No Hype, No Gimmicks—A Medically Sound & Safe Weight-Loss Program That Really Works

If you’re thinking this is just another article about the latest fad in weight-loss programs, it’s not. SLIM4Life™ originated in 1979 and has an impressive 30 year track record for all the right reasons, including the most important one of all, it really works! In fact, Slim4Life guarantees that you will lose 3 to 5 pounds per week if you follow their program as directed. Over the years, the SLIM4Life program has undergone many improvements based on client experiences, medical discoveries, and more. Today, SLIM4Life is a leader in the field of weight-loss management and is well-known in the community by the numerous doctor referrals as well as doctor participation. Best of all, SLIM4Life not only helps you safely shed pounds, they educate you and help you develop healthy eating habits so you can keep the excess weight off instead of riding the diet rollercoaster year after year. Vahna Benedict, SLIM4Life owner, commented, “We’ve seen so many other weight-loss programs come and go. Many of the ads for fad diets can be misleading, and they tempt people by what appears to be a quick fix or some newly discovered secret. The truth is, there’s no mystical secret to weight-loss. It’s all about nutrition and good, healthy eating habits.”

“The SLIM4Life program is a tried and true holistic approach to weight-loss,” Ms. Benedict explained. “Many of our clients come to us after they have tried numerous other programs. They might lose weight initially, but soon they’ve gained it all back and then some. There’s no long term success, so every year they are right back where they were before—searching for a new diet program. With SLIM4Life, people not only lose weight, we help them maintain their weight. We have many clients who are physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals. Because our program is medically sound, safe, proven and effective, doctors are also referring their patients to us. This alone speaks volumes about SLIM4Life.”

TOP 5 REASONS WHY SLIM4Life WILL HELP YOU KEEP YOUR NEW YEAR’S WEIGHT-LOSS RESOLUTION

1. Customized, flexible weight-loss programs based on your age, sex, lifestyle, medical history and weight-loss goals. One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to weight-loss and weight management. This is why SLIM4Life has developed five different programs, and each can be customized to your own individual needs so you are successful at reaching your weight-loss goals. The programs are specially designed for men, women, and children as young as age 8, and if requested, SLIM4Life will work with your personal physician through your weight-loss journey. “We start each client on an individualized plan based on their personal criteria. After they’ve started to lose weight their condition often changes—their criteria changes. When their blood pressure drops back down to a normal level, or perhaps they no longer have type 2 diabetes. When the criteria changes, we will modify their program to assure the best weight-loss results.”

2. One-on-one personalized support & guidance. Your weight-loss is unlike anyone else’s, and SLIM4Life understands this. SLIM4Life’s trained, professional weight-loss counselors take the journey with you, providing the personal guidance and support you need to make losing your weight a very pleasant one. Counseling is always provided one-on-one. There are never any embarrassing group meetings or weigh-ins. At SLIM4Life, the focus is on you, and one-on-one visits are designed around you. “Our centers are staffed with professional and well-trained counselors who have gone through extensive training and receive ongoing, continuous education on our program. Several of our counselors have actually participated in our program,” Ms. Benedict stated. “Clients are always seen on a first come, first-served basis. No appointment is required. This makes visits very convenient for our clients.”

3. Personalized plateau breakers. The dreaded weight plateau wreaks havoc on nearly everyone who tries to lose weight. In fact, plateaus—when you hit a certain weight and the scale just won’t seem to budge although you are following your plan—are often the reason why people become discouraged and give up. Every client will experience several plateaus during weight loss. This is where SLIM4Life excels. When you reach a plateau, a counselor will work with you to determine the changes necessary to help you go beyond the plateau and start losing weight again. “Everyone’s body metabolizes food differently. Helping our clients break through plateaus is a great example of how we work with people individually throughout the program to help ensure they reach their weight-loss goal,” Ms. Benedict added.

4. Exercise is great, but you don’t need to hit the gym for the SLIM4Life program to work. If you read between the lines, you will notice that many popular diets require a rigorous exercise schedule. SLIM4Life is uniquely designed to enable you to lose weight without changing your current exercise routine, even if you don’t really have one. What typically happens is that after the initial weight-loss, SLIM4Life clients feel so good they start an exercise program on their own. However, it is not necessary to exercise to lose weight on the SLIM4Life program. Many clients do not exercise.

