Dr. Thanapoom Boonipat of FacePlus Plastic Surgery Institute in Lubbock led a hands-on suturing workshop and career Q&A for premed students at Texas Tech University's Women in STEM event — mentoring the next generation of physicians in West Texas.

TL;DR: The decision between non-surgical rhinoplasty vs surgical rhinoplasty depends entirely on your anatomical goals. Non-surgical rhinoplasty, often called a "liquid nose job," utilizes injectable fillers to add volume and camouflage minor irregularities on the bridge. Surgical rhinoplasty, however, involves the architectural reshaping of bone and cartilage to reduce size, refine the tip, or improve breathing. Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty vs Surgical Rhinoplasty: Which Is Bet

TL;DR: Ethnic rhinoplasty refines the nose while preserving cultural identity and natural facial balance. It requires a careful understanding of features like skin thickness, cartilage strength, and nasal structure to create a result that looks stable, functional, and harmonious. Ethnic Rhinoplasty: What Makes It Different? When considering a nose job, many patients from diverse backgrounds share a specific concern: the fear of losing their identity. You may want to refine

Reconstructive surgery for facial paralysis is about more than closing a gap — it is about restoring form, function, and expression for years, not months. A case series co-authored by Dr. Boonipat provides exactly the kind of evidence patients and surgeons look for: long-term follow-up data, extending up to 71.5 months, validating a novel dual-innervated free gracilis muscle transfer for facial reanimation (Hebel et al., PMC10703116 — link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articl

Embarking on the journey toward transgender surgery is a significant and deeply personal decision. It involves careful planning, understanding medical and psychological requirements, and preparing for the physical and emotional changes ahead. This guide aims to provide clear, practical information about the essential steps and considerations involved in this process. It is designed to assist those seeking specialized facial plastic surgery and related procedures in Lubbock, T