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Breast Reduction Surgery in San Antonio: Beyond Aesthetics to Better Quality of Life About Breast Reduction Surgery Breast reduction surgery, also known as “reduction mammoplasty”, is one of the less talked-about types of plastic surgery, despite its popularity. This life-enhancing procedure can be used to increase a patient’s quality of life in multiple ways! The […]

Are you thinking about giving Abdominoplasty a try? More commonly referred to as a “Tummy-tuck” procedure, Abdominoplasty is necessary when a patient’s weight fluctuates significantly, leaving behind excess skin. Your skin is very elastic, but being stretched out for extended periods due to heavy weight gain sometimes results in a surplus of loose skin that […]

When you think of summer and plastic surgery, your first thought may be of breast augmentations or tummy tucks. However, there is a wider range of cosmetic surgery procedures that are perfectly fit for the summer months! BOTOX BOTOX typically lasts from 3 to 4 months, which is just long enough to cover the summer […]

Summer Body Ready: Tummy Tuck vs. Liposuction Options in San Antonio Swimsuit season is approaching fast, which means that it’s time to start thinking about tightening up your tummy and losing the extra fat you’ve been storing throughout the winter. You’ve no doubt heard the terms “liposuction” and “tummy tuck”, also known as “abdominoplasty”. Liposuction […]

Preparing for Your Plastic Surgery Consultation: Essential Questions to Ask in San Antonio Before plastic surgery, we want you to go into your consultation well prepared so that you can get the most information available, helping you make the decision that is right for you. Below we have compiled a list of common questions that […]

Lip augmentations have recently made a huge splash in the plastic surgery world. Full lips have always been a desired look among women, but the demand for lip injections has been on the rise. One of the most common procedures is the injection of Juvaderm. Juvaderm is Hyaluronic Acid (HA) which is the building block […]

Breast Enhancement FAQ: Expert Answers on Implants, Lifts & Recovery in San Antonio Can I have a breast lift and implant done at the same time? It is best to do these operations separate. When a lift is performed, the skin is made tight, and wounds are closed under tension. Adding an implant adds even […]

Male Breast Reduction in San Antonio: Treating Gynecomastia with Confidence What Exactly Are Male Breasts? Gynecomastia is the medical term for the enlargement of the male breast tissue. Although this condition can be psychologically or socially uncomfortable, it is fairly common among men of all ages. Luckily, the enlargement of the breast tissue is benign, […]

The area on the underside of the upper arms is a common place to gather excess fat, especially as we age. While you may be able to lose fat in this area, often times the process leaves behind excess skin which is permanent and causes some patients to feel self conscious when wearing short sleeves […]

Have you heard? The holidays are just around the corner! With all of the holiday parties coming down the pike, it’s time to get your glitter, glam and game-face on, and luckily, it’s not too late even if you are just getting started for the first time. Here is a list of “quick-fix” cosmetic procedures […]