter their bodies to look more like her.

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After a Mastectomy, Many Women Can’t Afford Breast Reconstruction

After a mastectomy, many women can’t afford breast reconstruction. This nonprofit wants to help.

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Brazilian Butt Lift Risks and Considerations

“The BBL is one of the fastest growing cosmetic procedures—thanks to social media influencers— and is known for its ability to shape-shift a person’s body to have larger buttocks. But the procedure can be pricey and risky. A 2017 study”

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Nonprofit Offers Free Breast Reconstructive Surgeries to Cancer Survivors in Austin

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Barbie’s Latest Trend: Popularizing Non-Facial Botox Procedures

Barbie’s Latest Trend: Popularizing Non-Facial Botox Procedures

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‘Barbie Botox’ Trend Exploding

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‘Barbie’ Has Popularized A Botox Procedure, And It’s Not For Your Face

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The Weight Loss Revolution with Semaglutide Medications

Plastic surgery is in the process of a major paradigm shift upon the introduction of semaglutide medications. Plastic surgeons have always worked to help patients achieve their aesthetic goals, however there is a limit to the transformations that traditional methods can achieve for patients. The opportunities for plastic surgeons to increase their patient’s quality of life and aesthetic results is unprecedented – ultimately the weight loss revolution with semaglutide medications has changed the world of plastic surgery forever.

Source: MedEsthetics

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The Skinny Shot: Weight Loss Drug in High Demand

Ozempic’s newfound status as a weight loss hack has infiltrated TikTok, which is causing the type 2 diabetes drug to fly off the shelves. An Austin doctor we spoke with says there are safer, cheaper, and more effective options if you just want to lose weight. His office, Austin Plastic Surgeon, offers the “Skinny Shot”. It’s a semiglutide.

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Dr. Franco’s Contributions to Technological Evolution in Plastic Surgery

Dr. Franco was proudly featured in Digital Journal, highlighting his dedication to new and innovative technology in plastic surgery. From EON to Morpheus8, Dr. Franco is always investing and leading the way in cutting-edge technology. This is one of the many reasons why Austin Plastic Surgeon has a great influence on the industry.

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What Ruins BBL Results?

Dr. Franco offers his insight in this RealSelf article on BBLs. He weighs in on common patient concerns post-op and what can affect BBL results.

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Debunking Breast Surgery Myths

Dr. Franco offered his inisght on debunking breast surgery myths. He also shared the expertise and VIP experience Austin Plastic Surgeon brings to its patients.

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RealSelf House of Modern Beauty Hosted by Austin Plastic Surgeon

The Austin Plastic Surgeon team was thrilled to host Realself House of Modern Beauty — the hottest aesthetic event of the year — April 2nd-3rd in Austin, TX! During this exclusive experience, Dr. Franco, Dr. Weinfeld, and our staff members shared their unmatched cosmetic knowledge and unique experiences with attendees: everything from why people choose to get cosmetic procedures, to introducing non-invasive EON ®️️ body sculpting as the region’s earliest adopters!

Source: Austin Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Franco’s Insights on CoolSculpting Post-Adverse Effects

After Linda Evangelista claimed Coolsculpting disfigured her body, Insider decided to write an article about the topic and receive insight from medical professionals. Our very own Dr. Franco was interviewed and provided his perspective on seeing patients that have seen adverse effects from Coolscultping. Read the article to find out more!

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SXSW 2019 Recap: Modern Beauty for New Audiences

SXSW 2019 Recap March 2019

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Austin Woman: Best Plastic Surgery Services

Austin Woman GTGH 2016 January 2016

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Buttocks Augmentation with Fat Grafting

Weightlossexercisediet.com December 2015

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Author Bio: Johnny Franco

Weightlossexercisediet.com December 2015

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Miami Shoot Magazine Feature

Miami Shoot Magazine March 2014

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Dr. Franco on the Dana Cortez Show in San Antonio

Dr. Franco and his twin brother Dr. Jimmy Franco spending time on the set of 98.5 the Beat on the Dana Cortez show in San Antonio.

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2020 Best of Best Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon

2020 Best of Best Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon

Source: Local Awards

2019 Best of Best Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon

2019 Best of Best Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon

Source: Local Awards

How ‘Barbie Botox’ Is Helping Women Achieve a Barbie-Like Upper Body

How “Barbie Botox” Is Helping Women Achieve a Barbie-Like Upper Body

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MedEsthetics – July/August 2023 Feature

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