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Dr. Tim Love Named Oklahoma City’s Best Plastic Surgeon for Third Straight Year

For the third consecutive year, Dr. Tim Love has been named the best cosmetic surgeon in Oklahoma City in polling of readers of Slice magazine. Dr. Tim R. Love, MD has practiced in Oklahoma City for more than three decades and he continually keeps himself current on best practices and techniques in his industry. He’s been asked to take part in several trials of techniques and materials used in cosmetic surgery, as a result he was one of a handful of cosmetic surgeons in the country selected to use “gummy bear” implants more than a decade ago. “I’m humbled to have been chosen by the community for this honor,” Dr. Tim R. Love, MD said. “Our entire office shares in this recognition with their hard work and commitment to treating our patients.”

“I’m humbled to have been chosen by the community for this honor,” Dr. Tim R. Love, MD said. “Our entire office shares in this recognition with their hard work and commitment to treating our patients.”

Slice magazine is read by 130,000 readers in Oklahoma City and central Oklahoma. In addition to earning the honor from Slice magazine this year and in 2013 and 2014, Dr. Tim R. Love, MD was named the best plastic surgeon in Oklahoma City in The Oklahoman‘s Readers’ Choice Awards in 2012, 2013, and 2014. Other honors came from the Oklahoma Gazette (Best of OKC in 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014). Also, every year from 2009 to 2014, Dr. Tim R. Love, MD has been chosen the top cosmetic surgeon by

Also, every year from 2009 to 2014, Dr. Tim R. Love, MD has been chosen the top cosmetic surgeon by Oklahoma Magazine in their Best of the Best. Given these numerous accolades, Dr. Tim R. Love, MD truly can be called the best in his field in Oklahoma City. Dr. Tim R. Love, MD offers service to his patients in the following areas: breast augmentation, breast lift, gummy bear implants, breast reconstruction, male breast reconstruction, fat grafting, brow lift, eyelid surgery, face lift, ear surgery, facial fat grafting,

Dr. Tim R. Love, MD offers service to his patients in the following areas: breast augmentation, breast lift, gummy bear implants, breast reconstruction, male breast reconstruction, fat grafting, brow lift, eyelid surgery, face lift, ear surgery, facial fat grafting, hair transplant, rhinoplasty, arm lift, body lift, liposuction, thigh lift, and tummy tuck. Contact Dr. Tim R. Love, MD to schedule a free consultation. (405) 751-LOVE(5683) or toll-free at (866) 751-LOVE(5683).

Most Famous “Twilight Zone” Episode Dealt with Plastic Surgery

Twilight ZoneWhen Rod Serling launched his show The Twilight Zone in 1959 his goal was to produce something for television that was unlike anything else that had come before it. Given the groundbreaking nature of the show and the popularity of it (which extends to this day), we’d say he succeeded. Serling won an Emmy Award for his writing in the first season of the series, and the show went on to gain critical acclaim and become one of the biggest cult favorites of the 1960s. It’s surreal depiction of science fiction themes and bizarre tales has helped to keep it in syndication for decades.

Many iconic episodes

Several episodes of The Twilight Zone are classics — there’s the one where a bookworm (played by Burgess Meredith) rejoices when an atomic bomb eliminates everyone else from the world, giving him time to read as much as he wants, only to see him break his glasses on the steps of the library. William Shatner starred in a terrifying episode called “Nightmare at 20,000 Feet” in which he is haunted by the image of a monster on the wing of his plane. The series even aired a version of “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge,” based on the famous short story written by Ambrose Bierce.

Beauty is in “The Eye of the Beholder”

But arguably the most famous episode of The Twilight Zone dealt with plastic surgery. It’s an episode that most fans will mention if you bring up the show. The episode was titled “The Eye of the Beholder” and it originally aired on November 11, 1960, during the second season of the series.

Spoiler Alert! If you have never seen this episode, stop reading.

Janet Tyler (played by Donna Douglas, who would later earn fame as Elly May Clampett on The Beverly Hillbillies) is in the hospital with bandages wrapped around her entire head and face. We learn that this is the eleventh time she has been in for a procedure to make her “look like everyone else.” Tyler pleads with the hospital staff to remove her bandages, which they finally do. It’s then revealed that she is a perfectly beautiful young woman, but when the camera pans out to who us the hospital staff, we see that they are disfigured — their faces are swollen and they have pig-like noses and sunken eyes. The nurse exclaims that the Tyler’s face has undergone “no change — no change at all!”

Tyler runs screaming through the hospital until she is escorted away by a handsome (by our standards) man who is afflicted with the same “condition.” The man consoles Tyler and explains that “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” It was a jarring conclusion, even by The Twilight Zone standards, and in typical series fashion it challenged the viewer to examine their own perspective on the world.

What is beauty? What is grotesque? How does society define what “normal” is? As was often the case with a screenplay written by Serling, the episode featured expert use of camera angles and dialogue to weave the story. The Twilight Zone went on for three more seasons and a total of 156 episodes. It was nominated for an Emmy in each of its five seasons and earned a Hugo Award for best dramatic presentation three times. In 2002, TV Guide ranked it #26 on their list of the greatest TV shows of all-time.

How To Know If You’re a Good Candidate For a Tummy Tuck

DR TIM LOVE - TUMMY TUCKHave you thought about a tummy tuck? How do you know if you’re a good candidate? Here are four things to consider.

