Profile of John Burns, MD

Dr. John L. Burns Jr. MD is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and President of the Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute, one of the largest plastic surgery group practices in the United States. Dr. Burns dedicates his practice to aesthetic or cosmetic plastic surgery.

Dr. Burns was raised in Dallas and graduated from Highland Park High School. He is a graduate of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Burns graduated summa cum laude from the Research Honors Program at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). As one of the top students, he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honorary society. He stayed at the University of Texas Medical Branch where he completed a residency in Plastic Surgery. In addition, he completed training in micro-vascular surgery at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas and cosmetic surgery in Miami, Florida. Following his plastic surgery training, Dr. Burns became the first plastic surgeon in the United States to complete a fellowship in laser surgery at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

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Procedures of John Burns, MD ⁽³¹⁾

Procedure	Rank in Dallas	Rank in TX	Rank in US
Facelift Facelift surgery tightens underlying muscles, lifts tissues, sculpts fat, and removes excess skin, to give your face and neck a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in Dallas: 1	Ranked in TX: 17	Ranked in US: 334
Mini Facelift A mini facelift is an anti-aging surgery that focuses on sagging skin.	Ranked in Dallas: 1	Ranked in TX: 2	Ranked in US: 26
Neck Lift A procedure that improves the look of the neck by redraping sagging, wrinkled skin. In addition, it tightens the skin by removing excess skin.	Ranked in Dallas: 9	Ranked in TX: 27	Ranked in US: 199
Brow Lift A surgical procedure that removes wrinkled, drooping skin around and above the eyebrows. This lifts the eyebrows and restores them to their appropriate placement.	Ranked in Dallas: 1	Ranked in TX: 2	Ranked in US: 305
Eyelid Rejuvenation Eyelid rejuvenation surgery lifts and tightens the sagging upper eyelid skin.	Ranked in Dallas: 1	Ranked in TX: 1	Ranked in US: 12
Rhinoplasty Commonly referred to as a “nose job” this surgical procedure can help correct undesirable ridges, size, shape, or other aspects of the nose. In some situations, this procedure can correct certain breathing problems.	Ranked in Dallas: 13	Ranked in TX: 25	Ranked in US: 269
Ear Pinning Cosmetic ear surgery is a type of plastic and reconstructive surgery that can improve the size, shape, or position of the outer ear by reshaping the cartilage.	Ranked in Dallas: 6	Ranked in TX: 23	Ranked in US: 208
Chin Augmentation A chin augmentation refers to refinement/improvement of the bone contour of the chin area.	Ranked in Dallas: 6	Ranked in TX: 19	Ranked in US: 145
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Dallas: 1	Ranked in TX: 2	Ranked in US: 1
Breast Fat Transfer A surgery where fat is removed from an area with fatty deposits via liposuction, purified, and then transferred via injection into the breasts to increase size and fullness.	Ranked in Dallas: 1	Ranked in TX: 1	Ranked in US: 8
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Dallas: 18	Ranked in TX: 30	Ranked in US: 291
Male Breast Reduction A surgery that reduces the size of male breasts and cuts away extra tissue.	Ranked in Dallas: 12	Ranked in TX: 29	Ranked in US: 189
Mommy Makeover Mommy makeover is a combination of plastic surgery procedures that can help restore your pre-baby body after dramatic changes brought on by pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.	Ranked in Dallas: 10	Ranked in TX: 43	Ranked in US: 371
Brazilian Butt Lift Also known as a “Fat Transfer to Buttock” or “BBL”, this procedure uses liposuction to remove fat pockets from undesired areas for insertion into the buttocks for a more lifted and enhanced look. Includes two areas of liposuction.	Ranked in Dallas: 5	Ranked in TX: 18	Ranked in US: 132
Mommy Makeover Mommy makeover is a combination of plastic surgery procedures that can help restore your pre-baby body after dramatic changes brought on by pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.	Ranked in Dallas: 10	Ranked in TX: 43	Ranked in US: 371
Arm Lift An upper arm lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure that removes excess fat and loose skin on your underarms, eliminating the appearance of “bat wings.”	Ranked in Dallas: 10	Ranked in TX: 30	Ranked in US: 215
Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.	Ranked in Dallas: 8	Ranked in TX: 24	Ranked in US: 156
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Dallas: 7	Ranked in TX: 41	Ranked in US: 349
Facial Fillers Facial fillers are synthetic or naturally occurring substances injected into the lines, folds, and tissues of the face to decrease the appearance of wrinkles and restore the facial fullness that decreases with age.	Ranked in Dallas: 8	Ranked in TX: 68	Ranked in US: 225
Facial Fillers Facial fillers are synthetic or naturally occurring substances injected into the lines, folds, and tissues of the face to decrease the appearance of wrinkles and restore the facial fullness that decreases with age.	Ranked in Dallas: 8	Ranked in TX: 68	Ranked in US: 225
Kybella Kybella injections dissolve fat cells to reduce small areas of excess fat.	Ranked in Dallas: 4	Ranked in TX: 30	Ranked in US: 226
Chemical Peels A chemical peel uses an acidic solution applied to the skin to remove damaged top layers, speed cell turnover, and boost collagen growth for a brighter, more even-toned complexion.	Ranked in Dallas: 11	Ranked in TX: 42	Ranked in US: 203
Microneedling Microneedling is a nonsurgical treatment that penetrates your skin’s surface with tiny needles to improve its appearance.	Ranked in Dallas: 2	Ranked in TX: 2	Ranked in US: 82
Dermapen Dermapen is a motorized pen-like microneedling device used by a medical or skin-care professional to improve skin tone and texture.	Ranked in Dallas: 1	Ranked in TX: 1	Ranked in US: 8
Body Skin Resurfacing Body skin resurfacing encompasses a variety of non-surgical treatments designed to renew and revitalize skin with minimal downtime.	Ranked in Dallas: 2	Ranked in TX: 8	Ranked in US: 5
Bellafill Bellafill is a FDA-approved collagen-based dermal filler that’s injected under the dermis to counteract one of the hallmarks of aging: volume loss.	Ranked in Dallas: 1	Ranked in TX: 3	Ranked in US: 31
Radiesse Radiesse is an injectable filler that can add fullness or minimize fine lines and wrinkles in the face or hands to restore a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in Dallas: 5	Ranked in TX: 23	Ranked in US: 167
Restylane The Restylane product line of injectable fillers temporarily adds volume to plump lips, lift cheeks, smooth wrinkles, fill in scars and under-eye hollows, and rejuvenate aging hands.	Ranked in Dallas: 7	Ranked in TX: 30	Ranked in US: 156
Juvederm Juvéderm injected beneath the skin, the gel-like substance instantly helps smooth lines and wrinkles, soften creases, enhance facial contours, and restore lost volume.	Ranked in Dallas: 8	Ranked in TX: 37	Ranked in US: 190
Dysport Dysport is an injectable neuromodulator that smooths lines and wrinkles for up to four months.	Ranked in Dallas: 7	Ranked in TX: 40	Ranked in US: 153
Sculptra Sculptra is an FDA-approved injectable filler that can smooth deep wrinkles like marionette lines, as well as restore volume and firmness to areas like the cheeks and temples.	Ranked in Dallas: 3	Ranked in TX: 10	Ranked in US: 94