5. Eat real food in the real world, and learn to eat healthy for life. Have you ever wondered why so many weight-loss programs become the latest fad and then suddenly seem to drift into obscurity? Often it’s because they just aren’t sustainable. Sure, you can live on 500 calories a day for a few short weeks especially while taking appetite suppressants, but no one can starve themselves for a long period of time. Of course it’s possible to control portions and calories by eating nearly every meal out of a cardboard box or drinking a liquid diet, but this isn’t geared to life in the real world, plus it gets old and boring. The good thing about SLIM4Life is that you will be eating regular grocery store foods. There are no expensive, pre-packaged meals to buy. The program also accommodates clients who have food intolerances, and there’s a great vegetarian plan. “We want you to learn to eat in all the food categories—proteins, fruits, vegetables, dairy, carbohydrates and fats. When you are finished losing your weight, your transition to maintenance will be easy and smooth, and the education you receive will help you remain SLIM4Life,” Ms. Benedict said. With SLIM4Life, you can make 2012 the year you will live the dream of a trimmer, healthier, happier you! Start today. Call a SLIM4Life center near you for your FREE CONSULTATION. Visit www.slimdfw.com for more information about SLIM4Life. SLIM4Life reminds everyone to be sure to check with your physician before beginning any weight-loss program.

AUSTIN BURNS — Lost 85.8 lbs., Las Colinas

“I weighed 289 pounds and had no energy. I kept telling myself, I could eat this today because I am going to seriously start my diet on Monday. But, that never happened.”

“In July, I had taken the managers of my company to a dinner in San Antonio. On my way home, I listened to a radio show where the host had lost a significant amount of weight on the SLIM4Life program. As I was driving, I decided to call them and set up an appointment.”

“On July 24th, I joined the SLIM4Life program. During my first week, a program was designed specifically for me. I planned and prepared food from the grocery store and was able to eat out in restaurants. On December 17th, I hit my goal of weight, losing 85.8 pounds.”

“From July to date, the SLIM4Life program gave me the ability to completely dedicate myself to hit the weight goal that I set. I visited the center and my counselor often to weigh in and receive healthy tips and a generous amount of encouragement. To date, I have lost 85.8 pounds.”

“SLIM4Life taught me how to eat to keep my body healthy. They also gave me information that helped me detoxify when I would eat a high calorie or high sodium meal.”

“My life has changed in so many ways. I sleep well and no longer experience night sweats. My blood pressure is now in normal rage and I simply feel great!”

CONNIE BELL — Lost 59 lbs., Lewisville

“I was 70 pounds overweight and had gotten tired of feeling sluggish and caring around my unwanted pounds. A friend of mine had successfully lost a vast amount of weight on the SLIM4Life program. On February 13th, I attended my first SLIM4Life visit and am so glad that I did. In the first week of my program, I lost 6 pounds eating foods that I purchased and prepared from the grocery store!”

“I continued to visit my counselor at the SLIM4Life center. I weighed in during this time and I received helpful tips, meal preparation ideas and encouragement. The food plan that they designed was customized for me to fit my lifestyle.”

“Losing 70 pounds has not only improved my body image and health, but has also given me a drastically improved view about my life. I have confidence and renewed self-esteem. Seeing the change in me has given others the courage to approach me and allowed me to encourage them to make the changes in their life that they are looking for. SLIM4Life has changed my life!”

NATHAN DEMPSEY — Lost 73 lbs., Lewisville

“I was 73 pounds overweight and just simply tired of looking it! A friend of mine from Minnesota confided that he had lost almost 100 pounds on the SLIM4Life program. On July 17th, I made my first appointment with the SLIM4Life center. My counselor designed a meal plan that was consisted of food that I purchased at the grocery store. I had options that gave me the ability to choose what I ate. The first week I lost 7 pounds!”

“On October 31st, I hit my goal to lose my excess 73 pounds. Each week, I averaged a weight loss of 5 pounds. I visited my counselor often to weigh in. Each time we met, I left with added determination and lots of her encouraging words.”

