Experience matters. Results are more predictable when a surgeon has performed the procedure for many years. Consequently, Dr. Patronella is better able to confidently recommend procedures that he has routinely performed throughout his career. He gives a professional evaluation that best addresses each patient’s unique concerns and expectations so that realistic goals can be established, providing an opportunity for him to assess the predictability of the result and the potential limitations for each procedure. Once goals have been reviewed and surgical options thoroughly explained, including the risk associated with surgery, patients can make an informed decision.

Patients are encouraged to set long-term goals that can be achieved over time rather than a “quick-fix” solution that could jeopardize their safety and lead to a recovery that is longer than expected with undesirable effects. A youthful, natural result with minimal detectability and maximum satisfaction is Dr. Patronella’s overriding goal.

Over the past 20 years, Dr. Patronella has been committed to developing a team of medical and administrative professionals who have been trained to anticipate and respond to every need of our patients. His staff goes above and beyond to ensure that patients are treated with dignity and respect and that the privacy of their personal information is protected. Members of his support team strive to accommodate the scheduling needs of his patients, being sensitive to their valuable time, work, and family commitments.

Safety is always Dr. Patronella’s top priority when considering surgical options. His surgery center is accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities (AAAASF), which is considered the gold standard in accreditation. Additionally, he has exceeded the recommended guidelines to gain licensure from the Texas Department of Health. He also insists on employing board-certified anesthesiologists to monitor each patient before, during, and after surgery.

Dr. Patronella wants all of his patients to be 100 percent satisfied with the services they receive. From the initial phone call to the recovery from surgery, he wants patients to feel his team has met and even exceeded their expectations. This high level of patient care and satisfaction is another reason his patients feel comfortable referring their family and friends to his practice. Providing patient care is a privilege and a profound responsibility, one that Dr. Patronella fulfills with respect and reverence.

Seeing the results of his efforts is deeply gratifying, fulfilling a personal need that is part of his character. It is important to Dr. Patronella that patients know he will scrutinize the quality of their results and is ready to offer his expertise to improve them, if possible. A good surgeon recognizes that the art and science of plastic surgery are imperfect and continuously evolving. As new procedures, techniques, and products are introduced into the market, with the promise of quicker, safer, and less painful recoveries, the need for continuing education and critical analysis becomes essential. Dr. Patronella is committed to continually evaluating all of his techniques and procedures and making changes and refinements when better methods are clearly demonstrated.

• “Thromboembolism in Body Contouring Surgery and Combined Procedures.” Patronella, C.K./Ruiz-Razura, A., Real San Jose Hospital. University of Guadalajara and the Mexican Association of Plastic Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery., Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, 2007.
• “A Group Practice Recommendations for the Prevention of Thromboembolism in the Aesthetic Surgery Patient: Patronella, C.K./Ruiz-Razura, A. XVI International Congress of Body Contour and Post Bariatric Surgery, Mexican Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery. Tijuana, Mexico, 2007.
• “Thromboembolism in the Aesthetic High Risk Patient: Experience with 17 Complications in a review of 3,900 Cases.” Patronella, C.K./Ruiz-Razura, A., 14th Congress of the International Confederation of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS) Berlin, Germany, 2007.
• “In Search of a Common Denominator in 17 patients that developed DVT and PE in a Revision of 3,867 Consecutive Cases.: Patronella, C.K./Ruiz-Razura, A./Mentz, H.A./Newall, G. XXXVIII National Congress of the Mexican Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. Cancun, Mexico. 2007.
• “Seeking Common Grounds in Thromboembolism Prophylaxis: Recommendations from a large group practice,” Patronella C.K./Ruiz-Razura A., University Autonomous of Nuevo Leon and the Mexican Northwest Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Monterrey, Mexico, 2007.
• “Thromboembolism Prevention in Abdominoplasty with Added Combination Procedures: A group practice recommendations for safe and consistent results.” Patronella, C.K./Ruiz-Razura, A./Newall,G./Mentz, H.A., Plastic Surgery at the Red Sea International Symposium, Eilat, Israel, 2007.
• “The Group Practice of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in the New Millennium: Our Experience.” Patronella C.K./Ruiz-Razura, A./Mentz, H.A./Newall, G., Mexican Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgery. XVII National Review Course in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Instituto Nacional de Cinecias Medicas y Nutricion “Salvador Zubiran.” Mexico City, Mexico. 2007.
• “Salvage Strategy for a Compromised Nipple Areola Complex After Augmentation Mastopexy.: Mentz, H.A./Ruiz Razura, A./Patronella, C.K., Annual Meeting of the Texas Society of Plastic Surgeon, Bastrop, Texas, 2007.
• “Evaluation of Compression Garments After Liposuction, Is there a Difference?” Ruiz-Razura, A./Newall, G./Patronella C.K./Mentz, H.A., Annual Meeting of the Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons, Bastrop, Texas. 2007.
• “Differential Liposuction in Body Contouring Surgery: the Pec Etching Technique.” Mentz, H.A./Ruiz-Razura, A., Real San Jose Hospital. University of Guadalajara and the Mexican Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery. Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. 2007.
• “Use of Enoxaparin in Abdominoplasty and Large Volume Liposuction.” Newall, G./Ruiz-Razura, A./Patronella, C.K., XVI International Congress of Body Contour and Post Bariatric Surgery. Mexican Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery. Tijuana, Mexico. 2007.
• “Patient Safety in Aesthetic Surgery. Panel Coordinator: Ruiz-Razura, A. M.D. 14th Congress of the International Confederation of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS) Berlin, Germany. 2007.
• “A New Delivery System of Topical Polydimethylsilicone for the treatment of Prominent Scars.” Ruiz-Razura, A./Patronella , C.K., Scientific Poster. The Annual Meeting of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. New York City, N.Y. 2007.
• “A progress report with a clinical study with the use of compression garments in liposuction: Powernet versus Comfortweave Fabrics.” Ruiz-Razura, A./Newall, G./Patronella, C.K./Mentz, H.A., The Annual Meeting of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. New York City, N.Y. 2007.
• “Postoperative Management with a Low Molecular Weight Heparin in the High Risk Aesthetic Surgery Patient.” Newall, G./Ruiz-Razura, A./ Patronella C.K., University Autonomous of Nuevo Leon and the Mexican Northwest Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Monterey, Mexico. 2007.
• “Fundamentals for Creating a Clinical Research Unit within a Center of Excellence in Aesthetic Surgery. XVII National Review Course in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery. Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion “Salvador Zubiran.” Mexico City. Mexico. 2007.