Dr Teotia 
Dr Teotia 
Dr Teotia 
Welcome to the practice of Dr. Stephanie Teotia, a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Flower Mound, Texas. Choosing plastic surgery or a non-surgical treatment is a significant decision, and our all-female team wants you to feel confident and informed before you take the next step. Whether you’re exploring a facelift, Botox, breast augmentation, a breast lift with implants, a tummy tuck, or liposuction, these FAQs bring common questions into one easy-to-navigate resource for patients throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth area.
If you don’t find the answer you’re looking for, call (214) 823-9652 or send us a message.
Main FAQs
Our office is located at 2301 Olympia Dr, Suite 100, Flower Mound, TX 75028
We welcome patients from Flower Mound and communities across the Dallas–Fort Worth area, including Dallas, Fort Worth, Frisco, Irving, and Plano (and surrounding areas).
Dr. Stephanie Teotia is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. Patients often seek her for a detail-driven approach, clear communication, and results that look natural rather than overdone.
Dr. Teotia specializes in facelift, cellulite reduction with Aveli, Botox, breast augmentation, breast lift with implants, tummy tuck, and liposuction.
Your consultation is designed to be thorough and personal. Dr. Teotia will discuss your concerns, evaluate your anatomy, review options, and recommend a plan that fits your goals and timeline.
Dr. Teotia focuses on the “why” behind your concern – skin laxity, volume loss, muscle separation, stubborn fat, or a combination – then recommends the options most likely to deliver a predictable improvement.
Yes. Virtual consultations may be available for your convenience and for patients who travel from farther distances. If photos or additional information are needed, our team will guide you on what to submit.
Most surgical recoveries go more smoothly with a support plan. We’ll help you anticipate time off work, lifting restrictions, help with childcare or household tasks, and how to set up a comfortable rest space
Many patients value our all-female team, our focus on education and comfort, and the way Dr. Teotia builds surgical plans around your real life – not just idealized recovery
Call (214) 823-9652 or send us a message to schedule a consultation and discuss next steps.
Facelift FAQs (MACS “Awake” Facelift)
A MACS facelift (Minimal Access Cranial Suspension) is a facelift technique designed to lift and support the lower face using a focused approach. It’s commonly considered when jowling and lower-face heaviness are the main concerns and you want a refreshed, natural-looking result.
Dr. Teotia performs her MACS facelift using local anesthesia with ProNox to help you remain calm and comfortable. For the right candidate, this can be a good fit when you prefer to avoid general anesthesia.
Patients often ask whether their concerns “count” as facelift concerns. Common issues discussed in consultation include:
- Jowls that soften the jawline
- Lower-face heaviness that makes the face look tired
- Deepening folds around the mouth caused by descent, not just wrinkles
A less defined transition from cheek to jaw
“Mini facelift” can mean different things in different practices. Dr. Teotia focuses on what areas need lift and support, then recommends the most appropriate technique instead of relying on a label.
A facelift can improve the jawline and the transition into the neck, but significant neck laxity sometimes needs its own targeted treatment. Dr. Teotia will explain whether your neck needs separate attention to keep results balanced.
Fillers can add volume, but they do not truly lift descended tissue. If laxity is the problem, adding volume can sometimes create a heavier look. When repositioning tissue is the most direct way to reach your goal, a facelift may be the better choice.
You’ll review the plan, undergo markings, and the area is numbed. ProNox is used for comfort. Many patients appreciate feeling supported and well-informed about each step.
Downtime varies based on healing and whether anything is combined. Most patients plan for visible swelling and bruising early on, with steady improvement over the first couple of weeks.
Expect tightness, swelling, and bruising. You’ll be given clear instructions on incision care, positioning, activity restrictions, and what to watch for.
Facelift results are long-lasting, but aging continues. Most patients like that they still look like themselves – just more rested and supported.
Yes. Dr. Teotia’s planning emphasizes natural-looking results. The goal is a refreshed appearance without an over-tightened look.
Planning ahead is one of the best ways to reduce stress. Dr. Teotia’s team will guide you on medications to avoid, how to set up your recovery space, and how to schedule time off and support
Botox FAQs
Botox relaxes targeted facial muscles that create dynamic lines, helping soften expression-related wrinkles and refresh the face without surgery.