“My life has changed dramatically since July. I have more energy than I have had in a very long time. I have gained self confidence from my weight loss success and other areas of my life have become more successful.”

“SLIM4Life kept me focused and dedicated on my weight loss goal. They provided the encouragement I needed to keep moving toward a leaner and healthier body. The counselors became such a part of my life that I was not only moving toward my weight loss goal for me, but also for them. Losing 73 pounds has given me the ability to live a long and healthy life with my wife and my children.”

TERESA ELLIOT — Lost 170 lbs., Arlington

“My entire life revolved around food.  After watching a friend of mine successfully lose 100 pounds on the SLIM4Life program, I decided to visit a SLIM4Life center near my home. The first day of my visit, I weighed 325.8 pounds. That was in June 2010.”

“During my first visit, I left with a program in which I could select the food that I would purchase and prepare normally. The program did not include expensive prepackaged food. My counselor also helped me evaluate how much weight I truly wanted to lose. I set a goal to lose 175 pounds. During my first week, I lost seven pounds.”

“When I first visited SLIM4Life, I wore a size 30 dress size. Today I wear a size 10. I could have only attained this through the knowledge that I learned from the SLIM4Life program and my counselor. They taught me what I needed to eat to keep my body healthy and to rethink eating unhealthy foods that I might crave.”

“My life has changed dramatically. I have lost 170 pounds, just five pounds short of my goal. I deal with my problems head on today where I used to deal with them by having a fatty meal. I am working out and have even made an attempt to try running as an exercise.”

“My husband has always been my number one fan but now I have found that with every pound I lose, he ‘tweets’ my loss to all our friends before I have the opportunity!”

JEFF HENRY — Lost 74 lbs., Southlake

“I was 254 pounds and decided it was time to lose weight and regain my health. I was taking two medications to control my blood pressure and as a pharmacist, I knew what I had to do to change that.”

“In late August, I made an appointment at the Southlake SLIM4Life center. They personalized a food plan for me. I had the flexibility to choose the food that I purchased from the grocery store and prepared at home. I lost 13.8 pounds during that first week. From that point on, I have continued to lose 4 to 5 pounds per week.”

“I have lost 74 pounds since I started the SLIM4Life program in August. My wife, not on the program but taking advantage of the food I prepare, has lost 35 pounds since then. Not only have we become a healthier couple, but also I have been able to keep my blood pressure under control without medication. SLIM4Life has helped me look and feel healthy in a very short amount of time!”

CONNIE FULKS — Lost 70 lbs., Lewisville

“A car accident lead to an inactive life for me. Because of this, my weight of 130 pounds began to disappear. When the scale reached 186 pounds, I decided I had finally had enough. I visited the SLIM4Life center in April to see if they could help me return to my former 130 pounds.”

“The SLIM4Life plan fit well into my lifestyle. I liked the idea of eating food that was readily available at the grocery store. The SLIM4Life counselor taught me how to eat, what to eat and exactly how much. The first week on my program I lost 10.4 pounds. Since April, I have lost a total of 59 pounds, one pound below the weight goal that I had set.”

“SLIM4Life’s structured program includes well defined food plans, as well as reasonable substitutions. The flexibility of this helped me hit my weight loss goal. I would also visit the center and my counselor in the beginning to weigh in and get her input as to how I could make my plan more effective. The support I received was the driving force to my weight loss success.”

“Losing my unwanted 59 pounds has given me the ability to feel normal again. I do not feel exasperated by the extra weight that drained my muscles. In the first week I lost 10.4 pounds and I felt more alive as I shed additional pounds each week. I feel like a totally new person. I guess you could say that I have a new lease on life!”

SLIM4Life™ HAS MANY CONVENIENT LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE DFW METROPLEX.

