Archive for 2014

Men and Cosmetic Surgery: Taking the Leap

Men’s Cosmetic Surgery: Top Procedures for Male Confidence in San Antonio It may surprise you to hear that men make up a substantial portion of our patient base! In fact, while the market for male grooming products has grown, so too has the number of men who make use of plastic surgery and other cosmetic […]

Trends in Cosmetic Surgery

Have you ever wondered what the most popular plastic surgery procedure is in the U.S.? Overall, more people are choosing cosmetic surgery procedures year after year. However, to dig a little deeper, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons provides annual results broken down by procedure for the different types of plastic surgery performed in the […]

Neck Liposuction: Doorway to a Youthful Neckline

Submental Liposuction in San Antonio: Conquering Your Stubborn Double Chin For some people, diet and exercise results in an even reduction of unwanted “fat” throughout the body. But for most people, there are always going to be those “stubborn” areas that simply don’t respond to so-called “lifestyle” changes. For some people that stubborn area is […]

Surgery for Christmas

The holidays are always a stressful time of year, especially with the abundance of unhealthy food, social gatherings and day-to-day activities. However, one of the most difficult tasks of all is buying gifts. With so many different preferences, and way too many options, finding the right gift for someone can be an arduous job. But […]

Blepharoplasty: Correcting Droopy Eyes

Eyelid Rejuvenation in San Antonio: Combating Droopy Eyes and Under-Eye Bags The droopy eye effect is almost always the result of age and genetics. As we get older, skin all over the body begins to lose its elasticity, allowing it to sag. The eyelids are no exception. In fact, because the skin that covers your […]

Arm Lifts on the Rise!

Arm Lift Surgery in San Antonio: Sculpting Toned, Youthful Upper Arms It is no surprise that arm lift surgery (also known as Brachioplasty) is on the rise! In 2012 alone, 15,000 brachioplasty procedures were performed in the U.S. compared to just 300 in the year 2000. You may be wondering, why the increase in interest […]

The Goals of Breast Revision

Sometimes, we have patients come in who have had breast augmentation surgery in the past but have found themselves unhappy with their breasts again. These patients often make great candidates for breast implant revision surgery. Many factors can cause dissatisfaction with implants. Sometimes tight scarring or a buildup of scar tissue becomes uncomfortable and might […]

Pre-Holiday Cosmetic Enhancements

Holiday Ready Beauty: Last-Minute Cosmetic Procedures for San Antonio’s Festive Season Are you ready for this year’s holiday parties?  While it’s still technically only fall, the holiday celebrations are just weeks away, giving you just enough time to schedule those last minute facial (or body) enhancements that you know will help you to truly shine […]

Surgery After Extreme Weight Loss

Everybody is trying to be healthier these days!  One of the first things people do to better the health of their body is to bring it into a healthy weight range.  For some people, this means losing a lot of weight through diet, exercise, and sometimes even surgical methods. One of the most popular types […]

JUVÉDERM® for Nasolabial Folds

The first thing you are probably wondering is:  “What are nasolabial folds?”  Nasolabial folds are, quite simply, the lines that reach from the nose to the mouth, also commonly known as “laugh lines” or “smile lines”.  As we get older, these lines, just as all other so-called “wrinkles” on our bodies get deeper, wider, and […]