Botox can be used for multiple concerns, including forehead lines, frown lines, crow’s feet, brow heaviness, neck bands, chin dimpling, and small “bunny lines” on the nose.
Botox is typically a good fit when lines are most noticeable with movement and you want a non-surgical option with temporary, adjustable results.
Many patients notice changes within several days, with full results commonly developing over about two weeks.
Results vary, but many patients see improvement for about three to six months depending on muscle strength, dosing, and metabolism.
The goal is a natural, refreshed look. Dr. Teotia plans Botox with balance in mind, so you still look expressive, just softer in the areas that bother you.
If medically appropriate for you, our team may recommend avoiding alcohol, ibuprofen, and aspirin ahead of treatment to help reduce bruising risk. We’ll review your medications and supplements so you can plan safely.
Avoid rubbing or massaging treated areas, stay upright for at least four hours, and avoid strenuous exercise and direct sun exposure for the rest of the day.
Yes. Many patients combine Botox with other options based on whether texture, pigmentation, or volume loss is also a concern. Depending on your goals, Dr. Teotia may discuss combinations such as:
- Dermal fillers for volume support in areas Botox does not treat
- Medical-grade skincare to improve tone and texture over time
A surgical procedure planned separately when laxity is the primary issue
Many patients return a few times per year. Your ideal schedule depends on how quickly movement returns and how you want your results to look over time.
That’s common. Dr. Teotia can start conservatively and adjust over time based on how your muscles respond and what you like about the outcome.
Breast Augmentation FAQs
Breast augmentation uses implants to enhance breast volume and improve shape. Planning is individualized so the result looks proportional with your frame.
Patients often want to restore volume after pregnancy or weight loss, improve symmetry, enhance upper fullness, or feel more balanced in clothing.
Sizing is based on your chest width, tissue characteristics, skin elasticity, and the look you want. The focus is a size that fits your body and supports long-term aesthetics.
A breast augmentation plan includes several choices that affect your look and recovery, including:
- Implant type (saline or silicone)
- Implant profile and how much projection you want
- Implant placement based on anatomy and goals
- Incision location selected for your surgical plan
Incisions are commonly placed in discreet areas such as the breast fold or around the areola depending on your anatomy and the plan.
Implant placement depends on your tissue thickness, desired contour, and long-term support considerations. Dr. Teotia will explain what placement means for shape, cleavage, and recovery.
Recovery includes early swelling and soreness. Many patients with office-type jobs can return to work in about four to five days, while physically demanding work may require more time and modified duties
You will be asked to wear a supportive sports bra for six weeks to help support healing.
Walking is encouraged early. Many patients resume light exercise around three weeks and gradually build back toward normal activity levels by about six weeks, based on Dr. Teotia’s guidance.
Implants are long-lasting but not considered lifetime devices. Many patients keep them for years, and replacement timing varies based on your body and implant integrity.
Yes. Some patients combine breast augmentation with body contouring procedures when appropriate. Dr. Teotia will discuss safety, surgical time, and what the combined recovery would realistically require.
Breast Lift with Implants FAQs
This procedure combines a lift (to reposition and reshape) with implants (to restore or enhance volume). It’s commonly recommended when patients want both elevation and fullness.
If the nipple sits lower than ideal, points downward, or the breast looks deflated with loose skin, implants alone may not achieve the shape you want. A lift can address position while implants address volume.
A lift reshapes the breast, removes excess skin, and repositions the nipple-areola complex. Implants can add volume, but they do not reliably correct significant sagging by themselves.
Patients often want a result that looks fuller and more elevated. Common goals include:
- Restoring volume and improving projection
- Raising breast position for a more youthful contour
- Improving symmetry when one side sits lower
- Creating a better fit in bras, swimsuits, and clothing
You can expect bruising, swelling, tenderness, and mild discomfort early on. Dr. Teotia’s team stays in close touch and can prescribe medication if needed.
You will need to wear a supportive sports bra for six weeks to support healing.
While you’ll see changes immediately, results refine as swelling resolves and implants settle. Many patients see their final size, shape, and implant position around three months
You should limit activity to gentle walking for the first three weeks, then gradually add low-impact exercise. Avoid running, jumping, heavy lifting, and upper-body workouts until Dr. Teotia clears you, often around six weeks.
Yes. Mammograms remain important for cancer screening. You should tell the mammogram technologist that you have implants so appropriate imaging views can be taken.