• Arlington: 817-468-4048

• Cedar Hill: 972-291-4744

• Dallas (Preston Valley): 972-661-1122

• Forth Worth Cityview Center: 817-294-8884

• Fort Worth Montgomery Plaza Center: 817-878-2626

• Frisco: 214-387-4401 • Las Colinas/Irving: 972-868-9900

• Lake Worth: 817-237-4862

• Lewisville: 214-488-7700

• McKinney: 972-542-9995

• Mesquite: 972-270-0511

• Plano: 972-423-8367

• Southlake: 817-310-3455

MAKE IT A FAMILY AFFAIR. KIDS JOIN FREE! Experience the many advantages of losing weight with a partner. The all new SLIM4Life Family Plan makes losing weight and living healthy something your entire family can do together. Urge your spouse, parents, children, or loved ones to become involved in losing weight and learning how to live a healthier lifestyle. The SLIM4Life Family Plan is available for immediate family members (those within the same household as you).

• Enjoy a Built-In Support System with a Partner

• Motivate & Inspire Each Other to Reach Your Weight-loss Goals

• Celebrate Each Other’s Success as you Lose Weight & Inches

• Learn Healthy Eating Habits Together

What do Beverly Hills, New York City and Dallas have in common? Each is a pre-eminent destination for cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, where you can find top-notch board-certified plastic surgeons practicing in state-of-the-art facilities, catering to patients from around the globe that seek the best-of-the-best. What does Dallas have that its counterparts don’t have but wish they did? The American Institute for Plastic Surgery!

The Institute’s dynamic team of plastic surgeons and partners, Drs. Alan Dulin, Scott Harris, Peter Raphael, Alfred Antonetti, and John Antonetti, along with Dr. Jennyfer Cocco, provide leading-edge services that deliver world-class results. Patients also benefit from their ongoing commitment to a practice philosophy that intertwines innovation and excellence with patient-centered care and safety. If you’re contemplating plastic surgery, The American Institute For Plastic Surgery is among the best-of-the-best, but don’t just take our word for it. Schedule a consultation today and discover why.

An Experience Like No-other

When you become a patient at The American Institute For Plastic Surgery, rest-assured you are in the best of hands, from the plastic surgeons to the dedicated team of registered nurses, anesthetists, aestheticians, and support staff.  Everyone embraces a philosophy of care with one simple, over-arching principal at the core—doing the best thing, and the right thing, for their patients. Whether it’s the honesty and integrity of the surgeons, the level of comfort and privacy provided expressly for their patients, their penchant for patient safety, or their desire to deliver amazing, natural-looking results, it’s all about the patient and striving for excellence.

Since opening their new facility, the team at the American Institute For Plastic Surgery has again succeeded in what the they set out to do—raise the bar by taking plastic surgery and the patient experience to the next level. Dr. Peter Raphael commented, “Dallas has gained a global reputation as a go-to destination for plastic surgery. The demand for plastic surgery continues to grow. Our expansion reflects this, and our desire is to anticipate and meet the current and future needs of our patients.”

Dr. Scott Harris added, “The response to the new Institute has been incredible. We put a great deal of thought and effort into the new facility, and expected a great response from our patients and the community. I think all of us were a little surprised at just how large that response has been, and so quickly. Patients love the new facility, but it’s the level of personalized care they receive and the results that matter most to them, and to us.”

The Institute’s built-to-suit center is a world-class facility of nearly 20,000 square feet that is both comfortable and technologically advanced. It includes the Surgery Center of Texas, a private ambulatory surgery center built to the highest, exacting standards required by state and federal regulation. Surgery Center of Texas is fully accredited, with licensure through the Texas Department of Health and Federal Medicare Certification. This is the highest level of accreditation for an ambulatory surgery center.Dr. Alan Dulin commented, “Our patients enjoy a high level of privacy, along with individualized care. Most importantly, patient safety comes first in everything we do.”

Introducing the Newest Members of the American Institute For Plastic Surgery “Family”

Since the new facility opened, Dr. Harris, Dr. Dulin, and Dr. Raphael have welcomed three additional plastic surgeons to the practice, who have made it a family affair—Dr. Alfred Antonetti, his son, Dr. John Antonetti, and Dr. Jennyfer Cocco, who is engaged to the younger Antonetti. With six surgeons to choose from, the Institute offers something and someone for everyone. Patients can select the surgeon they feel they have a real connection with. Dr. Alfred Antonetti is a highly respected, internationally recognized board-certified plastic surgeon who has been in practice for over 30 years. Dr. Antonetti speaks both fluent English and Spanish, and is known for achieving plastic surgery results that are beautiful and natural-looking.

