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Dr. Patronella Wins 2014 Italian Flame Award for Medical Contributions

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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From Flab to Fab: Moms Get Sexy New Look

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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Smartlipo™ or Tummy Tuck Surgery? A Tummy Tuck Patient Case Study

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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The Tummy Tuck Incision: A Common Misconception & Why it Matters

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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A Plastic Surgery Experience to Remember: A Patient Shares the Unforgettable Moment That Made All the Difference

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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Tummy Tuck Surgery: Details that Make a Difference

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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