A lift typically involves additional incisions compared to augmentation alone because the breast is reshaped and excess skin is removed. Dr. Teotia plans incisions carefully and provides guidance to support scar maturation.
That’s common. Dr. Teotia can help you compare how different size choices affect shape, upper fullness, and long-term tissue support so your decision feels informed and realistic.
Tummy Tuck FAQs
A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is designed to tighten and rejuvenate the abdominal area by removing excess skin and tightening the abdominal wall when muscle separation is present.
A tummy tuck addresses loose skin and abdominal muscle separation that can persist after pregnancy or weight changes, even with consistent fitness.
Yes. Many patients are candidates for either a full tummy tuck or a mini tummy tuck, depending on how much excess skin and muscle laxity is present and where it is located.
It can be. Liposuction may be used to help contour areas like the flanks or waist when appropriate, but the core of the tummy tuck is skin removal and muscle support.
Yes. A tummy tuck is performed under general anesthesia in an accredited surgical facility
Most patients take about two weeks off work, with recovery continuing gradually over the following months as swelling resolves and tissues settle
You will wear a compression garment for six weeks to support healing and help the contour settle.
The first week often includes fatigue, tightness, and mobility limits. Help at home makes it easier to follow restrictions and avoid strain, especially with childcare, pets, or household tasks.
Most patients do best when they prepare a simple recovery setup in advance, including:
- A comfortable rest area with pillows for elevation
- Easy meals, hydration, and medications within reach
- Essentials placed at counter height to reduce bending
- A plan for rides, childcare, and help with lifting
It’s common to walk slightly bent early in recovery due to tightness. Posture typically improves over the first couple of weeks as swelling decreases and tissues adjust.
Light walking is encouraged early. Strenuous activity, heavy lifting, and core work must wait until Dr. Teotia clears you, often at least six weeks for heavier activity, with core training returning later and gradually.
You’ll see change early, but refinement continues for months. Many patients notice ongoing improvement as swelling resolves, scars mature, and the abdomen settles into its long-term contour.
Liposuction FAQs
Liposuction slims and reshapes specific areas by removing excess fat deposits to restore more defined contours. It is a body contouring procedure, not a primary weight-loss solution
Liposuction can target several areas depending on your goals. Common areas discussed include:
- Abdomen and waistline
- Hips and thighs
- Back
- Neck
- Other localized pockets that resist diet and exercise
Some liposuction procedures may be performed with local anesthesia in an in-office setting, while more involved contouring may require general anesthesia in an accredited surgical facility. Dr. Teotia will recommend the safest approach for your plan.
There are many techniques used across the specialty, such as tumescent, ultrasound-assisted, laser-assisted, and power-assisted approaches. Dr. Teotia utilizes power-assisted liposuction
Downtime depends on how many areas are treated and how extensive the plan is. Many patients return to light activity relatively quickly but swelling and activity restrictions can continue for several weeks.
Some contour change is visible early, but swelling can mask definition at first. Results typically refine over the following weeks and months as swelling resolves.
Compression is commonly recommended to help manage swelling and support the new contour during healing. Your timeline will be based on your specific treatment areas.
Liposuction removes fat but does not significantly tighten loose skin. If skin laxity is a major concern, Dr. Teotia may recommend a different approach or a combined plan, so the final contour looks smooth and supported.
Liposuction is not an ideal solution for cellulite. Cellulite is caused by fibrous bands beneath the skin. If cellulite is a primary concern, Dr. Teotia may discuss other options designed specifically for texture improvement.
Removed fat cells do not grow back, but remaining fat cells can enlarge with weight gain. Maintaining a stable weight helps preserve results
Yes. Liposuction is commonly paired with tummy tuck planning when both stubborn fat and loose skin are concerns. Dr. Teotia will advise whether combining procedures is appropriate based on safety and recovery demands.
Natural-looking contour relies on careful planning, respecting skin elasticity, and creating smooth transitions instead of aggressive removal. Dr. Teotia prioritizes balanced shaping and realistic expectations based on your anatomy.
Schedule Your Consultation with Dr. Teotia Today!
We look forward to hearing and helping you determine which procedures will help you achieve your aesthetic goals. Dr. Stephanie Teotia will listen closely to your concerns to help you feel confident with your decisions.
Contact us at (214) 823-9652 or complete our contact form to schedule your private consultation today.