Drs. John Antonetti and Jennyfer Cocco met during their plastic surgery residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. They quickly discovered that they complemented one another on views ranging from patient-centered care, comfort and safety, to natural-looking rejuvenation for the face and body. Today, they often perform surgery together.

Looking to the Future

Where does the Institute and its esteemed team go from here? Dr. Peter Raphael commented, “We will continue to embrace innovation not for the sake of innovation and growth, but to meet the needs of our patients. There’s no single road-map for success. It’s intuitive, it’s day-by-day, and it takes dedication. It’s also about doing the right thing at all times, with honesty, integrity, and good will.” Dr. Scott Harris added, “Just as we have always done, we will continue to provide the same personalized level of care that our patients know, expect and deserve. For us, the most important thing is to serve our patients, provide quality care that is safe and based on sound medical principles, and to offer real results that our patients are happy with.”

Peter Raphael, MD

Dr. Peter Raphael was raised in Texas. His father is a retired physician and his mother was an artist. The combination of these two influences made a career in plastic surgery a natural choice for Dr. Raphael, where art and medicine blend together. Dr. Raphael graduated from The University of Dallas and received his medical training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Dallas. Following medical school, he remained in Dallas for his general surgery residency. Dr. Raphael completed his residency in plastic surgery at the University of Illinois. After finishing his training, he returned to Texas where he has been in private practice in Plano since 1992.
Dr. Raphael enjoys spending time with his wife, four children and two grandchildren. For relaxation he writes and paints. He is currently completing work on his first novel of a medical mystery trilogy. For adventure he climbs mountains throughout the world. Dr. Raphael has presented his surgical techniques at state and national medical meetings. In addition, he has been a featured surgeon on a Showtime® Network documentary movie as well as Discovery Channel’s “Super Surgery” series. “My entire life has been immersed in medicine and art. Plastic surgery combines all of those elements in a truly beautiful way. There’s really nothing else like it. I continue in plastic surgery because of the satisfaction I get every day by helping people. My family, my profession, my hobbies; they all combine to make me who I am. But it is what we do for others that define what we leave behind in this world. That’s perhaps the biggest reason I am a plastic surgeon and love what I do.”
Dr. Raphael is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is co-founder of the American Institute for Plastic Surgery.

Professional Societies and Memberships:
American Board of Plastic Surgery
American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
American Medical Association
Texas Medical Association
Dallas Society of Plastic Surgeons
Dallas County Medical Society

Scott W. Harris, MD

Dr. Scott Harris is a native of Dallas, Texas. He is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Texas A&M University and received his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Dallas. Dr. Harris completed his general surgery residency in Phoenix, Arizona. Subsequently he accepted a plastic surgery residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, a renowned program recognized as a leader and pioneer in the field of plastic surgery. His life-long appreciation of art has a strong influence on his surgical career as human art form.
Dr. Harris, his wife, and their three children live in North Dallas. He balances his busy surgery schedule with an active family life. Behind his easy-going smile and gentle demeanor is a man who is an artist, an athlete, and speaks 6 languages. He is also an avid golfer.
A published author with numerous articles in professional medical journals on such topics as breast reconstruction, micromastia, jaw reconstruction and reconstruction of the nose, Dr. Harris has presented at local, state and national meetings and symposiums on plastic surgery techniques.
“Plastic surgery allows me to help people enhance their lives and make a positive difference,” Dr. Harris said. “I’m honored that my patients put their trust in me, and choose me to help them improve their appearance, their sense of well-being, their confidence, and all the things that go hand-in-hand with aesthetic surgery.” Dr. Harris is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is co-founder of the American Institute For Plastic Surgery.

