Posts by Emily J. Kirby MD

Things to Consider Before Traveling Abroad for Plastic Surgery

International medical tourism—patients traveling abroad for plastic surgery procedures—is growing in popularity as more and more patients seek out procedures at a lower cost in exotic locales. This trend particularly concerns board certified plastic surgeons, as they are well aware of the life safety risks patients are taking. Though it may seem appealing to have […]

What is BRA Day and Why Does it Matter to Breast Cancer Patients?

This October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to both offer support to women living with breast cancer and also to provide education about the decisions that they face, including breast reconstruction. Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day was created to help women with breast cancer understand their options and to learn about their rights […]

The Art of Lip Aesthetics: Combining Beauty, Safety, & Experience

If you open any fashion magazine or peruse your favorite health and beauty blogs, you will likely see an increased interest in lip enhancement. At the heart of this surge in popularity lies a number of things: young celebrities appearing with newly voluptuous lips, the increasing availability of nonsurgical cosmetic options, and the development of […]

Why Can’t I Have Maleficent’s Cheekbones?

It appears that real-life celebrities are getting some competition from fairy tales when it comes to their coveted looks. While Kim Kardashian’s derrière still sits firmly at the top of RealSelf’s “Most Requested Celebrity Body Part” list, one of the more sought-after features these days are the dramatic (and prosthetic) cheekbones that belonged to Maleficent, […]

Fort Worth’s Dr. Emily Kirby Explains the Unexpected Benefits of Tummy Tuck Surgery

Board certified plastic surgeon Emily J. Kirby recommends body contouring procedures to boost confidence and increase motivation after weight loss. Fort Worth, Texas, March 18, 2015—Shedding pounds and embracing health is a major accomplishment, but the quest for a better body does not have to end there. While body contouring procedures can help patients finalize […]

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