Posts by Emily J. Kirby MD

Worried About Your Plastic Surgery Recovery? Here’s How Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Has Changed Things for the Better.

Before plastic surgery, every patient wants to know how long their recovery will take. While all plastic surgeons provide a range, very few go above and beyond to minimize the time you spend in recovery. At Kirby Plastic Surgery, we use Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS), also known as “multimodal analgesia”, protocols, and we see […]

Should Your Sunscreen Have Zinc?

We love when patients ask for our top skincare recommendation and our answer is always the same: sunscreen. But not just any sunscreen—medical-grade mineral-based sunscreen. If you’ve been wondering whether zinc in sunscreen is worth the hype, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Emily Kirby explains why this mineral ingredient has earned its place as the gold […]

Traveling Abroad for “Cheap” Plastic Surgery: The Hidden Costs of Medical Tourism

The promise of affordable plastic surgery abroad sounds tempting, especially when social media influencers showcase their Mexico BBLs or discount tummy tucks with seemingly perfect results. But medical tourism for plastic surgery often costs patients far more than they bargained for financially, physically, and emotionally. Below, Fort Worth Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Emily Kirby explains […]

Can Fillers Make Me Look Like a Filter? Here’s What Injectables Can and Can’t Do

Social media filters create flawless skin, sculpted cheekbones, and plump lips with a simple swipe. Many patients come to our Fort Worth plastic surgery office and medical spa for guidance on whether or not Botox® and fillers can deliver the same dramatic transformation they see on their phone screens. Injectables work beautifully to enhance your […]

Lifting Sagging Breasts: Lift vs. Implants vs. Both

Drooping breasts (breast ptosis) are a normal part of aging, weight change, pregnancy, and breastfeeding. Although it is normal, it’s not necessarily comfortable. If you are looking to reverse some of these changes, Fort Worth Breast Lift Surgeon Dr. Emily Kirby offers four proven ways to restore a more youthful breast shape: mastopexy (breast lift), […]

Plastic Surgery Trends Fort Worth Patients Are Requesting in 2025

Plastic Surgery trends in 2025 have continued to focus on natural-looking results and balanced rejuvenation. Below, female Fort Worth Plastic Surgeon Dr. Emily Kirby highlights 4 procedure trends she discusses most often in consultations this year—along with her perspective on who benefits and why. 1. Bright-Eyed Rejuvenation: Upper Blepharoplasty & Brow Lift More patients are […]

Pregnancy-Safe Spa Menu: Facials, Massage & Light Treatments You CAN Enjoy

Pregnancy is a season of anticipation (and of sudden skin surprises!). Shifting hormones may leave some patients glowing, while others notice new breakouts, dryness, or melasma. A visit to our Fort Worth medical spa is a welcome opportunity for relief and self-care, provided each treatment respects mother and baby.  Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Emily Kirby […]

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