Plastic Surgery Blog Houston

Have you noticed recently that the area beneath your eyes appears hollow or sunken, and/or you have dark circles beneath your eyes that weren’t always there? There are several reasons for these problems, as well as several ways to treat them here at our Houston plastic surgery practice. Causes of Dark Circles, Hollowness and/or Bags […]

Over the past several years, manufacturers of high-end skincare products have added gold nanoparticles to selected skincare products, with a claim that they will “instantly erase imperfections, producing smooth, radiant, line reduced skin” (quote from La Prairie’s webpage about Cellular Treatment Gold Illusion Line Filler, which retails for $165 for an ounce). Gold nanoparticles are […]

With all the options available to men and women searching for a Houston plastic surgeon, men and women are often confused about the difference between a cosmetic and a plastic surgeon. Let me help you sift through the confusion and know, once and for all, whether there’s any difference and, if so, what those differences […]

Have you ever wondered if you’re “too old” for plastic surgery? While there are those who believe there’s some cut-off age for cosmetic enhancements, it appears that few people over the age of 50 buy into that notion. According to statistics, nearly 100,000 seniors have some kind of cosmetic procedure every year, and over 25% […]

Men and women come to my Houston plastic surgery practice for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it’s to fix a deformity, such as asymmetric breasts. Most often it’s for a cosmetic treatment. Some cosmetic treatments, such as breast augmentation, are performed to improve ones appearance. Other plastic surgery procedures are performed to turn back the […]

I know that Houston cosmetic surgery patients love a bargain, and I know that it’s hard to say no to a discount on BOTOX® Cosmetic or fillers like Juvéderm® or Radiesse®. However, I also know that the FDA has recently found medspas around the US injecting fake, old or overly-diluted BOTOX® in order to make […]

Do you know that there’s a “shelf life” with breast implants? Houston advertisers might tell you that “diamonds are forever,” but that rule doesn’t apply to breast implants, too. Here’s the scoop! Why You’d Want To/Need to Replace Your Breast Implants: You want to change size: either bigger or smaller You want to switch from […]

There have been many “new” techniques introduced in the Houston area and elsewhere that promise to dissolve fat with minimal downtime. Most of these procedures have come and gone. Many patients who had these procedures were unhappy with the amount of fat removed — as opposed to traditional liposuction — and the many complications. Most […]

People come to me from throughout the Houston area for breast augmentation. I love talking with my patients and getting as much feedback as possible. Over the years, I have heard so much great feedback that I thought I would share a bit with you. The procedure itself has a high satisfaction rate. It can […]

Rejuvenation of the abdomen can require different surgical techniques, depending on your skin quality, amount of fat and the amount of diastasis or abdominal wall laxity. Women or men with adequate skin tone and elasticity and with minimal abdominal wall laxity will benefit from liposuction alone. Usually patients are within 10-20 pounds of their ideal […]