Professional Societies and Memberships:
American Board of Plastic Surgery
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Board of Surgery
The Board Certified Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeons of Dallas
Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons

Alan Dulin, MD

Dr. Alan Dulin believes the benefits of cosmetic surgery extend beyond an outward appearance, boosting self confidence and helping you to look and feel your best. He is committed to providing quality care for all patients, designing individualized care plans based on consultation, expert guidance, and a lifetime of support.
A recognized leader in breast and body contouring, with impressive academic achievements and training, Dr. Dulin received his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences where he earned numerous accolades. He also completed an extended plastic surgery residency at the renowned Scott and White Hospital at Texas A&M in Temple, Texas. His extensive surgical training has afforded him the ability to diagnose and treat a broad range of both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, including intricate hand surgery.
Dr. Dulin has surgical privileges at The Medical Center of Plano, Presbyterian Hospital of Plano, Baylor Medical Center of Frisco, among other hospitals in North Dallas. He has been living and practicing in the Plano area for over eight years, and takes pride in providing each individual with customized assessment, as well as treating him or her with the highest degree of excellence in patient care.
Dr. Dulin describes himself as someone who is “not a gimmicky guy.” “I really care about my patients. I’m straight-forward and try to be as honest as I can, even if it means saying no to someone who doesn’t need a particular procedure. They might leave and find someone who will do it—someone who is willing to sell them smoke and mirrors, but many come back to me to fix things afterward. My goal is to do what’s best for the patient and do it right the first time.”
A dedicated family man who enjoys nothing more than spending time with his wife and children, Dr. Dulin confides, “My kids and family are my main hobby. I played a variety of sports as a kid, and I love getting involved in sports with my children. It’s great being on the water and enjoying our time together.”
Dr. Dulin is board-certified in plastic and cosmetic surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Professional Societies and Memberships:
The American Medical Association
The Texas Medical Association
The Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons
The Dallas Society of Plastic Surgeons

John Antonetti, MD

Dr. John Antonetti, an accomplished plastic surgeon has published articles on topics including cosmetic surgery, facial reconstruction, and microsurgery. He has presented on topics in cosmetic and breast surgery at national and international plastic surgery meetings.
Dr. Antonetti graduated from Texas A&M University, and obtained his medical degree and Residency in Plastic Surgery from The University of Texas Medical Branch. After completing training in plastic surgery, he completed Fellowship training for Microsurgery and Advanced Breast Reconstructive techniques in Ghent, Belgium.

A fifth-generation physician and third-generation surgeon, the practice of medicine comes naturally to Dr. Antonetti. He strives to provide the best patient education possible so they understand their options and choose the right procedure to achieve their desired result.Dr. John Antonetti works in the same Plastic surgery practice with his fiancée where they often have the opportunity to work together on some of their more advanced breast reconstructive procedures. He and Dr. Cocco also take part in medical mission work to remote parts of the world where they use their skills to correct congenital deformities such as cleft lip and palate or burn injury victims.

John W. Antonetti, MD is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Professional Societies and Memberships
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons
Dallas Society of Plastic Surgeons
Dallas County Medical Society
Texas Medical Association

Jennyfer Cocco, MD

Dr. Jennyfer Faridy Cocco was raised in Mexico City, she moved to Phoenix, Arizona as a teenager, and later attended the University of Arizona, in Tucson, where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and minored in French and Chemistry. She went on to receive a Medical degree from the University of Arizona, College of Medicine.
Dr. Cocco relocated to Texas when she was accepted to a highly competitive integrated residency program in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch.
Dr. Cocco is skilled in cosmetic breast surgery and body contouring. She performs advanced techniques in face-lifting, eyelid rejuvenation and nose surgery. She is also equipped with the tools to take care of victims of trauma, cancer, and malformation. She welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans.
Dr. Cocco enjoys working with her fiancé, John Antonetti, MD. In addition to cosmetic surgery they often perform complex microsurgical reconstruction together as a team. They recently expanded their practice to the North Dallas areas and aim to deliver the best care possible, while maintaining patient safety and privacy.
Dr. Cocco enjoys spending time with family and traveling.

