member and holds positions with the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the International College of Surgeons (FICS), the Cosmetic Surgery Society of Texas, and a full fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).

Dr. Gilmore is a graduate of the prestigious University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas with a Doctorate of medicine degree and serves as a clinical associate professor in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. His surgery and residency training was accomplished at these institutions; Methodist Hospital in Dallas, Parkland Memorial Hospital, John Peter Smith Hospital, Children's Medical Center, and Affiliated University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Hospitals providing his surgical and specialty training. In addition, Dr. Gilmore served as a medical officer in the United States Air Force.

Currently, Dr. Gilmore holds staff positions at Medical City Dallas Hospital, Richardson Regional Medical Center, Medical Center of Plano and Parkland Memorial Hospital. He is a member in good standing with the American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association, The Dallas County Medical Society, and many other national and international societies.

Dr. Gilmore and his organization are committed to patient advocacy and are in constant pursuit of excellence by introducing innovative new technologies in the field of cosmetic and plastic surgery. Dr. Gilmore is a frequent invited lecturer at the University of Chicago and moderator in many seminars and national meetings. He has been a visiting consultant and teacher in many areas of the world including Brazil, China, India, Mexico, Turkey, Vietnam, and France.

In this era of healthier lifestyles (nutrition, exercise, avoidance of smoking and sun, etc.) and longer life expectancy, the treatment options are abundant. We are presented with a new series of treatment options through the use of minimal access surgery, endoscopic surgery, Intense Pulsed Light Treatments, computers (the Internet and Digital Imaging), quality assurance, patient care, and "on-line" chat. All are reminders of the advancement of science that adds patient benefit.

To the patient, four categories of options seem to emerge: contouring, draping, shaping, and aesthetic rejuvenation. Whether your ideas are aimed at change or rejuvenation, your motivation should be directed toward a particular feature or problem(s) that you wish to address. The surgery and treatments should match your needs and desires, not those of others. Facial plastic and cosmetic surgery procedures do have risks, limitations, and complications, as do all other types of surgery and treatment options. To determine whether a particular patient is a suitable candidate for a procedure an appropriate doctor/patient communication is imperative.

It is important to communicate to your doctor and staff the changes that you desire and realistically expect. Your physician and staff are committed to respond to your questions and to propose an orderly treatment plan. After your consultation you, as an "informed patient and consumer," can decide if the proposed treatment plan is appropriate for you.