Since the dawn of Botox, injectables have become a primary method for facial rejuvenation. When the time to smooth lines and wrinkles comes, most people think of popular products like this, and dermal fillers like Juvederm and Restylane. Recently, Voluma, a Juvederm product, has also become somewhat of a household name. Rarely do we hear… Read More »
Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the skin, which can be controlled with proper awareness and skin care. Rosacea is life-long skin condition that can worsen with age and environment. The main cause of rosacea is sebaceous gland size and activity. Sebaceous glands can enlarge with aging increasing the production of sebum, which leads… Read More »
There may be no better way to regain the slim, fit waistline you once had than with abdominoplasty. The tummy tuck procedure is commonly included as a vital aspect of a Mommy Makeover. However, men who have lost weight can also rediscover confidence in their body after abdominoplasty. Whatever the reason a patient is interested… Read More »
A mini-tummy tuck, or mini-abdominoplasty, is a deceptive plastic surgery term that often confuses patients. In this era of minimally invasive and non-invasive body contouring procedures, patients are attracted to the thought of a smaller and less invasive procedure. A mini-tummy tuck is typically a buzz word for many patients seeking body contouring, but only… Read More »
While it seems as though we primarily hear about the benefits of enlarging the breasts, the team in our Austin plastic surgery practice knows that there is another side to breast size. We consult with many women whose primary point of contention is that their breasts are too large. Breast reduction surgery helps such women… Read More »
The holiday season is one of joyous busyness. We shop and wrap, cook and visit with friends and loved ones. With additional “face time,” it is only natural that the holidays present us with the desire to look and feel our best. If you have any concern about being camera-ready this season, know that it’s… Read More »
The best age to consider a facelift is younger than what patients think, and the more extensive procedure provides a more effective and more natural result. Facial aging can be affected by sun damage, smoking, genetics and hormone changes. Facelifts can be more effective before irreversible damage to the skin and facial soft tissue. The… Read More »
You may not consider yourself one who loves turtlenecks. In most situations, this style of clothing is reserved for the cold winter months. That is, unless your Diane Keaton. Scarves, on the other hand, you just might be able to pull those off day after day, though this may grow old, as well. If not… Read More »
Pregnancy and childbirth change your shape, there’s no doubt about it. For some women, it seems like they can easily bounce back from this life experience. In other cases, restoring the tautness of the midsection and perkiness of the breasts seems all but impossible. Without a little help, this may actually be a true statement.… Read More »
Interpreting the Language of Cup Size and CC’s and Translating them to Results The most common language in breast augmentation is cup size and breast implant volume in cc’s. Unfortunately this language is very subjective and simplistic that may not translate completely when discussing modern breast augmentation. The interpretation of a patient’s goals needs to… Read More »