Alfred Antonetti, MD

Dr. Alfred Antonetti is on staff at Medical City Dallas Hospital and was formerly Chief of Plastic Surgery at Methodist Medical Center where he still serves as part of the teaching staff.
He is an internationally known board-certified plastic surgeon who has practiced in Dallas since 1980. A talented and caring plastic surgeon, Dr. Antonetti works with each patient individually to achieve natural-looking, attractive, and satisfying plastic surgery results.
After graduating from Midwestern University, Wichita Falls, Texas with a B.S., Dr. Antonetti earned a medical degree from the University of Oklahoma Medical School. Following this, he completed a 5-year residency in general surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, then served two years in the U.S. Army as a major and surgeon at Irwin Army Hospital, Fort Riley, Kansas. He then returned to Texas to the University of Texas Health Science Center, Southwestern Medical School at Dallas and completed a Fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
“I wanted to become a surgeon since I was five years old. After being in practice for 30 years, I still find plastic surgery exciting and extremely rewarding. My approach is to listen carefully to my patients so I understand what is bothering them, then we take a look at the different procedures that will help them accomplish want they want. I also emphasize that people should get plastic surgery for themselves, not for someone else or for another reason. Sure, you may experience all sorts of benefits, but first and foremost, do it for yourself.”
Dr. Antonetti is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Professional Societies and Memberships:
Fellow American College of Surgeons
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons
Dallas Board Certified Plastic Surgeons
Dallas County Medical Society
Texas Medical Society

Now is a great time to make the right decision for yourself—an uplifting, life-changing decision. Call the American Institute For Plastic Surgery and schedule a consultation today.

The American Institute for Plastic Surgery
6020 West Plano Parkway
Plano, TX, 75093
972.543.2477
www.ai4ps.com

Throughout the holiday season and the New Year most of us feel inspired to get a fresh start and embrace the bounty of gifts life has to offer. Better health and weight-loss are often among the things we promise to do for ourselves. What if you could find a way to make permanent weight-loss, weight management, and feeling fabulous more than just a dream? Patients of Felix Spiegel, MD, FACS, have discovered the key to real, lasting success and you can too!
Dr. Felix Spiegel offers something for everyone who wants to shed pounds, get healthy, look amazing, and live the life they’ve longed for. Offering both non-surgical and surgical weight-loss programs, Dr. Spiegel has helped thousands of people. He has developed a phenomenal following over the years for one simple reason—his patients are successful in their weight-loss goals. No gimmicks, no yo-yo dieting, just real results with the tools and resources you need for long-term success. Schedule a personal consultation today and discover how Dr. Spiegel can help you.

Innovation, Experience, Dedication & Expertise Make All the Difference

In a market chock-full of weight-loss programs, Dr. Spiegel’s stands out. What’s behind this? It begins with something innate—Dr. Spiegel’s compassionate nature, his genuine desire to help people get the most out of life, and his love of medicine, science and innovation. For years, he has been a leader in medical weight-loss and nutrition. In fact, people now recognize that Dr. Spiegel was ahead of his time when he started down this path over a decade ago. Today, as one of the more experienced and well-known weight-loss specialists in the world, he continues to offer the latest advances in weight-loss surgery to his patients. He combines this with a deep knowledge of nutrition, and how to successfully achieve weight management and make good lifestyle choices that include eating healthfully, exercise and activity.
Always at the forefront of his field, last year Dr. Spiegel expanded his comprehensive surgical weight-loss practice to include non-surgical solutions—Spiegel Slim and Spiegel Spa. Spiegel Slim provides comprehensive medical nutrition with registered dieticians supervised by Dr. Spiegel. It includes delicious packaged foods, snacks, vitamins, drinks and even frozen yogurt fortified with protein made fresh in the Spiegel Slim store. For patients seeking surgical and non-surgical weight-loss, Spiegel Spa will help you take the next step to looking fantastic.

Surgical weight-loss with Dr. Spiegel can be the perfect path to better health and a more satisfying life for so many people. With a growing number of surgeons offering weight-loss surgery today, it’s not surprising that those who do their homework select Dr. Felix Spiegel. Why? Simply put, there’s no substitute for experience, skill, dedication and impeccable credentials.

