Dr. Francisco Agullo
Plastic Surgery
El Paso, TX
22 years experience male
Locations
Office
El Paso, TX
My office hours
Thursday: 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
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A 44-year-old member asked:

Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Yes: It's safe to have liposuction before pregnancy.
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A 32-year-old female asked:

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Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Brava: Only proven method is with the brava system wich provides augmentation with negative pressure. A newer method is to perform fat injections.
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A 26-year-old member asked:

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Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Inhibit melanocytes: Hydroquinone, the most commonly used skin lightner, inhibits melanocyte metabolism. Melanocytes produce the pigment of the skin.
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A 38-year-old member asked:

Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
No: Large veins are often a part of having large breasts. We cauterize these during the procedure to avoid bleeding.
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A 37-year-old member asked:

Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
No: There is not a standard time, as each patient's recovery and condition varies. Most patients can return to normal non-strenuous activity in 2 weeks.
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A 40-year-old member asked:

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Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Ranges: Most swelling is resolved by 4 weeks, but mild swelling can last for up to 6 months.
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A 45-year-old member asked:

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No: Laser eyelid surgery should not cause a droopy eyelid.
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A 35-year-old member asked:

Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Safe procedures: Breast augmentation is usually regarded as safe procedure. Typical complications include bleeding, infection, capsular contracture, and implant ruptur... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:

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Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Surgery: The only way to remove excess skin is with surgery. If you are healthy and a work up shows preoperative clearance you might be a candidate.
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A 40-year-old member asked:

Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
10-14 days: Stitches in the hand or fingers are left for 10-14 days.
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A 22-year-old member asked:

Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Brava: Only non-surgical option, although not permanent.
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A 18-year-old male asked:

Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Fat injections: The use of your own fat to augment the breast, buttock, and face has been increasing in popularity. Research to date shows that it is a safe and effec... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:

Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Yes: Chronic Cocaine use eats away at your septum which can cause complete collapse of the nose. Not a pleasant look!
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A 50-year-old member asked:

Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Eyelid surgery: Lower eyelid surgery is often combined with canthopexy, which turns the corners of the eyes upwards, creating a pleasing almond shape.
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A 28-year-old member asked:

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Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Yes: It is possible to inject filling material into an artery during filler injection. A properly trained physician can avoid this, but is also trained on ... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:

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Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Different: Hair replacement and hair transplants often refer to the same procedure. Hair is taken from the donor scalp from the back of the head, processed, and ... Read More
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A 47-year-old female asked:

Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Revision: This is common after a hysterectomy. The scar can adhere itself to the abdominal wall causing the skin above to bulge. A revision of the scar, mini tu... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:

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Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Facial balance: Most people with bilateral cleft lip have decreased projection of the maxilla (midface) which gives a flattened appearance below the eyes, cheeks and ... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:

Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Safe: Breast reduction surgery is safe with a board certified plastic surgeon.
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A 35-year-old female asked:

Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Not usually: Almost all women have diastasis recti after pregnancy or changes in weight. It causes a visible bulge in the lower and/or upper abdomen. It usually is... Read More
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A female asked:

Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Yes: Almost anyone can have a breast reduction. Most patients have symptoms of back, neck, and shoulder pain. Many of the procedures are covered through in... Read More
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A male asked:

Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Few: Traditional tumescent liposuction is very effective. The use of laser or ultrasound helps in areas that have been previously liposuctioned.
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A male asked:

Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Same number: Vaser and traditional liposuction remove the same amount of fat.
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A male asked:

Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Yes: Liposuction should be kept at under 5 liters per procedure as an outpatient procedure. Depending on your examination and areas of concern multiple are... Read More
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A female asked:

Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Minimal: Rhinoplasty incisions are made inside the nose. Your surgeon may make a small incision in the columella, which is almost imperceptible.
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A 37-year-old member asked:

Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
It depends: Nose surgery (rhinoplasty) and chin implants are often combined at the same time. A rhinoplasty by itself may improve the facial harmony, but combinin... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:

Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Common: Rhinoplasty and septoplasty are often non-painful procedures.
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A 24-year-old male asked:

Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Medical management: There a few proven options to stop the hair loss. These include medications such as Minoxidil and finasteride. The two other options are laser light a... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:

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Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Possible: You might have some thinning and shedding from the donor are due to the procedure itself, but this should grow back over time. At age 19, it is very i... Read More
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A male asked:

Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Effective: Liposuction is very effective in reducing the size of the male breast. If there is fibrous tissue (breast tissue) direct excision may be necessary.
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A 29-year-old member asked:

Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
See a doctor: It is not normal for a wound to heal for 4 years. There could be a vascular disease causing this. You should see a doctor for evaluation and referral.
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A 25-year-old member asked:

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Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Trauma: Repeated trauma to the ears, such as in wrestling, causes small hematomas that over time disfigure the underlying cartilage.
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A 48-year-old member asked:

Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
2,000-5,000: Depending on the procedures necessary it can range from $2, 000-$4, 000.
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A 44-year-old member asked:

Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Neck lift: You are describing a neck lift, which is often combined with a face lift.
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A 48-year-old member asked:

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Slim women have it: Apparently, body mass index has no bearing on whether a women will have cellulite or not.
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A 46-year-old member asked:

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Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Good combination: It is important to achieve a stable body weight before undergoing body contouring. Conditioning classes are an excellent way to achieve this and maint... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:

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Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Should not: In labiaplasty the labia are reduced in size, it does not interfere with the vaginal size or opening.
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A 47-year-old member asked:

Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Different: These are three different treatments. The best way to remove unwanted fat is to diet and exercise. Liposuction is very effective in removing unwanted ... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:

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Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Plastic Surgeon: You should consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to determine the best combination of procedures for you: breast lift, breast reduction, and/... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:

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Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Standard liposuction: Tumescent liposuction is the gold standard for liposuction and is used with any other type of liposuction. Tumescent means that the doctor infiltrates... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:

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Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Few days: Most patients only have mild pain for a couple of days.
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A 34-year-old member asked:

Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Diet, exercise, lipo: Diet and exercise are the best methods to remove fat from the body. Liposuction is an excellent tool to remove the fat that remains after diet and exe... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:

Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Loose skin tummy: Loose skin after pregnancy is best treated with an abdominoplasty or tummy tuck. Some liposuction modalities such as smartlipo can help contract the s... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:

Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Sack: A dermis cyst is a sack like structure under the skin. It is produced during fetal development when skin structures are trapped under the skin. There ... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:

Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Body contouring: Excess skin can only be removed with surgery. Body contouring after massive weight loss can help remove the excess skin and contour the body.
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A 19-year-old member asked:

Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Combination: A trial of hydroquinone cream with or without retinoids and steroid may help. Sunblock is a must.
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A member asked:

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Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Non invasive: Some non- invasive procedures include botox, fillers, lasers, and skin treatments. At this point most treatments should be preventative and daily use ... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:

Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
No: The only way to lift them would be with a breast lift surgery. There are no exercises available.
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A 39-year-old male asked:

Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Yes: Liposuctionunder sedation is a safe procedure. When properly administered, the patient will be comfortable during the procedure and will likely not re... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:

Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Few options: Skin lightner such as hydroquinone with ipl laser is the best combination.
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TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
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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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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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