You’ve been thinking of having that plastic surgery procedure for years. You’ve finally had your consultation with a plastic surgeon and are starting to plan your recovery. This is where a lot of nervousness usually occurs. There is no way to predict how you will recover from your procedure. However, years of interaction with patients… Read More »
Liposuction is known as a popular fat-reducing procedure. It has consistently been listed as one of the top 5 surgical procedures performed in our country. With standings such as that, it might seem odd to realize that a lot of people ask if it would be worth it to have liposuction. We routinely consult with… Read More »
Plastic surgery procedures have been popular for many decades. However, fifty, forty, even twenty years ago, people were not as willing to talk about having plastic surgery as they are today. In addition to surgical procedures, we’ve seen quite an increase in nonsurgical rejuvenating and body contouring treatments. Amidst the openness about the various enhancements… Read More »
When people ask about recovering from a plastic surgery procedure, what they typically want to know is how comfortable or uncomfortable they might be. We often discuss this as well as how to manage comfort as the body heals, what medications they may take, and how much time they’ll need to be off work. What… Read More »
There are a few areas of the body that are notorious for holding extra fat. For men, it may be the midsection. For women, it is often the thighs. Excess fat may be somewhat managed with healthy eating and exercise habits. However, fat distribution is usually a matter of genetics. Having a pear shape could… Read More »
In recent years, we’ve become enamored with reality television. In this instance, we also have our moments of thinking everything about our favorite show is staged, too. The problem that this demonstrates is that, with most things, there is some degree of confusion about what’s real and what’s not. If you’re looking for ways to… Read More »
As a reputable plastic surgery office in San Antonio, TX, we frequently get asked about breast augmentation. It’s no surprise to us, really, because we get to see the amazing results that our patients can achieve from this procedure. Breast augmentation is pretty much one of the cornerstone procedures of plastic surgery. It has been… Read More »
As much as we wish that every person’s breast implant surgery went perfectly, we realize that this isn’t a guarantee. Fortunately, complications after breast enhancement are uncommon but they can occur at any time. Some patients have a sense that they may need breast revision but don’t exhibit severe signs of such complications. Here, we… Read More »
As much as we understand the benefits of getting older, many people still feel frustrated about the cosmetic changes that occur with age. By age 40, most people have lost a fair amount of skin elasticity. This means that there is less “bounce-back” than there once was. Additionally, around this time in life, the muscles… Read More »
Liposuction first became popular in the 1980s. All those years ago, the primary patients of plastic surgery were women. The stigma around procedures like liposuction prevented many men from seeking to improve their appearance. All that changed over time. Now, men are not only aware of their candidacy for plastic surgery but they are also… Read More »