Check out why Dr. Spiegel stands out. He is…

• one of the more highly regarded and experienced weight-loss surgeons in the world who has helped over 10,000 weight-loss patients. Dr. Spiegel explains the difference among the comprehensive weight-loss options he offers to his patients and recommends options based on their goals, lifestyle and medical history.
• designated as a Bariatric Center of Excellence® by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). To earn this highly coveted designation, Dr. Spiegel has demonstrated significant expertise in bariatric surgery and stays abreast of the most current and appropriate treatments through ongoing continuing medical education. In addition, Dr. Spiegel only performs bariatric surgery at hospitals which have been awarded the same prestigious designation.
• certified by the American Board of Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgery (FACS).
• more than a man with a set of impressive credentials and years of experience. Patients find it easy to connect with and to talk to him. Dr. Spiegel also brings another dimension of understanding, help and knowledge to the table. With an undergraduate degree in psychology from Columbia University, and extensive training in nutrition, Dr. Spiegel has a unique sensitivity to his patient’s needs, and ability to help them reach and maintain their weight-loss goals.
• innovative, offering everything you need to help you be successful. Dr. Spiegel’s uniquely comprehensive program provides a full range of laparoscopic, surgical options including adjustable gastric banding, sleeve gastrectomy (gastric sleeve), gastric by-pass/RNY and duodenal switch. Dr. Spiegel will explore options with you and provide the information and guidance you need to determine which is best for you.
• dedicated to providing a complete set of tools to help ensure your ongoing success, including specially designed structured support and customized nutritional guidance. His full-service program includes nutritional guidance, with access to registered dieticians and nutritionists (supervised by Dr. Spiegel).
Nearly every person in Dr. Spiegel’s staff has had weight-loss surgery by Dr. Spiegel. It’s assuring to know that when you call or visit, you are talking with someone that is compassionate, who understands what you are experiencing first-hand.

Personalized consultations allow Dr. Spiegel to really get to know each patient and understand their needs, goals, and desires. This knowledge, along with their medical history, helps him recommend the best procedure that he believes will help the patient achieve the most successful outcome.
After surgery, patients are encouraged to take advantage of one-on-one follow-ups with Dr. Spiegel. During the post-op follow-ups, Dr. Spiegel spends time discussing the patient’s concerns, answers any questions that they might have, and helps each patient develop strategies to that reach beyond hurdles they may encounter.

Treat Yourself to a “Spa-liday” Designed Just for You!

Go ahead, take a “me” day, and then make it a regular occurrence in your life because you deserve it. The atmosphere is relaxing and soothing, but also fun, upbeat and friendly. It’s a place where people like you can share experiences, meet new friends, and feel connected and alive. You can be yourself.
With innovative services and the latest technology, Dr. Spiegel and his well-trained aesthetic team will create a combination of non-invasive procedures and treatments custom-designed just for you, based on your goals, budget, and time availability. Dr. Spiegel and his staff welcome questions and discuss options on body contouring, laser physics, skin histology and cosmetic chemistry.
Whether you want to erase fine lines and wrinkles, permanently reduce unwanted hair, remove unsightly veins, or simply sculpt and redefine your body, the experts at Spiegel Spa will help you.
Spiegel Spa offers:
•    Fat Reduction: This cutting-edge non-surgical body reshaping procedure literally melts the deepest layers of fat from your body. Lose unwanted pockets of fat with the LipoEx® laser treatment, which targets specific stubborn areas such as love handles, bra line, and underarm “jigglies.”
•    Laser Hair Removal: Say good-bye and good riddance to shaving and waxing! A series of treatments will permanently reduce hair on the legs, underarms, bikini area and even the face.
•    Spider Vein Therapy: Want better-looking legs? Remove unsightly spider veins on your legs with a 15-minute laser treatment.
•    Skin Rejuvenation:  There’s nothing more alluring than beautiful, clear, glowing skin. Remove unwanted dark spots, small spider veins, and redness in the skin with the Photofacial treatment.
•    Red Carpet Skin Treatment: 2 masks, 2 days, 45 minutes. Go from dull and tired-looking to radiant and bright with this amazing treatment.
•    Exfoliation: Get your glow on! Microdermabrasion, chemical peels and tissue re-growth products are all available as treatments and serve to stimulate collagen and cell turnover. The result is youthful, healthy skin.
•    Zumba® Fitness – The most fun ever! Shimmy and party yourself into shape at Spiegel Spa! The Zumba fitness program is inspired by Latin dance. Using upbeat Latin music together with cardiovascular exercise, Zumba aerobic dancing is lots of fun and easy to learn, mixing effective body sculpting movements with easy-to-follow, fun dance steps.