Excess of Fat and Skin

There must be an excess of fat and skin in your lower abdomen in order for you to be a serious candidate for an abdominoplasty (a tummy tuck). Simply being overweight is not a reason to want to have surgery. There are many methods for weight loss in a healthy way without having to undergo a surgical procedure. But if you have an excess of fat and skin, consult a qualified plastic surgeon so they can explain the procedure and the risks involve

Female patients should be done having children if they want to have a tummy tuck procedure. A pregnancy will stretch the skin and result in excess fat and skin on the body. Be sure you and your partner have discussed your decision to stop having children before consulting with a plastic surgeon.

Healthy Enough to Withstand Anesthesia

Undergoing an anesthetic is not to be taken lightly. While risks are small, you should be healthy enough to be placed under a local anesthesia and healthy enough to withstand the procedure while under. Consult carefully with your physician and the anesthesiologist to ensure that you are not at risk. The older you are the more careful you should be, and those patients with a history of heart issues should consult their cardiologist. Many plastic surgeons require that a patient has a history of physical exams with a primary care physician before they can be considered for a tummy tuck.

 

Appropriate Body Type

Not all body types will work for a tummy tuck. The ideal candidate has a skinny body and happens to have excess skin or fat in the lower tummy. This could be due to child birth or drastic weight loss through normal means. A tummy tuck can only remove the fat and skin that rests outside of the muscle layer. Any fat in the abdomen cannot be removed.

If you think a tummy tuck might be right for you, contact our office for a consultation.

Do Your Homework: Why You Need a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in Oklahoma City

Choosing a physician is a very important decision that people take seriously. This extends to any form of medical services including plastic surgery. If you’re searching for a plastic surgeon in Oklahoma City, make sure he or she is board-certified. There are risks involved and you want to make sure you’re in good hands.

This video from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) details a case where a young woman made an important decision before learning enough about the physician. As the ASPS says her “story highlights the importance of always doing your homework when considering plastic surgery and choosing a highly-trained, board-certified plastic surgeon to ensure the safest outcome.”

Dr. Tim Love is a board-certified plastic surgeon located in Oklahoma City. He has been practicing for more than 30 years. Contact his office if you are considering a procedure.

Why You Should Choose a Credentialed Plastic Surgeon

DR TIM LOVE - TUMMY TUCK (7)Would you let an untrained, untested laborer work on the plumbing in your home? Would you want that person swinging a wrench as they work their way through the pipes running underneath and through the place where you live? No? Then why would you allow a non-credentialed surgeon to work on your body?

Surgery is a delicate and intimate procedure, no matter what type of surgery it is. Don’t trust it to a surgeon who isn’t fully accredited. If you’re considering a procedure such as breast augmentation, a butt lift, or hair transplant, it’s important that you seek out a physician who is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) was organized in 1937. As a subsidiary of the American Board of Surgery, the ABPS maintains the highest level of standards and ethics. Plastic surgeons certified by the board are listed with the American Board of Medical Specialties. The ABPS is one of 24 boards that comprise the ABMS. The purpose of the board is to protect the public by ensuring a consistent and high standard of excellence and certification in medical practices.

Dr. Tim Love was one of the first plastic surgeons in Oklahoma to be board certified by the ABPS and he’s been certified by the board for more than three decades. As a result, Dr. Tim R. Love, MD has been sought after for work in clinical studies and to speak on several occasions in front of his peers.

Staying current with industry techniques and trends

One of the benefits of choosing a credentialed and board-certified plastic surgeon is to ensure that you’re getting the most current care. Board-certified surgeons are required to take part in periodic educational seminars and training to learn new techniques and procedures. For more information about your options with plastic surgery in Oklahoma City, contact Dr. Tim Love’s office.

Why You Should Choose a Credentialed Plastic Surgeon

DR TIM LOVE - TUMMY TUCK (7)Would you let an untrained, untested laborer work on the plumbing in your home? Would you want that person swinging a wrench as they work their way through the pipes running underneath and through the place where you live? No? Then why would you allow a non-credentialed surgeon to work on your body?

Surgery is a delicate and intimate procedure, no matter what type of surgery it is. Don’t trust it to a surgeon who isn’t fully accredited. If you’re considering a procedure such as breast augmentation, a butt lift, or hair transplant, it’s important that you seek out a physician who is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) was organized in 1937. As a subsidiary of the American Board of Surgery, the ABPS maintains the highest level of standards and ethics. Plastic surgeons certified by the board are listed with the American Board of Medical Specialties. The ABPS is one of 24 boards that comprise the ABMS. The purpose of the board is to protect the public by ensuring a consistent and high standard of excellence and certification in medical practices.

Dr. Tim Love was one of the first plastic surgeons in Oklahoma to be board certified by the ABPS and he’s been certified by the board for more than three decades. As a result, Dr. Tim R. Love, MD has been sought after for work in clinical studies and to speak on several occasions in front of his peers.

Staying current with industry techniques and trends

One of the benefits of choosing a credentialed and board-certified plastic surgeon is to ensure that you’re getting the most current care. Board-certified surgeons are required to take part in periodic educational seminars and training to learn new techniques and procedures. For more information about your options with plastic surgery in Oklahoma City, contact Dr. Tim Love’s office.