One of the common questions posed to plastic surgeons is whether or not multiple procedures can be performed in a single surgical day. The short answer to this question is yes. You may have heard of high-profile cases in which ill-advised patients have undergone nearly a dozen procedures in one day. We say ill-advised because… Read More »
If you were one of the millions of people who gave in to the urge to start anew in the new year, you are not alone. If you are already feeling the frustration of making this the year in which it all changes for you, you are in good company. Resolutions are hard because they… Read More »
Cosmetic aging doesn’t pose the same concerns for all of us. The development of lines and creases creeping onto the face makes us appear older than we may feel, yes, but there is more. Perhaps even more than looking older than we’d like is the perception that facial aging creates. For women, in particular, there… Read More »
Laser skin resurfacing has been a popular and effective method of treating scars, stretch marks, and wrinkles. Since the initial development of ablative CO2 laser resurfacing, several other laser and light treatments have been established to provoke anti-aging responses without the same downtime needed after a more aggressive technique. Ablative and nonablative resurfacing treatments have… Read More »
Every year when we transition into the holiday season, we see an uptick in the number of inquiries about Botox. This, the leader of all injectables, is a convenient treatment that has a proven record in terms of both safety and efficacy. As long as Botox has been around, if you have never received treatment,… Read More »
Summer is done and gone. If this year was one in which you decided you were going to feel great about your bikini body and it just didn’t happen, don’t spend the next several months beating yourself up. Instead, take action. Here’s how. Liposuction The surgical removal of excess fat cells continues to be one… Read More »
Facial aging has been a hot topic of conversation for centuries. Throughout many, many years, humans have attempted to understand the complicated matter of aging and, more directly, what they can do to soften the blow. Over time, we have come to understand quite a bit. This understanding has led to innovations like brow lifts,… Read More »
Many women wish to enhance their shape by filling out the breasts with implants. Breast augmentation has been a leading cosmetic procedure for many years, and it continually achieves beautiful, natural-looking results. In addition to attaining physical improvement, breast augmentation often brings patients into a better sense of themselves. Patients whose body image was healthy… Read More »
There are several reasons to undergo a cosmetic surgery procedure like breast augmentation or a tummy tuck. The procedures that slim and shape the body can increase a person’s satisfaction with their body and may correct functional or aesthetic issues that stem from medical conditions. Patients of our San Antonio cosmetic surgery office can feel… Read More »
Regardless of the current admiration society seems to have for the contoured rear-end, having a saggy, flat tush can be a real downer. Without adequate cushioning on the buttocks, the proportions of the body get thrown off. Clothes can be difficult to fit when you can’t fill them out. Here, we discuss why the derrière… Read More »