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Posted December 29, 2014 in Plastic Surgery News
By Sherri Roberts Plastic surgeon Dr. Christopher Patronella is pleased to welcome an accomplished and respected aesthetic nurse specialist to his practice: Heidi Fell, RN, who will partner with him to provide what has become one of the hottest growing trends in the nation: non-surgical treatments to erase the signs of aging on the face, […]
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Posted December 29, 2014 in Plastic Surgery News
By Sherri Roberts Plastic surgeon Christopher Patronella, M.D., a founder of the nationally-respected Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery in Houston, Texas,was honored with the 2014 Italian Flame Award at the Italian Cultural & Community Center’s 2014 Gala in Houston, Texas at the Westin Hotel. Dr. Patronella and 21 other individuals of Italian heritage were selected to receive the prestigious award […]
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Posted December 29, 2014 in Plastic Surgery News
Dr. Christopher Patronella was named a Top Doctor in Plastic Surgery by Houstonia Magazine for the second year in a row. Dr. Patronella earned the prestigious award based upon the results of a survey Houstonia sent to board certified doctors throughout the greater Houston area. Survey participants were asked to select two doctors whom they […]
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Posted December 29, 2014 in Tummy Tuck
By Sherri Roberts Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Chris Patronella was invited to present the key elements of his innovative True Form Tummy Tuck® method as a visiting professor to plastic surgery residents and faculty at The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston (UTMB), where he, too, was once a medical student. Dr. Patronella, who is […]
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Posted December 18, 2014 in Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, Liposuction, Mommy Makeover, Tummy Tuck
By Sherri Roberts sherri@mybeautifulbody.com Looking for the perfect gift for the love of your life this season? What many women would actually like to have might surprise you. In a 2011 survey of mothers taken by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), 62 percent said that—if money was no object—they would consider a “mommy […]
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Posted August 27, 2012 in Liposuction, Mommy Makeover, Tummy Tuck
By Dr. Chris Patronella When skillfully performed on an appropriate candidate, Smartlipo™, like many other liposuction methods, is good technology that can be very useful in body contouring procedures. However, liposuction predictably has yielded less-than-ideal results for the patients I’ve seen who had mild to moderate skin looseness for a simple reason: when you remove fat […]
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Posted July 20, 2012 in Tummy Tuck
By Plastic Surgeon Chris Patronella, MD, FACS One of the most common misconceptions I encounter concerning the tummy tuck and other cosmetic plastic surgery procedures is that major changes can be made through small incisions. Minor improvements can be achieved through small incisions but not major. In my practice, more than 90 percent of my […]
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Posted July 06, 2012 in Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty), Facelift, Facial Rejuvenation, Liposuction, Plastic Surgeon, Tummy Tuck
While surgical expertise tops the list of the most important factors to consider in choosing a plastic surgeon, a physician’s warmth, ability to put you at ease, and truly listen to your concerns are equally valuable qualities that can make all the difference between having a surgical experience that is uplifting and richly rewarding versus […]
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Posted June 19, 2012 in Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, Liposuction, Mommy Makeover, Tummy Tuck
It can be challenging for busy moms to find time to pursue their personal interests and dreams. But a growing number are doing just that, choosing to restore the areas of the body that typically undergo the greatest physical toll as a result of pregnancy. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and weight fluctuations may leave you with loose […]
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Posted May 20, 2012 in Body Contouring, Liposuction, No Drain Tummy Tuck, Tummy Tuck
By Sherri Roberts In plastic surgery speak, it’s called looking at the “entire anatomical unit.” For a patient, it’s an important concept that can make a big difference in how satisfied you feel with your new look after having tummy tuck surgery. Simply put, you want your sleek, firm, rejuvenated abdominal appearance to visually harmonize […]
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