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Posted June 29, 2015 in Mommy Makeover, Scar, Tummy Tuck

Will a Tummy Tuck Get Rid of My C-Section Scar?

By Sherri Roberts Removal of a noticeable C-section scar is one of the much-appreciated benefits of tummy tuck surgery for Dr. Patronella’s abdominoplasty patients who’ve previously undergone Cesarean sections. While most of these women may have reasonably decent C-section scars, others have a scar that appears indented, which emphasizes the appearance of loose skin hanging […]

Posted June 17, 2015 in Breast Augmentation, Breast Revision

Solutions To Prevent Breast Augmentation Complications

By Dr. Chris Patronella Every single breast augmentation patient forms a capsule around a scar. This is the body’s normal immune response to any foreign device that’s placed inside the body such as a Pacemaker—its way of protecting the body from what it detects to be an unnatural invader. However, in some patients, this normal […]

Posted June 15, 2015 in Body Contouring, Liposuction, Tummy Tuck

Liposuction or a Tummy Tuck After Pregnancy: How To Make the Best Choice

Dr. Patronella frequently consults with patients who are interested in attaining a firmer, leaner abdomen and waistline after pregnancy, age, and weight changes have left them with loose, flabby, or sagging skin. When it comes to contouring and enhancing the waistline, patients have two primary surgical options: liposuction and tummy tuck surgery (also known as […]

Posted June 11, 2015 in Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift

Solutions for Saggy Breasts: Breast Lift, Breast Augmentation or Both?

By Sherri Roberts Pregnancy, breastfeeding, gravity, and weight loss are all factors that take their toll on a woman’s breasts, causing them to lose firmness and fullness over time. Breast lift and breast augmentation surgery can be wonderful solutions for these concerns, providing the breasts with a shapelier, uplifted contour. To ensure you receive the […]

Posted June 11, 2015 in Body Contouring, Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, Liposuction, Mommy Makeover, Tummy Tuck

From Fab to Flab: Moms Get Sexy New Look

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 […]

Posted June 11, 2015 in Body Contouring, Liposuction, Mommy Makeover, Tummy Tuck

Looking At the Body as a Whole: A 3-D Approach to Body Contouring

By Dr. Christopher Patronella Houston plastic surgeon When I look at a woman’s body during a cosmetic plastic surgery consultation, I’m viewing the body as a whole. For example, a prospective patient may be primarily focused on restoring a firm, flat pre-baby appearance to her abdomen after childbearing, citing loose abdominal skin and/or a tummy […]

Posted May 15, 2015 in Brow Lift, Chemical Peels, Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty), Facelift, Facial Rejuvenation, Laser

Which Facial Procedure Do I Need?

As you’ve gotten older, your ability to hide wrinkles and prevent your face from aging has likely become harder to accomplish. With the popularity of plastic surgery, perhaps you are considering undergoing a facial rejuvenation procedure like a facelift, brow lift, or eyelid lift. However, you may not know which of these procedures are best […]

Posted December 31, 2014 in Laser

Laser Hair Removal

Say “good-bye” to painful waxing, razor bumps, and depilatory lotions. Smooth, stubble-free skin can be yours all year long through a treatment series with our hair removal lasers: the Gentle YAG and Palomar Pulsed Light systems. The lasers can eliminate or greatly reduce hair from almost any area of the body, including the bikini area, […]

Posted December 31, 2014 in Skin Care

Skin Care Products

Skin Rejuvenation at The Added Touch Medical Spa of Houston Plastic Surgeon Dr. Christopher Patronella The Added Touch Medical Spa carries a full line of products from skincare innovators Obagi and SkinMedica. These pharmaceutical-grade products contain active ingredients to penetrate and transform your skin at a cellular level to help it look younger and healthier. We carry […]

Posted December 31, 2014 in Laser, Peels

Laser & Peels

Lasers and chemical peels return a smoother, softer, more evenly-toned appearance to the skin by removing its damaged outer layers. Laser technology can be used to soften the appearance of fine lines, brown spots, facial spider veins, surgical scars, and birthmarks. In addition, certain lasers can tighten sagging skin and stimulate collagen production to increase […]

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