Dr. Francisco Agullo
Plastic Surgery
El Paso, TX
21 years experience male
Locations
Office
El Paso, TX
My office hours
Wednesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Southwest Plastic Surgery
El Paso, TX
Office
El Paso, TX
About
Bio
Francisco J. Agullo, M.D. , is a board certified Plastic Surgeon based in El Paso, Texas. He holds the title of Clinical Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine as well as Affiliate Professor at the University of Texas at El Paso. He is cofounder of Southwest Plastic Surgery , his primary practice. Dr. Agullo graduated from Universidad Anahuac in Mexico City, and trained in general surgery at Texas Tech University. He then completed plastic surgery training at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Agullo has an extensive number of publications and presentations at both national and international levels. He has won multiple awards,
including Texas Superdoctors Rising Stars, RealSelf Top Doctor, and Plastic
Surgery Practice’s Best Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeons.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Plastic Surgery
Surgery - Plastics
Licenses
United States: New Mexico, Texas
Doctor Q&A
481 Answers
418 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 47-year-old member asked:

Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
A pressure garment: A good pressure garment will help control the swelling and give you support. Your surgeon will usually recommend a garment or include it as part of yo... Read More
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Plastic Surgeon: You should consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. He will be able to guide you as to which procedure is best for you. I use tumescent, vaser,... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:

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2 weeks: Most people return to normal, non-strenuous activity, in 2 weeks.
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A 41-year-old member asked:

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No: I do not know of any nonsurgical options.
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A 49-year-old male asked:

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Basal cell cancer: If you had basal cell carcinoma and it was removed with the surgery you probably don't require any further treatment. If there were positive margins, ... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:

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No: Just make sure they are not too tight. When you remove them you should not be swollen in other areas, and the skin should not show major changes.
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A male asked:

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No: A mini tummy tuck does not address the muscle separation.
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A 34-year-old member asked:

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Medical vs. Surgical: Panniculitis is cellulitis of the abdominal apron or excess abdominal skin in the lower abdomen. It is treated initially with antibiotics and topical ... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:

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Derm or Plastics: Dermatologist and plastic surgeons are the best indicated specialists for a chemical peel.
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A 17-year-old female asked:

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There are no shortcuts. Diet and exercise should help. It is important to take into account your baseline body structure.
Reviewed Sep 16, 2021
A 47-year-old member asked:

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Labiaplasty: Labiaplasty is the only procedure to decrease the size of the labia.
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A 34-year-old member asked:

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Surgery: There are procedures available to correct inverted nipples. The areolas can also be reduced.
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A 35-year-old member asked:

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Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
It might: Most non-invasive types of fat removal are not as effective as standard liposuction. Recently, there has been a growth in the number of techniques ava... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:

Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
See a plastic surg: If there is excess skin, stretch marks, or muscle laxity, a tummy tuck is better indicated.
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A 40-year-old member asked:

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Effective: Propecia (finasteride) is an effective medication to halt male pattern hair loss, and allow for new growth.
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A 39-year-old member asked:

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No: See a board certified plastic surgeon or a primary care physician before taking any pills or supplements.
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A 40-year-old member asked:

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Doesn't matter: If you have considerable symptoms, including back, neck, and shoulder pain, you may be a good candidate for breast reduction despite your age.
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A 29-year-old member asked:

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Yes: This is a sign of possible androgenic alopecia.
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A male asked:

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Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
Usually: You can safely have liposuction in more than one body area as long as the total amount of liposuction is kept below 5 liters.
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A 47-year-old member asked:

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Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
Can help: Botox will relax the muscle so that the spasticity is less apparent and symptoms improve.
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A female asked:

Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
Some differences: The ndyag laser in smartlipo allows for less bleeding and brusing during the procedure. The heat generated by the laser also allows for more skin tigh... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:

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No: With the traditional strip method of hair transplantation you do not need to shave your your head. With the fue method, the donor area in the back of ... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:

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FUE: Omnigraft referes to a machine that is used to take the hair from the donor site using the fue or follicular unit extraction technique. In the hands o... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:

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It can: A deviated septum can cause nasal airway obstruction which may change the tone and pitch of your voice.
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A male asked:

Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
Some benefits: Tumescent liposuction is usually sufficient to obtain great results. The use of laser (smartlipo) can help to decrease the amount of bruising and impr... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:

Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
Yes: Smartlipo is liposuction with the assistance of a laser to reduce bruising and improve skin contraction. The procedure can be done without general ane... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:

Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
Some: Some plastic surgeons will. I routinely give a discount when performing more than one procedure.
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A 29-year-old member asked:

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Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
It depends: You should always consult with your physician, but most of my patients can go back to swimming at a week after surgery.
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A 25-year-old female asked:

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Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
Complications: There are some possible complications from having silicone injections into the buttocks:
1. The material may become encapsulated and you may feel or ... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:

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Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
No: If you are in good health, hair transplantation may be indicated. This is a relatively simple procedure done with local anesthesia with very few risks... Read More
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A male asked:

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Stop: You should stop all supplements and herbal teas 10 days prior to surgery. Your doctor should be able to provide you with a list of supplemens to avoid... Read More
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A male asked:

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Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
Sometimes: Liposuction alone can help reduce the volume of the arms. After liposuction some of the skin will contract. The use of smartlipo can help to increase ... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:

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No: This is not a common complication. After breast reduction and healing, your breast should feel normal.
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A 27-year-old male asked:

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Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
No: There has been no relationship stablished between hair transplants and changes in libido. Most of the discussion with libido changes is limited to the... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:

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When necessary: The superior portion of the nose is made of bone, while the lower portion is made of soft cartilage. Whenever you desire a change in the upper portio... Read More
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Resume activity: You should be able to resume physical activity almost immediately after liposuction. The limitation is often pain and soreness, but there are usually ... Read More
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A female asked:

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Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
Uncertain: Zerona is supposed to reduce fat through a low level laser. I don't offer it in my practice. The worth it rating in realself.Com is 42% with mixed rev... Read More
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A 26-year-old member asked:

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Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
Yes: In most plastic surgery procedures there is not a significant amount of blood loss.
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A 50-year-old member asked:

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Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
Tightened abdomen: During an abdominoplasty or tummy tuck the abdominal muscles are tightened. This creates less intra-abdominal space which makes it easier to feel bloa... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:

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Uncertain: To my knowledge there are no fda approved breast enhancement pills. Most supplements in the market are comprised of vitamins, minerals and herbals. Mo... Read More
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A 52-year-old member asked:

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Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
Very effective: Hair transplantation is a very effective method to treat baldness. Over 95% of the grafted hairs survive and grow.
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A 34-year-old member asked:

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Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
2 weeks: Most exercise can be resumed in 2 weeks.
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A 39-year-old member asked:

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1-2 weeks: It takes most patients 1-2 weeks to return to regular activity.
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A 34-year-old member asked:

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Yes: Especialy if you have liposuction at the same time.
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A 50-year-old member asked:

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Yes: Many residency programs have ongoing studies. Procedure rates might be reduced, but not free.
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A 33-year-old member asked:

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Liposuction all over: There are certain body areas that are good targets for liposuction which include the neck, chest in males, upper arms, thighs, flanks, abdomen, back, ... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:

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Yes: Often done together.
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A 24-year-old member asked:

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Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
Not usually: It is usually recommended when there is excess skin in the upper eyelids or bags under the eyes.
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A 40-year-old member asked:

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Possible: When reducing the breast a large amount of tissue is removed. The tissue that remains has a decreased blood supplie. If a portion of tissue does not g... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:

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Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
Yes: Hair transplantation is very effective for treating areas of baldness.
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Nov 27, 2012
I endorse this doctor. Dr. Agullo and I trained in Plastic Surgery together at the Mayo Clinic. He is one of the most intelligent and skilled surgeons with whom I have worked. Highly recommended.
Apr 20, 2015
Great doctor. Consistently gives thoughtful, insightful and expert advice.
Nov 8, 2012
Very knowledgable doctor. Great answers and a great doctor to follow!
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Are you 100% sure this is accurate and comes from a very reliable source? I read a few stories saying people didn't return to normal. That false?
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Please respond. Does this include laser therapy using 660nw DIODE to increase hair growth? Laser comb work mpb? Help please/
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Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful! Thank you. I have a cyst in the groin area so will have it checked by
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Univ anahuac
Graduated 2001MD
Medical/Graduate school
University of Anahuac Faculty of Medicine
Graduated 2001MD
Medical/Graduate school
University of Anahuac School of Medicine, Mexico
Graduated 2001MD
Residency
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Residency
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Awards
Best Scientific Exhibit Award, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Texas SuperDoctors Rising Stars
RealSelf Top Doctor
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