Cosmetic Surgeon
Michael L. Thornton, DO FACOS
Mansfield Cosmetic Surgery Center
The Only Board Dedicated Exclusively To Excellence In Cosmetic Surgery
About The Practice
Mansfield Cosmetic Surgery Center
Mansfield Cosmetic Surgery Center was founded in 2008 under the surgical leadership of Dr. Michael L. Thornton, a fellowship-trained, double board-certified Cosmetic Surgeon and Diplomate of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Thornton’s office is based in Mansfield, TX, and he proudly serves clients throughout Mansfield, TX, Arlington, TX, Midlothian, TX, Burleson, TX, Fort Worth, TX, Dallas, TX and nearby cities in DFW and North Central Texas.
During your consultation, Dr. Thornton will personally review your health history, perform a private physical examination, and explain which cosmetic surgical procedures are best suited to your individual goals and needs. Each consultation is scheduled for approximately one hour, and Dr. Thornton dedicates as much time as necessary to build a comprehensive and trusted physician-patient relationship. This level of personal attention is the hallmark of his practice. Following your surgery, Dr. Thornton will continue to provide hands-on care, personally overseeing every post-operative visit and closely monitoring your healing process to ensure the highest standard of physician-level care.
With advanced training in all major areas of cosmetic plastic surgery, Dr. Thornton offers procedures in facial plastic surgery, cosmetic breast surgery, liposuction, body contouring, after weight loss skin removal surgery, gynecomastia surgery for men, as well as non-surgical aesthetics, skincare rejuvenation, and laser medicine. He attends national cosmetic surgery meetings and advanced training courses to remain at the forefront of performing modern cosmetic surgery.
The Medical Spa at Mansfield Cosmetic Surgery Center offers Botox and Xeomin injections, RHA dermal fillers, Secret PRO RF Microneedling, Picosure laser tattoo removal, IPL laser photo facials, ICON 1540 non-ablative skin resurfacing, Co2 laser skin resurfacing, stretch mark reduction, Hydrafacial Syndeo, Cleansing facials, Chemical peels, Facial waxing, Brow lamination, Eyelash lift, and Lash tinting.
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About Dr. Michael L. Thornton
Dr. Thornton received his premedical bachelor’s degree from Baylor University and received his medical degree from the UNT Health Science Center in Fort Worth. He completed a comprehensive five-year residency in General Surgery through Michigan State University affiliated hospitals at McLaren Macomb Medical Center in Mount Clemens, Michigan, and furthermore completed a one-year fellowship in Surgical Critical Care and Trauma Surgery at internationally recognized R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, where he acquired extensive knowledge in the management and reconstruction of complex traumatic injuries.
Following his creative passion, Dr. Thornton furthered his surgical expertise by completing an additional, one-year advanced fellowship in cosmetic surgery with Jim English MD FACS at English Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Center in Little Rock, AR, accredited and recognized by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. As a cosmetic surgery fellow, Dr. Thornton gained concentrated knowledge in all major areas of aesthetic and cosmetic plastic surgery including facial plastic surgery, rhinoplasty, cosmetic breast surgery, liposuction, buttock and body contouring surgery, non-surgical aesthetics, skin care rejuvenation, and cosmetic laser medicine.
Dr. Thornton is a double board-certified cosmetic surgeon and Diplomate of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS), which is the only written and oral American certifying board that tests patient safety, general knowledge, and surgical experience exclusively in the field of Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Thornton currently serves as an examiner for the ABCS Oral Boards and a past member of the ABCS Board of Trustees. In addition, he currently remains board certified in General Surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery.
Because of Dr. Thornton’s surgical dedication, he has been bestowed two esteemed honors as both Fellow in the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (FACOS) and Fellow in the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (FAACS). In addition, he has 20-years of combined surgical training and operative experience and has been named “Top Doc” in Fort Worth, Texas Magazine in the specialty of Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Thornton has gained a reputation for performing revision cosmetic surgery including difficult breast revision surgery, abdominoplasty revision and liposuction revision and is happy to provide a professional consultation to better assist your needs. Dr. Thornton is consistently named “SuperDoc” in addition to being selected as Reader’s Choice “Best Cosmetic Surgeon” in Living Magazine Arlington & Mansfield.
BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTO GALLERY
Practice Specialties
Facial Cosmetic Surgery Procedures
- Facelift & Neck Lift — Tighten lax skin, refine jowls, and restore a youthful jawline and neck contour.
- Brow Lift (Forehead Lift) — Elevate drooping brows and smooth forehead creases to refresh the upper face.
- Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) — Remove excess upper eyelid skin and lower fat pads to reduce hooding and puffiness.
- Submental & Neck Liposuction — Reduce under-chin fullness and sharpen your neckline for a slimmer profile.
- Facial Fat Transfer (Fat Grafting) — Replenish age-related volume loss with your own purified fat for natural, lasting fullness.
- CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing — Refine tone and texture, soften lines, and improve acne scars with fractionated CO2 laser skin resurfacing.
Cosmetic Breast Procedures
- Breast Augmentation (Silicone & Saline) — Enhance volume and shape with modern breast implant options.
- Breast Lift (Mastopexy) — Elevate and reshape droopy breasts for youthful projection and nipple position.
- Breast Reduction — Reduce size and weight to relieve physical symptoms and improve discomfort.
- Breast Implant Revision Surgery — Correct capsular contracture, malposition, breast implant rupture, or breast implant asymmetry for improved breast aesthetics.
- Breast Implant Removal (Explant) — Remove saline or silicone breast implants.
- Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia) — Flatten and sculpt the male chest using tissue gland excision and adjunct liposuction.
Body Contouring Procedures
- Mommy Makeover — Personalized combination of breast and body procedures to restore post-pregnancy contours.
- Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) — Tighten abdominal muscles and remove excess skin for a firmer, flatter midsection.
- Mini Tummy Tuck — Focused lower-abdominal refinement with a shorter incision and recovery.
- Liposuction — Target stubborn fat in the abdomen, flanks, back, thighs, and arms to improve proportion.
- VASER Liposculpture — Ultrasound-assisted body contouring designed for precision shaping and definition.
- Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) — Body contouring liposuction with US-guided fat transfer to enhance buttock volume and projection.
- Arm Lift (Brachioplasty) — Remove excess upper-arm skin for a smoother, toned appearance.
- Body Lift / After-Weight-Loss Surgery — Comprehensive skin-removal and contouring after significant weight loss.
Aesthetic Medical Spa Procedures
- Botox® Cosmetic — Smooth expression lines of the forehead, glabella, and crow’s feet with precise dosing performed by Dr. Michael Thornton.
- Xeomin® — A refined neurotoxin option for upper-face dynamic wrinkles with a clean formulation performed by Dr. Michael Thornton.
- RHA® Collection Dermal Fillers — Dynamic hyaluronic-acid fillers that move naturally with facial expression performed by Dr. Michael Thornton.
- Secret™ PRO RF Microneedling + CO2 Laser — Dual-modality RF + CO2 remodeling to address texture, and laxity performed by a licensed medical esthetician.
- PicoSure® Laser Tattoo Removal — Advanced picosecond technology for multicolor tattoo clearance performed by a licensed medical esthetician.
- PicoSure® FOCUS Revitalization — Non-ablative skin brightening for pigment, tone, and fine lines performed by a licensed medical esthetician.
- ICON® IPL Photofacial — Light-based treatment for sun damage, redness, and uneven pigmentation performed by a licensed medical esthetician.
- HydraFacial® Syndeo — Cleanse, extract, and infuse hydration with customizable boosters performed by a licensed medical esthetician.
- Cleansing Facials — Classic, customized facials for maintenance, clarity, and glow performed by a licensed medical esthetician.
- Microdermabrasion — Crystal or diamond-tip exfoliation to smooth texture and boost radiance performed by a licensed medical esthetician.
- Chemical Peels — Medical-grade exfoliation to refine pores, brighten tone, and soften fine lines performed by a licensed medical esthetician.
- Facial Waxing — Brow, lip, and facial hair removal performed by a licensed medical esthetician.
ABCS Certification
General Cosmetic Surgery - 2009, 2019
Additional Certifications
GENERAL COSMETIC SURGERY – American Board of Cosmetic Surgery
GENERAL SURGERY – American Osteopathic Board of Surgery
Hospital Privileges
- Baylor Surgicare Mansfield
- Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
- Medical Center of Arlington