Kelling Plastic Surgery

✨ "I'm a very different woman now because of it."

After having kids, Alyssa knew surgery was never an if - it was always a when. When her best friend had an incredible result with Dr. Kelling, she booked a consultation. They clicked. She scheduled surgery for the following week.

She came out of the OR, looked in the mirror that night, and loved what she saw immediately. No more second-guessing her wardrobe. No more thinking about whether something would sit right. Just confidence, in her own skin, on her own terms.

"This was important for me to feel."

Alyssa had a breast augmentation with lift and liposuction with Dr. Joseph Kelling.

📍 Dallas, TX
📞 214-827-2530
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🩺 Recovery from plastic surgery has changed dramatically, and your surgeon's approach matters more than you think.

Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Joseph Kelling uses an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol designed to get patients feeling like themselves faster, with less nausea and less downtime.

Before surgery, he starts patients on a targeted combination of medications - including Emend (anti-nausea), Celebrex (anti-inflammatory), and Tylenol - to get ahead of discomfort before it starts.

After surgery, patients are up and walking within six hours. Lymphatic massage begins shortly after to reduce swelling and help the results appear sooner. Pain management stays intentional; lighter prescriptions, less nausea, quicker recovery.

The best outcome starts long before you wake up in recovery. It starts with choosing a surgeon who has a plan.

📍 Dallas, TX
📞 214-827-2530
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🏋️‍♀️ One of the biggest misconceptions in body contouring? Thinking every abdominal concern can be solved in the gym.

Exercise is incredibly important for your overall health and physique, but there are certain changes that workouts simply can't correct.

Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Joseph Kelling explains that a tummy tuck can address:

▫️ Loose, excess skin that has lost elasticity
▫️ Separation of the abdominal muscles (diastasis recti)
▫️ A weakened abdominal wall following pregnancy or significant weight loss

While exercise can strengthen your core, it cannot remove excess skin or repair separated abdominal muscles. During a tummy tuck, those muscles are tightened to help restore abdominal support and contour, often creating what many patients describe as an "internal corset" effect.

The goal isn't to replace healthy habits; it's to address concerns that healthy habits alone cannot fix.

📍 Dallas, TX
📞 214-827-2530
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A tummy tuck is about more than removing excess skin.

For many women after pregnancy or patients after significant weight loss, abdominoplasty can address stretched abdominal muscles, excess skin, and stubborn fat that doesn't respond to diet and exercise alone.

Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Joseph Kelling explains how a tummy tuck can restore abdominal contour by repairing diastasis recti, removing excess skin, and often combining liposuction to further define the waistline and silhouette.

📐 Repairs separated abdominal muscles
✂️ Removes excess skin
🎯 Enhances contour with liposuction
🏃‍♀️ Encourages early movement during recovery
🩹 Designed with comfort and healing in mind

Recovery takes time, but for the right patient, the results can be life-changing!

📍 Dallas, TX
📞 214-827-2530
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Schedule your complimentary consultation with Dr. Kelling to learn whether a tummy tuck may be right for you.

Fat transfer breast augmentation is everywhere right now - but it’s important to understand what it’s actually best for. 🔍

Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Joseph Kelling explains why fat grafting and breast implants are designed to do very different things.

Breast implants provide:
→ structure
→ shaping
→ predictable volume

Fat grafting is often better for:
→ subtle fullness
→ refining shape
→ small-volume enhancement

One of the biggest differences?
With implants, volume is consistent. With fat grafting, survival can vary from patient to patient.

For the right patient, fat grafting can be a great adjunct procedure, but it’s not always a replacement for implants.

📍 Dallas, TX
📞 214-827-2530
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Over the muscle or under the muscle?
The answer isn’t trend-based…it’s anatomy-based. 🧠

Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Joseph Kelling explains why breast implant placement should be tailored to each patient’s lifestyle, tissue thickness, chest shape, and long-term goals.

While newer implants have expanded options for some patients above the muscle, under-the-muscle placement still offers important advantages in many cases, especially long term.

A few things that factor into the decision:
→ existing breast tissue
→ risk of rippling
→ muscle activity/lifestyle
→ implant support over time
→ desired shape + feel

The “best” option is the one designed for YOU!

📍 Dallas, TX
📞 214-827-2530
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“How long will I actually be down after a facelift?” ⏳

It’s one of the biggest concerns patients have before surgery - and according to board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Joseph Kelling, the answer is often much more manageable than people expect.

Most patients who undergo a face and neck lift are back to dinners, events, and everyday social activities around the 2-week mark. While mild swelling continues to improve over the following weeks, the majority of recovery happens earlier than many people assume.

For patients requiring more extensive neck contouring or deeper structural work, swelling can last longer - but every recovery plan is personalized based on the procedure and the patient.

⏱️ Typical social downtime: ~2 weeks
🩺 Recovery varies based on surgical complexity
📆 Final refinement continues over time

📍 Dallas, TX
📞 214-827-2530
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“I don’t want to look different…I just want to look like myself again.” ✨

For Tracy, the biggest concerns were her neck, facial volume loss, and upper eyelids, but what mattered most was finding a surgeon she genuinely trusted.

After meeting with multiple surgeons, she chose board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Joseph Kelling because of his calm, honest, and thoughtful approach to patient care.

What stood out most to her wasn’t the pressure or overpromising…it was the attention to detail, the transparency, and the natural-looking results.

🪞 “The results made me so happy…wait until you see my neck.”

At Kelling Plastic Surgery, the goal of facial rejuvenation isn’t to make patients look overdone; it’s to restore confidence while preserving what makes you look like YOU!

📍 Dallas, TX
📞 214-827-2530
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Schedule your complimentary consultation with Dr. Kelling.